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fall 2017 leisure guide
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event will feature a 2/3 mile walk around downtown Bellingham,
lunch, music, dancing, a raffle, and other fun activities for families
to enjoy. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who
does, or just want to show your support, your participation and
generosity is greatly appreciated! Anyone can be a buddy!
Register by Sept. 17th to guarantee your Buddy Walk T-Shirt
& lunch! Visit www.arcwhatcom.org for details. Down syndrome
Outreach is a program of The Arc of Whatcom County. This event
is supported by Bellingham Parks and Recreation. For more
information or interest in volunteering, contact Jessika at The Arc
at jessikah@arcwhatcom.org or 360-715-0170 ext. 304.
AGES: Everyone is welcome!
DAY/DATE: Sunday, October 8
LOCATION: Depot Market Square
TIME: Noon–3pm
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, 1:30–5:30pm
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
HEALTHY LIFESTYES 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–1:30pm
COST: $10/day
SKILL SHARE PROGRAM – A creative program that blends
specialized, in-house activities and community excursions.. this
program encourages life-long learning by allowing participants,
staff, and community members to share their unique skills and
talents with each other.
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays,
10am–1:30pm
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
