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SOCIL Cornhole Tournament flyer: Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the YMCA, 465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio. Blind draw for partners, anyone can play. Check-in 10 AM, blind draw 10:30 AM, games start 11 AM. 25 dollars with shirt or 15 dollars no shirt per person. Trophies for first, second and third place. Register by August 7, 2026 to get a shirt. Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Card Technology and Services (CTS) and VFW Post 1516.
Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Robert K. Fox Family YMCA, 465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Check-in 10:00 AM · Blind draw 10:30 AM · Games start 11:00 AM

Blind draw for partners — anyone can play. Think you’ve got the best toss in town? Prove it!

Cost: $25 with shirt / $15 no shirt, per person. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Register by August 7, 2026 to receive a shirt. Registration stays open after August 7, but shirts will not be available after that date.

Sponsored by: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield · Card Technology and Services (CTS) · VFW Post 1516

Prefer to help out? See the volunteer opportunities below, or contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL at jwsocil@gmail.com · 740-689-1494 ext. 205.

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Volunteers Needed flyer for SOCIL’s 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Robert K. Fox YMCA in Lancaster. Ways to help: set up, prepare the food, assist athletes on and off the court, keep score, and teardown and cleanup.
Cornhole Tournament — Volunteers Needed

Help make SOCIL’s 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser our most successful event yet! This tournament brings together people with and without disabilities for a day of fun, friendly competition.

Ways you can help: set up, prepare the food, assist athletes on and off the court, keep score, and teardown & cleanup.

Volunteer shifts · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Robert K. Fox Family YMCA, 465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Set Up
8:00–9:30 AM
Tournament
11:00 AM–2:30 PM
Teardown
3:00–4:00 PM

Even an hour or two helps! Interested? Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL: jwsocil@gmail.com · 740-689-1494 ext. 205

Monday Funday End of Summer Celebration flyer: August 17, 2026 from 5 to 7 PM at Hunter Trace Accessible Playground, 907 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Music, accessible hike on the bike path, cornhole, bocce and other yard games. Bring your own picnic lunch.
Monday Funday — End of Summer Celebration

Monday, August 17, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Hunter Trace Accessible Playground, 907 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

What’s happening: music, an accessible hike on the bike path, cornhole, bocce and other yard games.

Bring your own picnic lunch.

Questions? Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL at 740-689-1494 ext. 205 or jwsocil@gmail.com.

Water Aerobic Classes flyer: SOCIL and YMCA water aerobic classes, weekly Thursdays July 23 through September 3, 2026, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the YMCA, 465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio, with instructor Jeff Williams. Register now, limited space.
Water Aerobic Classes

A low-impact, high-energy workout perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy fitness in the pool like never before!

Weekly Thursdays · July 23 – September 3, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM

Robert K. Fox Family YMCA, 465 W 6th Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Class Instructor: Jeff Williams

Register now — limited space.

Email jwsocil@gmail.com or call 740-689-1494 ext. 205.

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Cornhole

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

Logan
Weekly Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM
June 3 – August 12, 2026
Southeast Ohio Classical Academy
15663 OH-595, Logan, OH 43138
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
Athens
Weekly Tuesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM
June 2 – July 21, 2026
Athens Community Center
701 E State St, Athens, OH 45701

Contact Jeff Williams with SOCIL: jwsocil@gmail.com · 740-689-1494 ext. 205

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 in Athens.
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

2025–2026 Dates:
Sep 5 & 19 · Oct 3, 17 & 31 · Nov 7 & 21 · Dec 5 & 19 · Jan 16 & 30 · Feb 6 & 20 · Mar 6 & 20 · Apr 3 & 17 · May 1, 15 & 29

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