Recreation Services
Recreation Services
Recreation Services encourages personal growth and builds relationships through involvement in a variety of social events, classes, and physical activities.
Supported activities include the ARI Artists Initiative Classes, Aqua-Aerobics, Dinner Dances, Vacations, Bocce, Trips to Watch Local Sporting Events including the Bridgeport Islanders, Monthly Dinners, and much more. Members of ARI participate in community recreational groups including Challenged People in Motion Golf, Darien YMCA Funbusters, Special Olympics (including swimming, snow shoeing, bowling, and track & field), and much more. ARI also facilitates vacations including overnight stays at nearby destinations and week-long vacations.
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This month's Recreation Calendar:
November, 2026
To sign up for any of the following recreation activities, please contact Gerard Gasparino, [email protected]. RSVP required for all activities.
Aqua Aerobics will continue on Wednesdays in November at the Darien YMCA from 6:15-7:15pm. The class will exercise in the pool each Wednesday during the Fall/Winter months. All attendees must register by contacting Gerard Gasparino. Note that there will be no session on November 25.
Art Class will tentatively take place on Monday, November 2 and 16 from 3:00-4:00pm. Participants will create arts and crafts, led by two volunteers. Class will be open to all interested. Space is limited. Contact Gerard Gasparino for more information.
ACT of Connecticut is offering 2 shows that are Sensory Friendly. Tickets are free and limited, so act fast. You can reserve your tickets by emailing [email protected] with production, your name, email, phone number, address, and the number of tickets you would like to reserve.
Production #2: Show to be announced
The epic musical that changed Broadway forever: Sensory-Friendly on Sun, May 30th at 2pm
***Check out what’s going on in Stamford at http://stamford-downtown.com/what-to-do/events/
***Please note that the following programs offer Special Olympics. If interested please contact.
ARI offers Bocce in the Summer. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Gerard Gasparino
Darien Lions, Kera Connolly, [email protected]. Sports include: aquatics, bowling, powerlifting, sailing, snowshoeing, tennis and cross country skiing.
Greenwich Special Olympics, James Warner, [email protected]. Sports include: aquatics, track and Field, figure skating, golf and speed skating.
Stamford YMCA, Pat Fervil, [email protected]. Sports include: basketball, bowling and soccer.
Special Olympics of Norwalk, Olivia Skiffington, [email protected]. Sports include: track and field, bowling, floor hockey and volleyball.
For more information regarding recreation services or to sign up for activities, contact Gerard Gasparino, Associate Director of Development & Program Support at (203) 324-9258 ext. 3023, or e-mail [email protected].
ARI of Connecticut, Inc.
174 Richmond Hill Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 324-9258
Fax: (203) 902-6045
Business Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
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