Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

continued from page 91 — SRIS Quest Adult Day Program Age: 22-99 yrs. The Quest Adult Day Program is for adults with disabilities who can engage appropriately in a small group setting (approximately 6 participants with 1 staff). The program offers age appropriate activities to engage participants in nature, music and movement, arts and crafts, etc. with specialist visits revolving around themes such as Healthy Living, Culture, and Giving Back. Under normal program guidelines and operations, the following are examples of how staff and participants will engage during the program. Behavior: staff will provide positive behavior support, redirection, preferred activities, and use behavior support strategies provided by families. Participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior, without presenting a safety concern to themselves, other participants or staff. Unsafe behaviors may include, but are not limited to: biting, hitting, kicking, pinching, running, spitting, etc. Feeding: staff will provide verbal and visual prompting, reminders, assist with placement of food, break up food into small pieces, open containers for the participant. Participants should be able to physically feed themselves. Participation: staff will engage participants through multiple means of instruction, sensory engagement, supported transitions, and program modifications. Participants are expected to stay with their group, follow given/ modeled direction, and demonstrate engagement during program activities, during transitions, during specialist visits and in the community on field trips when appropriate. Toileting & Personal Care: staff will provide verbal and visual prompting and provide occasional assistance with pulling up and/or fastening clothing. Participants should be able to clean/wipe themselves independently or with minimal prompting from staff. Please contact SRIS@ raleighnc.gov or 919.996.2147 for more information. Millbrook Exchange Community Center – Course Fee: 98.50 Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu 10:00am-3:00pm Jan 4-Jan 25 Th 10:00am-3:00pm Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 10:00am-3:00pm Feb 1-Feb 29 Th 10:00am-3:00pm Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 10:00am-3:00pm Mar 7-Mar 28 Th 10:00am-3:00pm lApr 2-Apr 30 Tu 10:00am-3:00pm Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 10:00am-3:00pm

SRIS Recreation Bowling Age: 13-120 yrs. This bowling program provides a fun and exciting place for youth (13+) and adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities to participate in bowling. This program is recreational in nature, and does not provide instructional skill curriculum. Ramps and bumpers will be available. Participants will be placed on lanes based on age, ability and style of bowling. Cost includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental (2 games max). This program will be facilitated on a 1 to 6 staff to participant ratio. Individuals needing additional assistance must bring a personal assistant. For more information, call 919-996-2147. Offsite Programming Jan 6-Jan 27 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $43 Feb 3-Feb 24 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $56 Mar 2-Mar 23 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $56 Apr 6-Apr 27 Sa 12:00-2:00pm Fee: $56 Team PRIDE: Junior Wheelchair Basketball Ages 6-20. This program is a collaboration of Bridge II Sports and Raleigh Parks and is designed for youth with a physical disability. Junior Thunder has weekly practices from late August through April at Marsh Creek Community Center. In practices, athletes work on sports skills, building confidence, goal-setting and independence. If you are interested in participating or learning more, please visit www.bridge2sports.org or call 866-880-2742. Triangle Taiko Drumming Triangle Taiko is a joint program with the Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department providing free Taiko drumming classes for teens and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Through this program, participants will increase their physical fitness level while learning the history and art of Taiko drumming. Individuals need to have some coordination, the ability to follow directions, a desire to play drums and perform, and be able to handle the loud volume level of the drums. For more information, please call 919-787-6233 or e-mail yokoiwashima@ gmail.com.

Triangle Thunder Wheelchair Basketball Triangle Thunder is a recreational and competitive adult wheelchair basketball team. They provide opportunities for men and women with a variety of disabilities to become involved in the sport of wheelchair basketball. The goal is to enhance each individual’s social well-being by fostering their physical well-being through vigorous physical exercise, skill formation, and healthy fellowship with other persons with disabilities. Practices are open to new players and to the public. For more information, please contact 919-696-2811 or visit www.trianglethunder.org. VIP Darts Age: 16-99 yrs. Ages: 16+ Join us for an evening of fellowship, fun and darts every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Audio dart board is available. This program is designed as recreational practice and not instructional in nature. Staff are present to provide support as needed. There is no food or transportation offered during this program. For more information, please contact SRIS at 919-996-2147. Jaycee Community Center Jan 29 M 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $5 Feb 5-Feb 19 M 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $10 Mar 4-Mar 18 M 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $10 Apr 1-Apr 15 M 6:00-7:30pm Fee: $10

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