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Adult
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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
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
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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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.
Head
Injury Recreation and Leisure Network (HIRLN)
This network is a collaborative program between Office of Therapeutic Services
(OTS) and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center; Recreation Therapy. HIRLN hosts
a series of outing and special events for survivors of traumatic brain injuries
and their families. An annual calendar is available upon request. Call OTS to
be added to the mailing list.
HIRLN Calendar 2007
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 Rugby
The “California Quake” is a sports team designed
for quadriplegics using manual wheelchairs in
this exciting and intense sport. Aerobic exercise, teamwork
and skills for competitive play
are integral parts of the program. Tournament opportunities
are available. www.quadrugby.com
Location: Moreland West 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: Linda Goshgarian, Out-Patient
Coordinator, at 408-378-6131 ext.4117.
Location: Coyote Creek Golf Course
Adapted
Exercise
This low impact chair-based exercise program is
designed for individuals of all ability levels,
including those with Parkinson’s Disease, Arthritis and
Post Stroke. Components of the program include
range of motion, muscular strength, endurance
and balance.
Location: Evergreen and Camden Community Centers
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Physicians
Recommendation Form
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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
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Physicians
Recommendation Form
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Office
of Therapeutic Services
3369 Union Avenue
San José, CA 95124
408-369-6438
408-559-1203 fax
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2007 Cooperative Dance Schedule |
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