Club 21 Central Mass
(open to individuals served by Open Sky and neighboring community members)
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Club 21!
Club 21 has updated its model to accommodate the flexibility needs of all its members. North County, Worcester County, and Blackstone Valley clubs will collectively become Club 21 Central Mass! Open Sky now offers support for Club 21 members across Central Massachusetts and will expand our footprint as new members join.
Club 21 Central Mass will give members more opportunities to expand their social network by connecting with other participants in activities within their own community and neighboring areas across Central Massachusetts. Club members will still be partnered with someone in their local community.
What is Club 21?
Club 21 is a social group where you can “change lives by having fun!” This social club is made up of individuals served by Open Sky (Recovery Members) paired with members of their community (Discovery Members) who come together for a couple hours twice a month to enjoy activities together while developing new friendships.
Recovery Members are individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health or other social challenges. Discovery Members are not counselors or "helpers". They are members of the community who are open to meeting new people they might not otherwise meet and engaging in new experiences/activities one-to-one with their Club partner, in small groups, and with the whole Club.
Is Club 21 right for you?
Do you enjoy building friendships with diverse new people? Do you need an excuse to make time in your busy schedule for some badly needed fun? Are you interested in getting to know more about what your community has to offer? Are you hoping to make a difference in someone’s life? If your answer is yes, so is ours!
Who are the Club 21 partners?
Club 21 partners are like you: they want to meet new people and get out in their community. Your only role is to enjoy mutual friendships!
What’s the commitment?
Club 21 members meet twice a month with their partner to enjoy Adventures-- activities such as picnics, watching a ball game, or sharing a hobby. Partner pairs will also have the opportunity to participate in activities with other Club members in small groups or at "whole club" gatherings. The total time commitment is about 5 hours a month.
We ask that members complete a short Adventure survey after each Adventure via an online link and do a quick check-in call with the Club 21 Coordinator (initially once per month). If you have a car, you may be asked if you can transport your partner, but this is not required. All members receive continued support as needed by the Club 21 Coordinator.
Seeking New Discovery Members from the Community to Join Club 21!
Currently we are seeking Discovery Members for Club 21 Central Mass. Would you or someone you know be a good fit for Club 21? Click here to request a no-obligation informational meeting.
Please contact Club21@openskycs.org.
Learn more about Club21 at openskycs.org/community/club-21.html.