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Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Fall 2022

Newsletter

Fall Registration begins Monday August 22 at 8:30am Kick off the holiday season with the Adapted Crew at our annual Win ter Wonderland Dance. Treats and drinks provided plus a visit from a special guest! #10710 Friday December 9 12:30 - 2:30 pm Filberg Conference Hall $3 ADAPTED HARVEST DANCE Come together with the Adapted Crew to get down to some sick ‘beets’. There will be music, dancing, and treats! #10711 Friday September 23 1:00 - 3:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $3 WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL (14 years & over) End the week with friends at the Lewis Centre. Get ready to dance, have a treat from our concession and catch-up with pals. #10794 Fridays October 7 & 14 November 4, 18 & 25 12:30 - 2:30 pm Lewis MP Hall $3/Drop-in 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. #10696 Wednesday December 14 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis MP Hall $2 ADAPTED BINGO WITH SANTA

PUMPKIN CARVING Back by popular demand - pumpkin carving at the Lewis Centre! Join the crew for carving, treats, and singing along to Halloween tunes. #10796 Tuesday October 25 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Craft Room A $4 ADAPTED HALLOWEEN BINGO Dress up and get ready for a spooooooky game of bingo with all your friends! Tricks & Treats for all! #10697 Friday October 28

FUN DROP-IN @ THE LINC (19 years & over)

You are invited to come, play and meet people! Family, friends, and caregivers are welcome to join the Building Friendships Program. Mondays 2:30 - 5:00 pm The LINC proof of vaccination and masks are required FREE

1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $2

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

ADAPTED 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’ & groovin’! No class October 11 & November 9. Instructor: Tammy Jones #10688 Tuesdays September 20 - November 29 CHALLENGER BASEBALL (18 years & over) Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. This program is in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and we greatly appreciate their support in our community. #10699 Wednesdays October 12 - November 23 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis MP Hall $20/7 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $30/9 $3.50/drop-in

Active Adapted Programs

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. No class September 30 & November 11. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier Fridays #10689 September 16 - October 28 $45/6 #10690 November 4 - December 2 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lewis Centre Gym $30/4 ADAPTED CHAIR FIT An upbeat workout class that uses bender balls and toner sticks followed by a nice cool down with gentle stretching. All ages & abilities welcome. No class September 30, October 21 & November 11.

ADAPTED KARATE Learn the basics of kicks, punches and moves in this karate class adapted to each participant’s needs and mobility issues. No class September 30 & November 11. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier Fridays #10702 September 16 - October 28 #10708 November 4 - December 2

10:15 - 11:30 am Lewis Centre Gym $60/6

ADAPTED INTRO TO GYMNASTICS (16 years & over)

FUNDAMENTALS (3 - 10 years)

Join this starter program designed for neurodiverse children. Children will be introduced to sports and skills to help them transition into community or traditional Special Olympic programs. Please register with Comox Valley Special Olympics at localcoordinator@cvso.ca Saturdays October 1 - November 26 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis MP Hall

Run, jump, land, climb, rotate and swing. Our knowledgeable, playful, friendly staff will connect you to a lifetime of learning and physical activity. No class October 10. #10779 Mondays September 12 - October 24 9:30 - 10:30 am Lewis Centre Gym $60/6

Instructor: Wendie Matte #10694 Friday September 10 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis MP Hall $36/8

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Adapted Programs Fall 2022

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Creative Programs ADAPTED ART CARDS

Fall Registration begins Monday August 22 at 8:30am 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 October 4. #10698 Tuesdays October 4 - November 29 6:00 - 8:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A $30/9 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 Community Foundation and CVRD for their ongoing support that allows us to offer affordable programming options for inclusion in Courtenay Recreation programs. ADAPTED BOWLING LEAGUE Strike up new friendships at our fun bowling leagues on Wednes days. Get ready for spares, chop offs, strikes and probably a few gutter balls as you work to im prove your bowling game. Who will be the first to get a turkey (3 strikes in a row)?! #10693 Wednesdays September 21 - November 30 3:00 - 4:00 pm Codes Country Bowling $5 registration fee ADAPTED YOUNG ADULT CLUB

ADAPTED GARDEN CLUB After spending the summer tending to our garden plot at LUSH Valley Share the Harvest Garden, we now get to harvest all our hard work. Learn with Wendie on how to cook with all the fresh food that the Gar den Club planted and grew! Starting your own garden is easy, but picking all of the vegetables? That’s the harvest part. Instructor: Wendie Matte #10709 Tuesdays

Let’s get creative! Each week we’ll work together and make beautiful cards to sell in the community. All proceeds from sales are shared back to the artists. No class Octo ber 10. Mondays October 3 - November 28 #10691 10:00 - 11:00 am #10692 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A FREE ADAPTED SEWING Join Samm for a new session of sewing. Projects include making your own pants, shirts, bags, aprons, and much more! This program is dependent on volunteers with sewing experience. #10695 Tuesdays October 11 - November 22 12:30 - 2:30 pm Lewis Craft Room B $65/7 includes supplies Seeking volunteers with sewing experience

September 6 - 27 10:30 - 11:30 am LUSH Valley Community Garden $10/4

ADAPTED CREATIVE ARTS Join Tammy for a wonderful class of artistic expression. An afternoon filled with painting, acting, singing, and creating lasting memories. #10703 Wednesdays October 5 - November 2 1:15 - 2:15 pm Lewis Craft Room A $24/5

Adapted Programs Fall 2022

250-338-5371

www.courtenay.ca/adapted

Community

Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society 250-338-1968 www.cvtrs.com Comox Valley Special Olympics 250-897-1828 www.cvso.ca L’Arche Comox Valley I Belong Centre 250.871.6288 www.larchecomoxvalley.org herve@larchecomoxvalley.org 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 250-334-5078 www.nic.bc.ca/programs-courses/ accessible-learning/ Featuring adapted courses and services. Arts, crafts & recreational programs for adults with and without disabili ties. FMI call or email

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.

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.

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 Fil berg 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 numbers 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