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360-778-7000 cob/org/recreation 13 TIME: 6–8pm LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center (315 Halleck St) COST: A bag of pre-packaged graham crackers SPIN SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social at the August SPIN dance. The theme is "Hawaiian Luau"! The Social is open to all SPIN dancers and their families. AGES: All SPIN dancers and their families DAY/DATE: Monday, August 17 TIME: Ice cream served from 6–6:30pm LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center (315 Halleck) COST: FREE! MORE LEISURE OPPORTUNITIES: MAX HIGBEE CENTER OPPORTUNITIES MHC has been providing social and recreational opportunities for teens and adults with developmental disabilities for over 25 years. For more information call Kait Whiteside at 733-1828 or view on line at www.maxhigbeecenter.org COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) • Monday through Friday 2:30–5:30pm • Drop-off/Pick-up at 1210 Bay Street, Suite 102 • $8/day; participants must bring bus pass/bus fare each day in addition to any admission fees, snack money, etc. MHC staff lead participants on a variety of community excursions using public transportation and by walking to locations around town; activities include YMCA workouts, cooking, hikes, sports, library visits, art projects, movies and much more. WEEKEND DROP-IN CENTER • Friday & Saturday evenings from 5–9:30pm • Location: 1210 Bay Street, Suite 102 • $6/night or $30/month; participants are responsible for bus fare and extra fees as noted on calendars. MHC staff and volunteers lead groups in community-based activities as well as specialized in-house activities including karaoke, karate class, games, art projects, coffee shop visits, YMCA workouts, rock climbing, cooking, drumming and more. 365 FITNESS • Tuesday & Thursdays from 10am–2:30pm • Location: 1210 Bay Street, Suite 102 • $10/day or $15/hour of personal coaching (available upon appointment, if interested please call); participants are responsible for bus fare and extra fees as noted on calendars. It is also encouraged that participants bring a lunch. 365 creates opportunities for our members to lead healthier lives and make healthy choices year-round, and is focused around goal oriented workouts. Much of our program is community based, filled with adaptive workouts including Yoga, Rock climbing, trail walks, circuit training, and much more. Do you have a busy schedule and can't come during the day? We have personal coaching available upon request! Contact the 365 Manager to sign up (360) 739-2695. DAYTIME DROP-IN PROGRAM • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am–2:30pm • Location: 1210 Bay Street, Suite 102 • $10/day; participants are responsible for bus fare and extra fees as noted on calendars. It is also encouraged that participants bring a lunch. MHC staff and volunteers lead groups in community based activities as well as specialized in house activities including Max Higbee Center Band Jams, Arts and Crafts, Fitness programs, Lifeskills Workshops, Gardening and more! SUMMER SPOTLIGHT: OUT OF THE ASHES Out of the Ashes is an interactive music program for people of all abilities. As founder, Jon Dalgarn, sings, "Everybody has a light to shine!" With 50+ members from Bellingham to Arlington, Out of the Ashes provides weekly jam sessions, as well as public performances around our communities. Through the summer, Out of the Ashes will be playing in Bellingham at Boundary Bay Brewery on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm. Come on down and join in the fun this summer and learn how you can be part of Out of the Ashes. To learn more, please check out our website at www.Outofashes.us.

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