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Adapted Programs for Youth & Adults with Diverse Abilities

Newsletter Fall 2023

ADAPTED HARVEST DANCE

Come together with the Adapted Crew to get down to some sick ‘beets’. There will be music, danc ing, and treats! #12507 Friday September 15

1:00 - 2:30 pm Lewis MP Hall $3

ADAPTED HALLOWEEN BINGO & DANCE Dress up and get ready for a spooooooky game of bingo with all your friends! Tricks & Treats for all! #12506 Friday October 27 12:30 - 3:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $3 ADAPTED PUMPKIN CARVING Back by popular demand - pump kin carving at The Lewis Centre! Join the crew for carving, treats, and singing along to Halloween tunes. Pumpkins provided! #12510 Tuesday October 24 10:00 - 11:30 am Lewis Craft Room B $4

WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE Kick off the holiday season with the Adapted Crew at our annual Win ter Wonderland Dance. Treats and drinks provided and a visit from a special guest! #12513 Friday December 15 12:30 - 2:30 pm Filberg Conference Hall $3 ESPRESSO-YOURSELF Get together to enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea with friends. There will be opportunities to connect with new friends and build connections within the Comox Valley. #12590 Tuesdays September 19 - October 24 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis Craft Room A $10/6 or $2/drop-in

ADAPTED BINGO WITH SANTA

Pull out your holiday sweater and get ready for some festive fun! Bin go with Santa is sure to be a merry treat. Prizes for all participants. #12501 Wednesday December 13 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis MP Hall $3 ART IN THE AFTERNOON Get creative with TaraLee with mixed media projects in: drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media! Pre-register or drop-in for the fun! Instructor: Tara Lee Houston #12613 Wednesdays September 13 - December 6 2:30 - 4:00 pm Lewis Salish Building $45/13 or $5/drop-in

Fall Registration begins Monday August 21 at 8:30 am

All Adapted Programs Proudly Sponsored by:

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

ADAPTED CHAIR FIT An upbeat workout class that uses bender balls and toner sticks fol lowed by a nice cool down with gentle stretching. All ages & abilities welcome. Instructor: Nancy Victoria #12503 Fridays September 22 - November 24 CHALLENGER BASEBALL (18 years & over) Challenger Baseball is an adap tive baseball program specifically designed to empower children, youth and adults living with physi cal and/or cognitive disabilities. This program is in partnership with the Jays Care Foundation and we greatly appreciate their support in our com munity. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier #12446 Fridays September 15 - December 8 ADAPTED YOGA Join us for a slow moving gentle yoga class that focuses on calming the breath, stretching and gentle strengthening. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. No classes October 3 & 31. Instructor: Susan Obieglo #12581 Tuesdays September 12 - December 12 1:15 - 2:00 pm Lewis Activity Room $50/12 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis MP Hall A $40/10

Active Adapted Programs ADAPTED ARCHERY

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 31 or November 15. Instructor: Tammy Jones #12505 Wednesdays September 20 - December 13

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 #12498 Fridays September 15 - December 8 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lewis Centre Gym $45/13

1:10 - 2:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $30/12 DIVERSE SPORTS

Basketball, floor hockey, soccer, kickball, you name it, we play it. Come enjoy some adapted sports in a friendly, non-competitive fun way. #12611 Wednesdays October 11 - November 22 ADAPTED DANCE Join this fun and energizing ap proach to movement and music. Enjoy a mix of styles and step-by step instructions to get you moving and shaking! Instructor: Leigha Wald #12582 Thursdays October 5 - November 9 1:10 - 1:50 pm Lewis Activity Room $15/6 Mark your calendars for Friday September 22: it’s Operation High Jump time! 10:00 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre Gym $25/7

10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Centre Gym $45/13

This just-for-fun track meet is open to adults with special needs athletes in the Comox Valley, and surrounding areas. This event provides lunch and is supported by the Kiwanis Club. Vanier Track 10:00 am - 4:00 pm ** New this year, please pre-register using the link provided so can anticipate number of participants ahead of event: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/comoxrecreation/Activity_Search/8461 ** Interested in Volunteering?: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/comoxrecreation/activity/search/ detail/8462?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=tru

Adapted Programs Fall 2023

250-338-5371

www.courtenay.ca/adapted

Creative & Social Programs

ADAPTED ART CARDS Let’s get creative! Each week we’ll work together and make beauti ful cards to sell in the community. All proceeds from sales are shared back to the artists. No class Octo ber 2, 9 or November 13. Mondays September 25 - December 4 #12592 10:00 - 11:00 am #12500 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room A FREE ADAPTED SING-A-LONG Introducing our NEW Adapted music group! This program meets weekly to sing all the greatest hits and play instruments like tambourines and maracas. Come join along with our sing-a-long! No previous musical

KITCHEN CREW Join the kitchen crew! Mix it, toss it and throw it in the oven of fun. Come create tasty treats and meals as part of this kitchen crew! After you enjoy your meal, play some games and socialize in the LINC’s games room. No class October 2, 9 or November 13. Instructor: Heather Young Mondays #12614 September 11 - October 30 $40/6 #12615 November 6 - December 11 10:30 am - 12:00 pm $30/5 The LINC Kitchen

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 on Oc tober 3. No class October 31. Instructors: Sebastien & Tammy #12511 Tuesdays September 12 - December 12 6:00 - 8:00 pm LINC Meeting Room $30/13

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

experience needed. #12591 Wednesdays

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 Youth Centre FREE

Please contact Courtnea at cstolting@courtenay.ca for volunteer opportunities Seeking Volunteers!

10:30 - 11:30 am September 20 - October 25 Lewis Craft Room A $30/12

ADAPTED BOWLING LEAGUE

Fall Registration begins Monday 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)?! #12502 Wednesdays September 20 - December 6 3:00 - 4:00 pm Codes Country Bowling $5/12 Strike up new friendships at our fun bowling leagues on Wednesdays.

August 21 at 8:30 am

See next page for the Leisure for Everyone Accessibility Program (LEAP)

Adapted Programs Fall 2023

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 resi dents 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 experi ences including use of the well ness 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. Leisure for Everyone Accessibility Program (LEAP) is a regional program which provides 52 FREE drop ins to each municipal recreation department for eligible participants living in the Comox Valley! LEAP can be used at: the City of Courtenay Lewis Centre; Florence Filberg Centre; Courtenay Outdoor Pool and LINC Youth Centre; Town of Comox Recreation Centre; CVRD Aquatic Centre and Sports Center; and Village of Cumberland Recreation Centre. Drop-in programs include Dance Party, Sing-A-Long, Dances & Socials.

CV REGIONAL DISTRICT: 250-334-9622 comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec

Program Registration & Refund Notes

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 regis tering 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