SSSRA participants and their family members had fun learning a new game at our Pickleball special event! Thank you to the volunteers from the Park Forest Tennis & Health Club for showing us how to play! More Information and Online Registration for Summer Pickleball Program ...
SSSRA hosted the annual SSSRA & Police Officer Basketball Game at the Matteson Community Center on Tuesday, February 28. Teams were comprised of Stingrays Basketball athletes, police officers, and other local representatives. This game is a highlight of the season for Stingrays Basketball athletes and police officers. Players, coaches, and fans that came to support...
SSSRA volunteers have generously donated their time and shared their expertise. Thanks to their dedication, our participants have experienced additional opportunities. Thank you! - Jeff Baker- Fish Tales Fishing Club - Brian Hedinger- Brian Ludwig- Paul Lyons- Morgan McMahon- Addison Specht- Reid Specht- Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education - Transition Program (Trevor, Chris,...
Jack Knies received the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section - Excellence in Service Award at the 2022 Illinois Park and Recreation Conference in January. This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of therapeutic recreation. Jack, who has been a part-time staff of SSSRA for 3 years and has...
The annual SSSRA Stingrays & Torch Run Police Officer Basketball Game was held on Tuesday, March 8. Police officers and representatives from Worth, Matteson, Richton Park, Park Forest, and Tinley Park joined our athletes on the court. Thank you to all of the police officers and representatives. Thank you to the Matteson Recreational Division and the...
Due to the generosity of the following foundations, service clubs, and individuals, program expenses for select programs will be covered, and programs fees will be lowered or free for our residents during 2020: Gina Prayne White, Chillicothe500 Face Coverings Ms. Gail Sturm, Frankfort$100 for virtual programs Mr. & Mrs. Kye Stockwell, Walpole, MAIn Honor of Janet Porter $500...
Back Row, L-R: Lisa Hill, Matteson Recreational Division; Michelle Havran, Lan-Oak Park District; Ashley Turner, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department; Cindy Grannan, Oak Forest Park District; Kevin Adams, Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department; Dwone Ross, Sr., Country Club Hills Park District Front Row, L-R: Greg Palumbo; Mike Palumbo; Tony Palumbo; Stephanie Simpson, Homewood-Flossmoor...