Therapeutic Recreation Services
of the Roanoke Valley
Brambleton Recreation Center
3738 Brambleton Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Tel. (540) 772-7529 ext 226
Click here to e-mail our staff.
With a presence in the region for over 30 years, Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley empowers people with disabilities to gain the knowledge and skills for the development of a quality leisure lifestyle to meet their interests and needs. We're proud to be the Roanoke Valley's regional service provider, as we partner with the City of Roanoke to provide top quality programs and services! We provide recreation programs in a variety of formats, including:
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• Community Outings
• Special Events
• Leisure Education
• Skills building |
• Social Opportunities
• Recreational Classes
• Arts and Crafts Classes
• Cooking & ADL Classes
• Day Trips |
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Upcoming Activities for All Populations
The list shown here reflects only a few of our many program offerings! For a complete program listing please download our Program Guide above.
Fitness Club - Fridays at 10am, starting October 1
Back by popular demand, and now 8 weeks! Join us as we get to use all the equipment and walking track on the second floor at the Green Ridge Recreation Center! The first week will be an orintation on how to use the equipment, then TRS Support staff will help you reach your fitness goals! So, get up and get moving this fall! Program fee: $56.00 Transportation fee: $24.00
Pottery Wheel Work Class - Fridays at 6:30pm, starting October 15
During this class you will be working on the pottery wheel to make great pieces of art. You must be able to follow two step directions and have equal functioning level in both hands. Call Kari for any questions. The program fee of $75 includes instruction, clay and all the tools needed for this 6 week class. The first class the group will attend the Blue Ridge Pottery Guild Pottery show, to give you some ideas for what you want to make. Space is limited. Transportation fee: $21/7 week class.
Tree Tops Canopy Tour - Thursday, October 14
TRS will be taking a trip to ‘Wild & Wonderful West Virginia’ where we will zip our way high among the forest tree tops! Lead by professional guides, participants will be secured by a harness and cable system as we move from tree to tree via a network of platforms & sky bridges. This will be an all day trip, with the tree top canopy tour lasting 3 hours. Program fee includes transportation, all safety equipment (provided by outfitter), lunch, guided tour and TRS supervision. Participants must be capable of moderate physical activity, as there is some rough terrain. Weight requirements are between 70lbs and 250 lbs. Transportation from pick up points only. Not for the faint of heart, this is guaranteed to give you a new view on fall foliage!
Out and About
Let’s go Out & About with TRS! Each month, participants will go out to eat at various area restaurants. This program is specifically designed for participants who want to work on independence and money handling skills, so participants will need to bring their own money each program to cover the cost of dinner and a tip .Program fee does not include meals. Program Fee: $7.00 Transp. Fee $3.00