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2020 Winter Leisure Guide

Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide

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winter 2020 leisure guide 13 maxhigbee.org (360) 746-7181 alyssa.maxhigbee@gmail.com MAX HIGBEE CENTER Max Higbee Center provides community-based recrea on programs for teens and adults with developmental disabili es. All programs aim to create opportuni es for people to socialize, get involved in the community, improve their health, explore new ac vi es, and experience personal enjoyment. If you are interested in learning more or par cipa ng in our programs listed below, please call or email Alyssa Jones at (360) 746-7181, alyssa.maxhigbee@gmail.com or visit our website at maxhigbee.org. HEALTHY LIFESTYES PROGRAM – This program supports people in building ac ve and healthy lifestyles through nutri on workshops, goal se ng, and exercise. Ac vi es include bowling, swimming, dancing, yoga, YMCA work outs, trail walks, and more. WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. COST: $10 per day (financial aid is available) SKILL SHARE PROGRAM – A crea ve program that blends specialized, in-house ac vi es and community excursions. This program encourages life-long learning by encouraging par cipants, staff, and community members to share unique skills, knowledge, and talents with each other. WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. COST: $10 per day (financial aid is available) RECREATION MENTOR PROGRAM – This one-on-one program offers opportunity for par cipants to create and work towards personalized recrea on goals while receiving individualized support from a Recrea on Leader. WHEN: flexible scheduling COST: $15 per hour (financial aid is available) COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) – This program aims to increase par cipants' involvement in the community by leading supported community ou ngs to various businesses, organiza ons, parks, and events. CAP ac vi es include cooking classes, gardening, library visits, museum tours, trail walks, music performances and more. WHEN: Monday–Friday, 1:30–5:30 p.m. COST: $12 per day (financial aid is available) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM– This program offers a fun and suppor ve place for high school and community transi on students to socialize, go on community ou ngs, and par cipate in recrea onal ac vi es a er school. Please note that this program only runs during the K-12 school year. WHEN: Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:30 p.m. COST: $6 per day (financial aid is available) WEEKEND DROP-IN PROGRAM – This program creates a fun and welcoming environment for people to spend weekend evenings among friends. Ac vi es include mar al art classes, cra s, art walk ac vi es, BBQs, and karaoke. WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays, 5–9 p.m. COST: $8 per evening or $35 per month (financial aid is available)

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