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Newsletter -
Winter 2010
Recreation
Classes - Winter 2010
Friday Night Dances & Game Nights
LEAP After School
Program 2009-10
Camp
Challenge/Camp Action Kids
Unified Bowling/Buddy Bowling League
Special Olympics Arizona
Contact Information
Recreation Classes - Winter 2010
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Get Movin'
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are invited to
have fun and get fit to a variety of music while exploring different
forms of dance and movement. Individuals must be independently
mobile to participate. Those needing extra supervision must
provide his or her own aide.
Tuesdays, January 12 - March 2, 5-5:50pm
Course code: 20099 Fee: $15 Ages:
8+ years
Pyle Adult Recreation Center |
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Adapted Yoga
This class is designed
for people with intellectual disabilities. It will introduce students to
basic sitting and standing yoga poses that help to increase flexibility,
improve balance and stretch the body. Simple breathing and relaxation
techniques will be taught to all participants. Participants should be
able to follow simple directions. Chairs will be available as support.
Parent/caregiver/guardian is welcome and encouraged to register and take
the class at no charge.
Thursdays, January 14 - March 4, 6:30-7:30pm
Course code: 20098 Fee: $15 Ages:
14yrs+
Pyle Adult Recreation Center |
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| You may register for classes online at
http://www.tempe.gov/brochure.
Late registration is accepted! Contact Josh Bell at 480.858.2469
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Friday Night Dances & Game Nights
Fabulous
Friday Dances
6:30-9pm, $4 admission (includes drinks, snacks, entry for
door prize drawing)
Dances are held on the second Friday of each month for individuals with
disabilities ages 13 years and older.
Upcoming dances and themes:February 12 -
Valentine's Dance (will take place at the Vihel Center, 3340 S. Rural
Rd.)
March 12 - Star Wars
April 9 - Hippies of the 60's
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Karaoke and Nintendo Wii Night!
6:30-9pm (hours have been extended!)
$3 admission
Karaoke and Nintendo Wii Night is held the first Friday of the month
(alternates with Bingo Night) for individuals of all ages with
disabilities. Those requiring assistance must come with own aide.
Upcoming dates: February 5, April 2, June 4. |
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Bingo Night
6:30-9pm (hours have been extended!)
$3 admission
Bingo is held the first Friday of the month (alternates with Karaoke
night) for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Those
requiring assistance must come with own aide.
Upcoming dates: March 5, May 7. |
Dances and Bingo/Game Nights are held at the Pyle Adult
Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe (SW corner of Rural Rd.
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LEAP After School Program
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Offered by the City of Tempe, the
Life Skill Enrichment After School Program
is for teens receiving Special Education services who attend Mt. Point, Tempe
H.S., Corona, McClintock or Marcos de Niza during the 2009-2010 school year. The program’s primary focus
is life skill enrichment for teens attending in the Tempe Unified School
District, with the exception of Desert Vista H.S. The program is held at Marcos
De Niza High School and will involve many activities, some of which include
soccer, Frisbee, card games and board games. Students may occasionally take
off-site trips in a City of Tempe vehicle (permission from parents/guardians
required).
Program
begins Monday, August 10, and is from 2:45-6pm and is for the entire 2009-10
school year. Late registration is accepted, but you must contact
coordinator. For more information about the program and how to register
please contact Josh Bell at 480.858.2469.
LEAP flyer
LEAP
registration form
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Camp Challenge/Camp Action Kids
This summer
day camp is for children and adults ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities.
Campers will participate in a variety of fun activities: arts and crafts, games,
swimming, music, field trips, and bowling, as well as many other adventures.
Camp is located at Bustoz Elementary School during the months of June and
July.
Check back as we get closer to camp dates in Summer of 2010 for more
information!
Unified Bowling/Buddy Bowling League
This is a fun unified sports program that provides a great way
for athletes with and without disabilities to participate together.
Download registration form
here.
If you are interested in Special Olympics bowling, please see the Special
Olympics section below.
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| Location: |
AMF Tempe Village Lanes
4407 S. Rural Rd. |
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9:30am, Saturdays,
January 9 - March 13 |
| Who: |
7+ years |
| Bowling Fee: |
$8 each week for 3 games,
shoes and league prizes ($2 each week if absent) |
| Registration
Fee: |
$20 |
Unified
Bowling/Buddy Bowling registration form |
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Special Olympics Arizona
Download registration form by clicking on
the sport you are interested in. Registration forms are made available
online during registration periods for each sport. Please register in
advance!
Already
underway...
Basketball
(registration closed)
Cheerleading (registration closed)
Speed Skating (registration closed)
About to begin or have just begun...
Powerlifting (begins in February)
Rhythmic
Gymnastics (begins in February)
Track and Field (begins in February)
Kayaking (begins in March)
In the future...
Aquatics
Golf
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A medical release form is required for
all athletes! Download medical release form
here.
For more information contact Yolanda
Mathews, Special Olympics Coordinator, or Josh Bell, Adapted Recreation
Coordinator, using the contact information listed below. You may also
visit Special Olympics Arizona's website at
www.soaz.org for more information about Special Olympics throughout the
state of Arizona.
Adapted Recreation Contact
Information
Our offices are located at:
Westside Community Center
715 W. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Josh Bell, Adapted Recreation Coordinator
josh_bell@tempe.gov
480.858.2469 (phone)
Yolanda Mathews, Special Olympics Coordinator
yolanda_mathews@tempe.gov
480.858.2446 (phone)
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