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Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program |
| For a complete listing of current activities, visit us on Facebook at Western Wayne County Therapeutic Recreation Program. You will also be able to submit questions and check out reviews of previous activities and field trips! |
| For more information about Westland Therapeutic Recreation Program or Western Wayne County Therapeutic Recreation Program or to be put on the mailing list or to obtain a brochure with all the field trips and other activities, please contact Margaret Martin, Therapeutic Program Supervisor, at 734-722-7620 or by e-mail at
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or contact Debi Marlow, C.T.R.S at
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or Sandi Moebs 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. |
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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
January 2012: 1/9-30/12
March 2012: 3/5-26/12
May 2012: 5/7-21/12
July 2012: 7?9-30/12
September 2012: 9/10-24/12
November 2012: 11/5-26/12
Price: Three Week Session $15 Wayne County resident, $16 nonresident
Four Week Session $20 Wayne County resident, $21 nonresident
Five Week Session: $25 Wayne County resident, $26 nonresident
(If weather permits in May, July and September 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.
January Session: Monday, January 2-30, 2012
February Session: Monday, February 5-26, 2012
March Session: Monday, March 5-26, 2012
April Session: Monday, April 2-30, 2012
May Session: Monday, May 7-21, 2012
June Session: Monday, June 4-18, 2012
July Session: Monday, July 9-30, 2012
August Session: Monday, August 6-27, 2012
September Session: Monday, September 10-24, 2012
October Session: Monday, October 1-29, 2012
November Session: Monday, November 5-26, 2012
December Session: Monday, December 3-17, 2012
Price: Three Weeks: $15 Wayne County resident, $16 nonresident
Four Weeks: $12 Wayne County resident, $13 nonresident
Five Weeks: $15 Wayne Count Resident, $16 nonresident
Per night: $3 Wayne County residents, $4 non-resident
Bailey Center |
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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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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, ongoing (Pool closed on school holidays) The pool will be closed from August 22-September 5, 2011
6:30-8 PM Locker rooms open at 6:20 and close at 8:20.
Price for One Night:
$3.00 Wayne County residents
$4.00 non-resident
Price for 5 Swim Card:
$15 Wayne County resident
$20 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.
October 2011 Session: October 4-25, 2011
November 2011 Session: November 1-29, 2011
Prices: 3 week session: $15 Wayne County Residents, $16 Non-residents
4 Week session: $20 Wayne County Residents, $21 Non-residents
5 Week Session: $25 Wayne County Residents: $26 non-residents
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 - 6:30 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
January Session: Wednesdays, January 4-25, 2012
February Session: Wednesday, February 1-29, 2012
March Session: Wednesday, March 7-28, 2012
April Session: Wednesday, April 4-25, 2012
May Session: Wednesday, May 2-30, 2012
June Session: Wednesdays, June 1-29, 2011
Price for a 3 week session: $18 Wayne County Resident, $19 non-resident
Price for a 4 week session: $24 Wayne County resident, $25 resident
Price for a 5 week session: $30 Wayne County resident, $31 nonresident
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
February Session: Monday, February 5-26, 2012
April Session: Monday, April 2-30, 2012
June Session: Monday, June 4-18, 2012
August Session Monday, August 6-27. 2012
October Session: Monday, October 1-29, 2012
December Session: Monday, December 3-17, 2012
Price: Three Week Session: $15 Wayne County resident, $16 nonresident
Four Week Session: $20 Wayne County Resident, $21 nonresident
Five Week Session: $25 Wayne County Resident, $26 non-resident
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.
Each Night for Me is held at a different location. Please contact the office at 734-722-7620 for a schedule.
Price: $5 Wayne County Resident. $6 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.
Ages: 16 and up, for anyone with any impairment
For more information call Brian Gabbaert at Mickey's Golf Range, 38301 Cherry Hill Road, Westland, MI 48186 734-595-4661. |
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Michigan Shining Stars Adapted 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 class 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, February 8-June 6, 2012
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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