winter 2019-2020 brochure · 2019-11-19 · 56 chestnut street waltham, ma 02453 781.899.1344 ext....

56 Chestnut Street Waltham, MA 02453 781.899.1344 Ext. 0 [email protected]

Winter 2019-2020 Brochure

Non-Profit U.S. Postage PD Boston, MA Permit # 56454

Address Service Requested

Recreation Staff

Meet Opportunities for Inclusion Recreation Staff & Instructors

Annie Dulong Close Dance Instructor

Michael Mullins Recreation Manager

Renee Emmonds Recreation Assistant

Tracy Flaherty Recreation Assistant

Kaitlyn Riley Recreation Assistant

Recreation Instructors

Lorelei Meuse Recreation Assistant

Colleen Voccio Recreation Assistant

Katie Verrico Recreation Assistant

James Jones Music Instructor

Reva Haselkorn Chef Instructor

~Note, this season’s brochure has a change in fee structure. Participants who are part of Opportunities for Inclusion’s Day

Programs are offered a discounted rate. Our Recreation Program is still open to all persons with IDD at the General

Community cost as listed.~

Chris Williams-Kalez Sewing Instructor

1. Participants must register and pay before attending a program. To register, complete the two page registration form. Then bring or mail your completed form with payment to the address below. 2. Opportunities for Inclusion staff will be responsible for communicating with the applicant relative to assessment, support, program availability and program regulations. Opportunities for Inclusion staff will make final admission decisions. 3. Please contact Michael Mullins, Recreation Manager with any questions about accessibility and participant’s stamina and mobility requirements. 4. Due to the popularity of many of the activities we ask that you call or email in advance to reserve a spot before sending in your registration! 5. Once admitted, participants must make the commitment to attend each class. Preparation of materials is dependent upon the number of people registered. If you are not able to attend, please notify Opportunities for Inclusion staff at 781.899.1344 Ext. 0. No refunds for missed activities. Opportunities for Inclusion regrets that we cannot refund any portion of an ongoing activity which we may cancel. If a one time event is cancelled, you will be credited for the class, if we cannot reschedule. 6. Registration in any program may be limited due to staff and/or space limitation. Be sure to register as soon as possible. To know whether a program is full, please call before sending in registration and payment. 7. No participant is to be dropped off or left at any activity without a Recreation Assistant being present. 8. Pick up at the end of an event must be prompt. Please cooperate with this request. 9. If an individual needs one-on-one assistance for daily living activities, medical and/or behavioral needs, it is the responsibility of the family and/or Residential Staff to provide care for that participant.

11. Please be sure to check weather conditions and dress appropriately. For more information, please contact::

Michael Mullins, Recreation Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Opportunities for Inclusion, Inc.

56 Chestnut Street Waltham, MA 02453

781.899.1344 Ext. 4120

Opportunities for Inclusion, Inc. Recreation PLUS

Policies and Procedures

10. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Programs may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions. We will cancel activities if Waltham Schools do so and at our own discretion. In case of inclement weather, please call 781.899.1344 Ext. 0. Between 8 AM and 4 PM

Adolescent and Adult Recreation

Disney on Ice Cost:$60 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$65 General Community. Includes tickets, breakfast, chaperones and transportation. Date: Saturday, December 28th Time: Drop off: 8:30 AM Pick up: 2:30 PM Location: Pick up & Drop off: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney Pixar’s Cars race across the ice! Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from Sunnyside Daycare and race for home in their most daring adventure! Plus, enter the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love comes from within. From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. Before the show we will visit Holiday Inn Express to enjoy a breakfast Buffet! Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Disney Movie Night Cost: $20 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/ $25 General Community. Includes dinner, chaperones and Disney Fun. Date: Wednesday, January 22nd Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 7:30 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: By popular demand, join us for a night of experiencing the timeless magic that only Disney can provide. We will watch a classic movie with friends right at Woodland Road. You can dress as your favorite Disney character or just share what your favorite Disney moments are. Dinner will be served along with popcorn. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 20 people

Opportunities for Inclusion, Inc. Recreation PLUS - Winter 2019– 2020 Registration Form

Please complete both sides of this form. Thank you.

Please attach any other information you feel is necessary for the participant’s health and safety during activities. I will notify Opportunities for Inclusion staff of any behavioral concerns that occur within 24 hours of an activity. Opportunities for Inclu-sion will determine if the participant will require additional staffing support to attend the event. Additional staffing support is the re-sponsibility of the family/or residential program as noted in the Recreation PLUS Policy and Procedures.

I authorize Opportunities for Inclusion staff to perform First Aid and seek emergency medical treatment if necessary for the above-named applicant. I also give permission for Opportunities for Inclusion staff to transport the above-named applicant in any vehicle used by Opportunities for Inclusion and waive all claims and compensation for damages.

Note: If you have a guardian, they MUST sign this form.

Signature:

Date:

Activity List: Please check off any activity you are registering for.

Nutcracker Pizza & Karaoke Bentley Hockey I Love Dance Thumbilna ArtLab Brandeis Buddies Blink Game Underground Music Night Line Dancing Disney Movie Superhero Movie Cooking Club Thrift Shop Disney on Ice Sewing Class Bentley Basketball

Medical Information: Yes No If yes, please explain.

Allergies; including food:

Medications:

Seizures:

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Visual Problems:

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Other:

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Distinguishing Marks, Scars, Etc. :

Emergency Contact Information: Please provide two contacts. Person #1: Person #2:

Relationship: Relationship:

Home Phone #: Home Phone #:

Cell Phone #: Cell Phone #:

Other Phone #: Other Phone #:

Activities for Daily Living: Independent Needs Assistance Please explain. Toileting:

Eating:

Dressing:

Participant Information:

Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Date of Birth:

E-Mail Address:

City & Zip:

INCOME CERTIFICATION FY 2019 (Effective May 14, 2019)

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND IS NOT SHARED WITH ANY OTHER AGENCIES

Head of Household Name:

Household Address:

Address, City, State & Zip Code

Participant Information: Please check all that apply

Single female head of household Veteran Head of Household Homeless

Participant Race: Please check only one

White American Indian/Alaskan Native and White Black/African American Asian and White Asian Black/African American and White American Indian/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Other Multi-Racial:

Ethnicity:

Hispanic or Latino

Household Income Information

Circle the number of people living in your household and the income range from the same column. (example: if you have 4 people in your family, circle 4. Next, circle the income range in that column.)

FY 2019 Number of Persons In Family

Income Limit Category

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Extremely Low

$24,900-$41,499

$28,450- $47,399

$32,000-$53,349

$35,550- $59,249

$38,400- $63,999

$41,250-$68,749

$44,100-$73,499

$46,950- $78,249

Very Low $41,500-$62,449

$47,400-$71,399

$53,350-$80,299

$59,250- $89,199

$64,000-$96,349

$68,750-$103,499

$73,500-$110,649

$78,250-$117,749

Low $62,450+ $71,400+ $80,300+ $89,200+ $96,350+ $103,500+ $110,650+ $117,750+

ONLY Check box if your family size is OVER 8 people - fill out the questions below: The number of

people living in my household is ___

The income in my household is $

I certify the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Participant/Parent/Guardian:______________________________________Date:_____________

Federal regulations require we obtain this information to document assistance is being provided to low and moderate-income households. The Grantee is required to retain this form for monthly reporting requirements as well as on-site monitoring visits.


I Love Dance Cost: $60 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$70 General Community. Includes chaperones and professional instructor. Dates: Tuesday, December 3rd Tuesday, January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Tuesday, February 4th & 11th Time: 4:15-5:00 P.M Location: Meet at: Center Stage, 881 Main St., Waltham, MA Details: I LOVE DANCE is the place to be. Lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party hosted by professional dance instructor Annie Close in her private studio. I LOVE DANCE classes feature the newest moves set to popular party music. You can even request to learn dance moves to your favorite song. After class, you will be able to show off your moves at one of Opportunities for Inclusion’s dances. Everyone moves to their own beat and at their own pace. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 10 people

Cost: $45 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$50 General Community. Includes dinner, chaperones and transportation. Date: Friday, December 27th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 9:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick Up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: An all-new Holiday Blink! show will light up the Marketplace. Faneuil Hall Marketplace continues the annual tradition of having the largest tree in the northeast, an 85-foot fir tree adorned with decorations and sparkling lights synchronized to music to provide entertainment for visitors who want an authentic New England holiday experience. This year’s show is all new with more lights, more music, more color, more sound and more fun. We will also have time to shop at the Marketplace as well as a visit to Christopher Columbus Park and Rose Kennedy Greenway. In case of severe winter cold, we will attend an indoor activity and visit stores to shop. Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Bring extra money if you plan on shopping. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Line Dancing Cost: $20 for all Dates: Monday, December 23rd Monday, January 6th Monday, February 3rd Time: 5:00-6:00 P.M Location: 56 Chestnut St., Waltham, MA Details: Line Dancing is back by popular demand! Whether you are a fan of this class or have never tried it before, come get on the move with Marilyn Lefort as she teaches some classic and modern line dance techniques. You’ll learn American Dance, as well as traditional dances from across the globe. There will be lots of fun and surprises! A good time is sure to be had by all! Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 20 people


Pizza and Karaoke Cost: $25 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$30 General Community. Includes pizza, drink, chaperones and karaoke fun. Date: Wednesday, February 19th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 7:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Put your inhibitions away and spend a night in the limelight singing and dancing to songs you choose. Dress as the next American Idol, or come as you are. You can sing solo or have friends accompany you. This will be a fun filled no pressure environment for all. We’ll also have pizza, drinks and snacks as we turn Woodland Rd. into Center Stage. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 20 people

Superhero Movie Night Cost: $20 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$25 General Community. Includes dinner, chaperones and Super Fun. Date: Monday February 10th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 8:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Join in on watching an exciting action packed movie with your friends. Wear a cape or come as you are for a fun-filled adventure. Dinner will be served along with popcorn. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 20 people


Cost: $35 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$45 General Community. Includes pizza, drink, video games, arcade and chaperones. Date: Wednesday, January 8th Time: Drop off: 4:30 PM Pick Up: 6:30 PM Location: Pick up & Drop off: 349 Moody St, Waltham MA Details: Check out Waltham’s newest entertainment attraction, Game Underground. Game Underground features new and old favorite arcade games plus skee ball and air hockey. We will also have our own choice of video games to play against our friends on 50” flat screens. Choices include; Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart as well as many more that you can request. Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 15 people

Falcons Basketball

Cost: $45 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$50 General Community. Includes tickets, transportation, lunch and chaperones. Date: Saturday, February 22nd Time: Drop off: 2:00 PM Pick up: 6:30 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Today the Falcons take on Franklin Peirce Ravens in an exciting division match up. Meet up with all your friends to cheer Bentley on, we will let all the Bentley volunteers know we will be there. This will be an action packed fast paced game with exciting shots and blocks up and down the court. Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people


BRANDEIS BUDDIES!!

Cost: FREE Includes chaperones and snack. Dates: Thursday, February 27th Time: Drop off: 3:30 Pick up: 5:00 PM Location: Ridgewood Common (beside Lower Campus Admissions Center) at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Details: Come hang out with Brandeis students and enjoy music, dancing, arts, crafts, games, cooking, baking, exercise and good conversation! Special guests will also join us bringing dance, music and arts to demonstrate and share. This group is open to the entire Opportunities for Inclusion community; all ages and interests are welcomed. We'll join together to celebrate all of your favorite holidays, plan activities together, have a lot of fun and create lasting friendships. Minimum: 3 people Maximum: 20 People

Brandeis Winter Family Carnival & Dance

Cost: FREE Date: Sunday, January 12th Time: 3:30-5:30 P.M Location: Brandeis University Hassenfeld Conference Center Details: Bring the whole family and join us for a FREE afternoon of exciting activities and snacks! Brandeis University hosts an annual Winter Carnival that brings together the whole community. Sports, games, popcorn, free prizes, dancing, music, ring toss, arts and crafts and face painting are just some of the highlights. This event will be fun for all ages! Don’t miss out! Registration is not required but please call Michael Mullins (781) 899-1344x4120 if you are attending or complete survey at https://goo.gl/forms/FUZKIu9cLhm72BLA3


“The Nutcracker” Cost: $40 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$45 General Community. Includes admission, snack, chaperones and transportation. Dates: Friday, December 20th Time: Drop off: 6:00 PM Pick up: 11:00 PM Location: Pick up & Drop off: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: This holiday season make Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker” part of your holiday tradition. Create memories that will last a lifetime with “The Nutcracker” which captures the true spirit of the season. Feast your eyes on the beauty and wonder of this captivating story played out on stage through inspiring music, breathtaking ballet and fantastic costumes. Join us at Boston’s Strand Theatre for this evening’s performance. Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Watch City Self Advocates Cost: $3 Meeting Dues or $6 Meeting & Dinner Dues Dates: Thursday, December 5th Thursday, January 2nd Thursday, February 6th Time: Meeting 3:45-4:45 P.M Dinner until 5:45 P.M Location: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham, MA Details: Join Watch City Self Advocates in the fight for your rights! Learn how to speak up for yourself and others, enjoy guest speakers, volunteer for your favorite cause, meet community members and have some fun while you are doing good! No registration necessary but please call Michael Mullins in advance and bring your dues the day of the meeting.

Music Night Cost: $20 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$25 General Community. Includes, chaperones and dinner. Date: Friday, February 28th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 7:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham, MA Details: Let loose with music. Professional musician James Jones will lead us in songs and dance in a fun interactive jam session. From oldies to the newest hits we will learn to create rhythms and have some fun. Food and drink will be provided. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 15 people


Bentley Falcons Hockey Cost: $45 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$50 General Community. Includes tickets, transportation, dinner and chaperones. Date: Friday, February 7th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 10:30 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Tonight the Falcons take on Army West Point in an exciting match up. This will be an action packed fast paced game with exciting shots, saves and checks up and down the ice. The Falcons are one of the best teams in the Atlantic Division of Division 1 Hockey and have a brand new state of the art arena to enjoy the game. Meet up with all your friends to cheer Bentley on. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Thrift Shop Night Cost: $40 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants $45 General Community. Includes dinner, chaperones and transportation. Date: Friday, January 17th Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick Up: 8:30 PM Location: Pick up & Drop off: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: You have heard the song, tonight you can experience the fun and excitement of bargain hunting at a thrift shop. Garment District and Boston Costume in Cambridge is the place to go to be hip. There are tons of clothes and costumes from old to new at discounted prices. Check out all the Levi Jeans or flannel shirts, army coats or gala gowns, you can even find a Darth Vader Mask. Grab something different to try on make yourself a runway model. It’s all here in a fun place with great music. Before thrift shopping we will stop for great food too. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Coming Soon…. Sewing with Chris Starting on Saturdays in January, tailor and fashion designer Chris Williams-Kalez will begin a hands on sewing class where you will learn to design and make fashions for yourself. If you are interested in joining the class, check the box on the registration form and you will be contact with more details.


Thumbelina Cost: $50 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$55 General Community. Includes tickets, lunch, chaperones and transportation. Date: Saturday, December 21st Time: Drop off: 9:00 AM Pick up: 2:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick Up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham MA Details: Experience the timeless classic by Hans Christian Anderson. A.R.T.’s family holiday programming returns with a new musical adaptation of this beloved story! Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, Thumbelina is worried she will never meet anyone her own size until she happens to catch the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. Included the show is interactive activities with actors for a fun filled day at the theater. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

ArtLab Cost: $25 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$30 General Community. Includes artLAB, chaperones, and transportation. Date: Monday, December 2nd Time: Drop off: 5:30 PM Pick up: 8:00 PM Location: Drop off & Pick up: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham, MA Details: Bring out your creativity tonight at artLAB. The artLAB© is a drop-in self-directed and/or theme-based open expressive arts studio facilitated by ARTrelief™'s expressive arts therapists, students and/or artists. Come exchange ideas, make music, play and create art among other people of all ages, background and abilities. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Healthy Cooking Club Cost: $20 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$25 General Community. Includes dinner, chaperones and professional instructor. Dates: Thursday, January 23rd Time: Drop off: 4:30 PM Pick up: 7:30 PM Location: 31 Woodland Rd., Waltham, MA Details: This cooking club takes participants on a scrumptious tour across the globe. This month we will travel to Newton Community Farms for our class. Emphasizing fresh vegetables and whole foods, this course caters to those who are looking to add local and global spice and excitement to their diet while reaping the health benefits that come from choosing a fresh and natural based diet. Our instructor comes to us from Le Cordon Bleu and now is located at Newton Community Farms. This is a hands-on cooking club, not a sit-down lecture, so come prepared to be a chef for a night! Participants will dine on their culinary creations at the end of each class. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Valentine’s Day Dance

Cost: $5 Includes snack and soda. Date: Wednesday, February 12th Time: 6:00-8:00 P.M Location: French American Victory Club 193 Elm St., Waltham, MA Details: Join Opportunities for Inclusion in celebrating the day of love. Wear something RED and party with your friends or that special someone! Have fun dancing to the beat, join I Love Dance and Line Dance to learn new moves to use at the dance! Admission to the first 125 people ONLY. Snacks and drinks will be provided. You do not need to register for the dance. Maximum: 125 people

SPECTRUM

Cost: FREE Date: Playgroup: Sundays, Tutoring/Mentoring: Privately arranged. Time: Playgroup: 1:00-3:00 PM, Tutoring/Mentoring: Privately arranged. Location: Brandeis University Ages: Playgroup: 5-10, Tutoring/Mentoring: All Ages/Young Adult Details: SPECTRUM offers 3 unique programs for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities. Our tutoring and mentoring programs involve one-on-one sessions between trained Brandeis student volunteers and the children on the Brandeis campus. Our tutoring program works on developing academic performance in a subject where help is needed and our mentoring program works on developing social skills through a variety of games and activities. Mentoring and tutoring sessions take place one hour per week at a time which is decided between the volunteer and the child. Our playgroup program meets every Sunday on the Brandeis campus with a group of trained student volunteers and children. During playgroup, we have a structured schedule that involves arts and crafts, games, outdoor activities, and working on social skills. Don’t miss out on this wonderful and free opportunity! Contact: [email protected] for more information.

Children’s Recreation

Brandeis Winter Family

Carnival & Dance Cost: FREE Date: Sunday, January 12th Time: 3:30-5:30 P.M Location: Brandeis University Hassenfeld Conference Center Details: Bring the whole family and join us for a FREE afternoon of exciting activities and snacks! Brandeis University hosts an annual Winter Carnival that brings together the whole community. Sports, games, popcorn, free prizes, dancing, music, ring toss, arts and crafts and face painting are just some of the highlights. This event will be fun for all ages! Don’t miss out! Registration is not required but please call Michael Mullins (781) 899-1344x4120 if you are attending or complete survey at https://goo.gl/forms/FUZKIu9cLhm72BLA3

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