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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2013 11:59:41 GMT -5
Dance Fever This class will include dance instruction, as well as, free style! No prior dance instruction needed, just the desire to learn some new moves and have a great time! WHO: Individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities, ages 14 and up WHEN: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, through May 2 DATES: 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2 TIME: 6-7pm WHERE: The Dance Room at Shepherd Community Center (2124 Shepherd Rd)NOTE LOCATION CHANGE from South Chatt Community Center COST: FREE! CONTACT: Jessie at 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov .
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2013 12:00:10 GMT -5
Hiking Another great way to get out and be active in the fresh air, explore with your friends and meet new ones! Hikes are planned within a 1-2 hour time frame, round trip. Different physical fitness levels, as well as abilities, are encouraged to participate. MARCH: Saturday, March 16 @10am NOTE LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE Cravens House on Lookout Mountain Please let Jessie know if you will be attending! 423-643-5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov ______________________________ Scenic City Adaptive Rowing and Paddling Program COME OUT AND GET SOME PADDLING EXPERIENCE BEFORE WE HEAD OUTSIDE THIS SPRING! WHO: Individuals with *physical and/or cognitive/intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as disabled veterans and their families! 2 separate classes will be offered for the two populations (veterans and non-veterans) WHAT: This program will continue to team up with expertise of Outdoor Chattanooga and provide the opportunity of learning to kayak/canoe and is now adding a paddle board and/or rowing component (more details to come). This winter, classes will be offered indoors for individuals to learn correct paddling technique, water safety and increase endurance. TIME: 5-6pm DATES: Wednesday evenings Non Veteran Group: 3/6 and 3/20 Veteran Group: 3/13 and 3/27 WHERE:**Brainerd Community Center's Indoor Pool (1010 North Moore Rd) COST: FREE! RSVP: Jessie at 423.643.5716 or steele_je@chattanooga.gov by the Monday of the week of the class (so at least 2 days prior to the class). *All equipment and adaptations provided! The grant funding for this program is awarded by U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, through funding provided by Veterans Affairs. The grants are provided to facilitate the growth of Paralympic sport programming for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2013 12:00:42 GMT -5
St. Patrick's Dance in conjunction with the ARC of Hamilton County and Orange Grove Center WHEN: Saturday, March 16 WHERE: Shepherd Recreation Center (2124 Shepherd Road) TIME: 2 - 4pm COST:FREE! RSVP: steele_je@chattanooga.gov Light snacks and refreshments will be served. ______________________________ Wheelchair Basketball Pick-Up Games WHO: Individuals of all abilities! Everyone needs to experience this fun opportunity! DATE: Saturday, March 9th TIME: 10am - 12pm WHERE: Hixson Community Center (5400 School Drive) COST: FREE! CONTACT: Elaine at 423-697-1345 or adams_e@chattanooga.gov Offered in conjunction with SPARC (SPorts, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga, a chapter of DS-USA)
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Feb 28, 2013 12:02:04 GMT -5
Other Things Happening Right Now in TR.... The following programs are full, but we want you to see all that Therapeutic Recreation has to offer! If a program interests you, be on the lookout for the next time it comes around. Climbing Higher Indoor Adaptive Climbing Program. Big thanks to Urban Rocks, Rock/Creek and Columbia Sportswear for taking this program to new heights! Club Discovery Club Discovery is a free, inclusive after-school program at the Creative Discovery Museum, designed to provide opportunities for children with and without special needs to investigate the world in a safe and fun environment! Super Hoops An intramural basketball program focusing on the sport, as well as, the social, physical, cognitive and emotional skills. The Little Gym A gymnastics program for young children with special needs and their siblings. The Little Gym in East Brainerd partners with Therapeutic Recreation for this program. ______________________________ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TEAMS! Therapeutic Recreation Services had THREE TEAMS at the Area 4 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament on February 22nd. Two of our teams won first place in their division! The players worked so hard this season and we could not be more proud of each and every one of them. WAY TO GO TEAMS! BIG THANKS to... - All of the coaches who led these teams to such great success! - Each of the volunteers who came out every practice with such dedication and great attitudes! - The parents for being so supportive! - UTC Psychology and Physical Therapy students who came out to cheer on our teams!
Elaine Adams, CTRS Jessie Steele, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Therapeutic Recreation Specialist adams_e@chattanooga.gov steele_je@chattanooga.gov 423.697.1345 423.643.5716
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