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special needs Lifestyle & Social Skills Circle of Friends - Social Skills Using sensory equipment - the latest innovation in creativity, learning and development - children with special needs learn

1 special needs Lifestyle & Social Skills Circle of Friends - Social Skills Using sensory equipment - the latest innovation in creativity, learning and development - children with special needs learn proper social skills and behaviours, and improve their communication. They practice taking turns, sharing, asking for help, initiating conversation and expressing feelings appropriately in a sensory environment that stimulates all the senses: visual, tactile, vestibular and proprioception. Note: Children must be able to participate independently in a group setting. Age: 6-10 years Fee: $224.50/9 classes Fee: $299.25/12 classes Mon Sep 25 6:00-7:00pm Mon Jan 8 6:00-7:00pm Connect Connect with new friends over fun group activities such as baking, scrapbooking, swimming, dancing, bocce, card and sport games, and special guests. The focus on community awareness and social interaction outside the family unit helps develop life skills including: problem solving, setting goals, expressing feelings appropriately, taking turns, asking for help, and initiating conversation. Note: To be eligible, participants must be able to manage themselves safely and independently within a group environment. Weekly swimming is a component of this program. Contact specialneeds@vaughan.ca. prior to registration. Age: 10 years+ Fee: $467.75/10 classes Fee: $561.25/12 classes Fee: $608/13 classes Sat Sep 23 11:00am-4:00pm Sun Sep 24 11:00am-4:00pm Sat Jan 6 11:00am-4:00pm Sun Jan 7 11:00am-4:00pm Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 166 Recreation Programs:

Listed ages are guidelines and subject to change. For more information, call 905.832.2377 ext. 7405 or email: specialneeds@vaughan.ca 2017/2018 Fall & Winter Fun Club Have a blast with your besties!

2 Listed ages are guidelines and subject to change. For more information, call ext or /2018 Fall & Winter Fun Club Have a blast with your besties! Learn appropriate social behaviour as you enjoy entertainment with your friends, including: bowling, bocce, cooking, arts & crafts, games and more. Note: Participants must be able to attend independently in a group setting. This program includes a one-time recreational swim. Fee: $204.25/9 classes Fee: $272.25/12 classes Age: 8-13 years Mon Sep 25 5:30-8:00pm Mon Jan 8 5:30-8:00pm Fri Jan 12 5:30-8:00pm Hangin' Out Together Drop-In What's more fun than hangin' out with friends? Enjoy refreshments, watch movies or TV, listen to music or play the piano. Up for some friendly competition? Play pool, table tennis, billiards, card games, chess, checkers, backgammon, yahtzee, dominoes or foosball. Age: 16 years+ Fee: Free/76 classes Father E. Bulfon Community Centre 8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge Tue, Fri Sep 12 10:00am-1:00pm Age: 14 years+ Wed Sep 27 5:30-8:00pm Fri Sep 29 5:30-8:00pm Wed Jan 10 5:30-8:00pm Save your spot! Program spaces are limited, register at vaughan.ca/reconline vaughan.ca/reconline 167

Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging among new friends. Vaughan Enriched Day Program Want to stay involved in your community but need supervision?

3 Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging among new friends. Vaughan Enriched Day Program Want to stay involved in your community but need supervision? Receive mental and social stimulation in this day program by participating in fun, instructor-facilitated group and age-appropriate activities like bocce, bowling, social games, swimming, and exercising in the fitness centre. Plus, learn practical household tasks, cleaning and cooking. Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging among new friends. The Vaughan Enriched Day Program has been servicing the community for several years, helping individuals with various disabilities lead inclusive, quality lives. Age: 18 years+ Fee: $601.25/10 classes Mon Sep 18 8:30am-3:30pm Tue Sep 19 8:30am-3:30pm Wed Sep 20 8:30am-3:30pm Thu Sep 21 8:30am-3:30pm Fri Sep 22 8:30am-3:30pm Mon Jan 8 8:30am-3:30pm Tue Jan 9 8:30am-3:30pm Wed Jan 10 8:30am-3:30pm Thu Jan 11 8:30am-3:30pm Fri Jan 12 8:30am-3:30pm Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. 168 Recreation Programs:

4 Listed ages are guidelines and subject to change. For more information, call ext or /2018 Fall & Winter Performing Arts Individual Piano Sessions Play away your stress! A music professional facilitates this leveled learning piano program, taking a modified approach through one-on-one instruction adapted to suit age, ability and musical learning desires. Children learn how to read musical notes and/or play scales by ear. By practicing piano they develop listening and fine motor skills, increase their ability to make eye contact and decrease negative behaviors that may interfere with learning. Age: 6 years+ Fee: $201.25/8 classes Sat Sep 23 9:30-10:00am Sat Sep 23 10:00-10:30am Sat Sep 23 10:30-11:00am Sat Sep 23 11:00-11:30am Sat Sep 23 11:30am-12:00pm Mon Sep 25 6:00-6:30pm Mon Sep 25 6:30-7:00pm Mon Sep 25 7:00-7:30pm Mon Sep 25 7:30-8:00pm Wed Sep 27 6:00-6:30pm Wed Sep 27 6:30-7:00pm Wed Sep 27 7:00-7:30pm Wed Sep 27 7:30-8:00pm Wed Sep 27 8:00-8:30pm Thu Sep 28 6:00-6:30pm Thu Sep 28 6:30-7:00pm Thu Sep 28 7:00-7:30pm Thu Sep 28 7:30-8:00pm Thu Sep 28 8:00-8:30pm Sat Jan 6 9:30-10:00am Sat Jan 6 10:00-10:30am Sat Jan 6 10:30-11:00am Sat Jan 6 11:00-11:30am Sat Jan 6 11:30am-12:00pm Mon Jan 8 6:00-6:30pm Mon Jan 8 6:30-7:00pm Mon Jan 8 7:00-7:30pm Mon Jan 8 7:30-8:00pm Wed Jan 10 6:00-6:30pm Wed Jan 10 6:30-7:00pm Wed Jan 10 7:00-7:30pm Wed Jan 10 7:30-8:00pm Wed Jan 10 8:00-8:30pm Thu Jan 11 6:30-7:00pm Thu Jan 11 7:00-7:30pm Thu Jan 11 7:30-8:00pm Thu Jan 11 8:00-8:30pm Thu Jan 11 8:30-9:00pm Skate & Hockey Glide & Skate Glide your way to fun learning basic skating skills such as balancing, gliding on two feet, forward movement and stopping. Children improve their coordination, endurance and strength, and develop self-discipline both on and off the ice in this learn-to-skate program. Note: Children will be grouped according to ability with an instructor/child ratio of 1:4. Participants MUST wear a CSA approved helmet with a face mask at all times. Age: 5-10 years Fee: $104.25/9 classes Fee: $139/12 classes Fri Sep 29 4:00-4:45pm Fri Sep 29 5:00-5:45pm Fri Jan 12 4:00-4:45pm Fri Jan 12 5:00-5:45pm New Skating 1-on-1 Lessons First time skating? Learn to skate with the 1-on-1 attention of a trained instructor. Basic skating skills and correct techniques are introduced through a modified teaching approach that includes specially selected equipment, activities and games in a non-competitive environment. Note: All participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with face mask. Winter clothing including gloves are recommended. Age: 6 years+ Fee: $222/9 classes Fee: $271.25/11 classes Fri Oct 6 4:00-4:30pm Fri Oct 6 4:30-5:00pm Fri Oct 6 5:00-5:30pm Fri Jan 12 4:00-4:30pm Fri Jan 12 4:30-5:00pm Fri Jan 12 5:00-5:30pm vaughan.ca/reconline 169

5 Sports Active Play Wheelchair Basketball No limits. No boundaries. Increase your level of physical activity playing this major sport in a fun, friendly community centre environment. Note: Wheelchairs can be provided upon request. Age: 18 years+ Fee: $90/10 classes Wed Sep 27 8:30-10:00pm Wed Jan 10 8:30-10:00pm FUNdamentals of Sports Friendly fitness fun! Learn basic sports skills through a structured schedule of basketball, soccer, weight training and short, medium range running. Through adapted drills and non-competitive game play in a fun and safe community centre environment, adults develop teamwork and sportsmanship skills, improve their overall fitness level and learn to love sports! Age: years Fee: $112.75/10 classes Mon Sep 25 7:00-8:30pm Mon Jan 8 7:00-8:30pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan Active Start Active Start programming is targeted for children with disabilities, and focuses on foundational movement skills. Active Start provides a crucial foundation where children build the necessary skills to take part in numerous sports later in life. Age: 2-6 years Sun Sep 24 3:00-4:00pm Sun Jan 7 3:00-4:00pm Sat Jan 6 3:00-4:00pm FUNdamentals FUNdamentals is targeted for children with disabilities, and focuses on strengthening sports and daily activity skill sets. This curriculum builds upon the Active Start program and is integral to helping children with intellectual disabilities develop the necessary skills to take part in numerous sports later in life. Age: 6-10 years North Thornhill Community Centre 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill Sat Oct 7 3:00-4:00pm Sat Jan 6 3:00-4:00pm Multi-Sport Youth Multi Sports (YMS) is targeted for individuals with disabilities, and combines physical literacy skills. Participants put the skills learned in Active Start and FUNdamentals to the test during competitive sporting games geared at increasing motor skills. Age: years Fee: $70.50/8 classes Sat Sep 23 6:15-7:15pm Sat Jan 6 6:00-7:00pm Sat Sep 23 4:00-5:00pm Sat Jan 6 4:00-5:00pm Recreation Programs:

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