Upcoming Events

Monday, July 20, 2026
Music performance by Identity Crisis

Meet at the SOCIL Building at 11:30 AM — 418 S Broad St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. At 11:45 we will walk down together to the Gazebo Downtown.

Pack a lunch or buy from vendors. Bring a chair — limited seating.

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

Register by July 17.

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.

Every Friday · 11:00 AM
Starts at the bike path near Echoing Connections

Everyone welcome! Looking to get out and recharge? Join SOCIL for a weekly wellness walk on the bike path to move our bodies and calm our minds.

Walk, breathe, recharge.

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

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

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).

Please join us for community, swimming and food this summer!

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Starts 11:00 AM
12927 Strouds Run Rd, Athens, OH 45701 — at the Bobcat Shelter

RSVP with SOCIL using the QR code, or the link below. Questions or accessibility concerns? Comcorpssocil@gmail.com

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. 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.

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

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

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