AT A GLANCEWhat: Paddling classesWho: Disabled veteran focus, also open to all veterans and familyWhen: Every other Wednesday, beginning Wed-nesday, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.Where: Brainerd Recreation Center, 1010 N. Moore RoadContact: Call Jessie Steele at 423-643-5716 or email her at steele_je@chattanooga.govCost: Free
City recreation officials and local veteran advocacy groups are hoping a little splash can go a long way toward helping veterans reintegrate and build post-service bonds.
Beginning Wednesday the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Department will hold kayaking, rowing and paddleboarding classes for veterans and their families at the Brainerd Recreation Center.
The classes are aimed at veterans with disabilities, both physical and mental, but are open to all veterans and their families.
Elaine Adams, the therapeutic recreation coordinator with the city, obtained an $18,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the U.S. Paralympic Committee.