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Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program |
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| For more information about Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program or Western Wayne County Therapeutic Recreation Program, please contact Margaret Martin, Therapeutic Program Supervisor, at 734-722-7620 or by e-mail at
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| Since 1976, the City of Westland has offered adapted and therapeutic programs for individuals with special needs. These programs are designed for people with a variety of disabilities including cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, emotional impairments, and physical challenges including spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury and more. It is the goal of the Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program to provide a wide variety of recreation and leisure activities for people with special needs. This program was awarded the Michigan Parks and Recreation Association Excellence in Therapeutic Recreation Program Award in 1998 & 2006. For activities that are exclusively sponsored by the Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program, an annual membership is required. Cost of membership is $15 for a non-resident. |
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**COOKING CLASS
Learn how to make healthy, low cost meals. The first night the group will make a simple meal, and plan the upcoming menus. Also included is clean up and table setting. At the end of the night each person will take home a copy of the recipe. Bring a recipe to share to the first class, the group may vote to include your special recipe in upcoming menus.
Ages: 13 & up
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Session 2: Monday, March 1-29, 2010
Price: $25 Wayne County resident, $26 nonresident
Session 3: Monday, May 3-24, 2010
Price: $20 Wayne County resident, $21 nonresident
(If weather permits in May, be prepared to barbecue outside)
Per night: $5 Wayne County Residents, $6 non-resident
Bailey Center |
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**EXERCISE CLASS
You will love doing exercises with Cheryl! You can have 45 minutes of fun exercises at your pace, even in a chair or wheelchair if you want! Remember to dress for exercise!
Ages: 13 & up
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Session 3: Mondays from March 1-29, 2010
Price: $15 Wayne County resident, $16 nonresident
Session 4: Mondays from April 5-26, 2010
Price: $12 Wayne County resident, $13 nonresident
Session 5: Mondays from May 3-24, 2010
Price: $12 Wayne County resident, $13 nonresident
Session 6: Mondays from June 7-21, 2010
Price: $9 Wayne County resident, $10 nonresident
Per night: $3 Wayne County residents, $4 non-resident
Bailey Center |
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SWIMMING AT THE DYER ORTHOPEDIC POOL
Recreational swimming at the heated Dyer pool provides therapeutic benefits as well as socialization. The temperature of the water is 90 degrees. The locker room and the pool are fully accessible. Those requiring one-on-one assistance or supervision in the pool or locker room must bring an aide or family member. All ages are welcome! Register at the door. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 – June 30, 2010 (Pool closed on February 16, April 6, as well as school holidays, midwinter break, Easter break)
6:30-8 PM Locker rooms open at 6:20 and close at 8:20.
Price for One Night:
$2.00 Wayne County residents
$3.00 non-resident
Price for 5 Swim Card:
$10 Wayne County resident
$15 nonresident
Aides and family attend for same fee as member, up to 3 people per member. Dyer Orthopedic Pool, Marquette Road between Wayne and Newburgh |
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SWIMMING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Adults: Swim lessons for ages 16 and up who are interested in eventually joining the Special Olympic Swim Team. Students are taught using the Red Cross Swim Program. Class is taught by a Water Safety Instructor with lots of swim instruction experience in the Dyer Orthopedic Pool, which is heated to 88 degrees.
Ages: Ages 5 and up. Children under 5 are encouraged to join a parent/child swim class at your local public pool.
Session 3: Tuesdays from March 9-30, 2010
(Preregister by March 7)
Session 4: Tuesdays from April 13-May 4, 2010
(Preregister by April 11)
Session 5: Tuesdays from May 11-June 1, 2010
(Preregister by May 9)
Session 6: Tuesdays from June 8-29
(Preregister by June 6)
Prices: $24 Wayne County Residents, $25 Non-resident
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Place: Dyer Orthopedic Pool |
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**BOWLING
Join all your friends and test your skills on the lanes. Bring extra money for a snack and wear comfortable clothes. Special note: for those who are unable to attend every night, please indicate which night you will be attending on the registration form. Pre-register please!
Ages: 13 & up
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Session 3: Wednesdays from March 3-31 (5 weeks)
Session 4: Wednesdays from April 7-28 (4 weeks)
Session 5: Wednesdays from May 5-26 (4 weeks)
Session 6: Wednesdays from June 2-30 (5 weeks)
Price for a 5 week session: $30 Wayne County resident, $31 nonresident
Price for a 4 week session: $24 Wayne County resident, $25 resident
Per night Pricing: $6 Wayne County Residents, $7 non-resident
Meet at Vision Lanes on Ford between Newburgh and Hix |
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
Make special arts and crafts projects at these classes. We’ll make many different projects, some of which will be great gifts for Mom or Dad. Please pre-register three days before each session. If you would like to attend only one or two classes, please indicate which days you would like to come. Supplies for your project may not be available if you do not pre-register.
Ages: 13 & up
Time: 6-7:30 PM
Session 2: Mondays from April 5-26, 2010 (4 weeks)
Price: $20 Wayne County resident, $21 nonresident
Session 3: Mondays from June 7-21, 2010 (3 weeks)
Price: $15 Wayne County resident, $16 nonresident
Per class: $5 Wayne County Residents, $6 non-resident
Bailey Center |
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NIGHT FOR ME
Wouldn’t it be great to have a night meeting new friends while having fun? What if you could do all that while your family members spent some time on their own? You would be able to tell them all about the great adventure you had! Each night, we will be going to a special place to do activities. Each night there will be one area set aside for children ages 3-12 and a different area for adults ages 13 and up. Snack provided.
Friday, March 12: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Activity: Pool party and Rock Climbing Night
Join us for an evening in the pool, then have fun trying to make it to the top of the wall. Snack provided. Please bring a bathing suit, towel, etc. For those who do not wish to go swimming, an alternate activity will be provied.
Location: Livonia Parks and Recreation 15100 Hubbard Rd. Livonia (Southeast corner of Hubbard Rd. and 5 mile Rd.)
Price: $2 Wayne County resident, $3 nonresident
Friday, April 23: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Activity: Pool party and games.
Jump in the pool, then have fun playing games. Snack provided. Please bring a bathing suit, towel, etc. For those who do not wish to go swimming, an alternate activity will be provided.
Location: Wayne Community Center 4635 Howe Rd., Wayne
Price: $2 Wayne County resident, $3 nonresident
Friday, May 21: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Activity: Nature programs
Come to the Wayne County Nature Center at Nankin Mills for a wonderful evening of nature programs, crafts and discovery of new spring foliage. We will identify types of trees and plants and what animals eat. Weather permitting, we'll go on a short nature hike with the naturalist, then return to the center for a craft and discussion on what we discovered on our hike. Snack provided. Be ready to discover another season at the Nature Center.
Location: Nankin Mills Nature Center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland (Southeast corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Hines Drive. Easiest to enter from the Hines Drive parking lot) 734-261-1990.
Price: $2 Wayne County resident, $3 nonresident
Friday June 11: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Activity: Movie and pizza night
Come to the Bailey Recreation Center for a fun night with friends, pizza and a good movie (G or PG rated). The movie title will be announced by e-mail the week before the event. To be placed on the e-mail list, please contact Margaret at
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Price: $2 Wayne County Resident. $3 nonresident
Note to parents and support staff: these special nights are designed to provide you the opportunity to have an evening to do whatever you want. Read a book, go out for dinner, go shopping, check out a movie, whatever!
Sponsors: WWCTR, Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health, Cities of Westland, Livonia, Wayne, Canton, Toarmina’s Pizza |
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Golf
Learn the basics of golf including chipping, putting, the full swing, etiquette, and rules with golf pro Brian Gabbaert at the Westland Municipal Golf Course. This course will give you teh chance to learn about golf in a friendly environment where you will be able to practice each skill. This course is designed for people with special needs who want to learn at their own pace. No previous experience required. Dress for the weather; program will be outside except when it is raining. In case of rain the program will use the golf simulators inside. Program offered in conjuction with Wayne/Westland Special Olympics Area 23
Ages: 16 and up, for anyone with any impairment
Time: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Session 1: April 27-May 25, 2010
Session 2: June 1-29, 2010
Session 3: July 6-August 3, 2010
(Preregistration required at least 5 days before the first class of each session)
Price: $45 Wayne County resident. $48 nonresident. Please make all checks payable to Westland Municipal Golf Course.
Place: Meet at Westland Municipal Golf Course, 500 South Merriman Road, Westland.
For more information call Brian Gabbaert at 734-721-6660.
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Therapeutic Cheerleading with Cheer America
Students with special needs will love learning cheer leading routines. This drop in class is great fun and teaches children to do cheer routines safely. The clas will have several opportunities to perform their skills in local parades and competitions. Wear comfortable clothing and sthletic shoes. Children will be provide pom poms, and can earn a uniform if they attend at least 4 classes before the first parade.
Co-sponsored by Westland Parks and Recreation and Cheeer America
Ages: 6-20 years
Dates: Wednesdays from January 6-July 21, 2010
Time: 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Bailey Recreation Center (36651 Ford Road, Westland)
Price: $4 per class for Wayne County resident
$5 per class for nonresident
Preregistration without payment is strongly encouraged. Drop in program - please pay for each class each week. |
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T-Ball and Coach Pitch
The next T-Ball/Coach Pitch program will begin in May 20, 2010. Children with special needs are invited to learn the basics of softball at the Westland Therapuetic Recreation T-Ball/Coach Pitch Program. All children are encouraged to participate, regardless of their level of impairment. The head coach is a Certified Recreation Therapist with many years of experience. Program includes skill instruction, practice and one or two inning games every Thursday night. Equipment (except for mitts), team t-shirts and team pot luck picnic provided. Registration deadline is May 1, 2010.
Games/Practice: Thursdays, May 20-July 29 (No program July 1)
All Practices/picnics:
Ages 3-7: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Team Photos: June 3 (cost of photos extra)
Team potluck picnic: August 5
Registration with payment required by April 30. (Uniforms will not be available for those who are not registered before the deadline.
Games/practices played at Voss Park (corner of Palmer and Henry Ruff in Westland). If raining, games will move to the Bailey Center Gym located at 36651 Ford Rd, Westland.
Make sure to bring water bottles with water, mitt (optional, but none will be provided), and sunscreen. Please put the child's name on all personal supplies.
Price: $50 Wayne County resident or resident's sibling, without fundraiser
$51 for nonresident or sibling, without fundraiser
*Fundraiser date to be determined
**Scholarships available for Wayne County residents
Sponsored by Plymouth Rock Lodge #47, Miracle League of Michigan and Westland Parks and Recreation. |
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Adapted Boy Scouts
Come Join Pack #5714 for special needs boy scouts. Learn new skills, be part of a select group of scouts where activities are adapted just for you. We play games, work on crafts and learn life skills through the cub scout program. Scouts will be able to earn badges while having fun! Program sponsored by Plymouth Rock Lodge #47. For more information contact Deborah Marlow, Cub Master at 734-783-2968 or e-mail
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