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Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Fall 2018

Newsletter

Fall Special Events:

HALLOWEEN BINGO Prizes for everyone! Spaces limited, register early. Wednesday October 24 1:00 - 2:15 pm MP Hall $2 HARVEST DANCE Celebrate the Fall season! Drink & snack included. Friday September 21 12:30 - 2:30 pm MP Hall $2

HALLOWEEN CREATIVITY

NEW!

SEWING Thinking of making an item of clothing for yourself or perhaps a gift for a friend or family member? Our volunteers will help and guide you along the way to creating your own unique item, wheth- er that be a simple item of clothing, a bag or a small quilt project. We have a variety of projects to choose from. Tuesdays September 18 - October 30 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Join our spooktacular instructor for some ghoulish activities, including cookie decorating, group pumpkin carving and photo ops in our costume corner! Thursday October 25

1:00 - 2:30 pm Craft Room A $5

Craft Room B $65/7 weeks (includes supplies)

Sunnydale Golf & Country Club GOLF TOURNAMENT Thank you to Bryan Phelan & staff at Sunydale golf for another season of good time golf! Past and current par- ticipants are invited to take part in our second annual 5 hole inclusive scramble tournament! All participants will receive a medal for their participation in golf sessions. Thank you to Royston Cumberland Lions for supporting this well loved program in partnership with Adapted programs and Sunnydale Golf & Country Club. We look forward to this unique outdoor opportunity returning in the Spring of 2019. Further tournament details to be distributed at the program end. Thursday September 20 1:00 - 2:30 pm FMI: contact Bryan at 250 334-3232

LINE DANCING Come and kick up your heels and dance the morn- ing away. Line dancing is a great way to keep your brain and your body active! No partners required. No class October 4. Thursdays September 20 - November 29 10:00 - 11:00 am MP Hall $50/10 weeks

Fall Registration begins Monday, August 20!

Adapted Programs Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy Courtenay, BC V9N 3P5 phone: 250-338-5371 lneville@courtenay.ca courtenay.ca

Arts & Leisure ACTIVE MUSIC Fun activities repeated weekly, with lots of paricipation options. Singing, shakers & scarves let people partic- ipate at their own pace. Everyone welcome. Wednesdays September 12 - December 12 ART CARDS Make beautiful cards to sell. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales are shared by the artists. Mondays September 10 - December 3 10:00 - 11:00 am or 10:30 - 11:30 am Tsolum Building FREE but register

SOUND OF BELONGING Band: Bring your instrument and work with Kazimea to learn your part in one or more of our chosen songs. Choir: Come sing with us! Songs of acceptance and belonging are backed up by our very own Sound of Belonging Band. Fridays September 28 - December 14

12:30 - 1:15 pm Band 1:15 - 2:00 pm Choir Tsolum Building FREE but register

FITNESS Adapted conditioning exercises for the whole body & mind. Mondays September 10 - December 10 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis Activity Room Free Drop-in Sports & Fitness CIRCUIT TRAINING Anything goes in this upbeat class that will improve your overall strength, core and cardio. Join Tammy for a very fun, high energy class using a variety of equipment including free weights, stability balls, bosu’s, bands and New TRX exercis- es. No class November 1 . Thursdays September 13 - December 6 ZUMBA Love music and movement? Get ready to get your Zumba on! Our instructor Tammy has an infectious energy that you’re sure to catch. Come shake your hips in this ener- getic class! No class October 30. Tuesdays September 11 - December 4 1:00 - 2:00 pm Activity Room $60/12 weeks

CHAIR FIT An upbeat and gentle workout class for those who need to walk or sit. All ages welcome. No class September 28. Note: No cardio component. Fridays September 21 - December 7

1:00 - 2:00 pm Craft Room A FREE but register CHEF SPECIALTIES

Grab your apron and come learn how to cook and prepare foods in- dependently, with a chinese flair! Thursdays

10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Hall FREE but register

New Location!

October 4 - 25 11:45 - 1:45 pm Craft Room B $28/4 weeks

ARCHERY Step by step instruction for learning to draw a bow and shoot arrows. More experienced archers practice aim and accuracy. No class Octo- ber 19 & November 23. Fridays October 5 - December 7 12:30 - 2:00 pm MP Hall $45/8 weeks KARATE Learn the basics of kicks, punch- es and moves in this karate class adapted to each participant’s needs and mobility issues. Fridays September 21 - December 7

YOUNG ADULT CLUB (ages 18 - 35) Plan what you want to do. Activities can include crafts, dinner out, mov- ies, swimming, games night, and more. Join us for a social time! Tuesdays September 11 - December 4

6:00 - 8:00 pm Craft Room A $38/13 weeks plus activity costs

Fall Registration begins Monday, August 20!

10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Centre Gym $65/12 weeks

1:00 - 2:00 pm Activity Room $60/12 weeks

Adapted Programs Fall 2018 250-338-5371

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Tuesday and Wednesday Afternoon Bowling

Your all time favourite Bowling Leagues are back for another great year! Registration: You must register before the first week. This helps us to organize the teams and volunteers. Please register at the office. Note: The Tuesday League is a smaller league for those who prefer a quieter atmosphere. Fees: Registration is $5. Late registrations: Please call to check about late registration. Weekly dues: Weekly dues are $3 . Thanks to the CV Community Foundation

for its generous subsidy of $1/ person for every game played. Lost items: We have up to 50 bowlers and sometimes limited volunteers; while we do our best, unfortu- nately we cannot be responsible for lost or forgotten items. We have several pairs of shoesmixed up or lost every year. Please mark your shoes/boots & other personal items clearly with your name! Pick Ups: Please come inside the bowling alley to pick up participants and assist with his/her departure as we have many people leaving all at one time.

One-on-One Support: While we will do our best to meet your needs, please note that we are unable to provide one-on-one support. Days & Times: Start: Sept 18 & 19 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Place: Codes Country Lanes Finish: November 27 & 28 Begin again: Jan 8 & 9/2019 Conclude: Apr 23 & 24/2019

Volunteers Needed! Join our great team call Louise @ 250-338-5371 for info

Winter Special Events CHRISTMAS DANCE Enjoy live music! Snack & a visit from Santa! Friday November 30

GINGERBREAD HOUSES Decorating Gingerbread Houses is a favourite festive activity! Reg- ister by Thursday December 1. Wednesday December 6

7:00 - 9:00 pm Filberg Centre Free

1:00 - 2:15 pm Craft Room A $5

WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE Drink & snack included. And a visit from Santa! Friday December 14 12:30 - 2:30 pm MP Hall $2

BINGO WITH SANTA! Spaces limited, register early. Register by Friday December 7. Tuesday December 11

12:45 - 2:15 pm Meeting Room Free

FUN DROP-IN (19 years & over)

Family, friends, caregivers welcome. With the Building Friendships Program. Closed stat holidays. FMI: Karen 250-338-5371 Mondays 2:30 - 5:00 pm The LINC Youth Centre Free

Agency Membership Courtenay Recreation has an agency membership to help agencies provide clients with a variety of recreational experiences; includes use of the weight room, squash courts, & gym time. FMI call the Lewis Centre 250-338-5371.

Adapted Programs Fall 2018 250-338-5371

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Community

Community

Community Comox Recreation Get Active Come have fun with squash, racquetball, floor hockey, foosball, & more! Free Age 12 years & older Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:00 pm Sept 6 - Dec 13 Operation Highjump Our yearly “just for fun” track meet. Free Fri, Sept 14 9 am - 2 pm, Vanier Track Registration required. Deadline September 2nd. Tel: 250-339-2255 Hallowe’en Dance Wear a costume & enjoy great music! $2 Age 12 years & older Fri, Oct. 26 12:30 - 2:30 pm Tel: 250-339-2255

Therapeutic Riding 250-338-1968 www.cvtrs.com NIC Access for Students with Disabilities Adapted courses & services 250-334-5079 www.nic.bc.ca Special Olympics 250-897-1828 • FUNdamentals - youth program for ages 5-11 years • Floor Hockey • Swimming • Bowling • Curling • Skiing • Rhythmic Gymnastics • Power Lifting L’Arche I Belong Centre 1465 Grieve Ave in Courtenay Open Monday - Friday • Theatre • Instrumental Ensemble • Candle-making • Story-telling …and so much more! Pick up an I Belong Centre Activity Guide at our Front Desk. Phone: 250-871-6288 • And more! www.cyso.ca

Lewis Centre Open Gym Basketballs are available to borrow for indoor or outdoor fun. Free, but call to check availability. 250-338-5371 FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS (5 - 11 years) Join this starter program designed for children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 5-11 years. Create skills in sport-related motor skills such as running, jumping, skipping and throwing in this fun non-compet- itive environment. Children will be introduced to sports such as; soccer, basketball, floor hockey and more. The FUNdamentals skills will then help children transition into community or traditional Special Olympic Programs. No class November 10. #46815 Saturdays October 13 - December 15

9:15 - 10:15 am Lewis MP Hall $20 $2.50/Drop-in

Bad Weather: If School District #71 has cancelled schools in the Comox

Valley, all Adapted Programs will be cancelled as well. Check the radio for school closure notices, or call the Lewis Centre for more information, 250-338-5371.

Registration & Refund Notes - Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

AP has the same registration policies as Courtenay Recreation, with a few exceptions where we try to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs. Register: At the Lewis Centre. Please be sure all health & emergency information is up-to-date. Register by telephone: You may register by telephone without making a payment by credit card, but you must pay or make a deposit within the week. Cancellation: Please register early if you are interested or programs may be cancelled. Evening dances are not cancelled unless the weather is very poor: call the office if unsure. Installments: You may also pay by installments. Withdrawal/Refunds: A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons. All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. After this time, an administrative fee of $5 will be charged on all cash, Visa, Mas- tercard and Debit Card refunds. Refunds will not be approved after a program has ended. We appreciate many people have a variety of health needs and may not be able to attend a program at the last minute. As much as possible, the registration fee will be re-imbursed but it may not always be possible. Away: Please tell us if you are not able to attend a class; this is so we can call our volunteers. Our vol- unteers are happy to work with us and understand that emergencies can happen, but they do appreciate very much being notified ahead of time if they are not needed. 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.