Simply
Cooking
Simply Cooking -
This introductory course for adults with developmental
disabilities covers basic kitchen safety, basic menu planning,
shopping and preparing simple dishes. Menus will include breakfast
foods, lunch, simple dinners, and deserts. Class includes lecture,
observation of multi dish meal preparation, followed by student
hands on preparation and service of one dish. Students will receive
instructional materials to take home each week. Class is conducted
in a teaching kitchen which utilizes gas burners. Staffing ratio
is 4:1.
Location: Almaden Community Center
Instructor: Vicari
Game Night
Come join adults with different types of disabilities in playing board games and cards. A fun night for all! Participants must be able to attend with minimal assistance from staff or should bring an attendant.
Location: Mayfair Community Center
Hip Hop Dance for adults
Come learn some hip hop dance moves and get some exercise! This class will have great music, a great instructor, and great friends. Staff will be on hand to assit individuals who need extra help.
Location: Mayfair Community Center
Leisure
Club
This club is a leisure education program designed to
develop leisure awareness interests and social skills
for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Activities include crafts, games,
music and special events. Individuals must be able
to understand simple directions and require minimal
supervision. Snacks will be
provided each week.
Location: Alum
Rock Youth Center and
Camden Community Center.
Leisure Club East Flyer
Leisure Club West Flyer
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Around the Town Club
This social club utilizes community trips as a means
to improve socialization, leisure awareness and independent
living skills. Community trips and events include
movies, bowling, bocce
ball, dinner, shopping, etc. Members must be able
to participate with minimal assistance. Snacks may
be provided on some nights.
The
group meets the first night of each eight week session
to decide on what activities and events they would
like to do at each session.
Sharks Flyer
Fireflies Flyer
Warriors Flyer
Adapted Bowling
This bowling class is designed for individuals with
disabilities ages 11 years and older. Sportsmanship teamwork, and
individual skills are taught for all levels of bowlers.
Location: 300 San Jose
(formerly Oakridge Lanes)
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Cooperative Dances
These dances for individuals with disabilities ages 13 and up are co-sponsored and hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation programs of the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Cupertino. Registration is accepted at the door only. Please call 408-369-6446
for more information .
RECing Crew
This “crew” goes on monthly outings designed for adults
with various disabilities. These outings are co-sponsored
with the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) and all registration
is done through SVILC. Past events included bowling,
musicals, movies,
sporting events, and other exciting things! Call SVILC
for more information at 408-894-9041.
Wheelchair Basketball
The wheelchair basketball program is open to persons
with physical disabilities who are experienced or
are interested in learning this fast paced, aerobic
and competitive sport. The “Pacific
Spartans” team is designed for adults who use manual wheelchairs
and wish to participate in competitive play. Team
membership is not mandatory for participation. Tournament
opportunities are available.
www.nwba.org
Location: Camden Community Center
Wheelchair Tennis
The “South Bay Smash” tennis team is open to individuals
with physical disabilities of all ages and skill
levels. Drills and technique of the game are reviewed during practices and
competitive
play is available through tournament opportunities.
www.southbaysmash.com
Location: Wallenberg Park
Powersoccer
Join the “San Jose Steamrollers” in the electrifying
and growing sport of powersoccer. Practices focus
on basic skills, strategy, ball control, and teamwork.
Opportunities to participate
in tournaments are available. Open to persons using
power wheelchairs.
www.sanjosesteamrollers.com
Location: Alviso Youth Center
Adapted Golf
This seasonal program, co-sponsored by the City of
San José and Community Hospital-Los Gatos, is for
persons with physical disabilities and offers instruction
in adapted golf. Components of the program include
stroke analysis, chipping, pitching, putting, and
golf basics. Food
may be provided at an end of session special event. For more
information contact: Dominique Pacolba, Therapeutic Specialist, at 408-369-6435 or via e-mail.
Location: Los Lagos Golf Course
Adapted Fitness
This program, for persons with physical disabilities,
is designed to improve cardiovascular health and endurance, increase
muscular strength and toning, and refine flexibility and range
of motion. Location: Camden Community Center
& Roosevelt Community Center
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Physicians
Recommendation Form
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Introduction to
Fitness for persons with cognitive disabilites
Come check out the Camden Fitness Center and learn how to use the equipment to stay in shape! Staff will be there to assist you. There are treadmills, exercise bikes, weight machines, and much more. This class is especially designed for adults with cognitive disabilities.
Location: Camden Community Center & Roosevelt Community Center
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Physicians Recommendation Form |
Therapeutic Services
3369 Union Avenue
San José, CA 95124
408-369-6438
408-559-1203 fax |
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