Upcoming Events

ADAPTIVE SPORTS NEWS
Friday Open Swim flyer: free open swim for people with disabilities and their families on the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month, 5 to 7 PM at Beacon School, 801 W Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. 2026 to 2027 dates run September through May. Questions to BeaconEveningSwim@gmail.com or facebook.com/groups/AFCADRE. Register in advance or sign the forms when you arrive. Sponsored by AF-CADRE.
Friday Open Swim

Free · For people with disabilities and their families.

First, third & fifth Fridays · 5:00–7:00 PM
Beacon School, 801 W Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

2026–2027 Dates:
Sep 4 & 18 · Oct 2, 16 & 30 · Nov 6 & 20 · Dec 4 & 18 · Jan 15 & 29 · Feb 5 & 19 · Mar 6 & 20 · Apr 2, 16 & 30 · May 7 & 21

Register in advance using the link below, or sign the forms when you arrive.

Questions? BeaconEveningSwim@gmail.com · facebook.com/groups/AFCADRE

Sponsored by AF-CADRE (Appalachian Family Center for Autism and Disability Resources and Education).

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SOCIL Adaptive Pickleball flyer: August 11 through November 10, 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens, Ohio 45701. For questions contact Brian Woodyard at 304-615-2128.
Adaptive Pickleball

August 11 – November 10, 2026 · 5:00–6:00 PM

Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens, Ohio 45701

For any questions, contact Brian Woodyard at 304-615-2128 or brian@socil.org.

Battle the Blitz 20th Annual Quad-Rugby Tournament flyer: September 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Athens Community Center. Hosted by the Ohio University Department of Physical Therapy. Follow ohio.quadrugby on Instagram. Questions email tr423820@ohio.edu.
Battle the Blitz — Quad-Rugby Tournament

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens, Ohio 45701

The 20th Annual Battle the Blitz quad-rugby tournament, hosted by the Ohio University Department of Physical Therapy.

Questions? Email tr423820@ohio.edu or follow ohio.quadrugby on Instagram.

Monday Funday Karaoke flyer: September 21 from 5 to 7 PM at the Lancaster Parks and Rec Building, 632 W 5th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. A night of singing and fun in an inclusive environment. Mini sliders and chips provided for participants. Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL at 740-689-1494 ext 205 or jeff@socil.org.
Monday Funday — Karaoke

Monday, September 21, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Lancaster Parks and Rec Building, 632 W 5th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Grab your friends and join us for a night of singing and fun in an inclusive environment.

We will provide mini sliders and chips for participants!

For more information or questions, contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL at 740-689-1494 ext. 205 or jeff@socil.org.

Youth Advisory Council outing flyer: high school students with disabilities are invited to the Youth Advisory Council’s first social get together on September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Putt Putt at Wild Waters Fun Center, River Valley Mall. 12 dollars. Rain plan: meet at the food court in the mall. RSVP to Scott Campbell at scott@socil.org.
Youth Advisory Council Outing

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Putt Putt at Wild Waters Fun Center, River Valley Mall · $12

Attention high school students with disabilities! The Youth Advisory Council is having our first social get together. Come and meet others and build relationships.

Rain plan: meet at the food court in the mall.

Please RSVP to Scott Campbell at scott@socil.org.

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Regional Disability Commission Access Summit flyer: an in-depth discussion about accessibility topics including housing, transportation and access in winter months. Friday, October 23 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM at the Athens Community Center. Pizza provided and childcare available.
Regional Disability Commission — Access Summit

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 12:00–1:30 PM
Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens, Ohio 45701

Join us for an in-depth discussion about accessibility topics like:

  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Access in Winter Months

Pizza provided · Childcare available

To register or ask questions, contact SOCIL at 740-689-1494 or info@socil.org.

Exploration of Possibilities flyer: explore the arts together. Free for individuals with disabilities middle school age and above. Saturday 7 November 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Crossroads Event Center, 2095 W. Fair Ave. Activities include dance, pottery, painting, drama, jewelry making, cake decorating, music, macrame and yoga. Sponsored by The Fox Foundation and the Kiwanis Lancaster Chapter.
Exploration of Possibilities

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Crossroads Event Center, 2095 W. Fair Ave

Explore the arts together. Free for individuals with disabilities, middle school age and above.

Sessions: dance, pottery, painting, drama, jewelry making, cake decorating, music, macramé and yoga.

Sponsored by: The Fox Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Lancaster.

To register, contact SOCIL at 740-689-1494 or info@socil.org.

Cornhole

Open to anyone with a disability, ages 8 and up.

Lancaster
Weekly Thursdays, 6:45–8:00 PM
June 4 – September 24, 2026
Robert K. Fox Family YMCA
465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130

Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL: jeff@socil.org · 740-689-1494 ext. 205

Cancellation Policy: Activities and programs will be cancelled if the county the program is being held in is under a LEVEL 2 Emergency.