CALENDAR

Community-based Activities

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Some of Our Activities

Abilis offers a wide range of daily community-based activities that provide social and recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. These programs range from weekly art, music and cooking classes to monthly birthday parties, dancing, theater, and other social gatherings and special events.

Current activities are split between virtual and in-person.

Music

Art

Dancing

Sound Therapy

Cooking

Birthday Parties

Social Gatherings

Special Events

NEW Affordable Activity Programs

Abilis values the ability to offer activities to ensure friendship, fun and meaningful outcomes for each person. It is important that we continue our successful fundraising efforts to ensure we can continue to offer an affordable activities program that is accessible to all.

We are pleased to inform due to the generosity of foundations and individual donors, we can reduce the cost to individuals for participating in the Activities Programs.

Beginning July 1, 2024, Abilis will offer a quarterly activities fee of $75* or an annual activities fee of $300*. Registration on our website is still REQUIRED for ALL activities for purchasing supplies.  View Abilis Calendar →

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ANNUAL ACTIVITIES

July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025

  • Payment for Annual Activities fee
     will cover activites from (July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025)

QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES

April 1, 2025 — June 30, 2025

  • Payment for Quarterly Activities fee
    will cover activities from (April 1, 2025 — June 30, 2025)

*Note: Seasonal dances and celebrations, along with Adult Cooking with Jean will be excluded from the quarterly/annual activities fees. Due to the food costs involved, there will be a $20.00 per event fee for these activities/events.

Any questions about our Activities program, please contact Lara Forstmann, Manager of Education, Programming, and Activities at or call 203.531.1880

Abilis works with families to determine appropriate classes and events for individuals of all ages.

Activity Goals

Activities for individuals with disabilities to build upon interests and skills in a supportive environment that nurtures camaraderie and friendship.

Locations

Programs take place at the Abilis Greenwich headquarters, within program locations and in the community at local non-profit partner facilities.

Peer Volunteers

Whenever possible, Abilis includes peer volunteers to promote inclusion.

Ages

Activities appeal to different ages, with opportunities for all.

Event Series Bingo

BINGO

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Join us for In-Person BINGO Night! A winner will receive a prize each game. Come out and have fun with friends while enjoying delicious snacks. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership

Event Series Adult Cooking with Jean

Adult Cooking with Jean

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Create a simple, delicious recipe each week with our instructor, Jean.  Learn the basics of selecting and reading recipes, measuring, cutting food safely and using the stovetop and oven.  Once the food is cooked, enjoy it! Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Sold Out $20.00
Event Series Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Abilis Karaoke Night.  Come out and sing your favorite song and hang out with friends. Snacks will be provided. Fee: $0 Included in Activity Membership

Event Series Abilis Choir

Abilis Choir

The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center 78 Harvard Avenue, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT, United States

Join the Abilis Choir. The Abilis Choir will be meeting for rehearsals on Saturdays. The choir will be performing at various Abilis events and in the community.

Reach Out to Abilis

To discuss your individual needs and questions regarding Activities, please contact our Manager of Education, Programming, and Activities Lara Forstmann at 203-531-1880 or send email to .