Access Project Summer 2015

Social Activities for Adults with Developmental & Congnitive Disabilities

SUMMER 2015

ACCESS PROJECT PROGRAM INFORMATION

• *Photo Waiver: Photographs, videos and other documentation taken at school or Community Education activities may be submitted to newspapers, used on district website, social media sites or appear in publications. Check the box below if you do not want pictures published.

• These activities have been customized for adults with developmental disabilities.

• Pre-registration is required for all classes. Please return the form below or call 651-403-8313 to register.

• Please indicate any accommodations needed to effectively participate when registering for an activity.

• Participants who require one-on-one personal attention for physical and/or behavior issues or medication administration must be supervised by a caregiver. If a behavioral incident occurs, a caregiver may be required to accompany the participant to all future activities.

• Classes will be held at the date, time and location listed unless you are notified that they are canceled, changed or full.

• Transportation to and from activities is the responsibility of the participant or caregiver.

• Participants must be accompanied to the classroom and should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the listed start time and should be picked up promptly at the listed end time.

• All Access Project activities are sponsored by ISD 197 so there is no tobacco or alcohol allowed.

• Refunds will only be given for cancellations received two days before an activity.

ACCESS PROJECT REGISTRATION FORM Participant First and Last Name______________________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City_______________________State/Zip_______________ Home Phone _ _____________________________________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________ Is one-on-one assistance required? *Yes _____ No _____*If yes, a caregiver must accompany participant!

Staff Name_ ____________________________________________________________ Staff Fee (please enclose)____________ Group Home Name & Address_______________________________________________________________________________ ‫* ‮‬I do not want my name & picture in press releases, promotions, publications.

Accommodations required:

Activity Name

Date

Location

Fee

‫ ‮‬Wheelchair/Mobility Access ‫ ‮‬ASL Interpreter ‫ ‮‬Other (please list)_________________________ Any condition the instructor needs to be aware of: __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Total

Make checks payable to Community Education, mail registration/payment to 1897 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Complete if paying by Credit Card: ‫ ‮‬Visa ‫ ‮‬MasterCard ‫ ‮‬Discover Card Number: ___________-____________-____________-____________ Expiration Date: ________/________ Name on Card: _________________________________________________Amount $:_________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Date:_ ____________________________________

OPTIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Collecting this information helps us provide programs/services that meet the needs of our entire community.

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy): __________________________ Gender: ‫ ‮‬Male

‫ ‮‬Female

Race: ‫ ‮‬Asian ‫ ‮‬Black/African American ‫ ‮‬American Indian/Alaska Native ‫ ‮‬Latino/Hispanic ‫ ‮‬Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander ‫ ‮‬White ‫ ‮‬Two or more races ‫ ‮‬Other

June Summer Fun! BINGO Night!

Come play traditional Bingo with your peers and friends! Win fun prizes and have fun; grab a card and listen for your numbers to be called. Snacks will be provided.

No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, June 15 4:30-5:30 p.m. #1064-S15A 1 Session-$8 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Build your own Vegetable Garden Create your own vegetable garden with Access Project! Choose from a variety of seeds such as lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini. Learn how much sun and water your veggies will need. By the end of the summer, you will be eating out of your own garden! No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, June 22 4:30-5:30 p.m. #1075-S15 1 Session-$8 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Summer Baking Come and Bake with us. We’ll be making 7 layer bars using graham crackers, chocolate chips, butter, butterscotch chips and coconut if you like. These bars are super easy to make!

Steps will be broken down and visual examples will be available. No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, June 29 4-5 p.m. #1023-S15 1 Session-$8 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Fun times!

Looking to Volunteer or Teach a Class?

Contact Beth at 651-403-8317 or email accessproject@ tridistrictce.org!

July Summer Fun!

Drawing with Charcoal This class is open to students of all abilities. We will learn about different types of charcoal and how to use them by creating simple drawings using charcoal, smudgers, kneadable erasers, cotton balls, white charcoal and other tools of the trade. The focus will be on learning the basics and having fun. The skills learned in this class are transferable to pencil, pastels, ink, paint and other drawing tools. No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Deb Geelsdottir Wednesday, July 8 4-5 p.m. #1005-S15 1 Session-$20 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Zumba Gold Are you ready to move this summer? Get your heart thumping and your blood pumping as we groove to the beat of fun music! The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba速 choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination - tailored for individuals with disabilities. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Josie Ray Thursdays, July 9 - 30 6:30-7:30 p.m. #1042-S15 4 Sessions-$20 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Tie Dye T-Shirts Come tie dye your own Access Project t-shirt. We will be ordering custom Access Project TShirts for you to tie dye. Join us for a fun craft outside! No cost for caretakers to assist; $15 to make a t-shirt. Please be sure to note your t-shirt size when registering.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, July 13 4-5 p.m. #1004-S15 1 Session-$15 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Create Your Own Cards Come create your own Birthday, Get Well, Anniversary, and everyday cards. Use a variety of colors, stamps, and stickers to decorate your cards. Make gift tags too! No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, July 20 4-5 p.m. #1022-S15 1 Session-$8 Mount Carmel Manor, 1560 Bellows Ave, WSP

BINGO Night!

Come play traditional Bingo with your peers and friends! Win fun prizes and have fun; grab a card and listen for your numbers to be called. Snacks will be provided.

No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft Tuesday, July 28 4-5 p.m. #1064-S15B 1 Session-$8 Mount Carmel Manor, 1560 Bellows Ave, WSP

August Summer Fun! Service Project: Create a Pet Toy Come help us create dog and cat toys for the Humane Society. Lots of needy cats and dogs need toys to play with while they wait to be adopted.

Come help us create as many as we can in an hour! This is a FREE event, but please pre-register.

Instructor: Beth Graft Monday, Aug. 3 4:30-5:30 p.m. #1071-S15 1 Session-FREE Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP BINGO Night!

Come play traditional Bingo with your peers and friends! Win fun prizes and have fun; grab a card and listen for your numbers to be called. Snacks will be provided. No cost for caretakers.

Instructor: Beth Graft

Summer Games at Mt. Carmel Want to enjoy the summer weather?

Come play bean bag toss and croquet with us outside at Mount Carmel.

Learn how to play these two fun outdoor games or play Left, Right, Center indoors. Snacks and beverages will be provided. No cost for caretakers.

Monday, Aug. 10 4-5 p.m. #1064-S15C 1 Session-$8 Branch Out Building, 150 Marie Ave E, WSP

Monday, August 17 4-5pm #1076-S15 1 Session-$5 Mount Carmel, 1560Bellows, WSP

Call to Register: 651-403-8313

Meet us at the Movies!

Meet us for an early evening (around 4:30pm) showing at AMC Inver Grove Heights Showplace 16: 5567 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. We will see The Fantastic Four (Marvel’s superhero team is back again. Four young outsiders must teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways.). The registration fee will cover the cost of the movie ticket. Register now and we will let you know the exact show time and meeting place in advance. Bring money for a drink and/or treat.

Cost for caretakers, $6.

Instructor: Beth Graft Thursday, August 13 Time:TBD #1074-S15 1 Session-$6 AMC Inver Grove Heights Showplace 16 5567 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Movies!

ACCESS PROJECT ACTIVITY PLANNING FORM Activity Name

Date

Location

I’m Going!

SAVE THIS AS A REMINDER AND ADD IT TO YOUR CALENDAR!

Access Project Office 1897 Delaware Ave. Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Angie Martinez, Coordinator 651-403-8312 amartinez@tridistrictce.org

Register 651-403-8313 tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com

Beth Graft, AP Assistant 651-403-8317 accessproject@tridistrictce.org