OLDEST RUNNING SOCIAL CLUB FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH IDD

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s Pioneer Club is holding its first event of the year – a St. Patrick’s Day Party and Membership Night at the David G. Osterer Center in Rye Brook on Friday, March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Twice a month on Friday evenings, the Pioneer Club provides an opportunity for adults ages 18 and older living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to get together, play games, meet new friends and have fun. The club uniquely addresses the challenging social isolation that many experience.

In addition to the twice-a-month Friday night theme parties, where singing is popular and Bingo has become a crowd favorite, members of the longest-running social club of its kind in Westchester and Fairfield counties look forward to the annual Dinner Dance, often held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle, and a get-away weekend retreat, last held at the Villa Roma resort in the Catskills.

CPW’s Pioneer Club formed nearly 70 years ago from a small group of individuals living with disabilities looking for social and recreational activities in their community, today boasts more than 100 members from Westchester and the surrounding area, including New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey.

Celebrating its 75th year in 2024, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people living with all developmental disabilities including autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. CPW’s main campus is located in Rye Brook. It operates the United Preschool Center in White Plains, as well as seven group homes throughout Westchester.

For more, contact Lisa Ferri and Wendell Rones, at 914-937-3800, ext. 345 or ext. 263; or lisa.ferri@cpwestchester.org and wendell.rones@cpwestchester.org.