Pierce County Parks Companionship Calendar of Events

Mark Your Calendars

Below are just some of the Companionship's events planned for 2009.

Please note - These events are still in the planning stages, so check our monthly newsletters for updated information and complete listing of fun things to do with Companionship.

Date	Time	Event	Fee
2/27	7:00-8:30p	EVERYONE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Lakeridge Middle School, 5909 Myers Rd E, Bonney Lake. Join us as we celebrate everyone's birthday. Please register so we know how much goodies to prepare.	FREE
3/6	6:30-8:00p	TALENT SHOW Hunt Elementary, Puyallup. Time to dust off your talents! Talens can include anything from performances to 'silent talents' such as displaying your collections or items from your favorite hobby. We'll be taking pre-registered talents as well as write-ins. Come along and bring a friend as we showcase all of our talents.	FREE
3/18	7:30-9:00p	SWIMMING WITH CLOVER PARK Clover Park High School Pool. Come splash around and catch up with friends.	$1.00 per swimmer
3/22	TBD	EASTER EGG HUNT Clover Park - Exact location TBD. Join us for a fun time searching for Easter Eggs! Everyone welcome.	TBD
3/28	9:30A start	JUNIOR DAFFODIL PARADE Tacoma's North End Proctor District Come watch or participate in this Tacoma non-motorized parade tradition. We plan to walk 4 blocks, celebrating Spring and showing the community what Companionship is all about! We'll meet at 9:30 AM at Mason United Methodist Church, 2710 N. Madison Street in Tacoma. Parade begins at 10 AM. Please pre-register to ensure we have enough 'props' for all participants.	FREE
4/10	TBD	'UNOLYMPICS' Puyallup - Exact location TBD. You don't need to be an athlete to play these games. Everyone welcome.	TBD
4/15	7:30-9:00p	SWIMMING WITH CLOVER PARK Clover Park High School Pool. Come splash around and catch up with friends.	$1.00 per swimmer
4/18	TBD	BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Eatonville - Exact location TBD. Celebrate your birthday with Companionship. Join us for a night of fun and visiting with friends. Everyone welcome.	TBD
4/25	TBD	MINI GOLF Tacoma Firs, 4504 S. Tyler Street in Tacoma. Join the Puyallup Companionship Team for a fun day on the golf course.	TBD
5/1	6:30-8:00p	ICE CREAM SOCIAL Puyallup - Exact location TBD. You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Everyone welcome.	TBD
5/9	TBD	EATONVILLE RECREATION NIGHT Location TBD. Fun for all with activities and games.	TBD
5/20	7:30-9:00p	SWIMMING WITH CLOVER PARK Clover Park High School Pool. Come splash around and catch up with friends.	$1.00 per swimmer
5/23	TBD	FERRY RIDE AND PICNIC Location to be determined.	TBD
6/17	7:30-9:00p	SWIMMING WITH CLOVER PARK Clover Park High School Pool. Come splash around and catch up with friends.	$1.00 per swimmer

For more information or to register for all activities:

Registration Line 253-798-2997or
Email to pcparkscompanionship@yahoo.com

There is no membership or commitment. Come once or come often. You must call the RSVP line to register for all activities.

The Companionship program is designed to provide recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with special needs and their friends and families. Our goal is to provide an environment where individuals with disabilities come together with their peers by participating in recreation and leisure. Come join us for opportunities to gain friendships with individuals in our community.

If you would like to be added or removed from the mailing list, or would like a reminder call or would like to be on our email list, please call the reservation line at (253)798-2997 or email pcparkscompanionship@yahoo.com .

Please call anyone on the Companionship Team with questions about Companionship activities. We welcome ideas and comments.

Program Coordinator
Jennifer Sergent (253)798-2997
Franklin Pierce - Carolyn Jones
(253)539-4418
Clover Park - Katrina Filmore
(253)964-1593
Puyallup - Sherilynn Garlick
(253)548-8093
Eatonville - Gretchen Sharpe
(253)720-2532
Sumner - Laura Kinderknecht
(253)891-0476

Pierce County Parks & Recreation
9112 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499