Therapeutic Recreation Services - Fall 2019 Guide

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY

Recreation programs for individuals with disabilities!

Registration begins Monday, August 19, 2019 at 8am

Email • Mail • Phone • Walk-in

Fall 2019 (September - December)

A partnership between Roanoke County, City of Roanoke and City of Salem

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY

A partnership between Roanoke County, City of Roanoke and City of Salem

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. 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.

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 individual program 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 Transportation fee is $3.00 for each round trip, for those who need to be picked up for programs. Programs that have the word LIMITED after the transportation fee, only offer transportation from home for those who live independently, or in group homes without transportation, all other participants can meet at a pick-up point or at the program.

Transportation is only provided at pick-up points for trips outside the Roanoke Valley. TRS Transportation pick-up points are: Brambleton Center, Goodwill Salem-Lakeside Plaza, Goodwill Vinton, Green Ridge, and 460 Antique Mall.

INCLUSION People with disabilities are encouraged to participate in recreation programs that meet their interest and function 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.

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Cultural Arts - Arts, crafts, pottery,

ceramics, painting, music and dance classes.

Life Skills -Technology, cooking, home improvement and social classes.

Wellness & Fitness -Yoga, pilates,

CONTACT US The Brambleton Center 3738 Brambleton Ave • Roanoke VA 24018 (540) 772-7529 ext. 2 • www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/TRS Kari Decker, MS, CTRS Supervisor KDecker@roanokecountyva.gov

Kristen Spencer, CTRS, CIFT Programmer KASpencer@roanokecountyva.gov

Linda Maness TRS Support Specialist LManess@roanokecountyva.gov

Shay Walker TRS Support Specialist SWalker@roanokecountyva.gov

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group exercise, martial arts, aquatics and health classes.

Outdoors & Trips -Hiking, climbing, biking, day and overnight trips.

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Cultural Arts

TRS Art Show

Around the World and Back Again

Ever wonder what the world is like outside of America? Well here is your chance to travel to those places without leaving. We will be visiting 3 different countries, Mexico, Germany and Greece learning of the difference between their cultures and ours. Each week a different craft will be introduced and lunch is included in the program fee.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/4 - 18

Wed

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

43088

$35

$9

Join us for the 8th Annual TRS Art Show & Competition!

Opening reception is Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Brambleton Recreation Center.

We will have light refreshments and the general public will vote on their favorite pieces! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a TRS gift certificate for future programs. Pieces will be judged by family, friends, and Brambleton Center patrons, so make sure to invite your friends & family to see your artwork on display! To enter, participants must submit a piece that was made in a TRS Cultural Arts program within the last year. It can be any size, but you may only submit two pieces. You must bring your art work to the Brambleton Center by Friday, September 13th at 5pm, to be placed in the show.

Please be sure to have your name on your pieces. Canvas paintings and drawings may be framed in order to hang. Artwork will remain on display at the Brambleton Center until October 30, 2019, and returned to participants as soon as possible. Limited transportation will be available. Try to attend and don't forget to invite your family and friends!

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/24

Tu

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

42027

$0

$3

Expressions with Gwyn

Do you have an interest in art, but don’t know where to start? Expressions with Gwyn is the place for you! Gwyn has a degree in Art Therapy and will be facilitating and giving you the tools to express yourself. You can explore many different mediums like water-colors, pastels, sketching, or mosaics, to name a few. The choice is yours, so let your imagination run wild! Snacks and drinks are provided, dinner is not included.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/22 - 11/26

Tu

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

42001

$22.50

$18

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.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

12/10

Tu

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

42202

$15.00

$3

12/11

Wed

6:30 pm - 8 pm

42203

$15.00

$3

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Life Skills Friendly Kitchen

Do you think the kitchen is a scary place? Do not be afraid of the kitchen anymore!! Participants will learn how to prepare a complete meal so that they will feel comfortable in the kitchen. Participants will also learn how to cut vegetables properly so that they will feel safe using these utensils. This program has been revised to assist individuals to prepare a complete meal and enjoy what they have prepared. Participants will also learn clean-up skills after dinner. There will be two programs a month. Participants can sign up for one program each month.

9/11 & 18 - Grilled Cheese with Roasted Red Potatoes 10/2 & 9 - Mini Chili Pot Pie with Side Salad 11/13 & 20 - Pancake with Sausage & Fruit DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/11

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42002

$12

$3

9/18

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42022

$12

$3

10/2

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42003

$12

$3

10/9

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42033

$12

$3

11/13

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42004

$12

$3

11/20

W

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42044

$12

$3

Leisure Seekers

Join in on the Thursday night excitement that everyone has been talking about! Leisure Seekers provides a structured environment for skill-building, socializing with peers, and engaging in a smörgåsbord of activities at the Brambleton Center and throughout the Roanoke Valley. Activities include recreation, culinary skills, and arts/crafts oriented programs on a weekly basis. Program fee covers all materials, supplies, admission fees, and transportation.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/19 - 10/31

Th

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42005

$65

Incl.

Wednesday Adventurers

Are you an explorer, a wanderer, or traveler? Want to go where no TRS participant has gone before? Join TRS as we seek out fun activities, discover new places, experience delicious food and learn 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.

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DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/30 - 12/4

W

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

41003

$90

Incl.

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New: Easy As Pie Cooking Class

Making mouth-watering mini pies really is “easy as pie!”

Each participant will get to make their own apple, cherry and chocolate pies. Learn how to make each filling and then make a decorative lattice pie crust to top each one of our mini pies. We will sample our pies at program, and then any extras can be taken home to share with friends and family during the Thanksgiving holiday.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

11/25

M

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

41040

$17

$3

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 need to bring money, fee includes meal, tax and tip. Sign up for one supper, or all three! Get your first choice and you will be put on a waitlist for the others. See descriptions below:

Homeplace

Enjoy real southern comfort food at the Homeplace Restaurant. Friendly service with a family style experience. A beautiful location to have dinner. The fried chicken & mashed potatoes are what the Homeplace Restaurant are known for throughout the Roanoke Valley. No need to bring money, fee includes meal, tax and tip.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/13

F

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42006

$22

$3/limited

Veranda Bistro

Veranda Bistro opened its doors in 2004. They specialize in Authentic Greek & Italian Cuisine, as well as Brick Oven Pizzas. They take pride in using only the highest quality fresh ingredients for the best flavors in their food.

No need to bring money, fee includes meal, tax and tip.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/11

F

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42008

$20

$3/limited

AllSports Cafe

AllSports Cafe is one of the valley’s favorite bar & grill.

You can enjoy award winning food at Allsports Cafe.

They have been voted the best “buffalo hot wings” in Roanoke. They take great pride in providing great customer service!! No need to bring any money, costs of the program covers your meal, tax, and tip.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

11/8

F

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

42010

$20

$3/limited

Wellness Bowling

Strike three! You’re not out, you’re called a “turkey”, and doing great! We’re talking bowling, so aim for the pins and join your friends as we meet at Lee-Hi Lanes for a rollicking good time. We’ll play two games a week for eight weeks. Be sure to eat breakfast before the program since lunch is not provided. Participants may bring money for a snack, but bowling balls and shoe rental is included in the fee.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/3 - 10/8

Tu

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

41016

$57

$18

Low Impact Aerobics

Get your heart pumping with this TRS exercise course taught by Kristen Spencer, a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer. This class is designed to incorporate cardio work without being hard on joints and muscles. Don’t forget to eat breakfast before program, hydrate, and wear comfortable shoes! Class will not be held on October 15.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/22 - 11/26

Tu

9:30 am - 10:30 am

41006

$42

$18

Fitness Club

Positve Posture

Good posture- it’s an easy way to improve your health!

In the Positive Posture program, you will learn some simple exercises to improve your posture, as well as learn how good posture can help you relieve back pain, breathe better, improve your mood, and even help you lose weight! Kristen Spencer, 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.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/6 - 10/11

Fri

10:00 am - 11:00 am

41005

$40

$18

New: Afternoon Chair Yoga

Fitness Club says it all! In this 6-week program, TR Staff will work closely with each participant to develop specific goals that will be worked on while at Fitness Club.

Each week, we will travel to Green Ridge Recreation Center where participants will utilize an individualized set of exercises and stretches designed to help participants meet their fitness goals with modifications or adaptations as needed due to disability. We will also discuss weekly nutrition goals with participants. Please join us as we get up, get moving, and build healthy habits that can last a lifetime! Participants are advised to consult their health care professionals before participating in any physical fitness regimen.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

11/1 - 12/13

F

10:00 am - 11:30 am

41008

$50

$18

OMMMM......Take time to relax at our new afternoon chair yoga class! Have you always wanted to try yoga but can’t get down on a mat or are too intimidated to try it out? In this chair yoga class, all poses will be done from the chair so you don’t need to get on the floor. This class is perfect for those people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Class will not meet on October 16.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

9/25 - 10/23

Wed

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

41041

$35

$12

Aquasize

Splish splash, forget your bath; it’s time to get your water shoes on! Aquasize is a low impact exercise class designed specifically for Therapeutic Recreation, so you will get a total body workout without putting unnecessary stress on joints and muscles. This is a medium intensity exercise program that uses water resistance and 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. Class wil not meet on October 17.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/10 - 11/21

Th

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

41021

$45

$18

TRS was lucky to have Courtney and Danny as our Summer interns. They did a great job and we wish them the best of luck!

Thank You!

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Outdoors & Trips New: Apple Picking at Johnson’s Orchards

Spend the day at Johnson’s Orchards! Nestled at the base of the Peaks of Otter is Johnson’s Orchards. We’ll eat a lunch of Subway sandwiches at their picnic shelter upon arrival. Afterwards, you will get to pick your own apples from the hundreds of apple trees! Choose from many different varieties like Gala, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and many more! You’ll have time to visit their store where they have a wide variety of homemade jams and jellies. We will also take a short walk to visit the farm animals where you will get your own bag of feed to give to the many ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas and chickens.

Transportation provided from pick-up points only. Apples, lunch and animal feed is included in your program fee!

DATE 9/14

DAY Sat

TIME 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

COURSE 42206

FEE

TRANS.

$23

NA

NEW: Highlander Festival

The Highlander festival in Radford, VA broadcast the acts of the Scots-Irish Clan. There will be loads of activities such as heavy weights games, sheep herding, and much more.

We will be stopping at Macados in Radford to eat lunch, which is included in program fee. If you want to shop with the different vendors, please bring money. Transportation provided from pick-up points only.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/12

Sa

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

41074

$20

NA

NEW: Historical Trip to Wytheville

Come and join us as we visit historical Wytheville, VA. Our first stop will be the Visitor Center & gift shop. Bring extra money if you would like to purchase anything at the gift shop. Other stops on our tour will be the Haller-Gibboney Rock House and The Boyd Museum. The last stop on our historical tour will be lunch at The Mansion at Fort Chiswell.

Lunch is included in your program fee. Join us as we go back in history for the day. Transportation provided from pick-up points only.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/25

Fri

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

43022

$32

NA

Holiday Shopping

Having trouble finding that perfect gift for someone?

Let TRS help with a day of shopping! We will start at Valley View Mall where you can find something for anyone on your list. Next we’ll eat lunch at Hotel Roanoke for their delicious Christmas Lunch Buffet. She Crab Soup, Filet Mignon and an array of desserts are just a few things you will find on the buffet. After lunch, we will then pick up any last gifts at the Hunting Hills Shopping Center. You can visit Kohl’s, The Dollar Store or even get something for your furbaby at PetSmart. 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.

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

12/2

Mon

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

40881

$35

$3

NEW: Holiday Dinner & Illuminights

Get ready for fun and exciting new program at Explore Park called Illuminights! Illuminights is a walk-through light show which will feature hundreds of thousands of lights, large visual displays, interactive elements and holiday music. The event will also feature shopping, holiday entertainment, and visits with Santa. We’ll eat dinner at Illuminights from one of the many food vendors.

Dinner is included in your program fee. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!

DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

12/12

Thur

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

42204

$27

$3

12/19

Thur

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

42205

$27

$3

Sp e is stil avaaicla b this 3 le forl nightday/2 trip!

Southern Charm Tour, Knoxville, TN Experience the Southern Charm of Knoxville, Tennessee. We will spend 3 days and 2 nights touring Knoxville and the surrounding area. When we arrive in Knoxville, we’ll start at Market Square where you can shop at the world famous Mast General Store. After taking in the Knoxville skyline, we will be eating dinner aboard the Tennessee Riverboat for a dinner cruise.

Not only will we be going to the Knoxville Zoo, but we will get to experience an afterhours behind the scenes tour. You don’t have to be a basketball fan to enjoy a tour of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Hotel accommodations will be at the Hampton Inn in Downtown Knoxville. All participants must be independent in personal care and able to administer their own medications to attend an overnight program.

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DATE

DAY

TIME

COURSE

FEE

TRANS.

10/15 - 10/17

Tu - Th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

41082

$410

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Program Program Program Transportation Transportation Pick-up/ 460 Antique Mall, Goodwill SalemCode

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Lakeside, Goodwill Vinton, Brambleton

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Residency: Roanoke County Roanoke City Salem

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Fall 2019 Registration Form Digital form available at RoanokeCountyParks.com/TRS

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