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Building Bridges for Special Needs - Coachella
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 2022 Special Needs Community Zoom & Outdoor Activities
*all activities will be provided via Zoom for all disabilities, FREE of charge and for all ages unless noted. Get instructions on how to join by matching color of event with contact or visit www.myrecreationdistrict.com/adaptive-sports-calendar for complete listing with links
Presented by UCPIE - Contact Jannett for Zoom instructions at jannett@ucpie.org or call 760.321.8184
Presented by LEAPS Services - Contact Karina for Zoom instructions at kmelgar@leapsservices.com or call 760.673.6564. Membership classes available at 12pm. Social Skills Group meets 3x/month on Wednesdays at 5-6pm.
Presented by Autism Society Inland Empire (formerly CVASA) - Sign up at www.ieautism.org/events/ . NOTE: Individuals MUST RSVP to participate and receive links. Please follow this link for updates since this is an incomplete calendar. https://ieautism.org/events/month/
Presented by Desert Arc - Contact Martha for Zoom Instructions at mgonzalez@desertarc.org or call 760.601.2325
Presented by High Hopes Dance Troupe - Contact Renee for Zoom instructions at highhopesdance@yahoo.com or on Facebook at High Hopes Dance. For Hip Hop Zoom instructions, email dani.hjerpe@gmail.com. NOTE: Virtual Dance classes end July 9th
Presented by Palms to Pines Parasports (PPP) in partnership with Desert Recreation District. For more info, contact Mike at pppmiker@palmstopinesparasports.org
Presented by Olive Tree OT - Contact Paloma French for instructions at Paloma@olivetreeot.com or call 760.972.7089
SPECIAL EVENTS
Contact Volunteer Coach Andrew Macchia for more information or to sign up at 760.275.7108 or by email at dolcemacchia@dcrr.com +++ NOTE: This is not an organized event. It's an independent group of friends bowling together.
**Desert Recreation online and outdoor activities (at Community Centers). Registration required at www.myrecreationdistrict.com/adaptivetherapeutic-sports-recreation. Annual & semi-annual memberships available. Register for the HYBRID programs on the DRD website, select one stating ONLINE or IN PERSON.
*FREE with Adaptive Program Membership [Annual - $200, Semi-Annual - $125. ]
**Program offered in partnership with SoCal Adaptive sports ^^Program offered in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountain #Program offered in partnership with LEAPS Services
**Outdoor activities in partnership with Palms to Pines Parasports
NOTE: MOST CLASSES & ACTIVITIES HAVE NO AGE RESTRICTIONS. OPEN TO DISABILITIES. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PARTICIPATE
$ Fee () Special Event
1 Sep Thu
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Teen/Adult Social Hour
Wallyball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Movie Club (ages 13+)
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4p
3-4:30p
4-5p
4:30-6:30p
7-7:15p
11 Sep Sun
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Pickleball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11a-12p
2-3p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
21 Sep Wed
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art
Zumba!
Basketball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Boccia*
Jump Night at Get Air (Parents/Guardians jump for free)
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4:15p
4-5p
4:15-5p
6-8p
2 Sep Fri
Tai Chi/Meditation
Hybrid Seated Fitness
Cooking w/Chef Oscar
Sing-a-long, art, Movie, Dance, Social!
Movie Night: "Luck"
10-11a
10-11a
1-2p
4-5p
5:30-7:30p
12 Sep Mon
Music w/Nick
Karaoke
Adaptive Yoga w/Miss Kim
Fun with Music for all ages
Life Hacks - Texting Workshop for Autistic Adults
1-2p
2-3p
4-5p
5-5:50p
6-7p
22 Sep Thu
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Teen/Adult Social Hour
Wallyball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Movie Club (ages 13+)
Sibs Group (ages 7-17)
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4p
3-4:30p
4-5p
4:30-6:30p
5:30-6:30p
7-7:15p
3 Sep Sat
Gymnastics
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Virtual Role Playing Group (ages 16+)
9-9:50a
10-12p
6:30-8:30p
13 Sep Tue
Reading
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art Class
Bowling w/Special Friends!
Adaptive Crossfit w/Ms. Cheryl
Adult Fitness
Talk To Me Tuesday
11-12p
2-3p
3:30-4:30p
3:30-5p
4-5p
5-5:45p
5:30-6:30p
23 Sep Fri
Tai Chi/Meditation
Hybrid Seated Fitness
Cooking w/Chef Oscar
Sing-a-long, art, Movie, Dance, Social!
Movie Night: "Sea Beast"
10-11a
10-11a
1-2p
4-5p
5:30-7:30p
4 Sep Sun
10-11a
11a-12p
2-3p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Pickleball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
14 Sep Wed
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art
Zumba!
Basketball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Boccia*
24 Sep Sat
Gymnastics
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Virtual Role Playing Group (ages 16+)
9-9:50a
10-12p
6:30-8:30p
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4:15p
4-5p
4:15-5p
5 Sep Mon
15 Sep Thu
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Wallyball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
25 Sep Sun
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Pickleball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11a-12p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
6 Sep Tue
Reading
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art Class
Bowling w/Special Friends!
Adaptive Crossfit w/Ms. Cheryl
Adult Fitness
Talk To Me Tuesday
11-12p
2-3p
3:30-4:30p
3:30-5p
4-5p
5-5:45p
5:30-6:30p
16 Sep Fri
Tai Chi/Meditation
Hybrid Seated Fitness
Cooking w/Chef Oscar
Sing-a-long, art, Movie, Dance, Social!
Movie Night: "Hocus Pocus"
10-11a
10-11a
1-2p
4-5p
5:30-7:30p
26 Sep Mon
Music w/Nick
Karaoke
Adaptive Yoga w/Miss Kim
Fun with Music for all ages
1-2p
2-3p
4-5p
5-5:50p
7 Sep Wed
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art
Zumba!
Basketball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Boccia*
How to Write Meaningful IEP Goals
17 Sep Sat
Gymnastics
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Safety Fair for the Autism & Special Needs Community
Virtual Role Playing Group (ages 16+)
9-9:50a
10-12p
11-2p
6:30-8:30p
27 Sep Tue
Reading
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art Class
Bowling w/Special Friends!
Adaptive Crossfit w/Ms. Cheryl
Adult Fitness
Talk To Me Tuesday
11-12p
2-3p
3:30-4:30p
3:30-5p
4-5p
5-5:45p
5:30-6:30p
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4:15p
4-5p
4:15-5p
6:30-8p
8 Sep Thu
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Teen/Adult Social Hour
Wallyball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
18 Sep Sun
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Pickleball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11a-12p
2-3p
3-4:30p
4-5p
7-7:15p
28 Sep Wed
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4:15p
4-5p
4:15-5p
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art
Zumba!
Basketball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Boccia*
9 Sep Fri
Tai Chi/Meditation
Hybrid Seated Fitness
Cooking w/Chef Oscar
Sing-a-long, art, Movie, Dance, Social!
Movie Night: "Bad Guys"
Rancho Young Adult Group Game Night (ages 18+)
10-11a
10-11a
1-2p
4-5p
5:30-7:30p
7-8:15p
19 Sep Mon
Music w/Nick
Karaoke
Adaptive Yoga w/Miss Kim
1-2p
2-3p
4-5p
29 Sep Thu
Hybrid Fitness
Karaoke
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Teen/Adult Social Hour
Wallyball
Adaptive Karate w/Sensei Tamara
Autistic Adults Diagnosed Late
Bedtime Stories
10-11a
11-12p
2-3p
3-4p
3-4:30p
4-5p
6:30-7:30p
7-7:15p
10 Sep Sat
Gymnastics
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Virtual Role Playing Group (ages 16+)
9-9:50a
10-12p
6:30-8:30p
20 Sep Tue
Parents Coffee Hour
Reading
Tai Chi/Meditation
Art Class
Bowling w/Special Friends!
Adaptive Crossfit w/Ms. Cheryl
Adult Fitness
Talk To Me Tuesday
10:30-11:30a
11-12p
2-3p
3:30-4:30p
3:30-5p
4-5p
5-5:45p
5:30-6:30p
30 Sep Fri
Tai Chi/Meditation
Hybrid Seated Fitness
Cooking w/Chef Oscar
Sing-a-long, art, Movie, Dance, Social!
Movie Night: "Minions, the rise of Gru"
10-11a
10-11a
1-2p
4-5p
5:30-7:30p