Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation - Dec 2021

photo: Zoolights at Point Defiance Park, courtesy of Metro Parks Tacoma

ADVENTURE DECEMBER | 2021

WITHIN REACH PIERCE COUNTY PARKS SPECIALIZED RECREATION

December Program Locations: • PIERCE COUNTY PARKS

Lakewood Community Center (LCC) 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Meridian Habitat Park & Center (MHP) 14422 Meridian E., South Hill Puyallup, WA 98375

Sprinker Recreation Center (SRC) 14824 C St. S., Tacoma, WA 98444

• METRO PARKS TACOMA

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Point Defiance Park - Metro Parks Tacoma 5400 N Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98407

• COMMUNITY LOCATIONS

Narrows Plaza Bowling 2200 Mildred St. W., University Place, WA 98466

Regal South Hill Cinema South Hill Mall 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98373

Many Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation programs are on the shuttle line!

Pierce Transit Shuttle Service Customer Service

To Contact SHUTTLE: 1. Dial (253) 581-8000 2. Press 1 for SHUTTLE/ Fixed Route Customer Service 3. Then Press 2 for SHUTTLE 4. Then Press: • Toll-Free outside local calling area: 1-800-841-1118 • TTY for individuals with a hearing impairment: 711 • Fax: (253) 984-8154 or (253) 984-8227 Mailing Address: Pierce Transit, 3701 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98496 Email: adaquestions@piercetransit.org Website: www.piercetransit.org/shuttle/

If you see this shuttle icon next to a program, the location is on the Pierce County Shuttle line.

• VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Virtual programs meet via ZOOM https://zoom.us (internet & email required)

Watch us grow!

A warm welcome to: the City of Lakewood and Puyallup Parks & Recreation.

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REGISTRATION

Unexpected Absences You will not be billed out of pocket for any illness or behavioral related issues as long as we are notified prior to the absence. If you/the participant is sick or experiencing: • Behavioral issues: If for any reason you feel you/your participant is not able to safely attend classes, please call and inform us at your earliest convenience. Safety is of our utmost concern.

• If you have any type of contagious illness: Please do not attend classes until you have not had symptoms for 72 hours.

Unattended Classes / No-Shows REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration is required. Class sizes are limited.

To register online, visit our website at www.piercecountywa.gov/PCSR and follow the “Register for Activities” link. To register by phone, please call (253) 798-4177, 7:30am to 8:30pm daily.

DDA : Pierce County Parks Specialized Recreation programs are supported by

DDA funding; respite money may be used. If using DDA funds to register please call (253) 798-4177 and have the participant’s case manager contact information on-hand.

GENERAL BILLING INFO: Case managers will be billed monthly, using the hourly reimbursement rate based on the quarter hour.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You must request cancelation, and receive

confirmation, from PC Parks staff at least 5 business days before an activity for a refund. Refunds will not be made for missed or forgotten sessions, or late cancelations.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS: For virtual activities, access to an internet capable

computer/laptop/tablet/cell phone provided by the participant’s parent/guardian is required for participation. A ZOOM link will be sent to the email address listed on the registration prior to the program’s scheduled meeting.

If for any reason, you/the participant does not show up for registered classes or is absent for any reason other than illness or behavioral related issues, you will be required to pay the published rate for these classes.

We cannot excuse absences related to caregiver or transportation issues, appointments or trips. Because we are unable to bill DDA for services not rendered, you will be required to pay out of pocket, and invoiced at the end of the month for the amount due.

To communicate an absence or for any SCHEDULING QUESTIONS please contact us at: 253-798-2997 pcsr@piercecountywa.gov

WWW.PIERCECOUNTYWA.GOV/PCSR | (253) 798-4177 PAGE

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1:00 Seahawk Party!

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9:00 Hangout @MHP 10:00 Manic Monday 5:00 Grit City Peers @LCC

Registration Deadline: Zoolights!

Registration Deadline: Crafts & Cocoa Grit City Peers Crew Rec Bowling League Virtual Club TGIF

11:30 Art Class @LCC 12:00 Laughing Lunch 3:30 Rec Bowling League 1:00 Art Class @MHP 5:30 S.O. Basketball

Registration Deadline: Art Class @LCC @MHP Manic Monday

Registration Deadline: Art Class @LCC @MHP

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Registration Deadline: Laughing Lunch Low Impact Aerobics

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Registration Deadline: Parents Day Out!

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11:30 Art Class @LCC 12:00 Laughing Lunch 3:30 Rec Bowling League 1:00 Art Class @MHP 5:30 S.O. Basketball

Registration Deadline: Monthly Party!

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9:30 Virtual Club TGIF 9:00 Crafts & Cocoa 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 1:00 Grit City Peers @SRC

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9:30 Virtual Club TGIF 9:00 Crafts & Cocoa 9:30 Low Impact Aerobics 1:00 Grit City Peers @SRC 6:00 Monthly Party! Elves Worksop & Dance

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NO Hangout @MHP 10:00 Manic Monday NO Grit City Peers @LCC

11:30 Art Class @LCC NO Laughing Lunch 3:30 Rec Bowling League NO Art Class @MHP 5:30 S.O. Basketball

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NO Virtual Club TGIF NO Low Impact Aerobics NO Grit City Peers @SRC

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LEISURE PROGRAMS Grit City Peers Crew Register for Mondays or Fridays, our projects and activities will be the same both days. Come see old friends and meet new ones while we play games, craft, hang out, and chat. All program supplies provided.

All Ages | $35/participant | 3 Classes | No Meeting Dec 24, 27, 31 LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Mon Dec 6, 13, 20 5:00 - 6:30 pm Dec 1 16926 LOCATION Sprinker Recreation Center - Cedar Room DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Fri Dec 3, 10, 17 1:00 - 2:30 pm Dec 1 16925

The Hangout

Get Creative!

If you enjoyed hanging out with us this year at Club Pierce and Camp Pierce, then this is the program for you! Participants, ages 20 and older, will enjoy personally enriching activities each day, including enhancing socialization with peers and increasing independence skills by participating in crafts, sports, cooking and other activities.

Ages 20+ | $25/participant/day | No Meeting Dec 23, 27, 30 LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Mon Dec 6 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16910 Mon Dec 13 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16911 Mon Dec 20 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16912

LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Thurs Dec 2 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16907 Thurs Dec 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16908 Thurs Dec 16 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Dec 1 16909

Art Class It’s time to relax and create! Step by step instructions and materials will be provided for each art project. We’ll take a quick lunch to socialize and fuel our creativity during this 2 hour class, so please bring a sack lunch.

All levels of artists are encouraged to join!

All Ages | $15/class | No Class Nov Dec 29 LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Tues Dec 7 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dec 5 16916 Tues Dec 14 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dec 12 16917 Tues Dec 21 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dec 19 16918 Tues Dec 28 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Dec 26 16919

LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Wed Dec 1 1:00 - 3:00 pm Nov 28 16920 Wed Dec 8 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dec 5 16921 Wed Dec 15 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dec 12 16922 Wed Dec 22 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dec 19 16923 PAGE

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Crafts & Cocoa Get crafty with us on Saturday mornings! Each day we’ll provide the materials for a craft and hot chocolate beverage. If you’d like to stay for a longer morning, join us for FUNctional Fitness and get active from 10:30am-12:00pm.

All Ages | $26/participant | 3 Classes | No Class Dec 25 LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Sat Dec 4, 11, 18 9:00 - 10:30 am Dec 1 16914

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Laughing Lunch Hang out with us virtually while eating your lunch. We’ll chat, watch funny videos, tell silly jokes, and laugh the whole time! Register just once and join us for all of the Wednesdays that we meet this month.

All Ages | FREE | 3 Dates | No Meeting Dec 29 LOCATION Zoom, virtual CODE 16905 DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY Wed Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 12-12:30 pm Nov 30

Virtual Club TGIF Manic Monday Meet Up Register once for all of the Manic Monday Meet Up sessions! Hang out with us at the beginning of the week - virtually! Fill your cup with coffee, tea, juice, or water, log in, and let’s chat! This is a wonderful opportunity for participants who are new to ZOOM.

All Ages | FREE | 4 Dates

LOCATION Zoom, virtual DAY DATE TIME Mon Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 10-10:30 am

CODE 16904 REGISTER BY Dec 5

Let’s get together (virtually) and have some fun! Virtual Club TGIF participants will take part in games, crafts, virtual field trips, and more. Access to an internet capable computer/laptop/tablet/cell phone provided by the participant’s parent/guardian is required for participation. All other required supplies will be provided and will need to be picked up from a Pierce County Parks community center prior to the first Club meeting. Please indicate your preferred community center (Lakewood Community Center, Meridian Habitat Community Center, or Sprinker Recreation Center) choice in the registration process.

Ages 18+ | $42/participant (includes all dates) | No Club - Dec 24, 31 LOCATION Zoom, virtual CODE 16913 DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY Fri Dec 3, 10, 17 9:30 - 11:00 am Dec 1

SPORTS / FITNESS Special Olympics Basketball Pierce County Parks will offer 2 (1 hour) basketball practices each week (Wednesdays and Saturdays.) All athletes are welcome to participate in both (or just one practice day.) Team options include: 5 on 5 Team (full court), half court 3-on-3, and team skills. This registration includes 2 practices/week, sub-regional, and regional competitions, it does not include state competition. If you need transportation to and from competitions, please make sure to select the transportation price option, if you do not need transportation select. We will provide athletes with a basketball jersey. Athletes are responsible for all other athletic apparel (shorts, socks & sneakers must be worn.)

All athletes must have an updated Athlete Medical Form before the first practice (must be completed every 3 years). If the athlete medical is not up-to-date, athletes WILL NOT be able to participate. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to this rule.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR COACHES! We need coaches to make this program a success. Please reach out to Karli Schwimmer if you’re interested in coaching!

Ages 8+ | $125/includes transportation to Sub-Regional & Regional. $95/ does NOT include transportation to Sub-Regional & Regional.

LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium PRACTICE DAY/TIME Wed 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Sat 11:30 am - 2:30 pm NO PRACTICE Dec 22 START END REGISTER BY CODE Dec 1 Mar 5 Nov 22 16927

Recreational Bowling League Come bowl 2 relaxed games and have a fun time with your bowling partner at Narrows Plaza Bowling. To bowl with a specific friend, please sign up together and specify during registration. Price includes shoes & 2 games. Please do not send money for participants to purchase meals at bowling. There is not enough time.

All Ages | $40/participant | 4 Practices

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DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Tues Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 3:30 - 5:00 pm Dec 1 16903

Low Impact Aerobics Raise your heart rate and keep your joints happy with our NEW low impact aerobic exercise class. It includes a variety of exercises designed to improve cardiovascular efficiency (efficiency with which the human body can distribute blood and oxygen.) Some examples of low aerobic exercises include walking, marching, and rolling shoulders.

Ages 13+ | $26/participant | 3 Classes | No Class Dec 24, 31

LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Fri Dec 3, 10, 17 9:30 - 11:00 am Nov 30 16902 PAGE

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EXPLORE

SPECIAL EVENTS

photo: Zoolights at Point Defiance Park, courtesy of Metro Parks Tacoma

Tired of your kids finding where you hide the Christmas presents? You’ll have plenty of time this year to shop and hide the gifts while the kids have fun! We’ll play games, play at the park, have pizza for dinner, and watch a movie. The kids will also have the opportunity to make handmade holiday gifts for friends and family.

Ages 5-18yr | $40/participant LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Sat Dec 11 3:00-7:00 pm Dec 8 16899

Zoolights

Time for another day out on the town! Meet us at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (specific location provided in receipt notes) for a fun, festive exploration of Zoolights’ winter wonderland.

Ages 13+ | $20/participant LOCATION Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Thurs Dec 16 6:00 - 8:00 pm Dec 13 16901

COMMUNITY

Parents Day Out!

Monthly Party!

Elves

Workshop & Dance Hang out with us and make some last minute holiday gifts for your friends and family with our elves! You’ll have the opportunity to create some one of a kind gifts during the first half of this event, then we’ll transform the space from the Elves Workshop into a holiday dance space and start rockin’ around the Christmas tree! Light refreshments will be offered. See receipt notes for additional information regarding our elf creation stations.

Ages 13+ | $25/participant LOCATION Meridian Habitat Park - Auditorium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Fri Dec 17 6:00-9:00 pm Dec 14 16900

Dinner & A Movie We’re going to the movies! The movie title will be a surprise until the week before we go, but we promise it’ll be great, and it will be rated G to PG-13. Before the movie, we’ll chow down on an all you can eat buffet at the Golden Corral. Registered participants will meet at the entrance to the movie theater at the South Hill Mall. Participants can then be picked up at the same location (South Hill Mall movie theater entrance) at the end of the activity.

Due to varying movie times and titles, a final decision on the activity meeting time and movie will be made no later than the Friday before our movie and will be emailed to registered participants at that time. We will be watching an evening movie.

Ages 13+ | $40/participant LOCATION Regal South Hill Cinema DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Thurs Dec 9 TBD Dec 2 16898

Seahawk Sunday Football Party Come and enjoy a fun afternoon rooting on your favorite football players.

Each month we will be hosting a Seahawks game in our gym, projecting the game on our giant wall. Tailgate food will be served and some crafts to do at half time. We welcome all kinds of fans even if the Seahawks are not your favorite team, all football fans are welcome!

Ages 13+ | $25/participant LOCATION Lakewood Community Center - Gymnasium DAY DATE TIME REGISTER BY CODE Sun (Rams) Dec 19 1:00-5:00 pm Dec 16 16868 Sun (Cardinals) Jan 9 1:00-5:00 pm Jan 6 16869 PAGE

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