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Adapted Recreation Services
The Albany Parks & Recreation Department endorses an integration philosophy. Volunteers are always needed to help facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Age-appropriate, able-bodied people are needed to buddy up with people who may have a disability. Make a friend by being a part of this exciting program! If you are interested, call 917-7767. To see programs from Albany Parks & Recreation, see our activity guide under "Adapted Recreation" section.
FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB
Ready for a fun Friday night for your teen or young adult? The Friday Night Club is a parent-organized opportunity for young adults aged 16-25 with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Meet and befriend other young adults with similar interests, such as playing card games, board games, and video games. The Fun Nights will be held from 7-9pm at the Oregon Language Center, 237 3rd Ave SW on September 18, October 16, and November 20, 2009. A Friday Night Club will be held on December 18, 2009 with the location to be announced. Refreshments will be served. Parents must accompany their youth for the first 30 minutes of the visit. Cost will be $5/person. If you cannot afford the fee please contact Theresa at 917-7767. For more information contact Albany Parks & Recreation at 917-7777 or the Oregon Language Center at 928-8975.
MONTHLY DANCE AND SOCIAL
Join Albany Parks & Recreation and CJ’s Dance at this dance and social in our new facility on Friday nights from 7:45-9:15 pm. The dates for fall term are September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11. During the first half hour, CJ will provide some dance instruction followed by one hour of mixed social dancing. Light snacks will be provided. Cost is $5. If you cannot afford the fee, please contact Theresa at 917-7767. Dances will be held at the Flinn Building West, 222 1st Ave SW. These dances are for high school age and older citizens with disabilities and their families and friends. For more information contact Albany Parks & Recreation at 917-7777.
GENTLE YOGA
Albany Parks & Recreation is offering a Gentle Yoga class from 11:30am-12:20pm starting Monday, September 28, 2009. This class is suitable for people with physical limitations, including those who have trouble getting up and down from the floor. For more information on this class please see page 11 in the Specialty Fitness class section of the fall activity guide.
ART AND PLAY
Designed for people with developmental disabilities this program combines some art and play in the classes. The activities are held on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at CHANCE at 238 3rd Ave. SE, Albany. The cost is $5 per evening per person. If you cannot afford the fee, please contact Theresa at 917-7767. For more information, please contact Albany Parks & Recreation at 917-7777.
GENTLE YOGA
LBCC is offering two Gentle Yoga classes from 1-1:50pm and 2-2:50pm starting Monday, September 28, 2009. This class is suitable for people with physical limitations, including those who have trouble getting up and down from the floor. For more information on this class please see page 24 in the Senior class section of the spring brochure.
OPVA RECREATION FUND
Are you an Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America member? Then you are eligible for reimbursement from the Recreation Fund. You can be reimbursed for up to $200 for recreational activities over the course of the year. For more information about the Recreation Fund or any of the OPVA’s activities, please call 1-800-333-0782.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF LINN COUNTY
Special Olympics of Linn County offers dances, bingo nights, and other events in addition to the great sports opportunities. The sport of swimming has been added to the Special Olympics line-up for the Linn County area. For more information visit the Web site at http://www.soor.org/lpc/304.htm.
BILLIARDS or POOL at LEBANON SENIOR CENTER:
Every Tuesday from 4-6pm Lebanon Senior Center hosts a billiards or pool time for people with disabilities. For more information contact Mark Knutson at 451-3489.
EASTER SEALS GUILD:
Parents Night Out: 2nd Friday of Month, Salem. Call 503-228-5108
