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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
WolfeA@Reno.Gov 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 info@achievetahoe.org
or (530) 581-4161 x6 with your
preferred date.
2 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov
SPORTS
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.
Reno.Gov/Adaptive | Adaptive Connect: Fall 2021 3
SOCIAL
PROGRAMS
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
ShNelson@CityofSparks.us to average for the Special Olympics
RecInfo@CityofSparks.us 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
Center - 1200 12th St. Services Wear your favorite costume and get
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.
will develop their artistic abilities is a nonprofit organization with
a primary purpose of providing Jingle Bell Rock Christmas
through a variety of fun projects.
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. ticket purchase required
November 20-21
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.
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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
Reno.Gov/Adaptive | Adaptive Connect: Fall 2021 5
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Heroes for Heroes is a mutual social
Military Sports Camp The Fit but not Forgotten pass is valid support program that serves to foster
for 1 year from the time of issue. It new friendships in the community
September 13-17, 2021 will be renewed under the following between veterans and their
circumstances: pass usage (must supporters. The Nevada Department
The City of Reno will host 15 be active in the last 30 days) and of Veterans Services, along with the
disabled veterans and injured continued grant funding from the VA. NEST Collaborative, are looking for
service members with their spouse/ If there is a lapse in the pass, then volunteers interested in listening
guest for a multi-day event. There the Veteran is required to complete a to the untold stories of Nevada’s
is no cost to military servicemen or 1-hour refresher that is offered. heroes, engage with and learn about
women and their guest. Registration each other’s experiences. These
preferences will be given to Nevada
Service Members and residents. For
Veterans K-9 Corps connections are made virtually.
an application contact: April Wolfe at The Veterans K-9 Corps is a free Questions or to volunteer contact
WolfeA@Reno.gov peer support dog training program Rachel Jelenic at JelenicR@
brining you and your dog together Veterans.NV.gov or (755) 825-9849.
with nine other veterans for
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8 Registration, Schedules or Information: April Wolfe (775) 333-7765 | WolfeA@Reno.Gov
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