12 winter 2020 leisure guide
cob.org/recreation (360) 778-7000 parks@cob.org
SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAYS!
Join us on the first Sunday of each month for a morning of sensory-
friendly cra s and games that families will enjoy together! Drop-in
and check out our sensory gloves, noise reduc on headphones, and
weighted blankets. We provide a Quiet Corner for reading and
relaxing as well as different Sensory Sta ons at each session where
children can explore movement, touch, smell, and more in a safe
and understanding space!
DAYS/DATES: Sundays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
AGES: 18 months–8 years old, accompanied by an
adult
TIME: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
COST: Free
COORDINATOR: Rosa Caldwell
SPIN DANCES
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on, along with the Max Higbee Center
and Whatcom County Parks host dances for individuals with
disabili es. All persons age 14 and over are invited for live music,
dancing and loads of fun! Music by Evergreen Entertainment.
February's theme is Valen ne's Day!
DAYS/DATES: Mondays, January 20 (Masquerade Ball),
February 17, March 16 (St. Paddy's)
AGES: 14 and older
TIME: 6–8 p.m.
LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck Street
COST: A bag of pre-packaged graham crackers or a
bo le of plain apple juice (with expira on
date, please!)
COORDINATOR: Alexis Govan
MULTI-MEDIA ART
For Adults 18 & Older with Developmental Disabili es
Explore the use of a variety of materials, such as watercolors,
acrylics, colored pencils and inks. Par cipants will have the
opportunity to engage in ac vi es such as printmaking, crea ng a
collage, designing note cards and pain ng. Crea ve enrichment,
individual choices and enjoyment will be emphasized.
Minimum must be met one week prior to first class.
DAYS/DATES: Mondays, January 27–March 2
(no class February 17)
AGES: 18 and older
TIME: 4–6 p.m.
LOCATION: Mari me Heritage Park Pavilion,
514 W. Holly Street
COST: $50
COORDINATOR: Alexis Govan/Jan Lor
MIN: 10 MAX: 12
by Rachell Lane
