Winter 2021-2022 Recreation

Welcome to Opportunities for Inclusion’s Winter 2021-2022 Recreation Program!

Hello all! We’re excited to bring you our Recreation Brochure for December and January! Watch City Self Advocates will be back in-person! Also, join us for dance class, games, museums, and sports! All virtual events will remain free, but we will be charging for in-person events. See more details inside! 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! To join our virtual events go to Zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID. To get the Meeting ID, please contact John Freiberg at 781-899-1344 x4120 or JFreiberg@OppsforInclusion.org. This Meeting ID is the same for all Recreation activities. No password is required.

Questions? Please contact John Freiberg at 781-899-1344 x4120 or JFreiberg@OppsforInclusion.org.

See you at our Recreation events!

Underlined Events Are In-Person

December 2021

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Dance

Party

4pm-5pm

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Magic of

Lights

5pm-

8:30pm

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I Love

Dance

5:15pm-

6pm

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Game

Night

4pm-5pm

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Watch

City Self

Advocates

5pm-7pm

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I Love

Dance

5:15pm-

6pm

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Music

Night

4pm-5pm

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Muppet

Christmas

Carol

9:30am-

12:45pm

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Christ-

mas Tree

Decorat-

ing

6pm-8pm

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Holiday

Movie

Night

5pm-7pm

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Movie

Night

6pm-8pm

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Art

Night

4pm-5pm

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Underlined Events Are In-Person

January 2022

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2 3 4 5

Game

Under-

ground

4:30pm-

6:30pm

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Brandeis

Basket-

ball

12pm-4pm

9 10 11

I Love

Dance

5:15pm-

6pm

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Karaoke

4pm-5pm

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Watch

City Self

Advocates

5pm-7pm

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16 17 18

Pizza &

Karaoke

Night

5pm-7pm

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Trivia

Night

4pm-5pm

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Van Gogh

Exhibit

5pm-

8:30pm

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23 24 25

I Love

Dance

5:15pm-

6pm

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Virtual

Field

Trip

4pm-5pm

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Art For

All

6pm-8pm

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Recreation Staff

Recreation Instructors

Annie Close Dance Instructor

Renee Emmonds Recreation Assistant

Tracy Flaherty Recreation Assistant

CC King Art Instructor

John Freiberg Recreation Manager

Dance Party! Dates: Wednesday, December 1

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Join our virtual dance parties and dance the afternoon away! Suggest songs and dance along with your friends to all your favorite music.

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Game Night

Date: Wednesday, December 8

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Like family game night, but virtual! Play games like “guess the song” and more through Zoom. The games may change, but the fun won’t!

Art Night

Date: Wednesday, December 29

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Let’s get creative! Grab some art materials around the house and make some art with us via Zoom. Some art prompts will be provided, you can follow along or create your own unique work.

Virtual Activities

Holiday Movie Night Date: Wednesday, December 22

Time: 5-7 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Snuggle up with some hot cocoa, warm blankets or a craft and watch a holiday themed movie with us through Zoom. Participants can craft while watching or just have a relaxing night watching a holiday movie together through Zoom.

Music Night

Date: Wednesday, December 15

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Let’s listen to our favorite music together! You can submit your requests and we’ll hear current hits and old favorites of your choice.

Karaoke Night Dates: Wednesday, January 12

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Show everyone your singing skills! Suggest songs and belt your heart out with our virtual karaoke night.

Virtual Activities

Trivia Night

Date: Wednesday, January 19

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Test your knowledge with a classic trivia night. Play quiz style games about general knowledge or themed trivia questions all through Zoom.

Virtual Field Trip! Dates: Wednesday, January 26

Time: 4-5pm PM

Location: Zoom

Details: Join us as we embark on virtual field trips to fun and exotic locations and ex-perience the sights and sounds of a new adventure! We’ll travel far and wide to plac-es you may have heard about but haven’t visited, all from the comfort of your home. Enjoy the trip!

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1. Participants must be fully vaccinated to register for in-person recreation activities. Masks are REQUIRED for in-person events. We are required to follow the guidelines and restrictions of any given venue (this includes COVID-19 re-strictions, and any others). 2. 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 below address. 56 Chestnut St., Waltham MA 02453. To pay by credit card, call John at 781-899-1344 x4120 3. 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 John Freiberg. 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. Please contact John Freiberg, Recreation Manager, with any questions about accessibility and participant’s stamina and mobility requirements. 6. Recreation 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. 7. 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. We are not able to provide one-on-one assistance. 8. Once admitted, participants must make the commitment to attend each event. If you are not able to attend, please notify staff at 781-899-1344 x4120. No refunds for missed activities. If an event is cancelled on our behalf, you will be given a credit for a future recreation activity. 9. Activities may be cancelled or changed due to weather conditions. Please dress ap-propriately for activity and weather. Sunscreen and insect repellent are available or bring your own product if you have specific needs or requirements. 10. No participant is to be dropped off or left at an activity without a Recreation staff member being present. 11. Pick up at the end of an event must be prompt. Please cooperate with this request.

In-Person Recreation Policies and Procedures

I LOVE DANCE Cost: $60 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$70 General Community. Includes chaperones and professional instructor

Dates: Tuesday, December 7 & 14 Tuesday, January 11 & 25

Time: 5:15-6:00 P.M

Location: Meet at: Center Stage Dance Studio, 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.

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 8 people

In-Person Events Masks are REQUIRED for in-person events.

Watch City Self Advocates

Cost: $3 Meeting Dues Includes chaperones. $6 Meeting & Dinner Dues Includes chaperones and dinner.

Dates: Thursday, December 9 Thursday, January 13

Time: Meeting 5-6PM Dinner until 7 PM

Location: 56 Chestnut St ., Waltham, MA

Details: Watch City Self Advocates is back in-person! Learn how to speak up for yourself and others, enjoy guest speakers, volunteer for a favorite cause, meet community members and have some fun while you are doing good for yourself and others! No registration necessary for meeting but please call John Freiberg in advance and bring your dues the day of the meeting.

Magic of Lights Cost: $40 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$45 General Community. Includes chaperones, transportations, tickets, and dinner

Dates: Friday, December 3rd

Time: Drop off: 5:00 P.M. Pick Up: 8:30 P.M.

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Join us for a trip to Gillette Stadium to see the Magic of Lights! Experience a Christmas light show from the safety and comfort of our van as we wind through the sparkling path. At every turn, the magical route is overflowing with spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations.

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

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Movie Night Cost: $15 Includes snacks, drinks, chaperones and Fun.

Date: Tuesday, December 28th

Time: Drop off: 6:00 PM Pick up: 8:00 PM

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Join us for a night of experiencing the timeless magic that only The Movies can provide. We will vote on a selection of movies, and decide what to watch together! Snacks will be served along with drinks.

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 14 people

In-Person Events Masks are REQUIRED for in-person events.

Muppet Christmas Carol

Cost: $25 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$30 General Community. Includes chaperones, transportations, tickets, and snacks.

Dates: Saturday, December 18

Time: Drop off: 9:30 A.M. Pick Up: 12:45 P.M.

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham Details: Join us for a trip to the historic Coolidge Corner Theater! See the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge on the big screen! 'Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration! Vaccine card (or copy/photo) required for theater entrance!

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Christmas Tree Decorating

Cost: $40 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$50 General Community. Includes chaperones, artificial tree, decorations, and snacks.

Dates: Monday, December 20

Time: Drop off: 6:00 P.M. Pick Up: 8:00 P.M.

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Join us for a holiday party, and leave with your own Christmas tree! You’ll get a 3 foot artificial Christmas tree, and ornaments to decorate it! You can also bring your own favorite ornaments for your tree. We’ll also enjoy holiday snacks, listen to holiday music, and watch holiday classics!

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Cost: $35 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$45 General Community. Includes pizza, drink, video games, arcade and chaperones.

Date: Wednesday, January 5

Time: Drop off: 4:30 PM

Pick Up: 6:30 PM

Location: Pick up & Drop off: 349 Moody St, Waltham MA

Details: 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: 10 people

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Art for All Cost: FREE* Includes professional instructor and chaperones *This program is supported in part by a grant from the Waltham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Dates: Thursday , January 27

Time: Drop off: 6:00 PM Pick up: 8:00 PM

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Join us for a night of creativity, as we work together on an art project with CC King! All needed materials will be provided.

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 10 people

Pizza and Karaoke Cost: $25 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$30 General Community. Includes pizza, drink, chaperones and karaoke fun.

Date: Tuesday, January 18

Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 7:00 PM

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham 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. Sing solo or have friends accompany you. This will be a fun filled no pressure environment for all. We’ll have pizza, drinks and snacks as we turn Chestnut Street into Center Stage. Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 14 people

In-Person Events Masks are REQUIRED for in-person events.

Van Gogh Exhibit

Cost: $60 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$70 General Community. Includes chaperones, transportations, tickets, and dinner

Dates: Thursday, January 20

Time: Drop off: 5:00 PM Pick up: 8:30 PM

Location: Drop off & Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees.

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Brandeis Judges Basketball Cost: $30 Opportunities for Inclusion Participants/$35 General Community. Includes admission, snack, chaperones and transportation.

Date: Saturday, January 8

Time: Drop off: 12:00 P.M. Pick up: 4:00 P.M.

Location: Drop off and Pick up: 56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

Details: Enjoy winter fun with a game of college basketball! Root for the team as they take on NYU. Experience all the fun and excitement that basketball has to offer! Due to the popularity of this trip, please RSVP by phone or email before sending in your registration!

Minimum: 5 people Maximum: 9 people

Opportunities for Inclusion, Inc. Recreation - Winter 2021-2022 Registration Form

Please complete both sides of this form. Thank you. I will notify Opportunities for Inclusion staff of any behavioral concerns that occur within 24 hours of an activity. Opportunities for Inclusion will

determine if the participant will require additional staffing support to attend the event. Additional staffing support is the responsibility 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 appli-cant. 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.

I Love Dance Movie Night Van Gogh Exhibit Magic of Lights Game Underground Art for All Muppet Christmas Carol Brandeis Basketball Christmas Tree Decorating Pizza and Karaoke

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