Opportunities to connect and participate

From museum visits and walks to seasonal events, these outings are chances to connect, explore, and enjoy time in the community.

  • Three people look closely at a large painting together in a bright museum gallery.

    Museum visits

    Exploring exhibits and learning something new.

  • Four people walk and talk together on a riverside trail on a sunny autumn afternoon.

    Walks

    Time outdoors and a change of scene.

  • A woman holds up the pumpkin she picked at an outdoor fall festival, laughing with two friends.

    Seasonal events

    Joining in events through the year, like Trunk‑or‑Treat.

Why we go

The point isn’t just to go somewhere. It’s time together, conversation and being part of what’s happening.

A day out

What a day out can look like

No two outings are the same, but a good one has a simple shape, and the people going are in charge of it.

  1. Choosing

    Ideas come from the people we support: something seasonal, a favorite place, something new.

  2. Getting ready

    DSPs help with the practical side, like timing, the weather and what to bring.

  3. Going

    Heading out together and joining in, at whatever pace suits the day.

  4. Afterward

    Sharing photos, telling stories and planning the next one.

Taking part

How outings work

  • It’s their choice

    People choose the activities they’d like to join.

  • Seasons and weather

    Plans change with the seasons, and with the weather on the day.

  • Quiet or lively

    Outings range from quiet, like a walk, to lively, like a seasonal event.

Questions about community life?

Get in touch, and we’ll tell you more about activities and outings at Avenues.