Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley
TRS Fall 2015 Program Guide Registration begins August 24, 8 AM
Featuring photos from the over-night trip, Mountain Rails and Music Trails, by Matt Ross
TRS is a partnership between Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the City of Salem offering recreational programs valley wide to people with disabilities.
Roanoke
County Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley provides specialized and adaptive recreation and leisure services that empower people with disabilities to gain the knowledge and skills needed for the development of a leisure lifestyle that meets their interests and needs. The programs listed in this guide are designed to meet the needs and interests of individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities, head injury related disabilities, or who have psychiatric disabilities. Registration Registration is taken via telephone, email, postal mail, or in person at the Brambleton Center. Mail-in and email registrations will be processed the morning of registration in the order in which they were received, and may be submitted prior to the registration date. Registration can occur up to 2 weeks before the first day of a program. Unless otherwise written, TRS programs will occur at the Brambleton Center. Participants will not be able to register for programs if they have an outstanding balance of over $200. Participants need to pay for a program before it occurs. If a program meets for multiple weeks, payment must be made before the last meeting of the program. TRS Support Staff Support Staff assist as needed in all aspects of your participation in TRS programs. Duties may include: assisting with transportation, supervision, limited personal care, prompting, and support as participants work towards program, and their individual recreation goals. High Demand Classes & Wait Lists Sometimes programs may fill before the registration session concludes. TRS considers these “High Demand” classes. “High Demand” classes are marked with a next to the title. If a class fills, the participant will automatically be placed on a wait list. Participants will be contacted if placed on the wait list and a space becomes available. Transportation fee This fee is charged for programs that offer transportation. The fee is $3.00 for each round trip. Transportation is provided from home, as well as the following pick-up points: Brambleton Center, Goodwill Salem -Lakeside Plaza, Goodwill Vinton, & 460 Antique Mall Inclusion People with disabilities are encouraged to participate in recreation programs that meet their interest and functional level. Please check out Roanoke County, City of Roanoke, and City of Salem general recreation programs. Contact TRS for more information about Inclusion Services. Request for inclusion service must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Transportation is not provided for general recreation programs. TRS Staff Table of Contents Kari Decker, MS, CTRS Outdoors & Travel..................... ................ pg 3 Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor KDecker@roanokecountyva.gov Wellness & Fitness...................................... pg 4 Life Skills ..................................................... pg 5 Cultural Arts............................................... pg 6 TRS Staff Updates....................................... pg 6 Registration Form .................................... pg 7 Reminders & Updates............................... pg 8 The Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Ave Roanoke VA 24018 (540) 772-7529 ext. 2 www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/TRS
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Kristen Gallatin, CTRS, CIFT Therapeutic Recreation Programmer KGallatin@roanokecountyva.gov Richard Bailey TRS Program Support Specialist RBailey@roanokecountyva.gov Matt Ross TRS Program Support Specialist MRosee@roanokecountyva.gov
Outdoor & Travel
Hiking, Climbing, Biking, Day and Overnight Trips
AAF Tank Museum w!Atten-Hut! e Fall into line to register for this N
exciting trip into yester-year. Explore over 500 years of tank and cavalry history. You'll see 120 Tanks & Artillery pieces, International Tank & Cavalry artifacts dating from 1509, pennants, banners, flags, pins, patches and medals, dozens of exhibits including the 'Hollywood Goes to War' and 'ElvisHis Military Years', and so much more. You'll also have the opportunity to watch as radio control enthusiasts conduct tank battles on a scaled battlefield. A catered bag lunch is provided on site. Transportation will be provided from pick-up points only. Program fee $30 Transportation: included Sat Sep 19 12-4pm #28487 ! Apple Cider Gala at the Star w Ne Fall is here! The air is filled with cinnamon and spice and all things nice. Let's get dressed up and head to the top of Mill Mountain to enjoy seasonal cider at sunset. We have a selection of sensational autumn themed appetizers. Enjoy apple cider as we watch the sunset from the star. Program fee: $10 Transportation fee: $3 Thurs Sep 24 6-7:30pm #28503 Holiday Shopping, River Ridge Mall Lynchburg Having trouble finding that perfect gift for someone? Let TRS help with a day of shopping at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg, Virginia! We'll start at the mall, eat lunch at Texas Roadhouse, and then pick up any last gifts at Wal-Mart. Bring your money for gifts and be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a great day of shopping. Lunch is included in the program fee. Transportation provided from pick-up points only. Program fee: $30 Transportation fee: Included Mon Nov 30 10am-2pm #28476 Holiday Dinner and Lights Tour This year the Holiday Dinner will be at Beamer's in Downtown Roanoke from 5:30-7:00pm. After dinner, the group will see the beautifully decorated Christmas trees at Hotel Roanoke Tree Display before going to see some of the area's biggest and brightest light displays. Program fee includes dinner. Choose from either December 15th or 16th. Program fee: $23 Transportation fee: $3 Tues Dec 15 5:30-9pm #28500 Wed Dec 16 5:30-9pm #28501
Camping at Camp Easter Seals Get ready this fall to experience all the fun and excitement of summer camp without the summer heat. We will travel to Camp Easter Seals, located in New Castle, VA for a full weekend of summer camp fun in the Fall! Participants will get to participate in a wide variety of activities from horseback riding, to star gazing, to shooting paintballs. We will arrive Friday afternoon at Camp and depart Sunday morning. All meals and snacks, bed linens, and activities are included in your program fee. Participants must be independent in their personal care and able to administer their own medications. Program fee is $60. Pickup from transportation points only. Program fee: $60 Transportation fee: Included Fri-Sun Sept 25 6pm – Sept 27 10am #28477 Pumpkin Festival Let's spend a beautiful fall day at Sinkland Farms! The Pumpkin Festival is known as 'a family tradition' and offers many family-friendly attractions for the young and young at heart. Activities include hayrides to the pumpkin fields to pick your own 'great pumpkin,' a brain-twisting corn maze, farmyard animals, and fantastic live music on two great stages. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes since we will be outside all day. Transportation provided from pick-up points only. Program fee: $27.00 Transportation fee: Included Sat Oct 17 11am-2pm #28498
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Wellness & Fitness
Group Exercises, Aquatics, & Health Classes
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w! Fitness Club Extreme
Are you ready to take your workout to the extreme? In this 4 week class, get personalized attention to take your workout to the next level! This program is for participants who want a more intense, individualized workout than the typical Fitness Club. During this program, we will be working on strength training, cardio conditioning, and flexibility. Program fee: $45 Transportation fee: $12 Mon Sep 14-Oct 5 10:30-11:30am #28505 Bowling Ready to work on your strikes and spares? Join us at Lee Hi Lanes for two exciting games of bowling with friends for 8 weeks. Please remember to eat breakfast before program, because lunch is not included in this program. Feel free to bring snack money, if desired. Program fee: $50 Transportation fee: $24 Tues Sep 15-Nov 3 10am-12pm #28499
w! Yoga e N Come join us in this nurturing and adaptive
style of Gentle Yoga taught by Patricia Placona. Yoga helps students improve their breathing, increases self-awareness, confidence, and independence. The class provides the student with structure, as well as a playful, and joyful approach to practicing yoga and is a great way to ease into a fitness routine. Program fee: $40 Transportation fee: $12 Wed Sep 23-Oct 14 6:35-7:35pm #28504
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w! Positive Posture e N One of the easiest ways to improve your
health and help reduce the chance of falls is to strengthen the muscle groups responsible for good posture. In this low-impact 4 week course, Kristen Gallatin, Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, will lead exercises that target your core and back muscles to help develop good posture, and increase balance. This course is great for any fitness level and all abilities. Program fee: $32 Transportation fee: $12 Fri Sep 25-Oct 16 10-11am #28478 Fitness Club Fitness Club is all new in 2015! In this 8-week program, TR Staff will work closely with each participant to develop specific fitness goals that will be worked on while at Fitness Club. Each week, participants will have an individualized set of exercises and stretches, designed to help participants meet their fitness goals, while taking into consideration any modifications or adaptations needed due to disability. We will also discuss weekly nutrition goals with participants. Join us as we get up and get moving! Participants are advised to consult their doctor before participating in any physical fitness regimen. Fitness Club will not meet on November 27. Program fee: $56 Transportation fee: $24 Fri Oct 23-Dec 18 10-11:30am #28479 Aquasize Looking for a new way to meet your fitness goals? Why not try Aquasize! In this aquatics class designed especially for Therapeutic Recreation, you will get a total body workout without putting a lot of stress on your joints and muscles. Aquasize is a medium intensity exercise program that includes strength training exercises and short intervals of cardio training. A variety of water fitness equipment will be provided for you to utilize during program. Program fee: $45 Transportation fee: $18 Thurs Oct 8-Nov 12 10:45am-12:00pm #28681
Life Skills
Technology, cooking, home improvement,and social outings Super Suppers Super Suppers is designed to help participants with ordering from a menu and working within a given budget, while enjoying a night out with friends. No money handling skills are needed. Super Suppers meets on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm. Program fees vary according to restaurant. Transportation fee: $3 LIMITED Kabuki Would you care to join your 'yoi tomodachi' for some 'oishi ryori'? That's 'good friends' and 'good food' in Japanese! Come along with us as we experience Japanese cuisine at its finest. Oct 30 Program fee:$23 #28492 The Homeplace The Homeplace has a great selection of foods prepared and served with a distinctively southern touch including, fried chicken, ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, apple butter, biscuits, and more! Top off your meal with delicious cobbler and ice cream and a hot cup of coffee. Grandma would be so proud! Nov 20 Program fee: $23 #28493 Leisure Seekers Leisure Seekers provides a structured environment for skill-building, socializing with peers, and engaging in a wealth of activities at the Brambleton Center and throughout the Roanoke Valley. Weekly activities include American Legion Halloween Party, Apple Picking at the Orchard, Fitness Night, Thanksgiving Community Craft Project, and much more! Activity information will be distributed weekly at this 6-week program. Program fee covers all materials, supplies, admission fees, and transportation. Program fee: $65 Transportation fee: Included Thurs Oct 15-Nov 19 6:30-8:30pm #28495 Wednesday Adventurers Explore fun activities, new places, delicious food and exciting exercises with Wednesday Adventurers! Activity information will be distributed weekly to all registered participants, highlighting the next week’s activity, transportation, dates, and times. Program fees include all materials, supplies, admission, and lunches for this 6-week program. Wednesday Adventurers meets at the Brambleton Center, and throughout the Roanoke Valley. Program fee now includes transportation. Program fee: $85 Transportation fee: Included Wed Oct 7-Nov 11 10am-2pm #28472
Movie Club Choose from two of the latest movies and enjoy a great Saturday at Carmike 10, Tanglewood. If you want a popcorn bucket, you will need to purchase a 2015 bucket for $18.50 that can be refilled for $3.50. Movie Club meet on Saturdays from ~45:30 depending on movie choices. Program fee includes movie ticket and supervision. Movie Club routes will not be mailed. If you have an email, you can choose to receive an E-Route. All other participants will receive a phone call on Wednesday after 3 pm with their pick-up time and movie choices. Program fee: $9 Transportation fee: $3 LIMITED Sep 12 #28488 Oct 10 #28489 Nov 14 #28490 Dec 12 #28491 Dinner Dates Meet at the Brambleton Center for a dinner date with friends! Participants will learn and practice all the necessary skills needed to prepare a meal for friends and family at home. Each month, participants will take part in all aspects of the meal preparation, such as setting the table, preparing and cooking the food, and cleaning up afterwards. This program is designed for participants who want to practice the skills they learn at home and have access to a kitchen. Dinner Dates is on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Program fee: $10 Transportation fee: $3 LIMITED Sept 9 Tacos #28473 Oct 21 Chili and Cornbread #28474 Nov 18 Mini Thanksgiving Meal #28475
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Cultural Arts
TRS Staff Updates
Expressions with Gwyn Create with Gwyn Hall; Gwyn has a degree in Art Therapy and will be facilitating and giving you the tools to express yourself in different mediums at the Brambleton Center. You could be painting, sketching or sculpting - let your imagination run wild! Pick-up points include Mountain House as well as home. Snacks and drinks will be provided, dinner is not included. Program fee: $22.50 Transportation fee: Included Tues Sep 29-Nov 3 4-6pm #28483
This summer TRS, has said good-bye to some wonderful staff:
Painting, Photography, Music, Dance, Theater Productions
Pottery Let's get muddy! You'll create beautiful and useful clay forms in the pottery studio. In this class, you will learn techniques of clay handbuilding and in the process create your own vessels, plates, or sculptures. All supplies are included in your program fee. Come prepared to be creative and get messy! Participants should bring a smock or wear clothing that they don't mind getting dirty since this class will require full participation! Pottery will not be meeting on October 16. Program fee: $55 Transportation fee: $15 Fri Oct 2-Nov 6 3:30-5pm #28496 Evergreen Wreaths Make and decorate your own evergreen wreath to hang through the holidays. Let the natural aroma fill your home this holiday season. Embellish with ribbons, pinecones, and berries that add seasonal sparkle. Enjoy cool holiday music and hot cocoa all at the Brambleton Center. Program fee: $12 Transportation fee: $3 Tues Dec 8 2-3:30pm #28502 Wed Dec 9 7-8:30pm #28508
Debbie Patterson has been with TRS since 2002. She is a driver, support staff, and a leader. Debbie has worked programs like Wednesday Adventurers, Aquasize, and the Valentine’s Dinner Dance. Debbie has been a great addition to all programs she has worked and will be missed by all who knew her. We wish Debbie the best of luck with the next adventure in her life. Randy Walker has been with TRS since 2013, and has been a great addition to programs as well as instructing music programs for TRS. TRS wish Randy the best of luck as he puruses his dreams. Ed Sherman was a support staff and driver for programs like Speaks through Music, Dinner Dates, and Monday Night Avengers. Thank you for all you have done over the past two years. Whitney Woolwine spent most of her time with TRS working with the Mingle participants. Thank you for a great two years! TRS is Welcoming two new staff as Support staff/ Drivers. Please be sure to introduce yourself to Ray Dougherty and Lindsay Schnur. Thank you to Alyce Baker, the TRS summer intern from Radford University. Alyce has worked such programs as Mingle, Photography, Basic Drawing, and Greenway Challenge. We wish Alyce the best of luck! Alyce will be starting at Adult Care Center of the Roanoke Valley as the Program Coordinator.
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(None, 460 Antique Mall, Goodwill SalemLakeside, Goodwill Vinton, Brambleton Center, Home, Other)
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Check Out the Updated Roanoke County Webpage and Brambleton Center Facebook Page! Roanoke County has updated the webpage, and the TRS page has a new look. The TRS webpage includes this program guide, Participant Information Form, and Participant Registration Form. New to the webpage are the Rec Buck Application and an informational video about Therapeutic Recreation, including the specific services offered by TRS. The TRS webpage also has the updated Participant Handbook. This Handbook includes detailed information on: • How to become a participant • How to register for programs • The purpose of TRS Support Staff • Transportation policy • Cell phone/electronic device policy • Behavioral Support Techniques used during programs
Therapeutic Recreation Services information will also now be included on the Brambleton Center Facebook page. Like the Brambleton Center Facebook page for updated information on TRS programs, as well as individualized stories from our participants. WWW.Facebook.com/Brambleton Center
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Registration for Fall 2015
Monday, August 24, 8:00 AM Email
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