SOCIAL AND RECREATION Therapy PROGRAMS
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The goal of the recreation programs is to offer the opportunity for success while learning the rules and guidelines of specific activities. The focus is on individual and team skills, personal goals, group interaction skills, sportsmanship and teamwork, while improving social, cognitive, motor and physical skills, self-esteem and self-awareness.

The goal of our social programs is to have fun and meet new friends in an accepting, safe atmosphere. Necessary life skills such as event planning, handling money and learning independence are incorporated as well.
Necessary life skills such as event planning, handling money and learning independence are incorporated as well.

Cooking Class
For future chefs or those just interested in learning to cook simple meals. We will develop skills in planning, preparing meals, nutritional needs, health issues and kitchen safety. No class October 5, 2007 or May 5, 2008. All ages welcome. Tuesday: 5PM-6PM.

Friday Parties (ages 13 and up) Upcoming schedule
If you haven’t come to one of these great parties in the past, you don’t know what you’re missing! Party themes are different every month. Usually held at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church on the northeast corner of Telegraph and Lone Pine Roads. Pre-registration is preferred. Information on upcoming parties is sent via email. Parties are held on the third Friday of the month from 6:30--9:00 PM. (If registered by the Tuesday before the party, the cost per party is $10.) See Class Locations for a map.

Gardening
Introduction to gardening including selecting a site, site preparation, plant selection, planting and care. Class will be held at a local garden. Instructor Cathy Fresia. Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 PM.
Begins May 20, 2008 through August 5, 2008.

Teen Club (ages 13-18)
A socialization network where your teen can feel comfortable and safe enough to express teen concerns and learn various social, interpersonal, team-building and problem solving skills. We hope to increase self-esteem and self-awareness through the use of leisure and recreation activities. Held onsite and various community settings (a complete schedule will be handed out on the first night). This is a group class. Thursday: 7:00-8:00 PM.

Young Adult Club (ages 19-35) Upcoming Schedule
The focus of the Young Adult Club (YAC) is to offer support and guidance to your young adult in their quest for more independence and autonomy. The group is suited for students who are ready to learn to navigate and socialize with their peers on their own. Admittance must be approved by the Recreation Therapist. We will be meeting in different locations each week; coffee houses, restaurants, etc. Group members will be involved in various aspects of life/leisure planning for each session. The first meeting will be held at Panera Bread on the southwest corner of Coolidge and Maple Roads (a complete schedule will be created on the first night). Please note that each young adult will be responsible for their individual purchases each week and should budget accordingly as part of a money management skill. This is a group class. Tuesday: 7:00--8:30 PM.

Adaptive Swim Program (Goldfish-3-8 years old) More Info
One-on-one adaptive swim lessons designed as a beginner developmental swim program to aid in water adjustment, strength-building and skill. Held at the Birmingham YMCA. The program includes a family orientation with relationship building to promote fun on land and in the water among instructors, recreation therapists and participants. To register, call the Aquatics Director at the Birmingham YMCA at 248-646-9036 ext. 19. 1/2 hour Saturday: 9:00 or 9:30 AM.

Bowling
Held at Hartfield Lanes, 3490 12 Mile Rd., Berkley. This is a group activity on Thursday from 4:00--6:00 PM. See Class Locations for a map.

Walking Group
This activity will be held at various sites; the first week will be at Boulan Park on Crooks Road in Troy. Outdoor walking is the goal. We will move to an inside site during inclement weather. A schedule will be handed out at the first meeting. Saturday at 11 AM.