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Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Newsletter Winter 2021

Winter Special Events: Pre-Registration Required 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. Stocking stuffers from Santa included. #6153 Friday December 18 1:00 - 2:15 pm Lewis Centre Gym FREE VALENTINE’S BINGO Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends and get ready to enjoy a sweet game of bingo to celebrate! Chocolate and prizes for everyone! #6470 Friday February 12

6:30 - 7:45 pm Lewis MP Hall $2

ST PATRICK’S DAY BINGO Do you have the luck of the Irish? Wear your green and bring good luck for our morning Bingo session! Lucky charms for everyone. #6474 Wednesday March 17 10:30 - 11:45 am LINC Youth Centre $2

CHRISTMAS CANDY HOUSES Gumdrops, lollipops, candy canes and gummy bears – let’s get making deliciously festive creations! #6228 Thursday December 3* 1:00 - 2:15 pm #6229 Friday December 4* 10:00 - 11:15 am Lewis Craft Room A FREE *These programs are now full. Please put your name on the waitlist if you are interested in joining us and we may be able to open up another class.

All Adapted Programs Proudly Sponsored by:

Winter Registration begins Monday, November 23!

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

Thank you for your ongoing support that allows us to offer affordable programming options to our Adapted Participants.

Have you made your new online registration account? For more info and video tutorials, visit www.courte- nay.ca/reconline. Check out the Wish List feature and get organized before winter registration which begins on Monday, November 23.

Important COVID-19

Special Interest ART CARDS Let’s get creative! Each week we’ll work together to make beautiful cards to sell in the community. All proceeds from sales are shared back to the artists. No class Febru- ary 15. Mondays January 11 - March 15 #6465 10:00 - 11:00 am #6540 1:00 - 2:00 pm FREE Do you have a business that may be interested in selling our art cards? Please call the Adapted & Inclusive Program Supervisor at 250-338-5371. BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS @ 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 FMI: Karen: 250-338-5371 ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19

YOUNG ADULT CLUB (18 - 35 years) 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 January 12 or 14. #6468 Tuesdays January 12 - March 16 #6469 Thursdays January 14 - March 18 $30/10 CREATION STATION Come explore your atistic side. Each week you’ll get to use different mediums like paints, pastels and papers to get your creativity flowing as we complete special projects. #6527 Wednesdays January 13 0 March 17 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Craft Room B $55/10 You can now register online at courtenay.ca/reconline Additional activity costs may be required. See upcoming schedule for more info.

While we aim to provide a mix of social recreation programming, COVID-19 has limited some of our offerings. Please note: All registrants must pre- register for programs and agree that you: • Do not have any signs or symptoms of illness, includ- ing cough, headache, runny nose, fever or sore throat • Have not been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days • Have not travelled outside of the country in the last 14 days • Will maintain a safe dis - tance between other partic- ipants and instructors at all times • Will wash or sanitize your hands before and after your program • Masks strongly recom - mended

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Active Living

WINTER BOWLING LEAGUES

FIT & FUN Rock, roll, move and groove to the music as Tammy leads you through different fun, low impact exercises, games and activities. Anything goes in this high-energy class. No class February 15. Instructor: Tammy Jones #6525 Thursday February 15 1:30 - 2:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $4 #6537 Mondays GYMNASTICS SAMPLER Let’s explore gymnastics! Mats, balance beams, trampoline & bars – we’ll have you building strength, coordination and having fun! Instructor: Sheri Roffey #6526 Wednesdays December 2 - 16 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Centre Gym $5/3 January 11 - March 15 10:45 am - 11:30 pm $35/9

KARATE Learn the basics of kicks, punch- es, and moves in this karate class adapted to each participant’s needs and mobility level. No class March 5 . Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier #6455 Fridays January 15 - March 19 WINTER WARM UP Let’s get the fall dance party started! Register with your friends and join Tammy for this fitness and dance inspired class that is sure to warm you up during the cold winter days. All abilities and levels welcome. Instructor: Tammy Jones Tuesdays #6457 January 12 - March 16 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Centre Gym $50/10 Gymnastics, art, dance sports and more – Courtenay Recreation is now able to provide leisure buddies so children and youth with diverse abilities can participate in our recreation programs. If your child requires support at school and/or struggles to participate in group ac- tivities, please contact the Adapted & Inclusive Program supervisor at 250-338-5371. BAD WEATHER If School District 71 has cancelled schools in the Comox Valley, all Adapted Programs will also be cancelled. Please listen to the radio for school closure notices or call The Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371 or The Filberg Centre at 338-1000 for more information. 10:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Centre Gym $45/9 LEISURE BUDDIES (5 - 18 years)

Strike up new friendships at our fun bowling leagues on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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)? #6466 Tuesdays January 12 - March 16 #6467 Wednesdays

January 13 - March 17 Codes Country Bowling $5/seasonal bowling fees $3.50 weekly dues

ARCHERY Learn the art of archery through step by step instruction. Each week we will review how to draw a bow and shoot arrows so that your coor- dination, strength, aim and accuracy improve. Instructor: Sebastien Braconnier #6233 Fridays

January 15 - March 19 11:30 am -12:30 pm Lewis Centre Gym $45/9

Winter Registration begins Monday, November 23!

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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 residents of the City of Courtenay who live be- low 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 agen- cies provide clients with a variety of recreational experiences in- cluding use of the wellness cen- tre, 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 inform the instructor 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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