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Adaptive Connect newsletter is made possible by If you have an event or activity that you would like posted in the next publication of Adaptive Connect, Please Contact April Wolfe at: 1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512 Phone: (775) 333-7765 Fax: (775) 321-8338 WolfeA@Reno.Gov Next Deadline is April 23, 2021. Inclusion/Adaptive Recreation Staff Therapeutic Recreation Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Specialist Launches Accessible Travel Website April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 Adaptive Technicians Adventure knows no bounds! Reno Tahoe is pleased to welcome visitors of all (775) 657-4661 abilities. In this guide, find information about attractions, activities and transportation Breana Horvath to help you plan your trip. Visit: www.VisitRenoTahoe.com/Plan-Your-Trip/ William Meacham Accessible-Travel-in-Reno-Tahoe for more information! Inclusion/Behavior Specialist Alex Nieto (775) 657-4659 Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are a vital part of the City of Reno Inclusion/ Adaptive Recreation program. Volunteers will gain rewarding experiences through assisting Parks and Recreation staff with a variety of programs or providing additional support for participants. We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming programs! Disclaimer: Please note, all events, activities and fees may be subject to change or canceled. 2 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov
SPORTS
Sky Tavern Adaptive Ski Program
Ages: 4+ with physical and mental
disabilities
Sled Hockey Sky Tavern’s specially trained staff is
Spring/Summer Season starts March 28 available to help kids experience winter
Sundays from 10:30-11:30am sports with personalized instruction in a safe
Fee: $50 | Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Parkway outdoor environment. Sky Tavern’s facility is
adaptive-friendly that helps enrich everyone’s
Participants with physical disabilities will get a experience. These kids are an inspiration to
chance to learn about sled hockey and get on the everyone on the mountain.
ice. All equipment and on-ice instruction provided.
Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes. No Register for the 2021 season now at www.
prior experience necessary. SkyTavern.org/Adaptive-Ski-Program.html
Pre-registration is REQUIRED through City
of Reno: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.
com/cityofrenoprcs/activity/search/
detail/13198?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Tennis Buddies
Fridays from April 9-May 14 (weather permitting)
Reno Tennis Center - 2601 Plumas St.
Join the Sierra Junior Tennis Association (SJTA)
in collaboration with the Nevada Center for
Excellence in Disabilities! For more information visit
SierraJuniorTennis.org/Partnerships/#Buddies
I Can Bike Camp
June 14-18 | Ages: 8+
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
The Nevada iCan Bike Camp teaches kids and
adults how to ride a two-wheeled bike. Check
out our Facebook page at @iCanBikeNevada
for news and updates or contact Diana Rovetti
for more information at Rovetti@UNR.edu.
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SOCIAL
City of Sparks Park and Recreation
For the following programs call Shauna before
each event to confirm dates, times and fees.
(775) 353-7815 | ShNelson@CityofSparks.us
RecInfo@CityofSparks.us
Arts and Crafts Class
Thursdays 3:30-5pm | Fee: Free
“Shamrock Shake” Virtual Party for Larry D. Johnson Community Center - 1200
Individuals with Special Needs 12th St.
Sunday, March 14 2-3pm We’ve teamed up with Arts for all Nevada to
Zoom Meeting ID: 944 8494 1593 provide Weekly Wonders. Participants (16
Passcode: shamrock yrs or older) will develop their artistic abilities
through a variety of fun projects.
Join us for a virtual party for teens and adults with
special needs! Activities include dancing, themed Zoom with Friends
activities, and a special appearance! Party takes
place on Zoom: https://Zoom.us/j/94484941593?p Wednesdays 3-3:30pm | Fee: Free
wd=YjlmbTVqcjg4SmtjeGJuL05QYXdHQT09 Register for Zoom ID by calling (775) 353-
7780
Note-Able Music Therapy Services Come Zoom with us! Stay connected with your
Note-Able.org friends while having some fun and maybe
learning something new. Each Wednesday
Now accepting new students! will be a different activity from cooking and
Note-Able Music Therapy Services is a nonprofit nutrition, arts and crafts, fitness and games.
organization with a primary purpose of providing
inclusive music programs and music therapy Mark Wellman Adventure Day *SAVE THE
services for children and adults of all ages and DATE*
disabilities. Our mission is to create lasting Sunday, June 6 10am-2pm | Fee: Free
change in the lives of people of all abilities Sparks Marina
through music.
Come join us for some adaptive cycling, rock
For more information contact Manal Toppozada at climbing and kayaking at the FREE event held
(775) 324-5521. at the Sparks Marina.
SibShops
April 30, July 13 & November 19 | Ages: 8-13
Sibshops are are recreation-based peer support
groups for kids who have a brother or sister with
a developmental disability, special health care
needs, or mental health concerns.
For more information, go to www.UNR.edu/
NCED/Projects/nced-nsn or contact Diana Rovetti
at Rovetti@unr.edu.
4 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov
RESOURCES
High Fives Foundation
HighFivesFoundation.org
The High Fives Foundation is a Tahoe-based,
national 501.c.3 non-profit organization
that supports outdoor sports athletes who
suffered life-alternating injuries by raising
injury prevention awareness and resources.
Formed as a way to “pay-it-forward”, the
Renown: Rehabilitation Hospital foundation has helped over 180 athletes
since 2009. For more information, visit the
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides a
website.
full range of rehabilitation services for these
conditions: brain injury, stroke/neurological RTC Launches Uber Rides Pilot
diagnoses, spinal cord injury, fractures,
joint replacements, multiple trauma, cancer, Program
Parkinson’s and movement disorders, heart
and lung disorders, amputation, and worker’s The RTC is seeking participants for a new
compensation injuries. At Renown, patient RTC Washoe-Uber Rides Pilot Program
outcomes exceed national benchmarks, thanks to to subsidize 75% of your Uber fare (up
the team of rehab specialists. to $9) for trips that start and end within
the map area pictured. This pilot program
provides alternative, reliable and affordable
transportation to Washoe County residents
who are 60 years and older, RTC ACCESS
clients (any age) and Washoe County
Veterans (any age). Eligible applicants are
encouraged to learn more and apply at
www.RTCWashoe.com/RTC-Washoe-Uber-
Rides-Pilot.
Lunch and Learn
Every 3rd Wednesday 11:30am-1pm
Please join City of Reno, VA Sierra Nevada
Healthcare System, Renown Health, and High
Five Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury/Disease
specific resources, topics and guest speakers
during our monthly community-based luncheons.
Meeting Dates:
March 17, 2021 May 19, 2021
April 21, 2021
Reno.Gov/Adaptive | Adaptive Connect: Spring 2021 5
The City of Reno is proud to offer our Veterans weekly fitness classes in our facility weight room
FITforgotten But not
New sessions
Start at the (775) 333-7765
b e g in n ing of April Wolfe
W o l f e a @ ren o.gov
each month
Evelyn Mount northeast Community Center
1301 Valley Rd. Reno, NV 89512
Classes will cover orientation to equipment, assessment of fitness level,
proper technique to develop strength, endurance and flexibility, and
discussion of fitness goals. Upon completion of all four classes *, participants
will be eligible for a FREE one year, all inclusive facility membership.
Water fitness Yoga Tai Chi
The Fit but not Forgotten pass is valid for 1 year from the time of issue. It will be
renewed under the following circumstances: pass usage (must be active in the last 30
days) and continued grant funding from the VA. If there is a lapse in the pass, then the
Veteran is required to complete a 1-hour refresher that is offered every Friday at noon.
This program is made possible by VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System and through a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the
6 Grants forApril
Registration, Schedules or Information: Adaptive Sports
Wolfe (775)Programs for Disabled
333-7765 Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces.
| WolfeA@Reno.Gov
*Please come prepared to workout during the first class session.
VETERANS
Project Hero
ProjectHero.org Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America
Founded in 2008, Project Hero is a
NevadaPVA.org
groundbreaking national non-profit organization
dedicated to helping Veterans and First This program is dedicated to improving the quality
Responders affected by PTSD, TBI and injury of life for veterans and our disabled community with
achieve rehabilitation, recovery and resilience spinal cord injury or dysfunction. Nevada PVA offers
in their daily lives and increasing awareness to an active sports and recreation program for our
combat the national mental health emergency members, and the disabled in our community. This
posed by PTSD and TBI. For our weekly ride/ organization sponsors programs in Northern Nevada
event schedule follow us on Facebook at Project that provides health benefits, support, opportunity
HERO Hub City of Reno. and camaraderie for all involved.
Fit But Not Forgotten PGA HOPE Spring 2021
Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm | Fridays at 10-11am Starting Thursday, March 20 1-3pm | Fee: Free
EMNECC - 1301 Valley Rd. for Military Veterans | Sierra Sage Golf Course
Classes will cover orientation to equipment, PGA HOPE Helping Our Patriots Everywhere is
assessment of fitness level, proper technique to a 6-week introductory golf program for military
develop strength, endurance and flexibility, and veterans. The program is meant to help veterans
discussion of fitness goals. Upon completion of improve their physical, mental, emotional and social
all four classes, participants will be eligible for a well-being through the game of golf. PGA HOPE is
FREE one year, all inclusive facility membership. the only therapeutic golf program for veterans that
is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans
The pass is valid for 1 year from the time of
Affairs, taught by PGA Professionals and has a
issue. It will be renewed under the following
maximum ratio of 5 veterans to 1 instructor.
circumstances: pass usage (must be active in the
last 30 days) and continued grant funding from After veterans “graduate” from PGA HOPE, we
the VA. If there is a lapse in the pass, then the provide them with monthly opportunities to continue
Veteran is required to complete a 1-hour refresher to play golf and stay engaged within the PGA HOPE
that is offered every Friday at noon. community of veterans.
To Register for PGA Hope: www.
GolfGenius.com/ggid/rejznn/
CustomerDirectory/6004276855648043203.
Clemson University
Paralympic Soccer
March 26-28, April 9-11 & May 14-16
Veterans soccer camp experience. Learn the rules of
the game, how to play the sport and coaching skills.
Veterans will earn their coaching and Mental Health
First Aid (MHFA) certifications. Register at www.
ClemsonParalympicSoccer.org
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WINTER 2021
JOIN US
MARCH 16-22
BIATHLON CAMP
A Military Sports Camp
If I can do this, I can do anything!
Join us for an Nordic skiing, Enhance your ability to
incredible mountain biathlon training, make successful transitions
experience featuring Competition, and by honing skills such as
challenging adaptive indoor goal setting, financial
sports and educational breakout literacy, communication,
workshops designed sessions. time management
to help you thrive. from professionals.
For more Information: Contact Maggie Palchak at 760.934.0791 or
mpalchak@DisabledSportsEasternSierra.org • www.DisabledSportsEasternSierra.org
8 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov
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