Central Area

Area Contact Information

305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-635-1660
Fax: 573-635-8233

Area Staff:
Tim Schuster, Program Director

Counties served:
Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Gasconade, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Ralls, Randolph, Saline and Texas

Central Area events

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Holiday Hustle

December 11 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Music Class

December 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

During our music class, groups may sing, play instruments or listen to music. They can also discuss the meaning of the lyrics. This class will provide a wide variety of…

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Holiday Hustle

December 12 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Holiday Hustle

December 13 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Workout Class

December 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

This exercise class is designed especially for people with disabilities. It’s designed to make you feel better and have more energy with low impact stretches.  If you have any questions,…

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Holiday Hustle

December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Training for Life Campus Open Gym

December 15 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

The TLC arena will be available from 8:00 AM – 3 :00 PM on Fridays for open play. This is for registered athletes only or pre-approved groups. If you have…

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Holiday Hustle

December 15 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

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Holiday Hustle

December 18 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Healthy Hustle is an 8-Week program from 1:30-2:30 PM. Our goal is to meet the needs of each athlete, while within a group setting. SOMO will offer rewards for meeting…

An athlete sings on a stage during a talent show

Training for Life Campus Music Class

December 19 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

During our music class, groups may sing, play instruments or listen to music. They can also discuss the meaning of the lyrics. This class will provide a wide variety of…

Central Area blog posts

Super Plunge #22

SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 24-30, 2023! Webb City Night of Unity- Thursday, Jan. 26 Junior high and high…

Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge 2022

RELEASE: SOMO gets set for 28th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge

OSAGE BEACH – The 28th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge and Polar Bear Strut 5K will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25. Brave men and women from around…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2023! Southwest Area Unified 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament- Wednesday, Jan. 18 A…

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Charlie Phillips selected to compete for Special Olympics USA

Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been officially selected to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Jan. 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 9-15, 2023! Tip-A-Cop – Tuesday, Jan. 10 Eight officers from the Maryville Treatment Center…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 14-18

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 14-18, 2022! Unified Christmas Party – Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 88 students and staff…

Moberly and Mexico's Special Olympics Missouri teams pose for a photo with Norm Stewart at the Norm Stewart Classic on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at Mizzou Arena.

SOMO teams compete in Norm Stewart Classic

COLUMBIA – Two Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) basketball teams competed in the 2022 Norm Stewart Classic at Mizzou Arena on Friday, Dec. 16. Moberly and Mexico played in two separate…

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SOMO Weekend Recap: Dec. 8-11

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Dec. 8-11, 2022! Lexington Local Basketball Tournament – Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 SOMO hosted a…

Joe Peart and Daxton Miller carry the Flame of Hope at the conclusion of the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Celebration Lunch on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the Training for Life Campus.

SOMO announces Drive it Home Raffle winner and honors law enforcement

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) hosted its 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Celebration Lunch at the Training for Life Campus on Friday, Dec. 9. This event helped…

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SOMO announces six area finalists for Drive it Home Raffle

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is one step closer to naming a grand prize winner for the 2022 Drive it Home Raffle! Each of SOMO’s six area offices…

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