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Fairfax County, Virginia

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Therapeutic Recreation Services' aim is to provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities so they may acquire the skills that enable them to participate in the recreation and leisure programs of their choice. Staff is committed to providing services, education, and resources that meet our participants' interests, needs, and abilities on the road toward lifelong participation and enjoyment in recreation and leisure activities. Staff also provides support and advocacy to individuals who wish to participate in general recreation activities

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Programs Listing for: Adult Programs

Adult Social Club-Annandale/Fairfax

Ages: 22+


Annandale/Fairfax Adult Social Club is for adults ages 22+, with various developmental disabilities who live in the Fairfax, Annandale, Falls Church area.  Members must be able to participate in social and community activities (1:7 staff to participant ratio) with minimal support.  The group goes out 2-3 times a month and members are responsible for making suggestions and voting on the activities each quarter.  Members will have the opportunity to socialize with new friends, learn to plan their own leisure and engage with their community.  They will experience a wide variety of local activities including sporting events, community events, outdoor activities, and much more.  Annual membership is $35.00.  Trips and activities range in cost from free to $60.00 and those fees are not included in the annual membership.  Transportation is not provided to the meeting site, but is provided from the meeting site to the activity. There are two meeting locations; one in Annandale and one in Fairfax.

Social Club Membership Requirements:
- Members of this Social Club must be able to:
    •  Participate independently in a social or group structure within a community environment
    •  Maintain self-control (i.e. no violent, abusive or aggressive behaviors)
    •  Maintain their own personal care and hygiene requirements (or provide an attendant)
    •  Self-administer and carry their own medication
    •  Applicants may be asked to come in for an interview or provide additional information to determine appropriate placement


Registration is currently open for the 2024 Annual Membership. Registration is ongoing and will be accepted year-round. You will not be able to sign up for monthly activities until you have completed the Annual Membership Registration.

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Adult Social Club-Mount Vernon

Ages 22+


Mount Vernon Adult Social Club is for adults ages 22+, with various developmental disabilities who live in the Alexandria, Lorton, and Springfield areas.  Members must be able to participate in social and community activities (1:7 staff to participant ratio) with minimal support.  The group goes out 2-3 times a month and members are responsible for making suggestions and voting on the activities each quarter.  Members will have the opportunity to socialize with new friends, learn to plan their own leisure and engage with their community.  They will experience a wide variety of local activities including sporting events, community events, outdoor activities, and much more.  Annual membership is $35.00.  Trips and activities range in cost from free to $60.00 and those fees are not included in the annual membership.    Transportation is not provided to the meeting site, but is provided from the meeting site to the activity. There are two meeting locations; one in Alexandria and one in Franconia.

Social Club Membership Requirements:
- Members of this Social Club must be able to:
    •  Participate independently in a social or group structure within a community environment
    •  Maintain self-control (i.e. no violent, abusive or aggressive behaviors)
    •  Maintain their own personal care and hygiene requirements (or provide an attendant)
    •  Self-administer and carry their own medication
    •  Applicants may be asked to come in for an interview or provide additional information to determine appropriate placement


Registration is currently open for the 2024 Annual Membership. Registration is ongoing and will be accepted year-round. You will not be able to sign up for monthly activities until you have completed the Annual Membership Registration.

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Adult Social Club-Reston

Ages 22 +


Reston Adult Social Club is for adults ages 22+, with various developmental disabilities who live in the Reston, Herndon, Centreville and Chantilly areas.  Members must be able to participate in social and community activities (1:7 staff to participant ratio) with minimal support.  The group goes out 2-3 times a month and members are responsible for making suggestions and voting on the activities each quarter.  Members will have the opportunity to socialize with new friends, learn to plan their own leisure and engage with their community.  They will experience a wide variety of local activities including sporting events, community events, outdoor activities, and much more.  Annual membership is $35.00.  Trips and activities range in cost from free to $60.00 and those fees are not included in the annual membership.    Transportation is not provided to the meeting site, but is provided from the meeting site to the activity. There are two meeting locations; one in Reston and one in Fairfax.

Social Club Membership Requirements:
- Members of this Social Club must be able to:
    •  Participate independently in a social or group structure within a community environment
    •  Maintain self-control (i.e. no violent, abusive or aggressive behaviors)
    •  Maintain their own personal care and hygiene requirements (or provide an attendant)
    •  Self-administer and carry their own medication
    •  Applicants may be asked to come in for an interview or provide additional information to determine appropriate placement


Registration is currently open for the 2024 Annual Membership. Registration is ongoing and will be accepted year-round. You will not be able to sign up for monthly activities until you have completed the Annual Membership Registration.

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Dance Club

Ages: 18+


Get out your dancing shoes and get ready to show your moves at the Dance Club. Our Dance Club DJ will keep you moving with new tunes and old favorites. With a new theme each month and a group happy birthday party for everyone having a birthday that month, the Dance Club gives folks of all abilities a chance to socialize while listening to great music. The dances are held at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church once a month on a Thursday from 7 to 8:30pm.  Dance Club members can reserve a spot for that month's dance beginning on the 1st of each month. Transportation is available upon request from one of 2 locations, to and from James Lee Community Center from Key MS and the Pennino building.

Dance Club dates and themes for 2023:
December 21: Jingle Bell Rock


*Registration for 2024 Dance Club Membership Begins November 15, 2023*


Themes and dates for 2024:
January 18: Red Carpet Night
February 15: Sugar and Spice
March 21: A Night at the Movies
April 18: Flower Power
May 16: Out of this World
June 20: Through the Decades
July 18: Party in the U.S.A.
August 15: Shipwrecked
September 19: Around the World
October 17: Harvest Fest
November 14: Sweater Weather
December 19: Winter Dreamland


Registration for Dance Club will open November 15, 2023 and will close December 20, 2024.

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Meet and Mingle Social Club

Ages: 22+


Meet and Mingle Adult Social Club is for adults ages 22+ who have a mild developmental and/or intellectual disability and require no or minimal supervision and are independent in their daily living activities.  Members will be supported by staff in a 1:10 ratio but will also have opportunities to engage more independently in the activities while out in the community.  The group goes out 2 times a month and members are responsible for making suggestions and voting on the activities each quarter.   They will experience a wide variety of leisure and recreation activities to include cheering at hockey games, checking out exhibits at museums, having a summer BBQ, and much more.  Meet and Mingle operates year-round with activities on the weekends.  Annual membership is $35.00.  Trips and activities range in cost from free to $70.00 and those fees are not included in the annual membership.    Transportation is not provided to the meeting site, but is provided from the meeting site to the activity.   There are two meting locations; one in Annandale and one in Fairfax
Assessment/Interview Process:  Each member will be interviewed by a TRS staff to review leisure interest survey, discuss the program design and the responsibilities of each member.  Each member will receive a member handbook that describes the program and the duties of the members. Members will be asked questions regarding their independence, leisure interests, and abilities such as telling time and counting money. A TRS staff will assess the appropriateness of placement in the Meet and Mingle Social Club. If members do not meet the requirements for Meet and Mingle, TRS manager may suggest one of our other three Adult Social Clubs or many other recreation programs.

Meet and Mingle Membership Requirements:
-Members must be able to:
    •  Participate in a social or group structure with no to minimal supervision
    •  Be independent in all daily living tasks
    •  Be able to tell time and manage their own money
    •  Be unsupervised for short periods of time and get self to a predetermined location by a certain time
    •  Self-administer and carry own medication



Registration is currently open for the 2024 Annual Membership. Registration is ongoing and will be accepted year-round. You will not be able to sign up for monthly activities until you have completed the Annual Membership Registration.

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Sports and Fitness

Ages: 16+


Looking to improve your muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility? Want to know more about nutrition and overall well-being? If so, the Sports and Fitness Program is for you. Geared toward participants with developmental disabilities, Sports and Fitness teaches basic skills in a variety of team and individual sports. Come on out, play a new sport, practice an old favorite, and stay healthy.

Program Location:
Washington Irving Middle School—8100 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22152 (7th Grade Gym, Inside DOOR 2)

Program Time: 7:30-9pm

2023 PROGRAM DATES:

SESSION 1
• October: 18, 25
• November: 1, 8, 15, 29  (No Program Nov 22)
• December: 6, 13

Session 1 Registration opens September 13, 2023
Cost for Session 1: $30 for an 8-week session

2024 PROGRAM DATES:

SESSION 2
• January: 10, 17, 24, 31
• February: 7, 14, 21, 28

Session 2 Registration opens December 6, 2023
Cost for Session 2: $30 for an 8-week session

SESSION 3  
• March: 6, 13, 20  (No Program March 27)
• April: 3, 10, 17, 24
• May: 1

Session 3 Registration opens February 14, 2024
Cost for Session 3: $30 for an 8-week session



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Tasty Tuesdays

Individuals Ages 22+


Come discover the joys of cooking with us in our new Tasty Tuesdays program! This cooking program for adults ages 22+ will give participants an opportunity to enhance their kitchen and cooking skills, learning simple and fun ways to create meals for themselves and others. This 6-week course will encompass kitchen safety, learning how to follow a recipe, tips and tricks when shopping for ingredients, assembling simple and healthy meals, and education on healthy eating.

Tasty Tuesdays is for:  
Individuals ages 22+ with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum disorder:
• Have an interest in learning how to cook
• Follow multi-step instructions, ask for assistance, and convey feelings/needs appropriately
• Participate in a social or group structure within a community setting with minimal behavior support
• Maintain self-control (i.e. no violent, abusive or aggressive behaviors)
• Maintain their own personal care and hygiene requirements (or provide an attendant)

Location: Mott Community Center (12111 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030)

Program Time: 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Session 1: (2023)
• October 17, 24  (No Program Oct 31)
• November 14, 28  (No Program Nov 7, Nov 21)
• December 5, 12

Cost for Session 1: $40 for a 6-week session
Registration for Session 1 opens on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
*Please Note: Space is limited and enrollment is subject to availability. *

Session 2: (2024)
• January 30
• February 6, 13, 20, 27
• March 5

Cost for Session 2: $40 for a 6-week session
Registration for Session 2 opens on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
*Please Note: Space is limited and enrollment is subject to availability. *



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Trailblazers Social Club (formerly Out & About/Weekenders)

Ages: 18+


The Trailblazers Social Club (formerly Out & About/Weekenders) is for participants’ ages 18+ with a primary physical disability (Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc.). The club meets two times each month to engage in leisure outings within the community.   Members are responsible for making suggestions and voting on the activities each quarter. Trailblazers fosters personal success and social growth through new friendships, participation in community events and leisure activities, development of leisure resources, and improving upon recreation skills. Annual membership is $35.00.  Trips and activities range in cost from free to $50.00 and those fees are not included in the annual membership. Transportation is not provided to the meeting location, but is provided from the meeting location to the activity.  There are two meeting locations; one in Annandale and one in Fairfax.

Staff to participant ratio is 1: 2 or 1:3 depending on the activity.
Trailblazers Membership Requirements:
-Members must be able to:
    •  Participate in a social or group structure within a community environment
    •  Assist in their own personal care and hygiene requirements (or provide an attendant)
    •  Maintain self-control (i.e. no violent, abusive or aggressive behaviors)
    •  Applicants may be asked to come in for an interview or provide additional information to


Personal Care:  Upon assessment TRS staff will work with member to determine personal care needs.  Members will train TRS staff on all areas related to their personal care.  Members will be required to bring all items needed for staff to provide personal care while in the community.  Every effort will be made to have staff of the same sex provide personal care.  No male staff members will change female participants; however, female staff may change male participants. If more attention is required for personal care, a member may be asked to provide their own care attendant or aid for activities.

Assessment/Interview Process:  Each member must be interviewed by a TRS program manager before being enrolled in this club.  During the interview, the staff member will review the applicants’ leisure interest survey; discuss the program design and the responsibilities of each member and assess personal and medical care needed for that applicant.  Staff for this program can be trained to administer most medical/personal care procedures (i.e. catheter, g-tubes, etc.) but will need time to get trained before the participant can start attending activities.  


Registration is currently open for the 2024 Annual Membership. Registration is ongoing and will be accepted year-round. You will not be able to sign up for monthly activities until you have completed the Annual Membership Registration.

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Contact Us

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services
Therapeutic Recreation Services
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 1050
Fairfax, VA 22035-1115
703-324-5532,
TTY 711
Fax: 703-653-1375

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