THINGS TO DO AROUND CALGARY - When its difficult to get around - Calgary Neuropathy Association

THINGS TO DO AROUND CALGARY
When its difficult to get around

THE KIRBY CENTRE
• Kerby Travel
        • Day Trips/Events around Calgary (e.g. Spruce Meadows, Saskatoon Farm)
• Drop in Activities
        • Crafts, cards, bingo, dances, ping pong, movies etc.
• Courses
        • Yoga, Facebook, Spanish, French, photography, clay etc.
• Options 45
        • Networking for mature job seekers (45+)
• Woodworking Shop
• Food Services & Dining Room
    • Hot meal including soup or salad, $7.50
• Thrive – Grocery Delivery

SHAGANAPPI
         GOLF
        COURSE

SIDE NOTE: MOST COURSES ALLOW FOR
        A RIDER AT NO COST

WILDFLOWER
    ARTS
  CENTRE

CITY OF
CALGARY
 POOLS

• Pool
   JEWISH        • Seniors Classes – Active Living
 COMMUNITY          • May be AHS funded

  CENTRE         • Guest Speakers
                 • Workshops
                 • Many Events open to the public
1607–90 AVE SW
                 • http://www.calgaryjcc.com/

TALISMAN CENTRE &
                        SOUTHLAND LEISURE CENTRE
• Classes specifically designed for disabled

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

• The University of Calgary waives tuition fees* related only to
  undergraduate, bachelor’s level courses for senior citizens.
• The senior citizen must be a resident of Alberta and is defined as
  an individual who is 65 years of age or older

• *Note: other fees still apply

GLENBOW RANCH

GLENBOW RANCH – GOLF CART TOURS
• 1 & 2 hour golf cart tours – ($20.00 - $25.00 per person)
• Also, Star Night at Glenbow Ranch ($5.00)(by the Royal Astronomical Society)

                     http://www.grpf.ca/programs/golfcart

GLENBOW
 RANCH

THE CALGARY ZOO
General Admission: $23.00
Seniors (60+) $21.00

Wheel Chairs Rental: $21.00 +GST and
          $10.00 refundable deposit
Power Chairs
          $25.00 (first come, first served)
Qualified Attendants:
          Free with proper ID                 There are some hills, so bring someone strong to push.

Parking: $10.00

WILLIAM WATSON LODGE
• Year-round accommodations for Albertans with disabilities and Senior citizens 65 and over.
• It includes 22 accessible cottages, 12 full-services campsites, picnic sites, and 18 KM of accessible
  trails
• $30 - $40/night

MT. LORRETT PONDS
Kananaskis Country

Fully wheelchair-accessible fishing; fish stocking occurs three times/year.
Picnic tables
Paved path encircle the ponds
Free – but must have fishing license (unless over 65)

MT. LORRETT PONDS

MT.
LORRETT
 PONDS

CALGARY MALLS & SHOPS

Electric Scooter and Wheelchair loans or rentals

Chinook Centre: Wheelchairs
Market Mall: Electric Scooter and Wheelchair
South Centre: Wheelchairs
Cross Iron Mills: Electric Scooter and Wheelchair
Marlborough Mall: No

And, Mall doors open early for Indoor walking

PARADISE LANES (BOWLING)

Wednesday Afternoon Drop In @ 1:00 – 3:00
8 Lanes – Open to anyone over 55. Perfect for beginners.
$10.00 / Person (3 Games)

                                CHINOOK BOWLADROME (BOWLING)

"Non-Prime Time"
Monday 9:00 am until Friday noon
$6.50 / person / game (Adults 12 to 55)
$5.50 / person / game (Seniors 55+)

$40.00 per lane per hour

PRAIRIE SKY EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Prairie Sky provides Equine Assisted Therapy to adults and children with physical,
mental, social, and emotional disabilities. We do this through the assistance of our
equine partners during ground and mounted activities.

www.pseat.ca

2017 – CANADA’S NATIONAL PARKS ARE FREE
46 national parks, 168 national historic sites, four national marine
conservation areas, one national urban park and eight historic canals

HOW ABOUT A MASSAGE??
• Massages are $80.00/hr and up, but if you go to a massage school you can get it for ½!
  Two Examples:

• MaKami College
   • 9618 Horton Road SW – Call: 403-474-0772
   • Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Sports Massages etc.
   • 1-hour Massage $39.00
   • Able to claim on insurance

• Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine
   • 138-17th Ave N.E. – Call: 403-520-5258- CITCM.com
       • 1-hour Massage (first year student) $25.00
       • 1-hour Massage (second year student) $35.00
       • Acupuncture Treatment $25.00 per session

• Student Clinic: Under the supervision of an experienced registered therapist

SPA TREATMENTS
• Same applies for Spa Treatments – at a school you can get it for ½ or less! Two
  Examples:

    • National Institute for Wellness and Esthetics
       • Manicures $15, Pedicures $25, Facials $35
       • Clinical Treatments: Laser treatments, Peels etc.
       • http://niwe.ca/clinical-aesthetics-services/

    • Delmar College
       • Prices are comparable
       • Esthetics and Hair
       • http://www.delmarcollege.com/salon/?

ALSO NOTEWORTHY
• Stampede Parade accessible viewing zones
       • The City of Calgary has reserved eight locations along the parade route to
         accommodate people with mobility challenges (canes, walkers, wheelchairs,
         scooters) and their friends/families.
• City of Calgary: Recreation Discovery
       • Clients in the Alberta Health Services, Calgary Zone and surrounding areas who have
         chronic, long-term health conditions, including, but not limited to diabetes, celiac
         disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obesity, asthma, high blood
         pressure, high cholesterol, chronic pain, depression, stroke, Parkinson’s, osteoporosis,
         arthritis or congestive heart failure.
       • Phone: 403-9-HEALTH (403-943-2584)
       • http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Documents/Registration/Recreation-discovery.pdf

• Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta
       • http://www.dsaalberta.org/

ALSO NOTEWORTHY
• International Disability Film Festival
        • March 15 – 18, 2017
        • www.ptff.org

• University of Calgary Rehabilitation and Fitness for Persons with Physical Disabilities
  Kinesiology – Health and Fitness Programs
        • The Rehabilitation and Fitness Program for Persons with a Physical Disability incorporates
          individually designed programs performed in a group setting.
        • Participants attend two days a week for approximately two hours a day. The price is $185
          for a 14-week session, and a $60 initial assessment. All programs are specifically designed
          with elements of strength training, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance and co-
          ordination.

• Vecova Recreation Centre
        • A barrier-free facility in the heart of northwest Calgary features a warm 34.5° salt-water
          pool, a full size gymnasium, three studios and three multi-purpose rooms.

CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
• Vulnerable Person Self-Registry

• The Calgary Police Service has created a database where people can
  register if they have a physical, mental or medical condition that means they
  may require special attention in an emergency. Continue to the Vulnerable
  Person Self-Registry webpage.

In the event of an emergency, the registry provides important information to
first responders when special attention may be required

SENIOR CENTRES
• http://www.retireathome.com/winter-activities-calgary-seniors/

SENIOR CENTRES
• http://www.retireathome.com/winter-activities-calgary-seniors/

One Example:
   • Parkdale Nifty 50’s Club:
      • http://pdnf.org/
      • Drop-in Activities – Board Games $2.00, Floor Curling $2.00, Book Club, Movie
        afternoons
      • Bridge Club, Workshops (Art, Yoga & Bridge lessons)

LUNCHBOX THEATRE

• Adult: $25
• Student/Senior: $20

*All prices include GST
• $10 Thursdays
• Lunchbox is now offering $10 tickets to the first Thursday evening
  performance of each production. Purchase the tickets online or with the box
  office.
• http://www.lunchboxtheatre.com/