2025 WSProgramGuide_FLIPPINGBOOK

WELCOME!

The Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department welcomes you to our Winter/Spring lineup of programs designed for individuals with special needs. Orland Park Special Recreation proudly provides vocational, leisure, trips, fitness, sports, social activities and much more to participants of all ages from Orland Park and surrounding areas. Our team looks forward to the many programs and events participants have to choose from! Thank you to all the families, participants and staff for your dedication and continued commitment to our program!

SPECIAL RECREATION TEAM MEMBERS Christopher Bannon Maeve Casserly Amanda DelBianco

Lauren Maki Gracey Martin Darlene Neel Deborah Northrip Lily O’Grady Colleen Panega Claudia Petnuch Grace Pierson Lori Pych Ken Scanlan Michaela Trail Susan Westman George Winistorfer

Renee Elian Zsolt Ezsias

Sue Giovanazzi Jessica Graben Cassandra Greenhill Kara Hallgren Matthew Houlihan Laura Imrie Lydia Kenyon Pamela Koebel Mia Levin Sarah Lonergan

Senior Program Coordinator Adult Day Program, Inclusion Services & General Programs 708.403.6202

Special Recreation Supervisor, CTRS*, CPRP*

Special Recreation Division Operations 708.403.6269

Colleen Pyrcioch

Nick Harvey

Senior Program Coordinator Special Events & Social Programs 708.403.6263

Recreation Program Supervisor, CTRS*

Sydney Zuckert

Owls Athletics & General Programs 708.403.6241

Justin Banks

Jessica Suerth

* CPRP — The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential is the national standard for all parks and recreation experts who strive to be at the forefront of the Recreation and Parks industry.

* CTRS — A certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) is a professional who works to improve the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of individuals with special needs. A CTRS possesses certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). This credential serves as evidence to employers and clients that they are a service provider who adheres to quality standards.

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