Therapeutic Recreation Services - Winter 2014 Guide

Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley

Winter 2014 Program Guide

The 29th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Important Transportation Policy Update.

See page 10

February 10th at Hotel Roanoke - see page 4

January - March

Registration begins Decemeber 9, 8 AM www.roanokecountyva.gov/trs TRS is a partnership between Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the City of Salem oering recreational programs valley wide to people with disabilities.

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TRS Program Guide Information The programs listed in this guide are designed to meet the needs and interests of individuals with developmental/cognitive disabilities, head injury related disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and those who are blind or have visual impairments. If you have questions about a program or the level of functioning needed, please contact any of the TR staff listed below.

Course #: The course numer allows us to process your registration form more quickly and accurately.

Program fee: This is the fee that is charged for participation in that specific program.

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 TRS Offices are located at 3738 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-7529 ext 2

Therapeutic Recreation Staff Kari Decker, MS, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor KDecker@roanokecountyva.gov Kristen Gallatin, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Programmer KGallatin@roanokecountyva.gov Amy Minucie, MS, PES TR Program Support Specialist AMinucie@roanokecountyva.gov

Mission of TRS Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley provides specialized, adaptive & inclusive recreation/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.

Table of Contents

TRS Support Staff/Driver Support Staff assist, as needed, in all aspects of your participation in TRS programs. A support staffs role is to support participants to be as independent as possible in recreational activities.

If you are interested in becoming a Support Staff/ Driver, please contact the TRS office.

Wellness & Fitness ....................... pg 3

Thank You for all you do for TRS

TR Staff Updates............................pg 8

Chris Rucker Camp Easter Seals The Jefferson Center Lee Hi Lanes 2

Mellisa May Charlie Biesecker Sinkland Farms

Cultural Arts.................................. pg 4 Art Show Results .......................... pg 4 Outdoors & Travel ........................ pg 5 Life Skills ..................................... pg 5-7 General Participation Info ............ pg 9 Updated Transportation Policy ..... pg 10 Registration Form ........................ pg 11

Wellness & Fitness

Yoga, Pilates, group exercise, aquatics, and health classes w! Joint Pain Clinic w! Monday Morning Brain Games e e N N Do you have aches and pains? Do you have You are committed to starting out a new year by arthritis? Have you ever had a joint replacement? Join us taking care of yourself through exercise and a healthy if you would like to learn common stretches and exercises diet, so now's the time to work out another very that you can do at home to keep you strong and pain important part of your body....your brain! Brain games free. Each participant will get to take home their exercise and brain training activities help counteract age-related sheets and equipment. Program fee: $12 memory loss as well as can make you feel more alert, focused, happy, energetic, unstressed and mentally sharp. Transportation: $3 Feb 17 Mon 6:30pm-8pm #24199 Brain Games have also been found to be beneficial for people who are diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and TBI. Light 'Brain Food' refreshments and coffee or tea will be available to enjoy while working out your brain.

Program fee: $40 Transportation fee: $12 Jan 6-27 Mon 10am-12pm #24113 !

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All-Star Basketball

Join local college players and coaches as they teach you the basics of great basketball. After learning the basics and practicing our skills, we will move on to play mini-games. A Subway lunch will be provided. Be sure to wear appropriate clothes and bring a water bottle.

Program fee: $15 Transportation fee: $3 Feb 1 Sat 11am-3:30pm #24200

Fitness Club

Whether you've never been in a gym or are a regular, fitness club's individualized assistance will be sure to give you the support needed to succeed! We will have access to the cardio and adaptive equipment, weight machines and the indoor track at the Green Ridge Recreation Center at this 8 week program! The first week will be an orientation on how to use the equipment, and then TRS support staff will help you reach your fitness goals each week. We will be working on learning new exercises and stretches. Join us as we get up and get moving!

Program fee: $56 Transportation fee: $24 Jan 24-Mar 14 Fri 10am-11:30am #24192 3

Cultural Arts

Arts, crafts, pottery, ceramics, painting, music, and dance classes

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. You could be painting, sketching or sculpting- let your imagination run wild! Pickup points include Mountain House as well as home. Snacks and drinks will be provided, dinner is not included. Expressions will not meet February 11th (the week of the Valentine's Dinner Dance).

Program fee: $20 Transportation fee: Included Instructor: Gwyn Hall Jan 14-Feb 25 Tues 4-6pm #24191

Memory Keepers w! e Do you love taking pictures to preserve memories, N but have all your pictures shoved in a drawer or old shoe box? Why not design and make a fabric covered photo album that is both functional and beautiful enough you'll want to keep it displayed. Choose the fabric of your choice and embellish your memory keeper however you would like.

Program fee: $18.50 Transportation fee: $3 Jan 25 Sat 1-3pm #24115 Mosaic Art w! e Mosaic is the art of creating images by assembling N small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials.

In this four week class, you will create a beautiful piece of mosaic art that can displayed in your home or given as a gift. Participants may choose to make a mosaic mirror or mosaic vase. Program fee includes all materials and supplies. Mosaic Art will not meet on February 13 (the week of the Valentine’s Dinner Dance).

Program fee: $50 Transportation fee: $12 Jan 30-Feb 27 Thur 10am-12pm #24129 4

Results from the 2nd Annual TRS Brambleton Center Art Show Susan W - 1st Place

Lori H - 2nd Place

Mark S - 3rd Place Thanks to all the TRS participants who participate in the cultural arts programs offered through the year, and to those who participated in the 2013 Art Show.

Valentine's Dinner Dance

Attend the 29th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance at the elegant Hotel Roanoke ballroom. Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 10th. Come and enjoy delectable food, rocking music, delirious dancing, and an evening of fun and surprises. The sit-down dinner begins at 6 PM sharp, followed by the crowning of the King and Queen of Hearts. New this year, dance to the music of the band “360”. If three or more residents are attending, a group home staff member must accompany them. Registration closes on January 27. Program fee of $26 includes dinner, dancing and all the fun!

Program fee: $26 Transportation fee: $3 Feb 10 Mon 5:30-9pm #24015

Outdoors & Travel

Hiking, climbing, biking, day & overnight trips

Adaptive Snow Skiing

w! Head to Wintergreen and spend the day on the Ne slopes. No experience- no problem! Lessons and rental fees are included in the program fee. All ability levels encouraged. Wintergreen's adaptive staff are trained to help new and returning skiers with typical as well as a variety of adaptive equipment. You are responsible for winter clothing. This is a full day trip, so transportation is available from pickup points only. Pickup points: Goodwill Salem, Goodwill Vinton, & Brambleton Center.

Please call TRS staff for information about partial scholarships available through Wintergreen Adaptive Sports. Space is limited.

Program fee: $73 Transportation fee: included Jan 17 Fri 12:30-5pm #24123

Lock In

Have you experienced all that Green Ridge has to offer yet? Do you just want a night away with good friends?

Then bring your sleeping bag and swim suit, and join us as we take over Green Ridge! Participants will get to swim, play games, watch a movie and explore Green Ridge. We will have Chinese food for dinner and popcorn during the movie. Sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast will be served before we all leave Saturday morning.

Participants must be independent in personal care and medication administration. Program fee includes all meals.

Program fee: $37 Transportation fee: $3 Feb 21-22 Fri-Sat 6pm-10am #24190

w! Wohlfahrt Haus - Golden Oldies e N Sit back as Wohlfahrt Haus takes you on a musical journey through America’s rich history as only they can.

From the flappers of the Roaring 20’s and the Greasers of the 50’s all the way through the beehives of the 60’s, the British invasion and right up to the egotistical 80’s.

The Golden Oldies is a celebration of the greatest music of the 20th Century. The Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre is a state-of-the-art German-themed dinner theatre nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Southwest Virginia. Upon arriving in Wytheville, you will be served a four course meal prepared by the in-house chef. Then sit back, relax and enjoy. Transportation from pick-up points only.

Program fee: $43 Transportation fee: Included Mar 20 Thur 12-4pm #24112

Life Skills

Technology, cooking, home improvement, and social outings

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. Payment plans are available.

Contact Kristen Gallatin for more information on specific activities and transportation availability. Wednesday Adventurers will not meet February 12 (the week of the Valentine’s Dinner Dance).

Program fee: $85 Transportation fee: Included Wed Jan 22-Mar 5 10am-2pm #24126 5

Life Skills

Technology, cooking, home improvement, and social outings

Clothing Exchange w! e N Have a closet full of clothes, but feel like you have Get ready for a night of fun and laughter with friends nothing to wear? In this new TRS event, participants while playing Bingo! Cool prizes and light refreshments exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for will be provided; so bring your lucky rabbit’s foot and clothing they will use. Clothing exchanges are a great way come ready to play BINGO at the Brambleton Center. to declutter and refill your wardrobe. All items must be Registration and transportation close January 13th. clean, with no tears or stains to be eligible for exchange.

Program fee: $10 Items that will be accepted for exchange are casual Transportation fee: $3 clothing and dress attire, coats, shoes, and handbags.

Jan 24 Fri 7-8:30pm #24125 Participants will get to choose as many new items as the Dinner Dates number of items they donate.

Meet at the Brambleton Center for a dinner date with Program fee: $8.50 friends! Participants will learn and practice all the Transportation fee: $3 necessary skills needed to prepare a meal for friends and Mar 1 Sat 2-4pm #24122 family at home. Each month, participants will take part Book Club in all aspects of the meal preparation, such as setting the Looking for a great book to cozy up with this Winter? table, preparing and cooking the food, and cleaning up We have 3 that will take your imagination to wonderful afterwards. This program is designed for participants who new worlds. Each month the group will read a book, want to practice the skills they learn at home and have come together to discuss it, and then watch the movie access to a kitchen. Dinner Dates is on Wednesdays from based on the book. Books that we will be reading are 6:30-8:30pm. Program fee: $10 Tuck Everlasting, The Princess Bride, and The Hunger Transportation fee: $3 - LIMITED Games. Program fee includes a copy of 3 books, and Jan 15 Mini Chicken Pot Pies #24119 snacks during the films.

Feb 19 Stuffed Peppers #24120 Program fee: $40 Mar 19 Lasagna Casserole #24121 Transportation fee: $9 Jan 6, Feb 3, & Mar 3 Mon 6:30-9pm #24124 Monday Night Avengers The Avengers Social Club is for adults ages 31+ who are Leisure Seekers looking to meet new people and create friendships while Leisure Seekers provides a structured environment for having fun and fostering independence. All activities skill-building, socializing with peers, and engaging in will be planned by the group and may include things like a wealth of activities. Weekly activities for Winter will bowling, cooking classes, arts & crafts or wellness & include a crayon art, Chili cooking, a dance class, and fitness activities. The group will meet every other week at more! Activity information will be distributed weekly at the Brambleton Center from 6:30-8:30pm. Transportation this 6 week program. Program fee covers all materials, is extremely limited, but we will work with you to help supplies, admission fees, and transportation. Leisure you find transportation and carpooling options. Please Seekers will not meet February 13 (the week of the call Amy with any questions.

Valentine’s Dinner Dance).

Program fee: $32 Program fee: $65 Transportation fee: $27 - LIMITED Transportation fee: Included Jan 13-May 19 Mon 6:30-8:30pm #24193 Jan 23-Mar 6 Thurs 6:30pm-8:30pm #24196 Bingo Night

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Life Skills

Technology, cooking, home improvement, and social outings

Super Suppers

Join your friends as we explore a local restaurant each month, experiencing different cuisines and atmospheres sure to please the palette. 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 meet on Fridays from 6:30-8:30pm. Program fees vary according to restaurant. See below for restaurants and descriptions.

Transportation fee: $3 - LIMITED Smokey Bones - Known for its slow cooked barbeque and classic American food. Enjoy a burger, chicken, or an oversized salad.

Jan 31 $17 #24194 Brambleton Deli - Offers an array of subs, sandwiches, and burgers. Enjoy a friendly and relaxing atmosphere with friends for a delicious dinner.

Feb 28 $16 #24195 w! Virginia Tech Hockey e N Join your friends as we head to the Virginia Tech Hokies vs West Virginia Mountaineer ice hockey game at the Roanoke Civic Center. Wear your orange and maroon and cheer on the Hokies hockey team!

Program fee: $11.50 Transportation fee: $3 Jan 10 Fri 7:30pm-9:30pm #24198

Monster Jam

Monster Jam stars the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousandpound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. Please be advised that this program has loud noises and flashing lights.

Program fee: $31 Transportation fee: $3 Feb 15 Sat 2-4pm #24197

Mingle

Mingle is designed for young adults with disabilities, ages 18-30. Participate in socialization, recreation, and leisure activities at the Brambleton Center and wellness activities at Green Ridge Recreation Center. As a member of Mingle, you will work with other group members in planning monthly outings in the Roanoke Valley. Mingle will meet Tuesday or Thursday nights from 7-9 pm (You may register for one night, not both). Both groups will meet one Saturday each semester for ‘Social Saturday’.

This is an opportunity for the Tuesday and Thursday night groups to meet and socialize. To become a member, you must be able to follow two step directions, be independent in your personal care, have the ability to care for your own belongings, and self administer your medications.

Contact Kristen at 772-7529 to determine eligibility.

Program fee of $65 is for January-May. Transportation is not provided.

Program fee: $65 Jan 7-May 20 Tue #24110 Jan 9-May 22 Thur #24111

Movie Club

Movie Club is now on Saturday afternoons. Choose from two of the latest movies and enjoy a great Saturday. If you want a popcorn bucket, you will need to purchase a 2014 bucket for $19.50 that can be refilled for $4.50.

Movie Clubs meet on Saturdays from ~4-5:30 depending on movie choices. Program fee includes movie ticket and supervision. Movie Club Routes will no longer 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 with their pick-up time and movie choices.

Program fee: $7.50 Transportation fee: $3 LIMITED Jan 11 #24116 Feb 8 #24117 Mar 8 #24118 7

Thank Yous to TRS Staff Thank you to Sharon Ndolo for all her hard work with TRS. Sharon has left TRS, and moved to Texas, to follow her career in education.

Sharon has been with TRS since 2012.

Thank you to Tamara Underwood, who has been with TRS since 2010. She worked programs like Bowling, Dinner Dates, and Swimming & a Picnic. We wish you the best of luck in all you do.

Welcome New TRS Staff Over the past few months TRS has been hiring new support staff to help our programs continue to be successful. When you see a new face, be sure to introduce yourself. Welcome to: Diana, Ed, Megan, Randy, Tom, & Whitney.

And, welcome back Rebecca.

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General Information for TRS Participation 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.

Transportation Participants are asked to provide their own transportation, as County provided transportation is available on a very limited basis. Space will be available until filled. Transportation will be limited on specific programs to participants who live in group homes without transportation available, or who live independently.

It is TRS policy to only wait five (5) minutes for a participant after their scheduled pickup time.

After that, the van will continue on the route. If a participant is a “no show” without prior notification three (3) times within a semester, the participant will be dropped from transportation for the remainder of that semester. When meeting at pick-up points, if a participant’s transportation is more than five (5) minutes late for pick up/drop off time, three (3) times within a semester, the participant will be dropped from transportation for the remainder of that semester. If a participant is removed from transportation, they will receive a refund for those fees. Based upon registrations, activities may be moved to an alternate location to help facilitate transportation needs.

Transportation Routes cannot be changed three days before a program. It is best to have a set pick-up point at time of registration.

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.

Refunds & Credits In the event that TRS cancels a class, participants will automatically receive a full credit to their account. Credits will be carried on the account and can be used toward future courses and activities. If a participant would like a refund, notify TRS and a refund will be processed within three weeks if the amount is over $25. Credit amounts under $25 will remain on accounts for future use. If a participant must withdraw from a course, they must be withdrawn before the class begins. A participant will receive a refund if another TRS participant can fill your spot. Credits for trips or special events (such as theatre productions where tickets are purchased in advance) cannot be given after tickets are purchased unless your place can be filled.

Guidelines for Inclusion For participation in general recreation classes, with assistance from TRS staff, a participant must: • Meet registration requirements of the selected class, ie. age, residency, prerequisites.

• Be able to adhere to the rules of conduct.

• Be able to follow simple directions and be able to communicate your basic needs.

• Have the ability to tolerate and function in appropriate class sizes based on type of program.

• Be able to participate in the selected activity for the majority of the scheduled time.

All accommodation requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Transportation is not provided for Inclusion Services.

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Updated Transportation Information Hello TRS Families, Starting this Winter 2014 semester, TRS transportation will be limited to participants who live in group homes without transportation available or who live independently, for specific TRS programs. These programs will have the word “LIMITED” written next to the transportation fee.

As our routes have continued to grow over the years, so have our costs and time that participants spend on the vans. Our goal has always been to ensure that participants are not on the van for longer than 1 ½ hours. We have seen an increase in the number of participants who have been on the vans longer than that time.

Moving forward, we ask that if you can provide transportation for your participant, that you do so. We are also looking for families and care providers who would be willing to car pool and pick-up other participants.

TRS pick-up points are: Goodwill Vinton: 907 Hardy Rd, Vinton 24179, Goodwill Salem Lakeside: 1489 E Main St, Salem 24153, and the Brambleton Center: 3738 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke 24018. If you are able to meet TRS vans at pick-up points, it will cut down on transportation costs and time.

In addition to this change, TRS will no longer be changing routes three (3) days before a program. If a participant needs to be picked up at a different location, the change must be made at least three (3) days before the program occurs. It is best to let TRS staff know pickup points at the time of registration.

Just a reminder: If a participant is a ‘no call, no show’ for transportation three (3) times in a semester, they will be removed from transportation for the remainder of the semester. If a participant’s ride is late for drop-off or pick-up three (3) times in a semester (more than five (5) minutes), they will be removed from transportation for the remainder of the semester.

We appreciate your cooperation as we continue striving to provide the best service for adults with disabilities throughout the Roanoke Valley.

Updated Cancelation Information Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism has an updated Inclement Weather Policy: • If Roanoke County Schools are closed, scheduled programs will be canceled.

• If Roanoke County Schools have a delayed opening, scheduled programs that start before 11am will be canceled.

• If Roanoke County Schools have a early dismissal due to weather, scheduled programs after 4pm will be canceled.

• Decisions concerning programs on weekends will be made on a case-by-case basis.

If a program can not meet due to weather, TRS will attempt to reschedule the program.

For programs that meet mulitple weeks, the missed day will be added on to the end of the program, when possible.

Participants will be contacted should weather conditions postpone and/or cancel scheduled TRS classes or events. If a program is canceled due to weather, and not able to be rescheduled, participants will receive a credit on their account to be used for future programs.

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Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley

Program Registration Form 2014 Name:________________________________________ Birthdate:_____/_____/_____ Phone: (home)_____________________ Other/Cell: __________________ Address:___________________________City: _________________Zip:____________ Email Address: ____________________________________ *Email Guide: Yes Residency: (circle) Roanoke County Roanoke City Salem Other:____________ Do you give permission for an exchange of information between TRS and Participant’s Caseworker?

Yes No Name of Caseworker:_______________________________ Phone:_______________________

Program Registration Program Code __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Program Name ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Subtotal:

Program Fee $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________

Transportation Fee $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ Total $__________

Complete below only if registering for the 29th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Do you need a sugar free dessest?

Yes No Is a specialized meal required?

Yes No If yes, please describe: _______________________ Are you attending with a group home? Yes No This information will help with reserved seating Transportation Information I will provide my own transportation: Yes No I need County provided transportation from: Pick Up Point: Brambleton Center Goodwill Salem - Lakeside Plaza Goodwill Vinton Home 460 Antique Mall I need wheelchair accessible transportation: Yes No Payment Information __ Check __Cash __Money Order __ Recbucks __Credit/Debt Card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover)

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The 29th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance Attend the 29th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance at the elegant Hotel Roanoke ballroom. Celebrate Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 10th. Come and enjoy delectable food, rocking music, delirious dancing, and an evening of fun and surprises. The sit-down dinner begins at 6pm sharp, followed by the crowning of the King and Queen of Hearts. New this year, dance to the music of the band “360”.

If three or more residents are attending, a group home staff member must accompany them. Registration closes on January 27. Program fee of $26 includes dinner, dancing and all the fun!

Program fee: $26 Transportationfee: $3 Feb 10 Mon 5:30-9pm #24015 Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley 3738 Brambleton Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-7529 ext 2 Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley 3738 Brambleton Ave Roanoke, VA 24018

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