2022 Adaptive Newsletter: Fall

Fall 2022

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by Renown 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 October 21, 2022.

Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation Staff Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (775) 333-7765 April Wolfe

Applications for the Fall Active Fund Cycle are Open!

Applications for the Kelly Brush Foundation’s fall Active Fund are Open! This program provides grants for up to the full purchase price of adaptive sports equipment. Anyone living in the US with paralysis from a traumatic spinal cord injury can qualify. The KBF has been giving grants for over a decade now, and has provided over 1,400 pieces of equipment to people with SCIs in 49 states.

Applications are due September 14 at 5pm EST, but make sure to start early. Applicants must provide documentation of paralysis, which can take a couple of weeks to receive.

These grants can be life-changing! If you or someone you know has tried an adaptive sport but thought they could never afford the equipment, the Active Fund is there to help!

Go to http://kellybrushfoundation.org/theactivefund for more information, including application guidelines.

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Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov

Adaptive Technicians (775) 657-4661 Anthony Goulet William Meacham

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!

SPORTS

Wheelchair Rugby Season Starts in September Thursdays 3-6pm Fee: $50 EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd. Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast paced and competitive sport for individuals with physical disabilities that affect all four extremities. Players use special “Rugby Wheelchairs” to play the sport. These chairs are very maneuverable and can take a hit or two. Rugby players must be able to push their own wheelchairs.

Wheelchair Basketball Season Starts in September Saturdays 1-3pm Fee: $50 EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd. Are you interested in the extreme challenge of wheelchair basketball? Wheelchair basketball is a sport for everyone - people who use wheelchairs for mobility and people who don’t.

Wheelchair Sports Skills and Drills

Reno Rumble Tournament October 28-30, 2022 EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd.

NEW program starts in September Saturdays 10am-12pm Fee: $50 EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to develop your skills to get to the next level, this program will help you along your journey through sport. Coached by Paralympic Gold Medalist, ThreeTime Gold Medalist in Alpine Skiing & Basketball Alana Nichols, practices will focus on conditioning and sport specific drills.

Sled Hockey Season starts in September Fridays 4:15-5:15pm Fee: $50 Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Pkwy Participants with physical disabilities will get a chance to learn about sled hockey and get on the ice. All equipment and onice instruction provided. Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes. No prior experience necessary.

Teams from the United States Wheelchair Rugby Association (USWRA) will join the High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team in a fun filled and competitive weekend of wheelchair rugby. For game schedules, to volunteer or for more information contact April Wolfe. Please come out and support the team.

Military Sports Camp September 12-16 The City of Reno will host 15 disabled veterans and injured service members with their spouse/guest for a multi-day event.

There is no cost to military servicemen or women and their guest. Registration preferences will be given to Nevada Service Members and residents. For an application contact: April Wolfe at WolfeA@Reno.Gov.

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SOCIAL PROGRAMS Dance for All City of Reno and City of Sparks collaborate for a new dance series for teens and adults with Special Needs.

Let’s Have a Halloween Party Sunday, October 23 2-4pm Fee: $3 at the door Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym - 98 Richards Way Refreshments will be served.

Holiday Party Dinner and Dance Friday, December 9 5-8pm Fee: $5 per person (Requires advanced ticket purchase. Tickets will be available November 1, register before December 5.)

Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym - 98 Richards Way Dancing, Music provided by DJ, J.J. Christy “No Bull Media, Inc.”

Note-able Music Therapy Services nmtsreno.org 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

Fall into the Holidays Craft Fair Saturday, September 17 10am4pm | Fee: Free Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym - 98 Richards Way Original and handmade items from wood art, jewelry, candles & bath products and much more Proceeds for the event will benefit the Community Arts Fund and Sparks Parks and Recreation Leisure Without Limits programs for people with disabilities. For more information, please contact 353-7780.

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City of Sparks Parks and Recreation For the following programs call Shauna before each event to confirm dates, times and fees.

(775) 353-7815 ShNelson@CityofSparks.us RecInfo@CityofSparks.us Arts and Crafts Class Thursdays 3-4pm Fee: Free Larry D. Johnson Community Center 1200 12th St., Sparks We’ve teamed up with Arts for all Nevada to provide Weekly Wonders. Participants

Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov

lives of people of all abilities through music.

We’re proud to annouce that we purchased a 17,000 square foot building on three acres that will serve as our new home for decades to come. Learn how this building allows us to meet the rapidly increasing demand for music therapy in the Truckee Meadows. For more information contact Manal Toppozada at (775) 324-5521.

(16 yrs or older) will develop their artistic abilities through a variety of fun projects.

Reservations required.

Bowling Wednesdays 2:45pm (4:30pm end time of bowling) Fee: $2 per game Coconut Bowl - 1855 E Lincoln Way, Sparks 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 preregistration necessary.

RESOURCES

OPERATION:

NEW HEIGHTS INTRODUCTION TO CLIMBING Where: Mesa Rim Reno When: Mondays @ 1400 Who: Tribal Members, Veterans, Active Duty and Military Recruits Learn to climb or refresh your skills with a like-minded team.

FOR MORE INFO OR TO ENROLL MoonRocksBouldering.org

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.

Lunch and Learn

Kiwanis Aktion Club

Every 3rd Wednesday 11:30am1pm of each month Meeting Virtually & EMNECC 1301 Valley Rd.

Starting Tuesday, October 4 6pm (Meetings are first Tuesday each month) EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd.

Please join City of Reno, VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare system, Renown Health, and High Fives Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury/ Disease specific resources, topics, and guest speakers during our monthly community-based luncheons.

Join us as we plan for our next year of fun, inclusive activities including meetings, and service projects all year! We’ve participated in events such as the Buddy Walk, holiday caroling with Sierra High Notes, helping with holiday crafts for kids at 39 North Pole holiday festival in sparks, and a lot more!

Tahoe Ability Program The Tahoe Ability Program is a non-profit community integration program for adults with developmental disabilities.

This program is designed to create inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, foster independence, promote progress within our community, encourage self-advancement and assistance in reaching goals. For more information visit: TahoeAbility.org

Charted in 2007, Atikon Club is a service group for adults with disabilities that is sponsored by the Sparks Kiwanis and the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities. If you’d like more information email SparksKiwanis@Gmail.com or Rovetti@unr.edu.

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P.G.A. Hope: Helping our Patriots Everywhere P.G.A. Hope is a flagship military program of P.G.A. Reach, the charitable foundation of P.G.A. of America. P.G.A. Hope introduces golf to all veterans in order to enhance their mental, social, physical and emotional well-being.

The P.G.A. of America and local P.G.A. Professionals are working closely with the V.A. System across the country to assist veterans in their transition.

PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America.

PGA golfProfessionals to all veterans order to enhance their Sessions areHOPE taught introduces by local P.G.A. withinassistance from trained volunteers and include and equipment if mental, social, physical andclubs emotional well-being. needed, training aids, range balls and weekly golf course access.

The PGA of America and local PGA Professionals are working closely with the VA system Instructional Sessions:toFree forveterans Veterans!in their transition. across the country assist •

Diablo Creek, Concord, California: Mondays 9:30-11:30

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Cypress Lakes, Vacaville, California: Tuesdays 9:30-11 a.m. October 4-November 8 – FREE FOR VETERANS! INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS • Presidio, San Francisco, California: Thursdays 9-11 a.m.

Diablo Creek - Concord - Mondays 9:30-11:30 9/12 thru 10/17 September 23-October 28 • Bayonet/BlackHorse, Seaside, 11:00-1:00 California: Tuesdays 2:30- 10/31 Metropolitan - Oakland - Mondays 9/26 thru 4:30 p.m. September 6-October 11 Cypress• Lakes - Vacaville - Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 thru 11/8 Haggins Oaks, Sacramento, Caflironia: Fridays10/4 9-11 a.m.

September 23-October 28 Presidio - San Francisco - Thursdays 9:00-11:00 9/22 thru 10/27 • Mariner’s Point, Foster City, California: Tuesdays 10 a.m.Bayonet/BlackHorse12- p.m.

Seaside - Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 9/6 thru 10/11 September 20-October 25 Swenson Park, Stockton, California: Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 Haggin •Oaks - Sacramento - Fridays 9:00-11:00 9/23 thru 10/28 p.m. September 29-November 3 Mariner’s Point - •Foster - Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 thru 10/25 SierraCity Sage, Reno, Nevada: Thursdays 9/20 1-3 p.m.

August 25-September 29 - Thursdays 10:00-12:00 9/29 thru 11/3 Swenson Park - Stockton • Santa Teresa, San Jose, California: Fridays 10 a.m.

Sierra Sage - Reno - Thursdays 1:00-3:00 8/25 thru 9/29 September 30-November 2

Santa TeresaWomen’s ClinicSan Jose - Fridays 10:00 9/30 thru 11/2 •

WOMEN’S CLINIC Diablo Creek, Concord, California: Mondays 12:30-2:30 p.m. September 12-October 17

Diablo Creek - ConcordOpens - Monday 12:30-2:30 9/12 thru 10/17 Fall Registration July 1st - Space is limited FALLup REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1 - SPACE LIMITED To sign go to www.pgahopencsignup.com - selectISyour then complete the registration process.

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Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov

VETERANS

Project Hero City of Reno ProjectHero.Org 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.

Fit But Not Forgotten Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm Thursday 12-1pm Fridays 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 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.

The Fit but not Forgotten pass is valid for 1 year from the time of issue. It will be renewed under the following circumstances: pass usage (must be active in the last 30 days) and continued grant funding from the VA. If there is a lapse in the pass, then the Veteran is required to complete a one hour refresher that is offered.

Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America

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.

PVA Reno Visit RSVP by Friday, September 16 (65) 399-5296 or amaral@bawpva. org

Monday, September 26 Movie and Snack 11:30am Location: Century Summit Sierra - 13965 S. Viriginia St. Reno, NV 89511 Reno Aces Game 6:05pm Location: Greater Nevada Field - 250 Evans Ave. Reno, NV 89501 Tuesday, September 27

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

Membership Meeting, Adaptive Sport Clinics (Wheelchair Rugby & Boccia Ball) and Lunch 10am-3pm Location: EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd. Reno, NV 89512

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Northern Nevada Buddy Walk: Educate Advocate and Celebrate

Save the date September 10, 2022.

Register online at www.dsnnn.org.

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Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov