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10 spring 2016 leisure guide 360-778-7000 MORE COMMUNITY OFFERINGS: NORTHWEST THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER 'Giving a Leg Up to people of all abilities' The NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine- assisted activities and therapies to people of all ages and abilities. Established in 1993, NWTRC is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. Our adaptive year- round recreation program in Whatcom County serves people with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. NWTRC offers private and group lessons. For more information visit us at nwtrc.org or contact Julia Bozzo at julia@nwtrc.org. MAX HIGBEE CENTER OPPORTUNITIES Max Higbee Center (MHC) has been providing social and community-based recreational opportunities for teens and adults with developmental disabilities for over 30 years. For more information or to get started in programs, call or email Kait Whiteside at 360-733-1828 or maxhigbee@gmail.com. You can also visit MHC's website at www.maxhigbeecenter.org. COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) • Monday through Friday 2:30–5:30 p.m. • 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 5–9:30 p.m.. • 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 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. • 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 to 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) 739-295 DAYTIME DROP-IN PROGRAM • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. • 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 to 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!

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