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LEISURE AND LEARNING GUIDE WINTER 2020
LEISURE AND LEARNING GUIDE
WINTER 2020
In 2018, Brantwood joined with local partners to transform Brantwood’s Recreation Therapy Centre into a
— The Abilities Centre, a place for people of all abilities to access and participate in local recreation, health and learning programs including:
• Personal Development and Life Skill Classes
• Land and Water Fitness Programs (heated therapy pool onsite)
• Multi-Sensory Room
• Specialized Fitness Equipment
• Leisure and Personal Interest Classes
• Employment and Volunteer Supports
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Adults over the Age of 18 (Camp Ages 16+)
$26.00 per half day/$52.00 per full day $5.00 Drop In Class Fee (as applicable)
$37.00/hour for 1:1 Support Inn on Strawberry Hill (Overnight Respite) $250.00/night
**Memberships: Sensory Room and Hyrdrotherapy Pool Available **Additional Supports and Material Costs May Apply
Contact Tracy Humphrey Manager of Passport Services and the Abilities Centre
[email protected] 519-753-2658 ext. 148
Option #1 - Register and pay online for any class, from anywhere, at any time, at:
Option #2 - Register and pay in person at the Abilities Centre using the Registration Form at Reception (25 Bell Lane) *Registration opens online December 13, 2020
We Can Help You Develop a Plan,
Provide Staffing and
Support Your Dreams and Goals!
1:1 Staff Available
$37.00/hr
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A tour takes approximately 1 hour and includes:
The staffing supports; what you can expect during your stay; communication; and financial information;
The Abilities Centre hydrotherapy pool and multi-sensory room
Discuss the fit for the person/family and Brantwood
Are You Ready for a Break?
Caring for a loved one is a tough job, both physically and emotionally, and time off is essential to maintain a balanced and healthy life.
Brantwood offers overnight, weekend, vacation, and emergency respite at our Inn on Strawberry Hill.
Explore The Inn - Schedule Your Tour Today!
Email: [email protected] / Call: 519.753.2658
Day and Overnight Respite Services
The Abilities Centre Offers Courses/Classes in 5 Areas
Guide Page Colours Match the Class/Course Focus Area
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The Abilities Centre Hydrotherapy Pool is a
warm water pool providing significant benefits
to those with joint pain or stiffness.
Single Visit: $6.00 per person
10 Visit Membership: $57.50
25 Visit Membership: $129.50
Memberships can be used for open swims or for swim classes if you’re not ready to commit to the full schedule
OPEN SWIM
Enjoy Your Swim - Your Way!
POOL IS NOT SUPERVISED
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 11:20 & 1:00 - 2:50
This is an ideal swim time if you’re looking for the chance to socialize with your peers, enjoy pool games and music.
AQUA SPORTS Mondays & Fridays 9:30 - 11:20
Learn how to play games and sports in the water including volleyball, basketball, and marco polo. Each session includes a warm up and cool down.
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Sensory Swim Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1:00 - 2:50 Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:20
A gentle pace class with calming music and reduced lighting in the hydrotherapy pool.
Mondays 2:00 - 2:50 Benefits of Laughter Yoga include: Good Mood and MORE Laughter, Healthy Exercise to BEAT STRESS, Strengthens the IMMUNE SYSTEM and Helps to Create a POSITIVE MIND STATE!
LAUGHTER YOGA
CALMING BODIES
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 - 11:20
Enjoy a relaxing environment with dim lighting and calming music while you complete gentle range of motion exercises with hand and foot massages.
CHAIR YOGA with Lisa Roney Fridays 10:30 - 11:00
Take a break from your daily stress and come and join us for gentle Chair Yoga. This class will work on range of motion of all of our major joints and muscles timed to the rhythm of our own unique inhales and exhales.
MASSAGES Thursdays 10:00 - 10:50
Enjoy relaxing music and dimmed lighting while receiving a complimentary, professional massage from the students at Westervelt College. Consent forms must be completed prior to participation.
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SPORTS Tuesdays 1:00-1:50
Fridays 2:00-2:50
He Shoots - He Scores! The Crowd Goes Wild! Join us as we play various sports from field hockey to yardzee.
POUND FIT Mondays 1:00 - 1:50
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:20
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2:00 - 2:50
Combine aerobic movements with the beat and rhythm of drums to get your heart rate up in this fast-paced workout. All materials are provided.
BOOT CAMP with Lisa Roney Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00pm
Advanced weight conditioning workout with high intensity intervals focusing on functional training with bodyweight exercises and weights
thrown in for strength and power. To participate, you must be able to
follow instructions independently.
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BUST A MOVE Monday to Friday 9:30 - 10:20
Get Ready to MOVE! This class will give you the opportunity to use our specialized fitness equipment such as the 3-wheel bike and walker. In addition, learn fun dance styles including country, hip hop and even the moonwalk.
MUSIC DANCE PARTY Fridays 10:30 - 11:20
Make your music video requests and get ready to dance and sing along!
ZUMBA FOR BEGINNER s Tuesdays 2:00 - 2:50
Wednesday 9:30 - 10:20
Fridays 1:00 - 1:50
Dance your heart rate up, get your body moving, and the blood pumping. This class is inclusive to people of all abilities!
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The multi-sensory room is an environment that provides sensory stimulation using lighting effects, colour, sounds, music, and scents.
The multi-sensory room can be used both actively for teaching and passively for relaxation. Equipment inside the multi-sensory room consists of overhead lights, solar wheel projector, light spray, star projector, bubble tube, line lite panel, weighted blanket, water bed, and omni-vista projector.
Single Visit: $13.00 per person
10 Visit Membership: $115.00
25 Visit Membership: $259.00
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MULTI-SENSORY GROUP Wednesday 9:30-10:20
Enjoy the Multi-Sensory Room with others including calming as well as developing skills such as switching, cause and effect, and colour or hand-eye coordination skills.
AUTISM OMNI VISTA Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:20
Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:50
Explore key areas for people on the Autism Spectrum: social, emotional, communication, motor skills, and sensory using innovative technology.
SENSORY BUILDERS Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30 - 11:20
Fridays 1:00 - 1:50
Ready to get your hands dirty? Create your own collection of sensory, and textile items.
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SENSORY EXPLORATION Tuesdays 1:00 - 1:50
Wednesdays 2:00 - 2:50
Experience various forms of stimulation by exploring all five senses while participating in hands-on sensory activities, objects, lights, and sounds within the multi-sensory room, and the Omni Vista projector.
CREATIVE ARTS Mondays 10:30 - 11:20
Thursdays 2:00 - 2:50
Get hands-on learning experience exploring creative expression through various art forms (painting, drawing, abstract art of shapes, form, colour and line) to create your own unique art.
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TABLE GAMES Mondays & Fridays 10:30 - 11:20
Monopoly? Life? Go Fish? You name it, we will play it!
DRAMA Tuesdays 1:00 - 1:50
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:20
Through dramatizations, trust exercises, and theatre games, you will build social skills and speech development. Enjoy learning about William Shakespeare and travel to local theatres. You will have the opportunity to show off the skills you have learned while performing in a play at the end of the term.
FIRE SIDE CHAT Monday - Friday 9:30 - 10:20
The best conversations happen over coffee. Talk about the things that impact you the most—choice, money, friends, living on your own and transportation. Everyone is welcome to suggest topics that matter most!
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GREEN THUMBS Mondays 1:00 - 1:50
Wednesdays 1:00 - 1:50
Fridays 2:00 - 2:50
Get your hands dirty while creating and maintaining sustainable herbal, flower, and vegetable gardens. Locate and explore local community gardens.
KAHOOT IT! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday
9:30 - 10:20 Are you a trivia whiz? Get together with friends and test your knowledge, learn new things and laugh. Get ready to play Trivia!
Head Space Tuesdays 2:00 - 2:50
Clear your head through learning meditation and relaxation techniques.
EVERYTHING MUSIC Mondays 2:00 - 2:50
Wednesdays 1:00 - 1:50 Explore music from singing karaoke, learning how to play hand-held instruments, testing your music trivia, learning about radio and touring the CKPC radio station.
MUSIC THERAPY with Dana DaCosta Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:20
Thursdays 1:00 - 1:50
Music Therapy is an interactive opportunity to be involved in movement activities, playing a selection of instruments, singing, group drumming, and relaxation.
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DANCING THROUGH THE AGES Thursdays 10:30 - 11:20
Learn dance styles from 1920’s to today with the assistance of an instructor and video tutorials. Dance by yourself or with the group to learn the Charleston, the Foxtrot, the Stroll, and more.
SCIENCE Thursdays 1:00 - 1:50
Let’s get creative and messy with science experiments such as making a volcano erupt!
BOOK CLUB Thursdays 2:00 - 2:50
A good book club is made up of two crucial things: the people in it and the books you read. Together lets experience paper and audio books to develop lively discussions, meaningful debates over plot points, literary devices, and character motives.
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CIRCLES Fridays 1:00 - 1:50
Looking to learn how to differentiate levels of intimacy and adapting your behaviour? This class will give you the tools to develop and maintain healthy relationships.
SOCIAL MEDIA Wednesdays & Thursdays
9:30 - 10:20
Interested in social media? Come and learn how to become social media savvy and safely navigate Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter.
SOCIAL MEDIA DISCOVERY Wednesdays 1:00 - 1:50
Explore what Pinterest has to offer! Together we’ll find a creative activity, purchase the materials, and follow the tutorial to create a masterpiece.
Fridays 9:30 - 10:20
Complete inspirational, online training modules such as Rights, When Rights May be Limited; Trauma-Informed Care; More Than Speech; and Diversity and Women.
COOKING BASICS Tuesdays 2:00 - 2:50
Learn the basics of cooking to increase your skills in the kitchen including how to use basic kitchen tools and cook simple dishes.
BAKING BASICS Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:20 Learn how to bake delicious treats by following recipes, measuring and mixing ingredients, and sampling your creations!
COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Mondays 1:00 - 2:50
You will follow recipes, mix, cook, smell, and taste your way though a variety of countries as you explore the world by cooking dishes from different cultures.
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COOKING BAM! Thursdays 1:00 - 2:50
Learn how to prepare some of Natalia’s signature dishes, from vegetarian meals to traditional home cooking taking 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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ORDER UP!! Fridays 2:00 - 2:50
See what cooking for customers is like. You will learn how to follow recipes and make items that would be served for dinner and lunch.
GIVING BACK Thursdays 1:00 - 2:50
Volunteer your time at the ReStore to make a difference in your community.
COFFEE CART Tuesdays - Friday
10:30 - 11:20
See what it’s like to work in a café. You will learn how to take orders and payments, stock items, and interact with customers.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00
Enjoy all the benefits music has to offer! We will explore a variety of musical activities from singing, story telling, moving to the music, and relaxation. $13/night, light snack and drink provided
SOCIAL CLUB Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00
Join us every Wednesday night to connect with new people, enjoy a Guys Night and a Ladies Night, watch movies, go swimming, bowling, or other activities within our community and here at Brantwood. $13/night + activity fee, light snack and drink provided
PAINT NIGHT with Mike Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00
Paint nights are a creative way to hang out with your friends and create masterpieces! Join Mike and create 13 different canvas art projects over the next 3 months. More information to follow. $20/night, includes supplies
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COOKING BAM! Mondays 6:00 - 8:00
Learn how to prepare some of Natalia’s signature dishes, from vegetarian meals to traditional home cooking taking 30 minutes or less to prepare. $13/night
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Friday, January 24, 2020
Happy Chinese New Year
Year of the RAT
Do you love to listen to music, dance, and meet new people? Join us each month to dance the night away!
A light snack and drink will be provided.
DANCE NIGHT!
6:00 - 8:00pm
Friday, February 21, 2020
Happy Valentines Day
Friday, March 20, 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
To join our Equal grounds Community Garden team
contact us today, we can’t wait to meet you!
Call Deb Thornberry
519-753-2658 ext. 461 for more information.
Calling All Volunteer Gardeners
The Abilities Centre Community Garden features: • ground gardens, • raised gardens and • 2year-round indoor hydroponic
tower gardens.
Equal Grounds Community Gardens
at The Abilities Centre
Join us in forging friendships and building stronger communities,
thanks to a generous grant fr om the City of Brantford.
What is My Community Hub?
My Community Hub is an online website that provides information on where to go for
great activities offered by Developmental Service Agencies across Ontario. You can
browse, register and pay for services in just a few clicks.
It’s Easy & Convenient:
1. Go to www.mycommunityhub.ca and Create an Account
2. Find and Register for the Class/Course by entering the Class Name in the
Search box Select - Add to Cart
3. Pay - Proceed to checkout
4. Your Receipt will always be available online whenever you need it.
What happens if I don’t have access to the Internet?
We will continue to assist you in registering for services and processing your
payments in person at Reception. Simply complete the Registration Form and drop it
off at reception with payment (credit card and debit available).
Questions or Comments?
Call 519-753-2658 ext. 100
SKIP THE LINE, REGISTER ONLINE!
You can now
REGISTER ONLINE We are very excited to inform you that you can now register and pay for any class, membership or program, from
anywhere, at any time, online at:
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Do You Start Your Day Early?
Some family members need to get out the door before 8:30 so they can arrive on time!
Do You Need Time Early or Later in the Day to Get Things Done?
Grocery shopping, picking up dinner or just getting your long list done as fast as possible is a reality!
Do You Need to Get to Work Before the Abilities Centre Opens?
In today’s world, work involves a variety of shifts that don’t start or finish when your family member is able to leave!
BEFORE AND AFTER OPTIONS ARE
AVAILABLE THAT WORK WITH YOUR
BUSY SCHEDULE!
Contact Tracy Humphrey to Discuss Your Needs Today!
Email: [email protected] / Call: 519.753.2658
Registration: Teams can fundraise towards the registration fee — a
pledge form is included in the registration package. Teams are
encouraged to raise funds beyond the registration fee and a prize
will be awarded to the team who
raises the most.
Sponsorship Opportunity:
Sponsor a wheelchair in the
tournament and have your
business logo, company name or
family name appear on the chair.
Saturday February 22, 2020
at the
Branlyn Community Centre
For More Information Contact:
Juliana Weberman
519-753-2658 ex. 114
25TH ANNUAL
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bucket of balls on driving range prior to
shotgun start, 18 holes of golf, putting
contest, mulligans, cart, lunch, reception
dinner, and take home prize.
To Learn More Contact:
Juliana Weberman
Fundraising Development Coordinator
Tel: (519) 753-2658 ext. 114
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Access alternative markets!
Gain visibility & Exposure!
Affiliate your business with a
worthy cause!
NORTHRIDGE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
12:00pm Shotgun Start
24th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament
Thursday May 28, 2020
