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Leisure Guide Inclusive Recreation and Education Centre September 3rd - December 20th, 2019 Funded in part by: We gratefully acknowledge the support of the District of West Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and the City of North Vancouver through their community grants programs.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Summit is an exciting and supportive place for individuals with an intellectual disability to go and participate in programs that support their needs. The Summit is not funded by Community Living BC and no referrals are required.Participation is by membership for a small fee and programs are low cost or free. Members help us to decide what programs we will offer and what resources are available. Our current programs service children, youth, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities, and support their families and caregivers. Our programs are recreational and educational. They enhance social, physical, and life skills. The types of programs we offer include:  Art, Music and Dance  Cooking and Baking  Social and Life Skills SUMMIT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION  Sport and Fitness  Seasonal Overnight Camps In order to participate in recreation programs you must be a member of The Summit. Membership is valid from:  Seniors Specific (55 years +) May 1st of each year and expires on April 30th of the following year.  Weekend and Evening Community Outings  Supported Volunteer Work WHEN IS THE SUMMIT OPEN? Individual $40/year  We have programs 7 days a week. Group $50/year  8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (depending on program end times).  New participants may be asked to book a membership review meeting with The Summit Program Manager before  Times are different on evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. registering for programs at The Summit. Returning  Staff are not always at The Summit during program time. members and group members will receive a follow up LOCATION phone call to review their membership forms. 1095 Churchill Crescent  New members and overnight campers may be asked to North Vancouver, BC V7P 1P9 attend a program trial session before registering for t: 604-904-0842 programs or supported overnight camps. f: 604-984-9882  For Snoezelen room and drop in programs only  The Summit reserves the right to decline or revoke CONTACT membership applications.  Membership, program registration, and general inquiry: [email protected]  Snoezelen room inquiries and bookings: In addition to the overall values, beliefs, and future [email protected] directions of ConneXions, The Summit strives to help participants realize their leisure, social and physical  Friendship Circles goals. What sets The Summit’s programs apart from many [email protected] other services is the emphasis on offering innovative programs and services without the constraints of  Pathfinders traditional funding or wait lists. [email protected]  Summer Students: [email protected] PROGRAM MANAGER Kerrilynn Sweeney [email protected] COMMUNITY LIVING TEAM Allison Boyce Amanda Jordan Celia Pratt Diana Gavin 2

INDEX 2 General Information and Summit Memberships 3 Snoezelen Room and Friendship Circles 4 Program Registration, Payment, and Support Staff 5 Self Advocates Committee 6-14 Special Events and New Programs 15 Autumn Camp 16-23 Monday– Friday Programs 24-27 Evening and Weekend Programs SNOEZELEN ROOM  The Snoezelen Room is a relaxing place filled with sounds, sights, smells, and textures.  You must have an orientation by a Summit staff member before you can access the Snoezelen Room. The Snoezelen orientation session costs $15 per person. Please contact The Summit or check the online booking system for availability at www.supersaas.com/ schedule/ login/ The_Summit .  There is a maximum of 6 participants including staff allowed in the Snoezelen Room at one time.  Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment. You must leave after your appointment unless you have a program.  It costs $5 per half hour or $10 per hour. For all Snoezelen Room inquiries or to schedule a Snoezelen orientation session please call 604-904-0842 or email: [email protected] FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES The Friendship Circles Program is provided by the North Shore Connexions Society. This service is a direct support to the North and West Vancouver School Districts in their work to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities. Volunteer Facilitators are recruited and screened by the Friendship Circles Program Coordinator as required by the North Shore Connexions Society. This includes criminal record checks, TB testing, and personal references. The Facilitator is then matched to a child and a presentation is given to the class. Children who wish to join the Circle meet with the Facilitator once a week over the lunch hour. They will be interacting in a variety of games and activities that support the social development of all the children. Participation in the Circle is voluntary and the children are encouraged to take turns so everyone can have a chance at being involved throughout the year. Because of this outlook, commitment to carry through with playtimes they have signed up for is expected. Any school and child on the North Shore can contact us to set up a circle. For more information, please contact the Friendship Circles Coordinator at: Telephone: 604-904-0842 Email: [email protected] 3

PLEASE NOTE: Registration will start on August 19th. The REGISTRATION INFORMATION registration form will be made available online at this time. You can register by phone, by filling out a paper  You must have a current membership to register for programs. copy of the registration form and drop it off in person or  Make sure your name is on your registration. by mail, or by emailing:  Please note: If you are registering late, you may not get into [email protected] the programs you want. You can register online on our website: WHICH PROGRAMS ARE RIGHT FOR ME www.nsconnexions.org/our-programs/the-summit/the- summit-online-registration/  Try to find programs that are a good fit for you based on your interests. If you are having trouble registering please feel free to  At times, situations arise that make it difficult for staff to call us! maintain group safety i.e. accessibility, seizure causing stimuli, etc. With this considered, Summit staff may decide if the program is right for you. TRY OUT A NEW PROGRAM  If you want to try out a program to see if you like it, you can talk to The Summit Program Manager to see if space is available. The cost for a trial session is $5. PAYING FOR PROGRAMS  After you sign up for program, we will send you an invoice. Just let us know if you want it by email, mail, or pick-up. It will tell you how much money you need to pay.  You can pay with cash or cheque. Post-dated cheques are always welcome. Please make cheques payable to “North Shore Connexions Society”. WHEN A PROGRAM IS CANCELLED BY THE SUMMIT WHAT IF I CANNOT PAY FOR A PROGRAM?  Sometimes we have to cancel a program because of  Please contact The Summit Program Manager to talk about an emergency. We will also cancel a program that ways in which we may be able to help you. has less than 3 participants.  When we cancel a program, you will be given a credit. WHEN A PROGRAM IS FULL You can use this credit at anytime for programs that still have space. Credits must be used before April  If the program you want is full, you will be put on a waitlist. 30th of each year. If a space opens up, we will tell you and put you in the program. POLICY ON LATE PICK UPS  If you register early, you have a better chance to get into the program you want.  Please tell the staff if you know that your ride will be late. CANCELLING PROGRAMS AND REFUNDS  If your ride is late picking you up, you may have to If you want to cancel a program, please tell The Summit right pay an extra $40 per hour to cover staffing and  away. facility costs of keeping The Summit open later than If you want a program credit, you must cancel your program 5 scheduled. days before the program begins.  Program credits expire at the end of each membership year. POLICY ON EARLY AND LATE ARRIVALS   Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your STAFF SUPPORT program start time.  If you are late, you may miss your program. Most programs will have one staff for every five participants  Programs leave 10 minutes after the program start  depending on participant needs. If you need to bring your own support worker, please tell us time. on your registration form. The Summit reserves the right to  ask participants to bring a support person with them. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AT THE SUMMIT  If you are not happy with a program, please tell The  For some programs, you may have to pay for an extra Summit Program Manager and we will try to make entrance fee for your support worker (e.g. ticketed events things better for you. like hockey games).  If you have any kind of problem or if something is  Support staff must sign a Code of Conduct and provide The bothering you, please tell a staff so we can help you. Summit with a Criminal Record Check.  If you are still not happy please see our Dispute Resolution Policy. You can find this through our website at: http://www.nsconnexions.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/10/Dispute-Resolution.pdf 4

HOW TO GET INVOLVED SELF-ADVOCATES COMMITTEE Our purpose is to develop Self-  You’re a member or participant of Advocacy and leadership, with people ConneXions. of all abilities. THE PURPOSE  You attend the bi-monthly meetings.  To form friendship/leadership. (Dates are announced ahead of time)  To work on projects, through many  You participate in fund raising activities agencies. if you want.  Learn how to speak to groups.  Getting to know other QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Do you have to know how to read or write? self-advocacy groups. The answer is no, because we have an  Having guest speakers, advisor that helps out where assistance is needed. attend our meetings, and provide What is an advisor? training. An advisor is an individual who sits on the committee and can help if we need 5 assistance, or if we ask for it. What is the difference between Self- Advocacy & Self-Advocate? A Self-Advocate is a person who speaks or writes in defense of a person. Self-advocacy means when people with disabilities are working on projects that affect their lives, like: leisure, employ- ment, discrimination, poverty, and housing.

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ARMCHAIR TRAVEL (55+) REACH On The last Monday of each DAY & TIME: Monday 10:00am - DAY & TIME: Monday 1:00pm - month (September 30th, 11:30am 2:00pm October 28th, November DATES: September 9th -December DATES: September 3rd-December 25th) there will be no 16th 16th programs COST: $75 COST: $120 Every Monday, travel to a new place Increase your mobility and flexibility within the comfort of The Summit. with simple and effective exercises We will discover the world through to help you keep your independence food, film, and events. This is an within Reach. accessible, 55+ activity. LITERACY LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR DAY & TIME: Monday 2:00pm - DAY & TIME: Monday 3:30pm - 3:30pm 4:30pm DATES: September 9th -December DATES: September 9th -December 16th 16th COST: $60 COST: $110 This program is a fun way to enrich In this program we learn how to play your vocabulary, improve your guitar chords and songs, but most reading, and become a book worm. importantly we are here to have fun! Every week we will develop reading This is entry level so all musical and writing activities to your ability. abilities are welcome. Please note, there will be no programs September 2nd (Labour Day), Oct 14th (Thanksgiving), Nov 11th (Remembrance Day) 17

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MUSIC THERAPY SUMMIT SEEKERS DAY & TIME: Tuesday 10:00am-11:00am DAY & TIME: Tuesday 11:00am - 2:00pm DATES: September 3rd-December 17th DATES: September 3rd-December 17th COST: $135 COST: $150 Play music, sing, and relax with music therapist Summit Seekers is changing! This redesigned, Jessica. A program for people of all musical abilities! participant driven program provides an opportunity for individuals who have barriers to social skills, to learn. All participants enjoy a busy and diverse schedule with a mixture of social, educational, and recreational activities. The group carries out all the functions of skill building and maintenance from planning, recording, and development. Please note: This program is for participants who are mobile and active. GUYS, GALS, AND GAMES DAY & TIME: Tuesday 2:15pm - 3:00pm DATES: September 3rd-December 17th COST: $40 Come relax with some great people and play a wide variety of interactive games. This is a low key program designed to help people connect and have some fun with each other. Bring your favourite game and get your friends to try it out with you. See you there!!! CITYWALKS DAY & TIME: Tuesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm DATES: September 3rd-December 17th COST: $95 While learning and improving your street safety, walk accessible neighborhoods with your friends. This in a slow-paced walking program that is open to individuals of all abilities. 19

DROP-IN FLOOR HOCKEY HEALTHY HIKES DAY & TIME: Wednesday 10:30am - 11:30am DAY & TIME: Wednesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm DATES: September 4th-December 18th DATES: September 4th-December 18th COST: FREE (Membership required) COST: $95 Enjoy a friendly game of drop-in floor hockey Join your friends exploring the North Shore and with your friends and get your heart pumping! staying fit. We’ll meet at The Summit, then You are welcome to stay at The Summit after the head out to some trails and paths for a leisurely game to have your lunch and join in for our Drop- walk. in Karaoke. DROP-IN KARAOKE DINNER AND A MOVIE DAY & TIME: Wednesday 11:30am - 1:00pm DAY & TIME: Wednesday 5:00pm - 7:00pm DATES: September 4th-December 18th DATES: September 4th-December 18th COST: FREE (Membership Required) COST: $160 Come sing, listen or just socialize to your Create your own healthy meals in the kitchen favourite songs while you eat your lunch! This with your friends. Then relax and eat while en- program is for anyone who likes to entertain a joying a movie! Learn meal planning, crowd, meet new people and hang out in a fun, preparation, cooking, and kitchen hygiene. musical and social place. HEALTHY BAKING On September 25th, there will be no DAY & TIME: Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:15pm programs due to the ConneXions DATES: September 4th-December 18th Annual General Meeting COST: $125 Discover how to prepare healthy and tasty treats in The Summit kitchen. Join some friends as we test new recipes each week! We encourage you to bring in your favourite recipes so we can find out how to maximize the nutrition in them! We will also learn to improve our kitchen hygiene and safety. CREATIVE CORNER DAY & TIME: Wednesday 2:15pm - 3:00pm DATES: September 4th-December 18th COST: $50 Bring out the creativity inside you. Summit staff will guide your imagination through interesting craft ideas. Make artwork to be displayed at The Summit or take it home if you like. 20

GYM BUDDIES Please note, there will be no DAY & TIME: Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm programs October 31st due to the DATES: September 5th-December 19th Pumpkins and Pinecones Tea Party COST: $125 A class designed to get your cardio in while having fun. A community based program that lets you explore the different rec centres and hiking trails on the North Shore and beyond. OSTEOFIT (55+) DAY & TIME: Thursday, 1:00pm-2:00pm DATES: September 5th-December 19th COST: $175 A falls prevention program offered at The Summit for better mobility and balance for all activities of daily living. Exercises will be conducted both seated and standing to increase overall strength and flexibility. Classes will be taught by a certified fitness instructor RELAXATION THERAPY DAY & TIME: Thursday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm DATES: September 5th-December 19th COST: $60 Come relax in the Snoezelen room. Become more aware of your body through mindful meditation. Learn proper relaxation techniques with your friends. This therapeutic experience will help you relieve stress and prepare you for the rest of the week. 21

BOOTCAMP Please note, there will be no DAY & TIME: Friday 11:00am - 2:00pm programs September 20th or DATES: September 6th-December 20th COST: $160 November 15th due to the Self Advocates Meeting If you are interested in working out to improve your physical health and strength or if you want to get some exercise in the pool with your friends then come out for Bootcamp. Summit staff will assist you to get the most out of your workout. Please Note: For participants who choose to get to the gym on their own - program starts at 11:30am. OPEN HOUSE FREESTYLE FRIDAYS DAY & TIME: Friday 2:00pm - 3:30pm DAY & TIME: Friday 3:30pm - 4:30pm DATES: September 6th-December 20th DATES: September 6th-December 20th COST: FREE ( Membership Required ) COST: $100 Drop in to The Summit on Friday afternoons and The Shiamak Victory Arts Foundation dance hang out with your friends or make some new group will show you how to Bollywood dance. ones. Play games or do some art. There are lots Included is warm up, learning a dance routine of ways to have great fun at Open House. to different styles, games, and interactive segments. Please note: Dance instructors do not come every Friday and not on Fridays when the Self Advocates Committee meetings are held. SHIAMACK BOLLYWOOD JAZZ CLASS DAY & TIME: Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm DATES: September 6th-November 29th COST: $135 This is an advanced class for participants who want to do a little more intense exercise and dance training. This class leads to Shiamak led performances. It is recommended to have previous dance experience, or experience in Freestyle Fridays. Spaces are limited in this advanced class. 22

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MASSAGE SUMMIT MASSAGE GUIDELINES Interested in getting a massage at the end of the week?  You need to pay for a membership and fill out your This free service offered in partnership with Vancouver membership form to get a massage. College of Massage Therapy and The Summit can make To book an appointment you must call The Summit that happen. Practicum students will come each Friday  starting on Monday and let us know which booking (with the exception of exam days and school breaks) time works best for you. and will take appointments for 30 minute massages. You must book an appointment each week if you Massage times are as follows: want a massage. You cannot book more than one  week at a time. There are lots of people who want massages, we  1st booking time: 1:45pm  cannot guarantee that you will get an appointment.  2nd booking time: 2:25pm We also cannot book appointments specific for mas-  3rd booking time: 3:15pm sage chairs, tables, or choice of rooms. Please note  4th booking time: 3:55pm that there is only space for 2 wheelchairs in a room at once. To make an appointment please contact Summit Staff If it is your first time getting a massage you will need at: 604-904-0842 to arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the intake form.  If you cannot make your appointment please call as soon as possible to let us know. The massage stu-  dents have an important schedule and massages must start on time. If you are late, you will miss your  massage. Please remember that the students are here to learn. We ask that support staff to please wait out- side the room during massage and keep noise to a minimum If you have any questions or comments please feel free to speak with The Summit staff. We thank you for your continued support of this program. 23

Evening and Weekend Programs, Special Events, and Camps. September 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1234567 STAT First day of Karaoke Hot programs Lunch –Chicken Caesar Wraps and Salad 11:30-1pm $5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Casino Night Trout Lake 5:30-8pm Farmers $30 Market 10:30am - 2pm $20 without treat $25 with a treat 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Senior’s Self-Advocates Whitecaps Burger Night Meeting 4-5pm Soccer Game 5:30-7:30pm Dinner 5-6pm 1pm-4:30pm $30 Mocktails $45 6-7:30pm $5 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Healthy at NO PROGRAMS Fish & Chips Home - A Annual 5:30-7:30pm Taste of General $30 Greece Meeting 11am-2pm $30 29 30 Staff Development Day No Programs 24

Evening and Weekend Programs, Special Events, and Camps. October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 12345 Karaoke Hot Puck-Drop Pub Lunch – Pizza Night and Salad 6:30pm- 11:30am-1pm 9:30pm $5 $30 (Second Canucks game of the Season) 7 8 9 10 11 12 Whistler Whistler Whistler Whistler Autumn Autumn Autumn Autumn Getaway Getaway Getaway Getaway 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 STAT Casino Night Mocktails Laity Pumpkin 5:30-8pm 6-7:30pm Patch $30 $5 10am-2pm $30 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Ghost Train Healthy at Harvest Dinner 6-8pm 25 Home - A 6:00pm- $30 Taste of Spain 8:00pm 11am-2pm $15 $30 27 28 29 30 31 Staff Halloween Pumpkins & Development Movie Night & Pinecones Tea Day Treats Party 7-9pm 11:30-1pm No Programs $15 $10

Evening and Weekend Programs, Special Events, and Camps. November 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12 Karaoke Hot Lunch – Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup 11:30-1pm $5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Live Music at Casino Night Bingo & the Legion 5:30-8pm Icecream 3-6pm $30 11am-12pm $30 $5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Self-Advocates STAT Nightwalk & Meeting 4-5pm Coaco at Park Dinner 5-6pm and Tilford Mocktails 6pm-8pm 6-7:30pm $15 $5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Healthy at Seniors Bowling & Home - A Fish & Chips Pizza Party Taste of Italy 5:30-7:30pm 5:30pm- 11am-2pm $30 7:30pm $30 $30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Disney On Ice Hastings Staff Mingle of the Time and Cost Winter Market Development Jingle TBD and Sanctuary Day 6:30pm 10am-2pm No Programs $25 26

Evening and Weekend Programs, Special Events, and Camps. December 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 45 67 10 Park & Tilford Light Show Karaoke Hot Burnaby 6-8pm Lunch – Hearty Village $20 Vegetable 11-2pm Stew and Gar- $30 lic Toast 11:30-1pm $5 8 9 11 12 13 14 Christmas Stanley Park Gingerbread Treat Making Bright Lights Decorating 1-3pm Train 1-2pm $15 6-8pm $5 $30 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Healthy at Dinner & a Christmas Last Day of Home - Movie Cooking Class Programs Canadian 5-7:30pm 5-7pm Mocktails Favorites $25 $25 6-7:30pm 11am-2pm $5 $30 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration Week Week Week Week Week Staff STAT STAT Development Day 29 30 31 First day of Winter 2019 Programs 27

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