The Respite Connection

09/01/2026

📢📢 New location for Game Night this Thursday! 📢📢

Starting September 3rd Game Night will be at Triple B in Johnston from 5-7pm!!

There will be free cheese and pepperoni pizza for our first Triple B Game Night! (More food is available to order)

Hope to see you there for the fun!

08/19/2026

Inclusive Play Atlas has a directory of 25 Iowa accessible playgrounds and parks including details about wheelchair-accessible play areas & pathways,
adaptive and inclusive playground equipment, sensory-friendly features, inclusive swings and spinners, shade and seating, restroom accessibility, trails and other nearby amenities. Northview Park in Urbandale, Miracle Park in Ankeny, and Emeis Park in Davenport are just three that are available around the state!

Here is the link of all the Iowa parks - https://www.inclusiveplayatlas.com/iowa

Traveling outside of Iowa? You can also search by region in the state you are in!

08/07/2026

New location for Respite Connection’s game night!!!
Game night needed a new home. Triple B’s in Johnston offered a room to host us the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month!

August 20th will be the LAST game night at Valley West. 😢 BUT starting September 3rd it will be at Triple B’s going forward! 🤗

Haven’t heard of Triple B’s?? Inspired by and named after their son- They were built on the belief that everyone deserves the chance to belong and succeed. They employ and train teens and adults with special needs, giving hands-on experience in a supportive workplace.

Check them out for game night or for your next meal!!
Triple B’s website- https://www.bubbyb.com/

08/03/2026

Adel Family Fun Center is organizing a Special Olympics bowling league! The bowling league only has spots for 36 bowlers, this is for all ages and abilities and will be a commitment for every Saturday from 11:30am-2:00pm starting August 29th-October 10th. They are also asking for volunteers to help cheer on the bowlers! 🎳🎳

Check out their website for more information https:// www.affcbowl.com/

To sign up for a bowler use this link! https:// www.affcbowl.com/ss-athlete-inquiry

08/03/2026

It was a cloudy day, but that didn’t stop us! Thank you for everyone that came to the pool party! We hope everyone had a great time and some great desserts! 😋🍦🍪

Stay tuned for information on the fall party!

07/27/2026

Looking for some summer fun? ☀️ Check out these ideas!

07/24/2026

Today is the day! We hope to see you tonight at the Clive Aquatic Center 6:30-8:30.

Pool Party week! We hope to see you this Friday the 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Clive Aquatic Center! You can still RSVP on the website or calling the office 🌊☀️

07/20/2026

Pool Party week! We hope to see you this Friday the 24th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Clive Aquatic Center! You can still RSVP on the website or calling the office 🌊☀️

07/13/2026

Escape the heat and enjoy some kid friendly movies in the A/C with discounted summer movie programs at local theaters!

Flix Brewhouse – Camp Flix
Tuesdays
Be sure to check their website for weekly showtimes.
Sensory-conscious movie experience, plus pre-show activities and snacks.
$5 per ticket

B&B Theatres – Kids Summer Series
Wednesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
$5 per ticket

Cinemark (Jordan Creek, Altoona & Ames) – Summer Movie Clubhouse
Wednesdays
9:30 AM
$1.75 per ticket

Fridley Theatres
Waukee: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 AM & 12:30 PM
Pleasant Hill & Muscatine: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
$2 per ticket

Be sure to check each theater’s website for current movie schedules and availability before you go!

Links-
https://flixbrewhouse.com/camp-flix/

https://www.bbtheatres.com/kids-summer-series/

https://www.cinemark.com/movies-for-every-season-at-cinemark/summer-movie-clubhouse

https://www.fridleytheatres.com/movie-theater/waukee-thepalmstheatres/summer-movie-series

This weeks line up and which theater they are playing at is pictured!

07/10/2026

Our pool party is two weeks away! We hope you can come join the fun in the sun! Friday July 24th 6:30-8:30 at the Clive Aquatic Center. RSVP on the website or call the office!