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ACCESS NEWS - Winter Schedule
Universal Access Program
January – March 2010
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Before You Go:
1. Pre-register!
Get onto the snow sooner when you arrive at the park! Come with your
waiver filled out! (http://www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access/docs/waiver.pdf)
2. In the event of poor
weather:
Call the following numbers for recorded messages as to program
status-
Eastern Massachusetts: 617-626-1294
Western Massachusetts: 413-545-5758
3. Need to cancel? Running
late? Please call the registration number and leave a message so we
know!
Outdoor Programs
Explore winter outdoors with
instruction, adaptive equipment and assistance provided free of
charge. Programs take place from 11am – 3pm.
Mt. Tom State Reservation:
Snowshoeing, kicksledding, cross-country skiing and ice skating and
winter exporations as conditions permit in Holyoke. Call All Out
Adventures at 413-527-8980 to sign up. Two Saturdays and a
Wednesday:
Mar 13
Indoor Opportunities on Ice
Ice Skating at the Asiaf Rink
in Brockton: Assisted skating during public skating time on a
separate section of the rink using ice sleds and skate walkers.
Sundays 2:40 -4:40pm. Call All Out Adventures at 413-527-8980 to
sign up.
Feb 28
Power Chairs on Ice: Help us
develop a new recreation activity and try out spinning, sliding and
obstacle course challenges at the Cronin Rink in Revere. Call
Universal Access at 413-545-5353 to get involved.
Sled Skate on Your Own: Use
ice sleds on your own during public skating hours at state rinks in
the following cities and towns:
Auburn, Boston, Brighton,
Brockton, Cambridge, Franklin, Greenfield, Holyoke, Hyde Park,
Medford, Milton, Newburyport, North Adams, Plymouth, Quincy, Revere,
Springfield, Taunton and Worcester.
Call Universal Access at
413-545-5758 for information about rink locations or visit
www.mass.gov/dcr/skating
Notes from the Director
I'm happy to announce the
Universal Access Program is the recipient of a United States
Department of Education grant that will focus on developing new
opportunities for accessible programming and recreation in
Massachusetts Parks. This funding comes at a critical time as we
see state revenues shrinking. Although the UAP is feeling the
crunch along with everyone else, we are optimistic that we will be
able to continue offering enriching outdoor experiences for people
with disabilities and their friends and families. The new grant
project, Rec Connect, will add more urban sites and provide the
opportunity to explore new activities for people with the most
severe disabilities. Be sure to check our events calendar online or
call for more information about new programs. I look forward to
seeing you this winter, out in the parks. Tom McCarthy
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Summer Recreation Fair: Kick
off next summer at Artesani Park in Brighton (Boston) on Saturday,
June 5 from 10am – 3pm. Meet recreation organizations serving people
with disabilities in a variety of recreation activities and sign up
for summer fun! Adaptive cycling, equipment demos, refreshments and
festivities. 617-626-1294.
Stress Reduction
101 At The YMCA
Come learn ways of coping with
day to day and situational stressors. This simple 4-week course will
help you identify what stresses you and help you learn tools and
techniques to manage or conquer stress. Chronic stress is the
leading cause of many illnesses both physical and mental. Don't let
stress take over or control your life! Identify what is causing
stress in your life, determine which ones can be eliminated with
practical solutions, manage the situations or events that can't be
changed, learn simple techniques that can help you cope, explore
healthy options i.e. diet, exercise, meditation, relaxation and
more! Classes meet on Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 from
7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Westfield YMCA. Member cost is $44 and
non-member is $54.
Facilitated by Janice L. Pagano, Holistic Counselor~Educator Call
413-568-8631 or visit
www.westfieldymca.org for more info and registration.
The Trustees of Reservations Events and
Programs for Notchview, the Highlands, and the Pioneer Valley 2010
March Madness: Spring
Stewardship
Saturday, March 13 | 1-3pm (Rain cancels)
Dinosaur Footprints Reservation, Route 5, Holyoke
Help prepare the site of the
ancient tracks to welcome thousands of visitors this season.
Cleaning the footprints and clearing the trails will be fun for all
ages. Call the Trustees of Reservations at 413-532-1631 x13 or
email pvregion@ttor.org to pre-register or for more information.
Peaked Mt. Workday
Saturday, April 24 | 9am-1pm
Peaked Mountain Reservation, Butler Road, Monson
Help tackle the monster
invasive shrubs across from the Harrington’s just north of the Main
Peaked Mountain Tract parking lot. Call the Trustees of Reservations
at 413-532-1631 x13 or email pvregion@ttor.org to pre-register or
for more information.
David Sigelman Memorial
Workdays
Little Tom Reservation, Mountain Park Access Road, Holyoke
Sunday, April 25 and Saturday, May 15 (Rain date, Saturday May
22) | 9am-1pm
Help staff and volunteers
continue to develop and improve the visitor trail in preparation for
the opening of Little Tom in 2012. Call the Trustees of
Reservations at 413-532-1631 x13 or email pvregion@ttor.org to
pre-register or for more information.
Introduction to
Conservation Restriction Stewardship
Thursday, March 25th, 7-9 PM (snow date April 1)
Monterey Congregational Church, Monterey, MA
What does it mean to hold a
Conservation Restriction (CR) in perpetuity? This workshop for
small land trusts and municipal conservation commissions will
provide an introduction to holding restrictions, and describe
practical approaches starting or improving CR stewardship. The
approaches include preparing baseline documentation, monitoring and
enforcement, improving landowner relations, and developing
information systems and reports. Specific case studies and sample
materials will be provided. Call the Highland Communities Initiative
at 413-268-8219 to pre-register or for more information. |
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82 Broad Street (Lower Level)
Westfield MA 01085
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Email:
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Website:
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Valley Yoga
Class Fees, membership options & other Information
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THERAPEUTIC YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesdays, March 3 to
April 7; 6:00pm-7:15pm
Taught by: Roger Lagasse, RYT and Karla Geoffroy, certified
structural yoga therapist and back care specialist
6-week class series. $72 for 6 weeks; $13 for Drop In
Pre-registration is requested.
Therapeutic Yoga for Beginners is for anyone just starting out with
yoga or for those who have ongoing muscular pain or tension
requiring special attention. It's also appropriate for those who
like a gentle to moderate class. The class is taught by instructors
versed in Structural Yoga, which is a style of yoga focused on
adapting yoga to an individual's body and specific needs. The theme
of the class often focuses around strengthening the back, and
releasing tension in the neck and shoulders.
Pre registration can be done online at
www.valley-yoga.com.
The complete Valley Yoga class schedule is available online at
www.valley-yoga.com,
offering a wide range of drop in classes during morning hours,
evenings and on each weekend day.
Valley Yoga is located at 82 Broad Street (lower level) in
Westfield, MA. For more information contact us at 413-562-1140 or
info@valley-yoga.com Or visit us on the web at
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Jewish Life Enrichment
Schedule
Jewish Family Jam
Wednesdays, March
3, 10, 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, and 26, 2010,
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Jewish Jam is for infants,
toddlers and their caregivers. Appropriate for ages 0-3. Together
we will sing, drum and dance our way through the Jewish cycles and
explore musical play and rituals that your family can enjoy
together. No class on March 31st or May 19th.
Leader: Felicia Sloin
Cost: Free
Location: Lander Grinspoon
Academy, 257 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA
Jewish Women’s Song Circle
Sundays: March 14, April TBA,
May 16 and June 13, 2010, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Song circles offer a place to
experience joy, healing, self-expression, community and
inspiration. Join us each month as we explore our Jewish
connections through song, chant, and meditation. Singing experience
and knowledge of Hebrew are not necessary.
Leader: Felicia Sloin
Cost: Free
NEW Location: Cradle, Thornes
Marketplace, 3rd Floor, Northampton, MA
Registration: Pre-registration
is required. To register by e-mail, contact JewishLife@jfswm.org; to
register by telephone, please call (413) 737-2601. Please visit our
website at
www.jfswm.org.
Passover Cooking for Parents
and Teens
Thursday, March 11, 2010,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Rain date: Thursday, March 11,
2010, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get inspired for the holiday!
Learn to prepare simple, delicious recipes for Passover with chefs
Dawn LaRochelle and Jim Lambert of Apogee Catering and Perigee
Restaurant. Deepen your knowledge of Passover with Jewish educator
Shoshana Zonderman. Cook, nosh and learn in the beautiful,
professional kitchen at Whole Foods Market. All adults are welcome,
with or without a teen. Limited enrollment so register now!
Instructors: Shoshana
Zonderman, Dawn LaRochelle and Jim Lambert
Cost: $10 per adult or $15 for
parent and teen (13 years or older)
Location: Whole Foods, 327
Russell Street (Route 9), Hadley, MA
Registration: Pre-registration
is required by March 8. To register by e-mail, contact JewishLife@jfswm.org;
to register by telephone, please call (413) 737-2601. Please visit
our website at
www.jfswm.org.
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