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fall 2016 leisure guide
360-778-7000
ADAPTED AQUATICS
Adapted Aquatic is a time for individuals, 3 years or older, with
special needs to get in the water and work one-on-one with a
volunteer pool buddy for one hour. Volunteers will be working with
participants toward increasing flexibility, exercising and having fun.
EZ REG: Internet registration available at https://apm.
activecommunities.com/bellingham
AGES: 3 years and older
DAY/DATES:
Session 1 — Tuesdays, Oct 4–25
Wednesdays, Oct 5–26
Thursdays, Oct 6–27
Session 2 — Tuesdays, Nov 1–29 (No class Nov 22)
Wednesdays, Nov 2–30 (No class Nov 23)
Thursdays, Nov 3–Dec 1 (No class Nov 24)
TIME: 4:45-5:45pm
LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
COST: $22 residents or $24 non-resident
MAX HIGBEE CENTER
Max Higbee Center provides community-based recreation
programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. All
programs aim to create opportunities for people to socialize,
achieve greater independence and involvement in the community,
improve health, explore new activities, and find personal
enjoyment and enrichment. If you are interested in learning more
or participating in our programs listed below, please call or email
Kait Whiteside at 360-733-1828, maxhigbee@gmail.com or visit
our website at maxhigbee.org.
COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP) – This program
supports people in community outings to help participants achieve
greater independence, learn and practice life skills like using the
bus, and engage in activities like cooking classes, gardening,
going to the library, and visiting museums.
When: Monday–Friday, 2:30–5:30pm
Cost: $8 per program
WEEKEND DROP-IN PROGRAM – A flexible program
designed for people to have a fun, safe and welcoming place to
spend weekend evenings among friends and participating in
activities like martial art classes, attending theater performances,
crafts, and karaoke.
When: Fridays & Saturdays, 5–9pm
Cost: $6/night or $30/month
365 FITNESS PROGRAM – This program supports people in
building active and healthy lifestyles through nutrition workshops,
goal setting, and exercise. Activities include bowling, swimming,
dancing, yoga, visiting the YMCA, trail walks, and more!
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am–2pm
Cost: $10/day
DAYTIME PROGRAM – A creative program that blends
specialized, in-house activities and community excursions. This
program focuses on allowing people to engage and participate at
their own pace.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 10am–2pm
Cost: $10 per program
HIGBEE HIKERS – A seasonal, summer program that explores
local trails on bus lines and teaches environmental stewardship,
native plant and animal identification, survival skills, and hiking
goals and games.
When: Saturdays, 11am–5pm
Cost: $15 per program
RECREATION MENTOR PROGRAM – This is an
individualized, one-on-one program that offers an opportunity for
people to create personalized recreation goals and participate in
activities with full support from a Recreation Leader.
When: Flexible scheduling
Cost: $15/hour
