Hockey a try City of Reno presents: Adaptive Connect Fall 2021: September-November Give sled hockey a try & season opener for free on September 19 For more information go to page 3 Adaptive Connect is made Inclusion/Adaptive Volunteer Opportunities possible by Renown Recreation Staff Volunteers are a vital part of the If you have an event or activity that Therapeutic Recreation Specialist City of Reno Inclusion/Adaptive you would like posted in the next April Wolfe 775-333-7765 Recreation program. Volunteers will publication of Adaptive Connect, Inclusion/Behavior Specialist gain rewarding experiences through Please Contact April Wolfe at: Alex Nieto 775-657-4659 assisting Parks and Recreation staff 1301 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512 Adaptive Technicians with a variety of programs or providing Phone: 775-333-7765 Breana Horvath 775-657-4661 additional support for participants. We Fax: 775-321-8338 William Meacham are currently seeking volunteers for [email protected] our upcoming programs! Next Deadline is October 22, 2021

Equestrian Program Added! August 26 & September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Thursdays 9am-1pm Fee: $120 per session Plumas Gym - 475 Monroe St. Join us at Alder Creek Adventure Center in Truckee, CA for adaptive equestrian lessons, in partnership with the Tahoe Donner Association. Participants learn horsemanship and/or riding skills in an environment designed to fit their needs and learning styles and improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being for people of all abilities. Lessons may be limited to horsemanship skills only for certain disabilities, as determined by the on-site instruction team. To reserve your spot, please contact [email protected] or (530) 581-4161 x6 with your preferred date.

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Wheelchair Rugby Give Sled Hockey a Try/ Reno Rumble Tournament August-April Season Opener October 29-31 Saturday 12-3pm | Fee: $50 Sunday, September 19 10-11:45am Plumas Gym - 475 Monroe Street EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road Fee: Free Teams from the United States Wheelchair or Quad Rugby is a fast Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Parkway Wheelchair Rugby Association paced and competitive sport for Come learn about Sled Hockey and (USWRA) will join the High Fives individuals with physical disabilities meet the NEW Reno High Fives Wheelchair Rugby Team in a fun that affect all four extremities. Sled Hockey Team in this free clinic. filled and competitive weekend Players use special “Rugby Come learn about Sled Hockey and of wheelchair rugby. For game Wheelchairs” to play the sport. These meet the NEW Reno High Fives Sled schedules, to volunteer or for more chairs are very maneuverable and Hockey Team in this free clinic. information contact April Wolfe. Please can take a hit or two. Rugby players come out and support the team must be able to push their own Facebook event: https://fb.me/ wheelchairs. e/1aSz0HsMV Tennis Buddies of Reno Registration: TryhockeyForFree.com Wheelchair Basketball September 8 - October 13 Sled Hockey Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm August-April Reno Tennis Courts - 2601 Plumas Fridays 6-8pm | Fee: $50 Season starts October 3 Street EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road Sundays 11am-12pm | Fee: $50 Reno Ice - 15500 Wedge Parkway This program allows for a wide range Are you interested in the extreme Our fall program is just about to challenge of wheelchair basketball? Participants with physical disabilities start. Athletes anxiously anticipate Wheelchair basketball is a sport will get a chance to learn about the Tennis Buddies season and for everyone - people who use sled hockey and get on the ice. All volunteers claim that buddying up wheelchairs for mobility and people equipment and on-ice instruction with athletes with Down Syndrome who don’t. provided. Please wear long pants and other developmental disabilities and closed toed shoes. No prior for the 6-week program is one of the experience necessary. greatest joys of their lives. Visit SierraJuniorTennis.org for additional information regarding the fall session and registration.

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City of Sparks Parks and Bowling Dance for All Recreation Wednesdays 2:45pm City of Reno and City of Sparks Coconut Bowl | Fee: $2 per game For the following programs call collaborate for a new dance series for Shauna before each event to confirm Bring your friends and come out to teens and adults with Special Needs. dates, times and fees. practice your game and have a great Spooktacular Halloween Dance (775) 353-7815 time too. We keep track of scores Party [email protected] to average for the Special Olympics [email protected] tournaments. No pre-registration Sunday, October 24 2-4pm necessary. Sparks Parks and Rec Gym - 98 Arts and Crafts Class Richards Way Thursdays 3:30-5pm | Fee: Free Fee: $3 per person at the door Larry D. Johnson Community Note-able Music Therapy Wear your favorite costume and get Center - 1200 12th St. Services ready for a hauntingly good time! We’ve teamed up with Arts for all Note-Able.org Music provided by DJ, J.J. Christy Nevada to provide Weekly Wonders. “No Bull Media, Inc.” Refreshments Participants (16 yrs or older) Note-Able Music Therapy Services will be served. is a nonprofit organization with will develop their artistic abilities Jingle Bell Rock Christmas through a variety of fun projects. a primary purpose of providing Reservations required. inclusive music programs and music Dinner and Dance therapy services for children and Friday, December 10 5-8pm SAVE THE DATE: Special adults of all ages and disabilities. Sparks Parks and Rec Gym - 98 Olympics Regional Bowling Our mission is to create lasting Richards Way Tournament change in the lives of people of all Fee: $5 per person, advanced abilities through music. November 20-21 ticket purchase required National Bowing Stadium - 300 N For more information contact Manal You are cordially invited to our Center St, Reno Toppozada at (775) 324-5521. Christmas dinner and dance! Dinner is served 5-6pm and dance 6-8pm.

4 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | [email protected] Reno.Gov/Adaptive | Adaptive Connect: Fall 2021 5 RESOURCES Renown Rehabilitation Hospital Renown Rehabilitation Hospital provides a full range of rehabilitation services for these conditions: brain injury, stroke/neurological diagnoses, spinal cord injury, fractures, joint replacements, multiple trauma, cancer, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, heart and lung disorders, amputation, and worker’s compensation injuries. At Renown, patient outcomes exceed national benchmarks, thanks to the team of rehab specialists.

Lunch and Learn Every 3rd Wednesday 11:30am-1pm of each month | Meeting Virtually & EMNECC - 1301 Valley Road Please join City of Reno, VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare system, Renown Health, and High Fives Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury/ Disease specific resources, topics, and guest speakers during our monthly community- based luncheons.

Chive Charities Chive Charities specializes in helping our recipients with medically-related items and therapy not covered by insurance. We do not assist with past medical bills, funeral costs, lost family income due to disability or death in the family. Since our inception in 2012, Veterans have been a bedrock part of the Chive Charities recipient family. With over $3 million in support awarded to over 100 veterans from every military branch, the commitment to our nation’s heroes remains steadfast. Whether it’s purchasing a service dog for a former marine or completing an accessible home renovation for a retired soldier, we specialize in providing items that improve quality of life for veterans. To apply visit: ChiveCharities.org/Outreach/ Veterans

Tahoe Ability Program The Tahoe Ability Program is a non-profit community integration program for adults with developmental disabilities. This program is designed to create inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, foster independence, promote progress within our community, encourage self-advancement and assistance in reaching goals. For more information visit: TahoeAbility.org

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The Veterans K-9 Corps is a free peer support dog training program bringing you and your dog together with nine other veterans for friendship, fun and of course, dog training.

Participants meet at the Truckee Meadows Dog Training Center and local parks during the 10-week course to prepare their dog for the Canine Good Citizen test. *All must abide by COVID-19 restrictions. *Dog’s up-to-date shot record required.

FOR CLASS DATES AND REGISTRATION: CONTACT NDVS OUTREACH OFFICER EDUARDO MARTINEZ [email protected]

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