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SPECIALIZED RECREATION
SERVICES
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on is commi ed to providing
quality recrea on opportuni es for all members of our community.
We recognize that making our services accessible to people with
disabili es helps build a posi ve community. We strive to ensure
compliance with the Americans with Disabili es Act as well as foster
posi ve rela onships between all our par cipants.
Specialized Recrea on services include:
Programs designed for individuals who have a disability
Inclusion support for individuals with disabili es wishing
to par cipate in any program offered by
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on
Liaison to community groups serving individuals with disabili es
The programs listed in this sec on are designed for individuals
who have a disability. They offer opportuni es for individuals to
develop a skill or have opportuni es for socializa on.
Inclusion support services include arranging for requested
accommoda on or adapta on to facilitate successful par cipa on in
general programming offered by Bellingham Parks and Recrea on.
Par cipants will be asked if they require assistance or
accommoda on at the me of registra on. Recrea on staff will then
contact par cipants and/or parent/advocate to arrange necessary
support when indicated. For more ques ons regarding Specialized
Recrea on services, please contact Amanda Grove at 360-778-7000
or agrove@cob.org (or 778-7011 TDD).
SPIN DANCES
Bellingham Parks and Recrea on, along with the Max Higbee
Center and Whatcom County Parks, has planned three dances for
individuals with disabili es. All persons age 14 and over are invited
for music, dancing and a load of fun! Please mark the dates on your
calendar! "Like" Bellingham Parks and Recrea on on Facebook and
get SPIN updates!
AGES: 14 years and older
DAY/DATES: Mondays, Jan. 15 ("Masquerade Ball"),
Feb. 19 ("Valen ne's Day"),
March 19 ("St Paddy's Day")
TIME: 6–8 p.m.
LOCATION: Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Halleck
COST: A package of graham crackers at the door
MULTI-MEDIA ART
This class will explore the use of a variety of materials, with a
focus on printmaking, pain ng, drawing and design. Par cipants will
have the opportunity to engage in ac vi es such as mask making,
crea ng a collage, designing note cards and pain ng. Crea ve
enrichment, individual choices and enjoyment will be emphasized.
Our instructor, Jan Lor, has been teaching art since the 1980's. She is
the recipient of the Mayor's Art Award in recogni on for helping
people living with a disabling condi on discover and enhance their
ar s c talents.
Minimum must be met one week prior to first class.
ON LINE: www.cob.org/ezreg
ACTIVITY # 8176
AGES: 18 years and older
DAY/DATES: Mondays, Jan. 22–March 12
(no class on Feb. 19)
TIME: 4–6 p.m.
LOCATION: Mari me Heritage Park Pavilion, 514 W Holly
COST: $56
INSTRUCTOR: Jan Lor
MIN: 10 MAX: 12
ADAPTED AQUATICS
Adapted Aqua c is a me 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
par cipants toward increasing flexibility, exercising and having fun.
Volunteer training will be on January 16, 17, and 18 from 5:15-6pm.
For informa on about volunteering please contact Rhonda Stouder
at rfstouder@cob.org or call the Aqua c Center at 360.778.7665
EZ REG: Internet registra on available at
h ps://apm.ac vecommuni es.com/bellingham
AGES: 3 years and older
DAY/DATES: Tuesdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 13, & Feb. 20-Mar. 13;
Wednesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 14, & Feb. 21-Mar. 14;
Thursdays, Jan. 25-Feb. 15, & Feb. 22-Mar. 15
TIME: 5: 15–6 p.m.
LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aqua c Center
COST: $24
