Recreation Order Form

Talk about the ultimate Friendsgiving! Enjoy a night of dancing and dining with the Arc of Ocean County for our most special night of the season. Take a picture with all your besties in our photobooth or enjoy a slow dance with your beloved. It’s all possible tonight!

Important information:

- Everyone attending must purchase a ticket-

- both staff and individuals coming.

- If your loved one requires close supervision, please purchase a ticket and attend with them as we cannot guarantee this level of supervision.

- The Clarion will puree food- please select that option from the choice of dinner options.

Choice of dinner:

- Chicken francaise with lemon and white wine sauce

- Penne vodka with grilled chicken

- Sirloin of beef with burgundy mushroom sauce

- Gluten/dairy free meal (fruit cup for appetizer, plain salad with oil and vinegar, plain meat without sauce served with veggies and fruit cup for dessert)

Date: Thursday, November 19

Time: 6:00pm- 9:00pm

Location: Drop-off and pick-up is at the Clarion Hotel, 815 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08755

Join our Arc Ocean Wave Riders team as we compete in Soccer, one of the most popular sports in the world, with the Special Olympics New Jersey.

5-a-side Team Soccer. All levels of experience are welcome - beginners to advanced!

Practice Dates: Thursdays, August 20th& 27th, September 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Location: RWJ Barnabas Health, Field of Dreams, 1505 N. Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

Self-Pay: $50 Team Wave Riders Registration Fee

Special Olympics New Jersey Game Info:

Weekly Games: Saturdays, at Rider University or SONJ Sports Complex, Dates & Times TBD

SONJ Fall Games 2026 at Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08549, Saturday, October 24th

Uniforms & shin guards will be provided to the athletes and must be returned to the Arc Ocean Wellness Coordinator at the end of the season.

Athletes will provide their own soccer cleats and soccer socks which are required for game play.

No metal cleats allowed.

Note: Should your athlete require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to all of the practices and games.

Pickleball with the Arc Ocean Wave Riders:

Grab a partner & join our Pickleball team as we compete in the SONJ Pickleball League.

All levels of experience welcome! Beginners to Advanced.

No partner, no problem, we will find you one.

Weekly practice on Wednesdays, 4pm -5pm, starting 10/07/26 – 01/06/27

No practice 11/25

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Pickleball Partner Matches: Thursdays starting 10/29-26 – 01/07/27, 4pm – 5pm

No Matches 11/26, 12/24 & 01/31

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

2027 Winter Games Date, Time & Location TBD

Self-Pay Registration Fee: $50.

Tshirt Size: Sm – 2XL

(Transportation from our Brick location available to practices on Wednesdays & to matches on Thursdays.)

***Open to 12 athletes***

Volleyball with the Arc Ocean Wave Riders:

Join our Volleyball team as we compete in the SONJ Volleyball League.

All levels of experience welcome! Beginners to Advanced.

Weekly practice on Tuesdays, 4pm -5pm, 10/06/27 – 01/05/27

Location: The Bill Burke Wellness Center at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Saturday Games on 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12 & 12/19

Location: SONJ Complex, 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

2027 Winter Games Dates, Times & Location TBD

Self-Pay Registration Fee: $50.

Tshirt Size: Small – 2XL

(Transportation from our Brick location available to practices on Tuesdays)

***Open to 20 athletes***

Strike up some fun with our Northern Ocean Rollers Special Olympics recreation bowling league to encourage community inclusion, boost social skills, and enjoy an active lifestyle!

Date: 2026/2027 Season Coming Soon!

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Ocean Lanes, 2085 Lanes Mill Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Self-Pay: $80 registration fee +$4.25 fee per game ($8.50/two games)

Special Olympics New Jersey Info:

Please note that a doctor’s exam is no longer a requirement for participants, and that all the medical paperwork, including the annual Special Olympics form, must be completed online prior to the start of the season: www.sonj.org/more-than-sports/health/healthy-communities/participation-forms/

Competition Matches Dates: TBA

Location of Competitive Matches: TBA

Strike up some fun with our Southern Ocean Stars recreation bowling league to encourage community inclusion, boost social skills, and enjoy an active lifestyle!

Date: 2026/2027 Season Coming Soon!

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Location: Thunderbird Lanes, 640 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Self-Pay: $80 registration fee + $10 for two games or $12 for two games and shoe rental

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

All staff members are required to purchase tickets with their group home.

Date: Friday, 9/25

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7)

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 875 E Bay Ave Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

All staff members are required to purchase tickets with their group home.

Date: Friday, Oct. 23

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7pm)

Location: Drop-off and pick-up is at 150 Oberlin Ave N, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 10/24

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

All staff members are required to purchase tickets with their group home.

Date: Friday, 10/30

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7)

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 875 E Bay Ave Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 10/31

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 11/14

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 11/21

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 12/5

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Enjoy quality time dancing and grooving to music with friends! Our dances usually feature fun holiday or seasonal themes and come with a special treat.

All staff members are required to purchase tickets with their group home.

Date: Friday, December 11th

Time: 7:00pm- 9:00pm (doors open promptly at 7pm)

Location: Drop-off and pick-up is at 150 Oberlin Ave N, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Note: Should your loved one require close or line-of-sight supervision, please accompany them to the activities for free.

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 12/12

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Come and enjoy our Saturday Recreation program! We do in-facility activities such as crafts, bingo, and games to begin our day and, more often than not, we do a community activity such as attending local fairs, parks, zoos, and other community events.

Date: Saturday, 12/19

Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm

Location: Drop off and pick up is at 150 Oberlin Ave, Unit 1-4, Lakewood, NJ, 08701

Self-pay price: $90

Budget price: Community inclusion/respite/transportation units

Craft Club Night! Come out and enjoy a craft night at 150 Oberlin, Lakewood from 6pm - 8 pm!

Tickets are $35 per person and there are 12 tickets per date!

Date: October 27, 2026

Craft Club Night! Come out and enjoy a craft night at 150 Oberlin, Lakewood from 6pm - 8 pm!

Tickets are $35 per person and there are 12 tickets per date!

Date: November 17, 2026

Craft Club Night! Come out and enjoy a craft night at 150 Oberlin, Lakewood from 6pm - 8 pm!

Tickets are $35 per person and there are 12 tickets per date!

Date: December 15, 2026

Movie Club Night! Come out and enjoy a movie night at 150 Oberlin, Lakewood from 6pm - 8 pm!

Price includes pizza dinner and popcorn for the movie!

Tickets are $35 per person and there are 24 tickets per date!

Date: November 11, 2026

Movie Club Night! Come out and enjoy a movie night at 150 Oberlin, Lakewood from 6pm - 8 pm!

Price includes pizza dinner and popcorn for the movie!

Tickets are $35 per person and there are 24 tickets per date!

Date: December 16, 2026

Friday, 10/16/2026- Marquee Movie Night

Time: 6pm- 9:30pm

Self-pay price: $80

Budget price: $25 + 14 CI

Description: Enjoy a movie night with friends. After the movie, we will make ice cream sundaes at the Yogurt shop next door.

Important information: Drop off and pick up from the Marquee Theatre in Toms River, NJ.

Saturday 11/14/2026- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Coat at the Axelrod Theatre (Show starts at 7pm)

Time: 5:45pm- 10:15pm

Self-pay price: $ 155

Budget price: $65 + 14 CI + 50 miles

The much beloved musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the tale of Joseph, his coat and having a dream. Dramatic, epic and one you won’t forget, be prepared to be mesmerized!

Multipoint drop off offered

Sunday 11/22/26- Christmas with the King (Elvis) show at the Algonquin Theatre (Show starts at 3pm)- 3 ticket trip

Time: 2pm- 6pm

Self-pay: $ 140

Budget price: $50 + 12 CI + 40 miles

Description: Christmas With The King returns as a must-see holiday concert experience, bringing the timeless music and unmistakable

charisma of Elvis Presley to life—performed by award-winning Elvis Tribute Artists. From heartwarming Christmas classics to the hits you know by heart, this is more than a show… it’s a tradition in the making.

Multipoint drop off offered

Sunday, 12/6/2026- Frozen the Musical at the Algonquin

Time: 2 pm- 6: 15 pm (Show starts at 3pm)

Self-pay price: $140

Description:

Budget price: $50 + 14 CI + 30 miles

Description: Adapted from Disney’s 2013 movie, Frozen centers around the relationship between two sisters, Anna and Princess Elsa, as they navigate growing up, falling in love and, of course!, letting go! This musical will have you feeling all the feels.

Multipoint drop off offered

Friday, 12/18/2026- Marquee Movie Night

Time: 6pm- 9:30pm

Self-pay price: $80

Budget price: $25 + 14 CI

Description: Enjoy a movie night with friends. After the movie, we will make ice cream sundaes at the Yogurt shop next door.

Important information: Drop off and pick up from the Marquee Theatre in Toms River, NJ.

It's Karaoke Night! Sing your heart out to some of your favorite songs!

Date: October 22, 2026

Cost: $25 per person

It's Karaoke Night! Sing your heart out to some of your favorite songs!

Date: December 3, 2026

Cost: $25 per person

B4? Before Bingo Night? Come out and enjoy Bingo Night on October 15th!

Price: $25 per person

B4? Before Bingo Night? Come out and enjoy Bingo Night on November 12th!

Price: $25 per person

B4? Before Bingo Night? Come out and enjoy Bingo Night on December 12th!

Price: $25 per person