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Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Niagara Region Adult Day Program/Recreation and Leisure Guide
*Please note that fees and program availability may change.
Name of Organization
Program Criteria Location Age Functioning
Ability Access & Contact
Person Fees
Autism Ontario - Niagara Chapter
ASD Social Club - Meets every 3rd
Wednesday of the month (evening). Provides adults with autism or
Aspergers the opportunity to meet fellow members of their community and have fun taking part in events
tailored to their interests.
Various Locations throughout the Niagara Region
18+
1-15 ratio
Open- Register online
Yearly Registration Fee: $120
Event fee: Free of
charge to $15
Bethesda Twin Lakes-Residential
and Respite Support
Regional Adult Respite Program
drop off 4:00 and pick up 2:00 WEEKEND: every six weeks;
CHRISTMAS: 7 days; MARCH BREAK: 7 days;
SUMMER: July and August - 14 days
Vineland
18+
Must provide
proof of an intellectual
disability – only have two wheelchair beds
DSO - Wait list
$40/day
Bethesda
Day Activities
Offers a variety of day activity options with an emphasis on
providing meaningful activities for individuals who have a
developmental disability.
3280 Schmon Pkwy Thorold, ON
L2V 4Y6
18+
DSO – Wait list
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Boys and Girls Club
Niagara Falls
Connections
Focus of the program is to encourage community integration,
friendship and life skill development within a safe and welcoming
atmosphere.
8800 McLeod Road, Niagara Falls
905-357-2444
16-30
1:3 ratio If more support is
needed must provide own
worker
Open - No wait list
$40/per day Mon., Wed., Fri.
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Community Living
St. Catharines
RALLY PAC DAY PROGRAM Life Skills/Education
(905) 688-5222
18+
1:15 ratio
“high” functioning - not wheelchair accessible at this
time
DSO - Wait List
$25/day
Community
Living St. Catharines
THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Modified Life Skills/Education - mainly Leisure/Recreation
(905) 688-5222
18+
1:3 and 1:6 ratio
- wheelchair accessible
DSO - Wait List
Fees range from
$50/day to $140/day (The $140 would be
for a one to one.)
Community Living
Welland Pelham
ONE TIME EVENTS
Individualized community participation supports - either through community or private
transportation. Examples: Mall Day, Craft Day, Dance, Movies.
535 Sutherland Avenue Welland
(905) 735-0081
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
Transportation and Activity Fees
Community
Living Port Colborne-
Wainfleet
100 McRae Avenue Port Colborne
(905) 835-8941
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Cottage Retreat
Recreational Retreat Day & Overnight Respite for Women
Activities vary and are tailored to needs of individual
Cameo Cottage 3797 Main St., Jordan Station
18-40
Women with mild
developmental disability 1:6 ratio
Open Contact:
Lynn (905) 562-1974
Day Program:
$50/Day Tues, Wed., Thurs.
9 am - 5 pm *Transportation
extra
Over Night Respite + Day Program: $125
(Nov-Mar.)
Over Night Respite: $50 (15 hrs)
CYO Heat Special
Needs Hockey
Program - teaching skills, games,
tournaments Runs mid Oct - April
All
Open
Medical Form Required
$250/season
-payment plans and support for some
DSBN
GOAL - Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning &
NALD - Niagara Adult Literacy for the
Deaf
Adult and
Community Education Services
The Lifetime Learning Centre 535 Lake Street St. Catharines 905-687-7000
18+
Higher functioning
Open - Wait list at times
None
Niagara Eagles
Friday Night Social Club
Orchard Park Bible
Church 434 Hunter Road Niagara-on-the-
Lake 905-468-5731
16-30
Must provide worker if support
is required.
Open
Contact: Eileen Goodyear
info@orchardparkbible church.org
$35/year Meet the 2nd & 4th
Friday of each month
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Friendship Groups
The Friendship Program nurtures
the spiritual growth of people with intellectual disabilities in the context
of personal and meaningful relationships.
Covenant Christian Reformed Church 278 Parnell Rd., St. Catharines
(905) 937-3942
18+
Must provide worker if support
is required.
Open
Small Fee to cover
costs Tuesday evenings
7:00 pm
Horse Alternative
Therapeutic Services H.A.T.S.
Therapeutic Riding Program - riding skills, grooming
(open all year)
Classic Farms
1020 Kilman Rd., Pelham Email:
ride@hatsniagara. org
All
Open but if not qualified to ride horse there is a
cart program
Open Completion of medical
form is required
Will be discussed at registration
Heartland Forest
An accessible nature experience with
trails, mini-putt, and fishing pond. Groups can book Forest Discovery Programming. Work experience
available - no supervision currently available.
8215 Kalar Road, Niagara Falls
(905) 356-7384
All
Must provide worker if support
is required.
Open to the public For programming
Contact: info@heartland
forest.org
No Entry Fee -
Programming Fees Available upon
Request
I CAN-T.E.R.
"I Can Therapeutic Equestrian
Riding"
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
- riding, grooming, games, activities
1234 House Rd.,
Ridgeway (905)894-FARM
(3276) Email:
All
Open
Open - Completion of medical
form required
$175 per 8 week
session Schedule varies -
year round indoor & outdoor rings
Mainstream
RESOURCE CENTRE
Small group and individual instruction takes place both at the
main location and in the community.
263 Pelham Road,
St. Catharines (905) 934-3924
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
$10/month
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Mainstream
OPTIONS NIAGARA
Assists in the transition from school to community life. Provide
individualized support so that each person can develop personal goals, a
long-term vision and a network of supports to assist them in achieving
the highest possible level of independence.
Program duration is 7 years or until
age 28, whichever comes first.
263 Pelham Road, St. Catharines
(905) 934-3924
18-28
Must have a developmental
disability with the ability to
participate meaningfully in identifying their
goals.
DSO - Wait List
No Fee
Merritton Skating Club
Skating Unchallenged
Merritton Arena 5 Park Avenue St. Catharines
Open
Some support
available (1 High School student volunteer per
Skater)
Open
Contact: Elaine Piper
(905) 353-8243 [email protected]
$90/Season
Registration opens in September
Season: Oct-May, Thursdays 5-6 pm
Niagara Little
League Baseball
Challengers House League Division Participants learn the structure of
the game and work on baseball fundamentals like throwing, catching
and base running, with or without assistance. Wearing a uniform like any other ball players, they get to experience team play, make new
friends and learn new skills. Teams play once a week, with skills
practice occurring during the 1st part and a game during the 2nd part.
Games are fun focused. Scores are not kept and everyone bats.
BP Sports Park 1100 Niagara St.,
Welland
4-18 or 22 (if still in high school)
Physical or cognitive
challenges - will accept any child,
regardless of their challenge or their
ability to pay.
Challenger Buddy accompanies
player
Contact: maradee.noble@niagara
littleleague.com
905-329-5380 www.niagaralittleleague.
com
Vary by division– Financial aid
available
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Niagara Support
Services (NSS)
Day Program Options and Community Skills Program
120 Canby Street
Port Robinson (905) 384-1172
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
Yes
NTEC
Niagara Training and Employment
Agency Inc.
Day Program Options
Pre-employment Services ODSP Employment Supports
Provider
120 Canby Street
Port Robinson (905) 384-1172
18+
Open
DSO - Wait List
No Fee
Niagara Centre for Independent
Living
LEADERSHIP
One year program based on the Duke of Edinburgh Awards to
challenges individuals to set and achieve goals and build skills in four
areas: volunteering; physical recreation; practical and social skills and personal interests; expedition.
122 Queenston St. St. Catharines
(905) 684-7111
16-30
Open
DSO - Must be member of NCIL
$20/year
Niagara Centre for Independent
Living
PEER SUPPORT Social and Recreational Activities -
including monthly dinner club.
122 Queenston St. St. Catharines
(905) 684-7111
18-28
All disabilities
welcomed but if there is a
developmental disability must go
through DSO
DSO - Must be member of NCIL
Activity expenses
Participation Niagara
DAY PROGRAM Sports and Recreation
Grantham Lions
Club 732 Niagara Street
St. Catharines (905) 228-1911
18+
1:6 or 1:8 ratio Do not provide personal care/
toileting support.
Open
CONTACT: Stephen Vukovics
$60/day Mon-Fri
8 am - 5 pm
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Port Weller Soccer League
Special Needs Division Program Focus: fun and team play
Port Weller
Open
Ratio for support unkown, depends
on number of volunteers
Open Register online:
www.portwellersoccer. com/
$75 14 Week Program
May - August
Red Roof Retreat
ADULT DAY PROGRAM Program - access to animals, walking
trails, creek, wetlands and horse pastures as well as planned outings
in the community (bowling/ shopping/swimming/library, etc.)
1594 Concession Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-the-Lake
(905) 684-0235
21-40
1:1 ratio Attempt to
accommodate all, an intake will
determine a fit
Open Contact
Christa Rawsthorne christa@redroof
retreat. com
$130/day Mon. - Fri.
9 am - 4:45 pm
Red Roof Retreat
TEEN NIGHT pizza dinner, special guests,
swimming, dances and movies -Preregistration & Payment Required
Burleigh Hill Public School
15 Burleigh Hill Dr., St Catharines
16-21
1:3 ratio -SSAH workers
welcomed, reduced rate $20
Open Contact:
Karissa Vantwel (289) 228-2767
karissa@redroof retreat. com
$40/night Two Nights every
month from Oct - May
5-8pm
Red Roof Retreat
HORSEBACK RIDING Individualized programs
Riding/Grooming/Tacking/Feeding/
-weight restriction 150 lbs
1594 Concession Six, RR#2
Niagara-on-the-Lake
(905) 648-0235
All
1 Instructor & 2-3 Volunteers
per rider
Open Medical form required
Contact: Steffanie Bjorgan (905) 684-0235
steffanie@redroof retreat.com
$30/hour
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Brock University
Special Needs
Activity Program (SNAP)
Special Needs Activity Program - Activity stations addressing fine
motor, gross motor, fitness, games, imaginative play, group play and
sensor-motor skills. The stations are designed to foster a variety of
special needs and developmental issues.
Ian Beddis Gym Brock University 500 Glendridge
Avenue, St. Catharines
13-28
1:1 or 3:1 Autism Spectrum
Disorder or Intellectual Disability
Open-no waitlist email
[email protected] or m
Summer Camp - $25/day
Saturday
Movement Program- $25/day
Special Olympics South Central
Region 3
Basketball / Curling / 5-Pin Bowling / 10-Pin Bowling / Floor Hockey / Soccer / Martial Gym / Rythmic
Gymnastics / Powerlifting / Softball / Athletics / Aquatics / Bocce / Figure
Skating / Golf
Various Locations throughout Niagara
Region
13+
Must provide worker if support
is required.
Connect with head coach
or team manager to register.
Welland Coordinator: Greg Belmore
welland.coordinator@ specialolympicsontario.ca
St. Catharines Coordinator: Clare Harris
Annual Membership $50 but may vary
Walker Family YMCA
KALEIDOSCOPE Program creates opportunities to be
involved in fun, age appropriate activities. Focuses on life skills development and recreational
activities both at the complex and in the community.
St. Catharines
YMCA 25 YMCA Dr., St Catharines 905-934-9622 (Niagara Falls,
Welland, Grimsby and Port Colborne
do not offer programs)
13-25
1:3 ratio participant profile
must be completed prior to program start date to ensure proper support provided
Open-Must register 3 days prior to session
date.
$30 per session 2X per month,
Sept. - May 1-4 pm
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide Contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) to determine eligibility for Adult Services and Supports. Proof of disability will be required along with proof of identity. 1 - 877 – DSO - HNR4 1 – 877 – 376 – 4674 Email: [email protected]
Please see additional ‘General’ Community Programs and Resources that follow!
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Name of Organization
Program Criteria Location Age Functioning
Ability / Special Features
Access & Contact Person
Fees
City of St. Catharines
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre – Indoor Leisure Swim
All abilities
-double pool designed to accommodate the needs of aquatics participants of all ages and abilities.
Features: - Barrier free access for persons with
disabilities, including ramp entry to pools
-On-deck and off-deck viewing for parents and guardians
Outdoor Leisure Swim – six outdoor pools that operate only
during the summer months.
St. Catharines
Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
425 Carlton Street St. Catharines
Various Locations
throughout St. Catharines
All
All
No support
provided
All Abilities
No support provided
Open to all
Contact:
(905) 688.5601 x1800
Open to all
Open Year Round
Children/Youth (3-
18) $2.25
Adults (19+) - $3.50
Hours of operation
are subject to change based on
weather conditions
City of Niagara
Falls
Public Swimming – Niagara Falls
Outdoor Pools -Five Outdoor pools that operate only during the summer months
Various locations
throughout Niagara Falls/Chippawa
All
No support provided
Open to all
Hours of operation
are subject to change based on
weather conditions
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
City of Welland
Public Swimming – Welland Outdoor Park Pools
Various locations throughout
Welland
All
No support provided
Open to all
Free of Charge
Hours of operation are subject to
change based on weather conditions
Pools open June 19th
District School Board of Niagara
General Interest Courses
(Golf, yoga, guitar, cake decorating, calligraphy)
“Learn, Explore, Discover” -Secondary School Credit Courses -Credit and Certificate Programs -Literacy and Language Programs
Adult and Community Education
(905) 687-7000
18+
No support provided
See Guide for registration deadlines
[email protected] www.dsbn.org/
community
Fees vary
Fort Erie Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Fort Erie Public Library offers a variety of
information sessions, guest speakers and Adult Programs
Movie Night
Popular pre-DVD release movies are shown that cover a wide range of titles in order to accommodate all.
Various Branches in
Fort Erie, Crystal Ridge, and
Stevensville Centennial Branch 136 Gilmore Road
Fort Erie &
Crystal Ridge Branch
89 Ridge Rd. South Ridgeway
18+
18+
No support provided
No support provided
Open to all
See website for additional information
Open to all See website for additional
information
Fees vary Thursday - 6:30 pm Centennial Branch
Encore showing Tuesdays - 2pm
Crystal Ridge Branch
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
Grimsby Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Grimsby Public Library offers a variety of
information sessions, guest speakers and Adult Programs
Writers’ Circle
The goal of the group is to bring together local writers interested in
improving their writing through workshops and helping develop local literary talent. The core focus of the group will be fiction and poetry, but
all writers are welcome
Grimsby Film Club The Library and Art Gallery are
pleased to offer this monthly series of engaging films for adults and
teens.
18 Carnegie Line Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18 Carnegie Line Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18 Carnegie Line Grimsby, ON
(905) 945-5142
18+
18+
18+
No support provided
No Support Provided
No Support Provided
Open to all See website for additional
information
(905) 945-5142 for more information
Open to all Contact the Art Gallery
for tickets (905) 945-3246
Fees vary
$5 per show or purchase a 4-movie
pass for $18/person
Doors open at
6:45 pm movies begins at
7 pm
Niagara Falls Public Library
Adult Programs In addition to books, video game
collection, on-line collection, music and videos, the Niagara Falls Public
Library offers a variety of Adult Programs
Offered at various
Branches
18+
No support provided
Open to all
Fees vary
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Big Screen Tuesdays Popular pre-DVD release movies are
shown that cover a wide range of titles in order to accommodate all.
Please note: Pre-release movie titles can be subject to change.
Computer Instruction
Class size is limited to a maximum of 6, and each participant will have
their own workstation. Classes take place in our fully equipped Computer
Training Lab.
Victoria Avenue
Library – LaMarsh Room
4848 Victoria Ave. Niagara Falls
Adult Department (905) 356-8080
and
Chippawa Branch –
Meeting Room 3763 Main Street
Niagara Falls Adult Department
(905) 295-4391
Victoria Avenue Library
4848 Victoria Ave. Niagara Falls
18+
18+
No support
provided
No support provided
Open
No Registration
See website for movie titles and dates
See website for additional information
Adult Department
(905) 356-8080
Various Tuesday
Evenings
Screening begins at 7pm.
FREE
-bring your own popcorn and a
comfy cushion if you like
$10 (tax included)
Port Colborne Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Port Colborne Public Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs including painting, sewing, information sessions, computer
classes and more!
310 King Street Port Colborne
(905) 834-6512
18+
No support provided
See website for additional information
Fees vary
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Film Buffs Discussion Group
Film Buff members watch a film at home and then join the group for
discussion and review. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the
month. All films to be discussed are available in DVD format to borrow
from the Library.
310 King Street Port Colborne
(905) 834-6512
18+
No support provided
See website for additional information
Michaels
Michaels Creative Classes Variety of classes- needlework,
paper crafts, painting, cake decorating etc.
275 4th Ave, #100
St. Catharines (905) 346-3180
7555 Montrose Rd,
Unit R4 Niagara Falls
(905) 371-3077
18+
No support provided
Contact local store or website for event listings
Fees vary
St. Catharines Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, The St. Catharines Public Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs, Information Sessions, and Computer Classes!
Adult Knitting Circle
Knitters of all skill levels are invited to join the library’s Adult Knitting Circle, held the second and fourth
Thursday of each month. Explore the library’s knitting and crochet collections and share current projects with other knitters.
Offered at various
Branches
Central Library 54 Church Street
St. Catharines
18+
18+
No support
provided
No support provided
See website for additional
information
Open For more information or
to register (905) 688-6103 x227
Fees vary
Second and Fourth Thursday of each
month. 2-3:30 pm
Story Hour Room
FREE
Adult Day Program/Recreation & Leisure Guide
*Please note that fees and program availability may change.
St. Catharines Public Library
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Experienced knitters are invited to bring their current projects, while
new knitters are asked to bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and 5mm knitting needles. Basic instruction
will be provided for those that require it.
Adult Chess Instruction
For adults interested in learning the game of chess and/or looking for an opportunity to improve their game.
Merritt Branch 149 Hartzel Road
St. Catharines
18+
No support provided
For more information or
to register please call (905) 688-6103 x400
Friday afternoons 1-2:30 pm
Welland Public Library
Adult Programs
In addition to books, video game collection, on-line collection, music
and videos, the Welland Public Library offers a variety of Adult
Programs, Information Sessions, Book Clubs, Computer Classes and
MORE!
Scrabble Club
Offered at various Branches
Main Branch 50 The Boardwalk
Welland
18+
18+
No support provided
No support provided
See website for additional details
Open See website for additional
details
Fees vary
Monday afternoons 1:30-4 pm