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Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Fall 2021

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BINGO WITH SANTA Pull out your holiday sweater and get ready for some festive fun! Bingo with Santa is sure to be a merry treat. Prizes for all participants. #8301 Wednesday December 8

10:30 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre Gym $2

Fall Registration begins Monday, August 23 WINTER WONDERLAND BINGO The cold weather may be here but we’ll warm up with some lively games of bingo with friends! Priz- es for everyone! #8304 Monday November 22 10:30 - 11:45 am Lewis MP Hall $2 WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE Kick off the holiday season with the Adapted Crew at our annual Winter Wonderland Dance. Treats and drinks provided and a visit from a special guest! #8659 Friday December 17 12:30 - 2:30 pm Native Sons Hall $5

HARVEST HOEDOWN BINGO Let’s celebrate the colours of fall and seasonal harvests with a hoe-down inspired game of bingo! Prizes for all participants #8312 Tuesday September 21 1:00 - 2:00 pm LINC Youth Centre $2

HALLOWEEN BINGO Dress up and get ready for a spooooooky game of bingo with all your friends! Tricks & Treats for all! #8311 Thursday Oct 28 1:00 - 2:15 pm LINC Youth Centre $2

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BOWLING LEAGUE Strike up new friendships at our fun bowling leagues on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Get ready for spares, chop-offs, strikes and probably a few gutter balls as you work to improve your bowling game. Who will be the first to get a turkey (3 strikes in a row)?! Weekly dues are $3.50. Thanks to the CV Commu- nity Foundation for it’s generous subsidy of $1/person for every CHAIR FIT An upbeat and gentle workout class for those who need to walk or sit. All ages welcome. Instructor: Wendie Matte Fridays #8396 September 10 - December 10 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis MP Hall $56/14 ADAPTED KARATE Learn the basics of kicks, punch- es and moves in this karate class adapted to each participant’s needs and mobility issues. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier Fridays #8302 September 10 - October 29 10:15 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre Gym $40/8 #8303 November 5 - December 17 10:45 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre Gym $35/7

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ADAPTED ARCHERY Learn the art of archery through step by step instruction. Each week we’ll review how to draw a bow and shoot arrows so that your coordi- nation, strength, aim and accuracy improve. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier Fridays #8297 September 10 - October 29 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $45/8 #8309 November 5 - December 10 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $30/6

DANCE PARTY Let’s get the fall dance party started! Register with your friends and join Tammy for this fitness and dance inspired class. All abilities and levels welcome. Let’s get movin’ and groo- vin’! Instructor: Tammy Jones Tuesdays #8689 September 14 - October 26 #8390 November 2 - December 14 10:45 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre MP Hall $35/7 ADAPTED FIT & FUN Let’s get the fall dance party start- ed! Register with your friends and join Tammy for this fitness inspired class! All abilities and levels wel- come. Let’s get movin’ and groovin’! Instructor: Tammy Jones Fridays #8307 September 24 - October 29 #8308 November 5 - December 10 1:15 - 2:15 pm Lewis Activity Room $30/6

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Fall Registration begins Monday, August 23

September 21 - November 23 3:00 - 4:00 pm Codes Country Bowling $5/10 September 22 - November 24 3:00 - 4:00 pm Codes Country Bowling $5/10

#8306 Wednesdays

OPERATION HIGH JUMP This just for fun track meet is open to all those special needs athletes in the Comox Valley, and surrounding areas. This event provides lunch and is supported by the Kiwanis Club. Vanier Track registration begins at 9:00 am.

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YOUNG ADULTS CLUB Let’s get social and plan the things you want to do! Activities may in- clude crafts, movies, games nights, dinner out and more! Join us for a special pizza planning party Septem- ber 7. Tuesdays #8295 September 7 - October 26 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $30/8 #8296 November 2 - December 14 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $30/7 Want to make new friends and learn cool new skills? Come join Adapted Youth Night for a weekly hangout with a variety of games and activi- ties. This program is for youth with disabilities. No class November 11. #8368 Thursdays October 7 - December 9 6:00 - 7:30 pm LINC Youth Centre $30/9 ADAPTED YOUTH NIGHT (12 - 18 years)

LEISURE BUDDIES Is there a program that your child is interested in but requires additional help to better support them? Please contact the Adaptive & Inclusive Program Supervisor to help set your child up with a Leisure Buddy which will give them a helping hand in their program of interest. Thank you to the Comox Valley Com- munity Foundation and CVRD for their ongoing support that allows us to offer affordable programming options for inclusion in Courtenay Recreation pro- grams. ART CARDS Let’s get creative! Each week we’ll work together make beautiful cards to sell in the community. All pro- ceeds from sales are shared back to the artists. Mondays October 18 - November 15 #8298 10:00 - 11:00 am #8299 1:30 - 2:30 pm November 22 - December 13 #8300 10:00 - 11:00 am #8310 1:30 - 2:30 pm Lewis Craft Room A FREE

ADAPTED PARENT & TOT PLAYGROUP (3 - 5 years with adult)

Come play and socialize in the Vern Nichols gym with all types of equip- ment to get active. This playgroup is for families with children with disabilities and differing sensory needs. No class September 30 & November 11. #8655 Thursdays September 9 - December 2

10:15 - 11:15 am Lewis Centre Gym $2/class

FUNDAMENTALS (5 - 11 years)

Join this starter program designed for children with intellectual disabil- ities. Children will be introduced to sports and skills to help them tran- sition into community or traditional Special Olympic programs. Saturdays #8390 October 2 - December 4 10:15 - 11:15 am Lewis MP Hall $25/10 As we head into the fall it looks as if things will be back to normal! I am so excited to finally start meeting some of you and get to know this amazing community we have here. With the return of Art Cards, in-per- son BINGO, and what I am most excited about: Winter Wonderland Dance! Hope you all enjoy the vari- ety of programs the Adapted team has put together for the fall, and we will see you here at the Lewis Centre! All the best, Laura

CHALLENGER BASEBALL Adapted Programs at Courtenay Recreation is excited to offer a new program to get you active and be part of a team! Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. We are grateful to offer this program with special thanks to Challenger Baseball Canada and Jays Care Foun- dation. No class October 11 & November 11. Mondays 4:45 - 5:30 pm (5 - 11 years) October 4 - December 13 Lewis Centre Gym $25/10 Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm (12 - 18 years) October 6 - December 8 Lewis Centre MP Hall $25/10 Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 am (18 years & over) October 7 - December 9 Lewis Centre MP Hall $20/8 NEW

Laura McGrath Adapted & Inclusive Program Supervisor 250-338-5371 lmcgrath@courtenay.ca

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Community

Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society 250-338-1968 www.cvtrs.com Comox Valley Special Olympics 250-897-1828 www.cvso.ca L’Arche I Belong Centre 250-871-6288 www.larchecomoxvalley.org 1465 Grieve Ave, Courtenay Comox Valley Wheelchair Sports Society 250-897-6082 cvwssdocs@gmail.com All-inclusive (no disability re - quired) Wheelchair basketball. Please email for more info. North Island College Accessible Learning 250-334-5079 www.nic.bc.ca/programs-courses/ accessible-learning/ Featuring adapted courses and services.

COMOX RECREATION: 250-339-2255 www.comox.ca/recreation TRIP (Town of Comox Recreation Inclusion Program) Free and low-cost recreation opportunities are available to Comox residents on a limited income. Call the Community Centre at 250-339-2255 to find out more. COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT: 250-334-9622 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-rec- reation PLAY (Providing Leisure Access for You) Program Through our PLAY program we offer financial assistance to qualifying residents who would like to participate in CVRD rec- reational activities but find it difficult due to financial limita - tions. Please call 250-334-9622 for more information.

COURTENAY RECREATION: 250-338-5371 www.courtenay.ca/rec Recreation Access Program Provides opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices to res- idents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. Ask us how to apply - 250-338-5371. LINC Youth Centre Outdoor Basketball Court Basketballs are available for use from The LINC when the facility is open. Agency Memberships Courtenay Recreation has an agency membership to help agencies provide clients with a variety of recreational experienc- es including use of the wellness centre, squash courts and gym time. For more information, please call The Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371.

Program Registration & Refund Notes

New Software & Registration: All participants must register individually for their programs to prevent duplicate accounts. Day programs or caregivers assisting participants can call the Lewis Centre for help with account creation and to make this transition easier. All participants must make sure their accounts are in good standing before registering in new programs. Register by telephone: You may register by telephone by calling The Lewis Centre (250-338-5371) or Filberg Centre (250-338-1000). Register online: Visit www.courtenay.ca/reconline to create your account or call The Lewis Centre or Filberg Centre for assistance. Cancellation: Please register early if you are interested or programs will be cancelled if minimum num- bers are not met. Withdrawal/Refunds: A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons. Refunds will not be approved after a program has ended. Away: If you have a planned absence, please contact the Lewis or Filberg Centre office so we know not to expect you. One-on-One Support: While we will do our best during programs to meet your needs, please note that we are unable to provide one-on-one support. For full registration policies please visit www.courtenay.ca/rec

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