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If you have an event or activity that you would like posted in the next publication of Adaptive Connect, Please Contact April Wolfe at: 1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512 Phone: 775-333-7765 Fax: 775-321-8338 WolfeA@Reno.Gov Next Deadline is April 27, 2018 Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation Staff: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist April Wolfe 775-333-7765 Inclusion Coordinator Toni Benton 775-657-4661 Behavior Specialist William Wynn 775-657-4659 Adaptive Technician Anthony Goulet 775-334-2262 Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are a vital part of the City of Reno Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation program. Volunteers will gain rewarding experiences through assisting Parks and Recreation staff with a variety of programs or providing additional support for participants. We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming programs!
CITY OF RENO RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT TO EXPAND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT RENTAL PROGRAM What do you do when you want to play but don’t have the toys, you rent. The City of Reno has made our adaptive recreation equipment such as handcycles, recumbent trikes, and sports wheelchairs available to rent. Renting makes it affordable for participants to try before they buy, be a weekend warrior, gain skills, and be involved in more than one sport. Funding received from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation will be used to purchase new equipment for the program, offer adaptive equipment clinics (stay tuned for 2018 dates), and offer rental scholarships to persons with spinal cord injury/disease.
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SPORTS REGISTRATION, SCHEDULES & INFORMATION April Wolfe
(775) 333-7765 WolfeA@Reno.Gov
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - NEVADA ADAPTIVE CYCLING SERIES Join us while we cycle various locations in Northern California and Nevada throughout the summer/fall. There will be a series of organized rides in the Bay Area, Sacramento, Chico, Monterey, and Reno. Each ride will offer routes of varying distances for beginner to advanced cyclists.
April 14 – Sacramento, CA Jenny Yarrow - City of Sacramento, Access Leisure (916) 808-6017 JYarrow@CityOfSacramento.Org June 9 – Reno, NV April Wolfe - City of Reno PRCS (775) 333-7765 WolfeA@Reno.Gov Other locations and dates coming soon!
TENNIS BUDDIES OF RENO Tennis Buddies of Reno provides individuals with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities a fun, interactive, and supportive environment where they can improve their fitness levels and learn
to play tennis. Program resumes April 2018. For more information please visit: SierraJuniorTennis.Org
I CAN BIKE CAMP June 11-15, 2018 The I Can Bike Camp teaches kids and adults with a disability how to ride a twowheeled bike independently. Riders attend the same 75-minute session each day during the 5-day camp, the adapted bike is adjusted
to challenge riders at their own individual pace. 80% of riders go home riding their own two-wheeled bike! For more information or to register, visit DSNNN.Org. Space is limited.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION, SCHEDULES & INFORMATION April Wolfe
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BOWLING
ARTS FOR ALL NEVADA
Wednesdays at 2:45pm Coconut Bowl, Sparks NV—$2 per game
Arts for All Nevada’s mission is to provide quality arts opportunities for ALL focusing on children and adults who have a disability, are disadvantaged, at-risk, or under-served by the arts and is responsible for the thoughtful preservation and year-round use of the Lake Mansion as a cultural and historic site.
Bring your friends and come out to practice your game and have a great time too. We keep track of scores to average for the Special Olympics tournaments. No pre-registration necessary.
Contact (775) 862-6100 or ArtsForAllNevada.org
SAVE THE DATE MARK WELLMAN ADVENTURE DAY SPARKS CLASS CITY OF SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION Call Shauna before each event to confirm dates, times and fees (775) 353-7815 ShNelson@CityofSparks.Us RecInfo@CityofSparks.Us
ARTS FOR ALL NEVADA (775) 862-6100 ArtsForAllNevada.org
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Sunday, June 10 at 10am-2pm Sparks Marina—Free event People with disabilities and their friends and family members are invited to explore a variety of sports at Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day event at the Sparks Marina. Offering handcycling, kayaking, and rock climbing in a fun, safe park setting.
NOTE-ABLE MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES Note-Able Music Therapy Services is a nonprofit organization with a primary purpose of providing inclusive music programs and music therapy services for children and adults of all ages and disabilities. Our mission is to create lasting change in the lives of people of all abilities through music. For more information contact Manal Toppozada at (775) 324-5521.
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Thursdays at 4-5:30pm—$5 per month Larry D. Johnson Community Center 1200 12th St., Sparks NV We have teamed up with City of Sparks to provide Weekly Wonders. Participants (16yrs or older) will develop their artistic abilities through a variety of fun projects.
RENO CLASS Mondays @ 4-5:30 PM—Free Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion 250 Court St., Reno NV Participants (15yrs or older) develop their artistic abilities through a variety of 2D and 3D projects. Contact Arts for All Nevada at (775) 826-6100.
VETERAN PROGRAMS We’re participating in the NV Energy Power of Good Giveaway.
CLICK TO VOTE FOR US!
Vote once a day • March 12 - 16
VOTE FOR PROJECT HERO: CITY OF RENO The Foundation will award $30,000 statewide. A total of $10,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for third place will be awarded to a non-profit operating in southern Nevada and to a non-profit operating in northern Nevada. The program supporting veterans and active members of the military with the most votes WINS! Voting is limited to one vote per day, per person. Must be a Nevada resident to vote. Voting starts March 12 at 8:00am and ends at 11:59pm on March 16, 2018. Vote at: NVEnergy.com/POGGiveaway
SAVE THE DATE 2018 VALOR GAMES FAR WEST May 31-June 3, 2018 San Francisco, CA—Free Paralympic Sport Club Silicon Valley (PSCSV) and FWWAA are excited to host Valor Games Far West for Veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Participation in the Valor Games Far West is FREE to eligible athletes. Hotel stay, ground transportation during the event, and all meals are covered through funding for the event provided by Veterans Affairs. Registration for VGFW will be available at FWWAA.Org/Valor-Games-Far-West.html
PROJECT HERO: CITY OF RENO Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience in their daily lives and increasing awareness to combat the national mental health emergency posed by PTSD and TBI. For our weekly ride/event schedule follow us on Facebook at Project HERO Hub City of Reno
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VETERAN PROGRAMS REGISTRATION, SCHEDULES & INFORMATION April Wolfe
(775) 333-7765 WolfeA@Reno.Gov
TEAM RIVER RUNNER It’s time to start paddling again. Team River Runner (TRR), established in August 2004 in the Washington, DC area, is an all-volunteer organization run by kayakers. Through white water kayaking on various rivers, lakes, and the ocean, TRR promotes health, healing, and
new challenges for healing Veterans and their families. Team River Runner Reno is looking for Veterans and disabled active duty members to participate in weekly pool sessions.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTERS OF AMERICA TEAM RIVER RUNNER
2nd Friday of each month at 10am-12pm EMNECC—1301 Valley Rd.
TRR Reno Chapter Coordinator Bruce Taylor
FIT BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
(775) 219-5609 TeamRiverRunner.org
Thursday at 5:30-6:30pm Friday at 10-11am EMNECC—1301 Valley Rd. The City of Reno is offering our disabled veterans weekly fitness classes in our facility weight room. Classes will cover orientation to equipment, assessment of fitness level, proper technique to develop
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Do you have questions about veteran’s benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs? Do you need to apply for VA benefits? A veterans service officer can help.
strength, endurance and flexibility, and discuss fitness goals. Upon completion of our four classes participants will be eligible for a FREE all inclusive facility membership good for one year.
RESOURCES REGISTRATION, SCHEDULES & INFORMATION Photo Credit: Arts for All Nevada—Facebook
NEVADA PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA NevadaPVA.org This program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for veterans and our disabled community with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Nevada PVA offers an active sports and
recreation program for our members, and the disabled in our community. This organization sponsors programs in Northern Nevada that provides health benefits, support, opportunity and camaraderie for all involved.
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RENOWN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides a full range of rehabilitation services for these conditions: brain injury, stroke/neurological diagnoses, spinal cord injury, fractures, joint replacements, multiple trauma, cancer,
Parkinson’s and movement disorders, heart and lung disorders, amputation, and worker’s compensation injuries. At Renown, patient outcomes exceed national benchmarks, thanks to the team of rehab specialists.
HIGH FIVES FOUNDATION The High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based, national 501.c.3 non-profit organization. The High Fives Foundation supports the dreams of outdoor sports athletes by raising injury prevention awareness while providing resources and inspiration to those who suffer life-altering injuries. Formed as a way to “pay-it-forward” by the founder from his own recovery to help injured athletes, the Foundation has helped 187 athletes from 32 to date since its inception in 2009. For more information visit HighFivesFoundation.org Adaptive Connect: Spring 2018
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