Things to Do Around Calgary
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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/.