Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) - Winter 2015

Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR)

Winter 2015

Commissioner Amanda Fritz

Director Mike Abbaté

RegistRAtiON BegiNs NOVemBeR 24, 2014Go to PortlandParks.org, click on the Register Now tab.

• NewYogainChairs,see page 5• 1stAnnualBINGONight,see page 5• New“MeetUsThere”Activities,see page 8

NEW Activities!

Portland Parks & Recreation

2 Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation 503.823.4333

TABLE OF CONTENTSInclusion Services ................................................. 3Drop-in Classes ..................................................... 4Special Event ........................................................ 5Exercise ................................................................. 5Special Interest Classes ......................................6-7Adult Outings ................................................... 8-11Registration Information ................................12-13

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pmClosed: January 1 – New Year’s Day January 19 – Martin Luther King’s Day February 16 – Presidents’ DayRec. Coordinator II: Jane Doyle E-mail: [email protected]. Coordinator I: Chantelle KingE-mail: [email protected] Rec. Coordinator I: Becky BechtellE-mail: [email protected]

Bus Lines: #70, 12th Ave. Bus #12, #19, #20 and MAX are within three blocks.

Parking: On-street or Portland Tennis Center

Disabled Access: Entrances: Accessible Parking: Accessible. Designated spot in the Ten-nis Center parking lot and on-street in front of the outdoor tennis courts by the AIR office. Restroom: Accessible Note: The office is not adjacent to the parking lot or street. Call office for directions.

Adaptive and

Inclusive Recreation (AIR)

426 NE 12th Ave.Portland, OR 97232

Telephone: 503-823-4333FAX 503- 823-4329Oregon Relay - 711

Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org 3


WithintheAmericanswithDisabilityAct(ADA)of1990,PortlandParks&Recreation(PP&R)providesaccommodationstoindividualswithdisabilities/specialneeds,sothattheymayreceiveanequalopportunitytoparticipateinprogramsofferedcitywide.

How it Works1.Choosetheactivityyouwouldliketoparticipatein,andthenaccessthePP&Rsitetoknowwheretheactivityisbeingoffered.

2.Registerfortheactivity.YoucandothisinpersonataPP&Rsite,oronlineat

www.PortlandParks.org.Whenregistering,letthepersonknowyouwillneedaccommodationsinordertoparticipateintheactivity(online,checkthebox.)

3.Onceregistered,pleasecontactInclusionServicesat503-823-4333.IfthisisyourfirstaccommodationthroughInclusionServices,youwillneedtodoaphoneintakewithastaffmember.Attheendofthephoneintake,itwillbedeterminedwhetheranassistantwillbeneededonthefirstdayoftheactivitytoprovideon-sitesupport.Futureassistancewillbeprovidedbasedonneed.Theinclusionstaffwillworkwiththeinstructoronhowtosupportyouandyourindividualneeds.

Important DetailsAgeneralprogrammaybeadaptedusingauxiliaryaidsandservices,butthebasicstructureoftheprogramremainsthesame.Accommodationsaremadeasneeded,andcanbeflexibleaswellascreative.Participantsneedtoregisterforactivitiesthatareintendedfortheirbirthage.Personalcareisprovidedforactivitiesinthepre-schoolandyouthcategory,upthroughage12.

IfyouhavequestionsaboutInclusionServices,pleasecall503-823-4333or711(TRS).Aminimumof 10businessdays(Monday-Friday)advancenoticeisrequired.TheInclusionServicesstaffwilldotheirbesttoaccommodateeachparticipant.

INCLUSION SERVICES FOR PEOPLEWITH SPECIAL NEEDS

View and register for classes on-line at www.PortlandParks.org or call the

Customer Service Center at 503-823-2525.Spring 2015February 23

Winter 2015November 24

CALENDAR

Portland Parks & Recreation MissionPortland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to ensuring access to leisure opportunities and

enhancing Portland’s natural beauty.

AiR missiON stAtemeNtTheAdaptiveandInclusiveRecreation(AIR)programofferscommunity-basedrecreationactivitiesandleisureservices

speciallydesignedforyouththroughadultswhohaveadisabilityorspecialneed.Ourservicesassistpeopletodevelopandusetheirleisuretimeinwaystoenhancetheirhealth,independenceandwell-being.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUND INFORMATION

WItHDRAWALS & ReFuNDS: Please notify us at least five (5) business days (Monday-Friday) before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Refunds will not be given without enough notice. Pre-paid materials and admission tickets cannot be refunded.

Refund request time frame requirements

1st Day of activity Latest time of notification

Monday Prior Monday at noon

Tuesday Prior Thursday at noon

Wednesday Prior Wednesday at noon

Thursday Prior Thursday at noon

Friday Prior Friday at noon

Saturday Prior Monday at noon

Sunday Prior Monday at noon



Bowling For Fun Age: 10 - AdultWhoop it up with your friends while knocking down pins. Beginners through advanced are welcomed. Bring $4 for one game or $8 for two. To accommodate bowlers who wish to play every week and don’t want to hassle with bringing money each time, we offer a 20 game punch card for $80.Shoes are free. Pre-registration is not required. Adaptive bowling equipment is available at the lanes. Drop-in activityDate: Wednesday, January 7 - March 11time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Location:20th Century Lanes

3350 SE 92 (cross street Powell)Bus #9 and MAX Mt. Scott Community Center

5530 Se 72nd(four blocks south of Foster Blvd.)

Bus #10 and #14

Cost - $5Age 16 - Adult

1st Friday of the month

January 2ndFebruary 6th - elvis Impersonator

March 6thHavefundancingtoaDJoraband.Socializewithfriends,botholdandnew.Refreshments

areprovided.Costforparticipantsis$5.Facilitystaffandparentsarefree,but

donationsarekindlyacceptedtohelpwiththecost.GroupandfosterhomestaffmuststaytoassisttheirparticipantsinthedanceunlesspriorarrangementshavebeenmadewithAIR

bycalling503-823-4333.

Duetothelargenumberofparticipantswhoattendthedance,AIRstaffisonlyabletosuperviseparticipantswhoareinthe

auditorium,socialroomorthehallwayofthecenter.Staffisunabletoprovideassistancetoparticipantswhoneedclosesupervisionor

personalcareintherestroom.

DROP-IN CLASS

Residents: PeoplewholiveintheCityofPortlandtaxbase.

Non-residents: PeoplewholiveoutsidethetaxbaselikeGresham,LakeOswego,andClackamas.







Creative Art ages: 16 - AdultEveryone is an artist! How does your creativity shine? Play with paint, create with clay and doodle or draw exploring fine art mediums. All levels of experience spark creativity!

Mt tabor Sun Community Middle School5800 SE Ash(one block south of Burnside)Bus #20 & #71Instructor: Irena Lukasiewicz

Course #: 1020739Date: Mondays, January 5 - February 2 No class January 19time: 6:00pm - 7:30pmCost: Resident $40; Non-resident $56

Course #: 1020741Date: Mondays, February 9 - March 9 No class February 16time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Cost: Resident $40; Non-resident $56

Scholarships: CityofPortlandresidentsandnon-residents,regardlessofage,whorequirefinancialassistancecanapplyforpartialscholarshipsforAIRactivities.Contact AIR at 503-823-4333.

Cooking with Friends ages: 16 - AdultFood and friends make great meals! Test and taste recipes you can make again at home. Find something new to cook as you gain confidence in the kitchen and build a cookbook to record your class experiences.

Montavilla Community Center8219 NE GlisanInstructor: Cheryl Truong

Course #: 1020736Date: Thursday, January 8 - February 5time: 5:30pm - 7:00pmCost: $40

Course #: 1020738Date: Thursday, February 12 - March 12time: 5:30pm - 7:00pmCost: $40

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES



Portland Aquarium & LunchCome see and explore sharks, stingrays, sea jellies, octopuses, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fascinating tropical and cold water fish, and so much more! Price of trip includes the cost of admission. Bring $15 for lunch at Tebo’s.Course #: 1021210Date: Saturday, January 10 time: 9:15am - 2:20pmCost: $40

SATURDAY ADULT OUTINGS

Snow and Ice ClosureRecreationprogramswillbecancelledifPortlandPublic

Schoolsareclosedthatdayduetosnoworice.Listentoyourradio

stationforclosures.

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Blazer Game & PizzaCome cheer on your Portland Trailblazers! Watch LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Mathews take on the Milwaukie Bucks, while eating pizza. The cost of the trip includes the pizza and pop.Course #: 1021212Date: Saturday, January 31 time: 4:00pm - 8:00pmCost: $33

trip - John’s Incredible Pizza tourCheck out the behind the scene of John’s Incredible Pizza. See how they operate, then enjoy a buffet lunch and $10 of game tokens. Try to beat your score on the video games. Price of trip includes: trip, tour, lunch and $10 of game tokens.Course #: 1021318Date: Saturday, January 17 time: 10:30am - 2:30pmCost: $38

SATURDAY ADULT OUTINGS AGE: 18 & up

meetiNg LOCAtiON AlloutingsleavefromtheparkinglotatPortland Tennis Center324NE12th,acrossfromFranzBakeryThecross-streetisFlanders.Bus#70stopsneartheparkinglotbutdoesn’trununtil9:00amonSaturdays.Buses#12,#19,#20andMAXarewithinthreeblocks.Formoreinformationonoutings,callAIRat503-823-4337.

CeramicsTry your hand and be creative painting a ceramic piece. Choose from a piggy bank, decorative box or even a bowl, so many items to choose from. Bring $30 to cover the cost for your ceramic piece and lunch. Course #: 1021213Date: Saturday, January 24 time: 10:30am - 3:00pmCost: $28

OMSIExplore the wonders of science through creative ‘hands-on exhibits’. Satisfy your curiosity and expand your knowledge of the world and how it works! We will be eating lunch at the museum. Bring $25 for admission and lunch.Course #: 1021214Date: Saturday, February 7 time: 9:00am - 1:30pmCost: $28




Movie and Lunch at the Kennedy SchoolSpend the day with old and new friends. Dine on your lunch while watching a new release movie at the Kennedy School. The name of the movie will be released Tuesday before the outing. Bring $20 for your admission and lunch.Course #: 1021215Date: Saturday, February 14 time: 10:45am - 2:45pmCost: $25

elk Watching & Lunch At Camp 18Discover the wonder of nature & watch elk roam freely at Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area in the Coast Range. Explore Camp 18 logging museum with friends where we will be having lunch.Course #: 1021218Date: Saturday, February 21 time: 9:00am - 3:30pmCost: $38

Guide Dogs GraduationSee the dogs work! Celebrate the presentation of these special K-9’s to their new owners. Tour the facility & learn about their months of training. Bring $15 for lunch with your friends at the Tollgate Inn.Course #: 1021224Date: Saturday, February 28 time: 10:00am - 4:30pmCost: $38

AIR staff will arrive 30 minutes before the start of classes and drop-in activities

Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes ahead of time to classes

and activities.




evergreen Aviation MuseumSee first hand, real-life flying machines all restored to their original glory. Enjoy a trip to McMinnville to check out the Spruce Goose, the worlds largest wooden airplane. Bring $40 to cover the cost of admission and your lunch by the airplanes.Course #: 1021228Date: Saturday, March 7 time: 9:00am - 3:00pmCost: $35

Astoria Maritime MuseumCome join us in a day filled with exploring old ship wrecks. The Columbia River Maritime Museum specializes in treasures from the Columbia River and the Pacific Northwest. It is located about ten miles from the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. Bring $25 for your admission and your lunch at Stephanie’s Cabin.Course #: 1021238Date: Saturday, March 14time: 9:00am - 6:00pmCost: $50

trip - Wooden Shoe tulip FarmExplore a 30-acre sea of color wandering fields of daffodils & tulips where cut flower displays, hanging baskets & bright fuchsias herald spring. Bring money to buy bulbs & cut flowers & lunch in Woodburn.Course #: 1021540 Date: Saturday, March 21 time: 9:30am - 3:30pmCost: $35

trip - Dinner & DancingLet’s Party! Meet new people & dance at Vancouver Park & Recreation, Access to Recreation Dance. Dine out and enjoy dinner before moving to the music! Bring $7 for admission into the dance and dinner.Course #: 1021254Date: Saturday, March 28 time: 4:00pm - 8:00pmCost: $25


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Receipt of full payment is required for registration, unless otherwise arranged. Please call if you receive a returned check or declined bank card notice, either of which void registration.

Resident / non-Resident

A resident is:

• anyonewhooccupiesapermanentresidenceinsidethecity limits of Portland. At the discretion of a Community Center Director, proof of home address may be required. Acceptable address verification may include a 1) drivers license, 2) Oregon ID card, 3) property tax statement, 4) utility bill or lease agreement with current home address.

• anychildlivingwithintheschoolboundariesoftheReynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership between the City and County, a child attending a SUN Community School is eligible to register for programs at any SUN Community School location without paying a non-resident surcharge.

Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will be assessed a 40% surcharge. NR surcharges do not apply to drop-in activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R activities may choose one of these options:

•Pay the additional 40% NR fee.

•Purchase a NR fee discount pass as either an individual or family for a period of three, six or nine months from the date of purchase. The NR discount pass takes 25% off the NR fee for the activity. Inquire about this option at time of registration. These passes are not refundable.

Non-resident Pass Prices

3-month pass: Individual $25 Family $50



A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single parent and their legal dependents living in the same residence.

Class enRollment

Our classes must meet minimum and maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or be canceled due to low enrollment.

WithdRaWal & Refunds

Please notify us at least five (5) business days (Monday-Friday), unless otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials and admission tickets cannot be refunded. Participants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon when the request is made.

sCholaRships

City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance may apply for partial scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.

notiCe of non-disCRimination

PP&R programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.

speCial needs

Within the American with Disability Act (ADA), a person with a disability or special need who desires assistance with registration and/or participation in general PP&R programs can contact Inclusion Services at please call 503-823-4333 or 711 (TRS). If you request assistance through Inclusion Services, a minimum of 10 business days (Monday-Friday) advance notice is required.

If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact please call 503-823-4333 or 711 (TRS), at least five business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about programs and services is available online for those needing a voice synthesis; visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information, call 503-823-2223.

photo poliCy

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permission to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at any of our facilities and properties or any sponsored activity. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes and may be used in future publications and media communications in any format.

If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform staff and we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request. If you see staff taking pictures, and you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know.

If you see a photo of yourself or a family member that causes you concern, please notify us. As a courtesy, we will make every reasonable effort to dispose of the image, and will not use it in future publications. However, we will not be able to retrieve, destroy or discontinue existing printed publications in which the photograph may have been included.

CustomeR satisfaCtion

Your satisfaction is our goal! Portland Parks & Recreation strives for 100% customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a recreation program or service, please let us know.

infoRmation hotline

For information on other PP&R services & programs, call our Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY (7529), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

inClement WeatheR

If the City of Portland public school districts (Portland Public, Parkrose, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Centennial) are closed because of weather conditions, PP&R classes and youth basketball in those school districts are cancelled. However, some sites may be open for drop-in activities. Call the specific PP&R facility for information and opening/closing times. If inclement weather is forecast on weekends or holidays, call the PP&R facility or program for operating hours and activity cancellations.


Registration Inform

ationRegister Now – One of Five Ways

CHECK ONE: NewCustomer TakenclasswithPP&Rbefore Myaccountinformationhaschanged

MainContactName _______________________________________________________________________ Birthdate ___________________________ M_____ F_____

CIRCLE ONE: AfricanImmigrant AmericanIndian/AlaskaNative Black/AfricanAmerican Hispanic/Latino NativeHawaiian/PacificIslander White Slavic/EasternEuropeanImmigrant Asian Multi-Racial Other

HomeAddress ________________________________________________________________________ City/St/Zip _______________________________________________

HomePhone(_________)________________________________________________ WorkPhone(_________)_________________________________________________ CellPhone(_________)_____________________________________________ EmailAddress _______________________________________________________________

EmergencyContactName&PhoneNumber ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

PortlandParks&Recreationwelcomesindividualswithdisabilitiesandspecialneedsintoprograms.Pleasedescribeany accommodationsneededforsuccessfulinclusion: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Pleaseprint

CHECK Checknumber_____________________ (makecheckpayabletotheCityofPortland)

CREDIT CARDInformation

Account# ____ ____ ____ ____ -____ ____ ____ ____ -____ ____ ____ ____ -____ ____ ____ ____ Expires ____________________________________

Cardholder’sName_____________________________________________________ Signature______________________________________________________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

VISA

MasterCard

Amex

Name(last,first) Birthdate M/F ClassTitle Course# ClassLocation StartDate Cost

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

online at PortlandParks.org –Clickonthe“RegisterNow!”toptab.Searchforclassesbyage,category,locationorkeyword–ornarrowyoursearchbyspecificactivityorcoursenumber.

phone – CompletethisregistrationformandcallanyPP&Rsiteusingthephonenumbersonthemappages.YoumayalsophoneinyourregistrationtothePP&RCustomerServiceHotlineat503-823-2525,Monday-Friday,8:30am-5:15pm.OnlyVisa,MasterCardorAmericanExpressacceptedwithphone-inregistration.

mail – Mailyourcompletedregistrationformtotheprogramcenteraddress.IncludefullpaymentusingyourVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpressorcheckpayabletotheCityofPortland.Mail-inregistrationisalsoreceivedatthePP&RCustomerServiceCenter,1120SWFifthAve,Suite1302,Portland,OR97204.

faX – Completetheregistrationformandfaxitto503-823-2515withfullpaymentusingyourVisa,MasterCardorAmericanExpress.Faxesareaccepted24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek,butareprocessedduringregularbusinesshours.

in peRson –AnyPP&Rfacilityisabletoprocessyourregistration,includingtheCustomerServiceCenterlocatedinthelobbyofthePortlandBuildingat1120SWFifthAve.AllCommunityCentersareopenforwalk-inregistrationduringbusinesshours.

non-ResidentsoftheCityofPortlandpaya40%surcharge.Oryoumaypurchaseanon-residentpassattheamountslistedbelow.Listpasspriceor 40%surchargeincolumnatrightandaddtoyourtotal.

Ialreadyhaveanon-residentpass.Duration______-month Purchasedate______/______/______

Passholdername ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ineedapass.Circle one: 3-month|6-month|9-monthCircle one:Individual|Family

Nameofperson(s)needingpass______________________________________________________________________________

3-monthpass:individual$25;family$50|6-monthpass:individual$45;family$909-monthpass:individual$65;family$130

Idonotwantapass.Ichoosetopaythe40%surcharge.

Subtotal

40%non-residentsurchargeor passprice

TOTAL

Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation426 NE 12th Ave.Portland, OR 97232

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