After Opps Improv Program | Summer 2017 Session 1

Improv In this program, warriors learn to think fast, react faster, and take their speech and language skills to the next level! We will be playing an array of games that focus on communication, cooperation, and fast action. This program packs an extra punch by...

The Life Shop: Wednesday Program Information

LIFE SHOP The Life Shop is an adult day program that takes a Warrior-centered approach to life in the community. The program is designed for Warriors older than age 22, focusing on building life skills, health and wellness, community integration and vocational skills....

Life Shop’s Singing & Dancing

For the last 4 weeks Sonya has been leading a peer-led “Singing and Dancing” program to her peers at the Life Shop.  She worked alongside a Life Coach to create lesson plans and handouts discussing the importance of being aware of your own personal space...

After Opps Registration: Summer 2017 Session 2

Registration for Summer Session 2 is now open! See descriptions of activities being offered this session below. Please use the form on this page to register for After Opps programs. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Steve Compere, Program Director of After...

Workout Warriors: Summer Session 1 Registration Request

Health & Wellness The Warrior Health & Wellness initiative launched in July 2013 to combat the health disparities faced by our Warriors. Embedded within each program area, Warrior Wellness promotes the physical, mental, and social well-being of our Warriors,...

Life Shop is seeing Orange

…and it’s not just the lighting! Warriors are working to get their heart rates elevated to the orange zone with help from Coach K at Orangetheory Fitness Oak Park!  Intervals on the treadmill with BIG inclines and LOTS of hill climbs, jumping jacks, push...

Workout Warriors: Muscles

FITNESS The fitness portion of this session of Workout Warriors focused on circuit training -a combination of aerobic training and muscle strengthening. We start each 35 minute workout session with a dynamic warm up of arm circles, jumping jacks, running in place and...

The 2017 Oak Park 4th of July Parade!

4th of July Parade  WSSRA & OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Bring your friends & family!! Wear a WSSRA or Opportunity Knocks T-shirt and come join the fun. We need people who can walk or wheel in the parade, carry banners, and handout candy. We ask that a family member...