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Adapted Programs for Adults with Disabilities

Newsletter Spring 2019

Spring Special Events: ST PATRICK’S DAY BINGO Wear green & come have fun! Wednesday March 13 12:45 - 2:00 pm MP Hall $2

ST PATRICK’S DAY DANCE Wear green & come have fun! Friday March 15 12:30 - 2:30 pm MP Hall $2/Drop-in

EASTER CHOCOLATES Prepare a decadent box of chocolates for your favourite somebunny! Thursday April 18

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

TALENT SHOW & DANCE Sing, dance, act or magic tricks, you’re the star of our show! Friday May 24 12:30 - 2:30 pm MP Hall $2/Drop-in

SPRING BINGO Spring has Sprung! Priz- es for all participants. Wednesday May 1 1:00 - 2:15 pm MP Hall $2

YOUNG ADULT CLUB (ages 18 - 35)

NEW! BEANBAG BASEBALL Batter up! Wear your ball caps and step up to the plate. This modified indoor activity encourages leg strength, balance, coordination and arm movement, while tossing beanbags and walking or standing on base. It’s sure to be a BALL as you cheer on your teammates!

Plan what you want to do. Activities can include crafts, dinner out, karaoke, games night, and more. Join us for a social time! Tuesdays April 16 - June 18

6:00 - 8:00 pm Craft Room A $30/10 weeks plus activity costs

Wednesdays May 15 or 29 1:00 - 2:15 pm MP Hall $2/session

Spring Registration begins Monday, March 11!

Please register early to avoid disappointment.

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

Sports & Fitness

Art & 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 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 April 26 - June 21 April 17 - June 19 10:30 - 11:30 am Tsolum Building FREE but register

GOLF Join Bryan on the greens for an introduction to the fun game of golf! The first two weeks are free of charge, but please pre-register. Tuesdays April 30 - June 11 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sunnydale Golf &

Country Club $50/5 weeks

KARATE Learn the basics of kicks, punches and moves in this karate class adapt- ed to each participant’s needs and mobility issues. No class May 3. Fridays ZUMBA Contagious energy and fun! All abil- ities and levels welcome. No class May 21. Tuesdays April 16 - June 18 1:00 - 2:00 pm Activity Room $45/9 FITNESS Adapted conditioning exercises for the whole body & mind. No classes April 22 & May 20. Mondays April 8 - June 24 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis Activity Room FREE Drop-in

LINE DANCING Come and kick up your heels and dance the morning away. Line danc- ing is a great way to keep your brain and your body active! No partners required. Thursdays

12:30 - 2:00 pm Band 1:15 - 2:00 pm Choir Tsolum Building Pre-registration required

April 18 - June 13 10:30 - 11:30 am MP Hall $45/9

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION Join Juan for our first ever Cinco De Mayo Celebration! Over two hours jam packed with games and prizes. Friday May 3 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $4/Drop-in NEW!

CIRCUIT TRAINING All new parachute play! Parachutes offer unlimited exercise opportu- nities including cardiovascular and upper body conditioning for all ages & ability levels. No class May 23. Thursdays April 18 - June 20

1:00 - 2:00 pm Activity Room $45/9

CHAIR FIT A fun and safe class for those who need to walk or sit and a relaxing stretch at the end. No cardiovascu- lar component. No class May 3. Fridays

April 26 - June 21 10:15 - 11:45 am Lewis Centre MP Hall $45/8

ARCHERY Step by step instruction for learning to draw a bow and shoot arrows. More experienced archers practice aim and accuracy. No class May 3 or 24. Fridays

April 26 - June 21 10:30 - 11:30 am Lewis Centre Gym FREE but register

April 26 - June 14 12:30 - 2:00 pm MP Hall $36/6

Check receipts for important program information.

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SEWING Join us for another session of sewing creativity. Tuesdays

FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS (5 - 11 years) Join this starter program designed for children with intellectual disabil- ities. Children will be introduced to sports such as; soccer, basketball, floor hockey and more. No class April 20 & May 18. #48391 Saturdays

FUN DROP-IN @ THE LINC (19 years & over) You are invited to come, play and meet people! Family, friends, and caregivers welcome to join this Building Friendships Programs. Closed stat holidays, April 22 & May 20. Mondays 2:30 - 5:00 pm The LINC Youth Centre Free FMI: Karen 250-338-5371

April 16 - May 28 12:30 - 2:30 pm Craft Room B $65/7 includes supplies

April 6 - June 22 10:15 - 11:15 am Lewis Centre MP Hall $25/10 or $2.50/Drop-in

ART CARDS Make beautiful cards to sell. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sales are shared by the art- ists. No classes April 22 & May 20 . Mondays April 8 - June 24 10:00 - 11:00 am or

Access Awareness Day is June 1!

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

CHEF SPECIALTIES Come learn how to cook & prepare foods independently while socializ- ing with friends. Thursdays

It is a campaign to raise aware- ness about disability, accessibil- ity and inclusion. BC Transit’s goal is to ensure all communters are able to ride the bus, regardless of their accessibility needs. Our fixed route buses have lifts or lowfloors to help passengers get on and off. Benches at the front can be raised, allowing mobility aids to strap in.

May 2 - May 23 12:30 - 2:30 pm Craft Room B $32/4

Spring Registration begins Monday, March 11! Bowling Banquet Last Bowling: Tues & Wed, April 23 & 24. Bowling Banquet: Saturday May 11 6:00 - 8:30 pm Comox Legion $8/person Register by Wed, May 1 All bowlers receive a trophy or plaque. Guests welcome. NOTE: If you have special diets please let us know by registration date. Please note: While we do our best to meet your needs, we are unable to provide one-on-one support.

Judy Norbury of the Comox Valley Accessibility Committee from last year’s event at Simm’s Park & CVRD bus driver, Tala Preston.

TRANSIT SMART COURSE (15 years & over)

Ready to try transit in the Comox Valley? Join our friendly transit Ambas- sador for a morning of classroom learning, personal trip planning, and a customized bus ride around town. You’ll learn how to read the schedule using the Riders Guide, online tools and other tips & tricks. Instructor: Lindsay Eason #48070 Saturday June 8 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Filberg Soroptimist Lounge FREE, please register to reserve a spot

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Community

Other News

Special Olympics • Swimming • Bowling • Rhythmic Gymnastics Community

Comox Recreation Get Active Come have fun with squash, racquetball, floor hockey, foosball and more! #7064 Thursdays, April 4 - June 27, 2019 Phone: 250-339-2255 Spring Fling Dance 12 years & up Celebrate Spring by dancing the afternoon away! Friday, April 12 12:30 - 2:30 pm Comox Recreation MP Hall #7155 $2 admission includes pop and chips. 1:00 - 2:00 pm FREE Drop-In

Cindy 250-334-9622 ext.221 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca CVRD Sports and Aquatic Cen- tres. Call or visit the CVRD web- site for more info. Recreation Access Apply for coupon books that provide healthy lifestyle oppor- tunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. PLAY Passes The PLAY program is for resi- dents living within the regional district who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds. Coupons can be used at the

Therapeutic Riding 250-338-1968 www.cvtrs.com L’Arche I Belong Centre 1465 Grieve Ave in Courtenay Open Monday-Friday Pick up an I Belong Centre Activity Guide at our Front Desk. Phone: 250-871-6288 NIC Access for Students with Disabilities adapted courses & services 250-334-5079 www.nic.bc.ca • FUNdamentals • And more! www.cvso.ca 250-897-1828

Volunteers Give Us a Lift! Volunteer Appreciation Week April 7 - 13, 2019

For more information call 250-338-5371 or drop in to the Lewis Centre

Lewis Centre 250-338-5371 Filberg Centre 250-338-1000

courtenay.ca/volunteer

Registrations & Refunds Notes

Register: at the Lewis Centre. Please be sure all health & emergency contact information is up-to-date. Registering 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, check our guidelines above and/or call the office if unsure. Installments: you may also pay by installments, however full payment must be made prior to end of current session. Withdrawal/Refunds: A full or pro-rated refund will be given if class is cancelled or for medical reasons. All requests for re- funds, 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, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds. Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged an administrative fee. Refunds will not be approved after a program has ended. We appre- ciate 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 volunteers are happy to help 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 to meet your needs, please note that we are unable to provide one-on-one support. If extra assistance is needed, please have a caregiver attend class(es).

Adapted Programs Spring 2019 250-338-5371

www.courtenay.ca