| | Active & Fit |
| | Athletics |
| NEW | Be A Party Planner |
| NEW | Conversation Café |
| | Cooking Fun |
| | Create-a-Motion |
| | Creative Crafts |
| NEW | Dance & Drama Expression (young adults) |
| NEW | Dinner Friends (young adults) |
| | Exploring Art |
| NEW | Intro to Golf |
| NEW | Movin’ To The Tunes |
| | Music Lovers Society |
| | Pet Connection |
| NEW | “Rec” Clubs North and South (youg adults) |
| NEW | Social Circle/Board Game Night |
| | Social Club (young adults) |
| | SPARC on YouTube (young adults) |
| | Terrific Times |
| | Young Adult Events: Social Club Dances & Holiday Parties, Family BBQ, Cruise |
| | Adult Special Events: Coffee House, Multi-Cultural Celebrations |
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TERRIFIC TIMES
Sing, create art projects or play a game during this evening of adaptive recreation and socialization. Instructors provide individualized assistance leading to steps of independence. Participants look forward to this weekly opportunity for activities, special celebrations and seasonal events while gaining basic skills and personal development. |
| A Day: | Tuesdays or Thursdays (1 x weekly) |
| Time: | 7:15 - 8:45 pm |
| Place: | BOCES, Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Start Date: | Fall: Tuesdays: 10/7/08, Thursdays: 10/2/08 |
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Spring: Tuesdays: 2/24/09 Thursdays: 2/26/09 |
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CREATE-A-MOTION
Enhance fitness, self-esteem and confidence through creative movement and modern dance. Movement expression is a joyful way to develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate the imagination and relate to others. |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | A: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
B: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Place: | United Methodist Church, Peekskill |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/6/08
Spring: 2/9/09 |
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DANCE & DRAMA EXPRESSIONS (for young adults)
Explore great ways to express yourself through dance, drama and creative movement games. We will learn varied techniques and exercises, optional use of script at times, create our own dances and dramatic vignettes. This experiential process is not production based but focused on a joyful and relaxed good time. |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Place: | Ardsley |
| Cost: | $120 for 10 weeks, $240 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/20/08
Spring: 2/23/09 |
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MUSIC LOVERS SOCIETY
Sing-along with our high energy, interactive, joyful music group, play percussion instruments, and if you like, perform solos or share your enthusiasm through dance. Music selections are based on your choices and favorites. We celebrate holidays, try karaoke, and have an uplifting social experience of musical expression. |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | A: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
B: 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | 1st Presbyterian Church of Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 for full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/6/08
Spring: 2/9/09 |
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CREATIVE CRAFTING
Let your creativity flow! Explore unusual art materials and craft techniques. Projects are based on your interests and can include: decoupage, faux finishing, flower arranging, rubber stamping, holiday crafts, woodwork, marbling, printing and more. You will be amazed at what you can do and have a wonderful project to take home each week. |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Ardsley Middle School |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks. $300 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/6/08
Spring: 2/9/09 |
| Day: | Mondays |
| Time: | 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | 1st Presbyterian Church of Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full yea |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/6/08
Spring: 2/9/09 |
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DINNER FRIENDS (for young adults)
Have a night out on the town enjoying dinner with friends. What’s your favorite – Chinese, Italian, diners, deli, sushi? Sample a new restaurant and different types of food each week. Drop off and pick up at dining sites in lower/mid Westchester towns based on group interests. |
| Place: | Lower Westchester locations as selected by participants |
| Day: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
| Cost: | $100 for 10 weeks, $200 full year + weekly meal cost |
| Start Date: | Fall: 10/21/08
Spring: /24/09 |
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SOCIAL CIRCLE-BOARD GAME NIGHT
Finally, a social club for the over 30’s crowd! Come learn simple living room-type games in a relaxed atmosphere, socialize and be with friends. Choose from a variety of games available each evening or learn the rules to a new game each week. Try favorites such as checkers, Parcheesi, Jenga, cards, Trouble, Boggle or novel new games you’ve probably never seen before. We will even make our own board game! |
| Day: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Dates: | Fall: 10/7/08
Spring: 2/24/09 |
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COOKING FUN
A tasty class for people who love to cook and those who love to learn. Develop food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, new food experiences and recipes for your favorite snacks, meals, desserts, salads and ethnic cuisine. We’ll have an absolutely delicious time together! |
| Day: | Tuesdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | 1st Presbyterian Church of Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 10 weeks, $300 full year |
| Dates: | Fall: 10/7/08
Spring: 2/24/09 |
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ATHLETICS
Enjoy being part of our skills based athletic club as we explore a variety of recreational sports and active games while meeting new friends, having fun and keeping physically fit! Warm-up, drills & adapted games will include basketball, baseball, soccer, track, hockey, volleyball and more. |
| Day: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | BOCES, Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Dates: | Fall: 9/24/08
Spring: 2/25/09 |
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MOVIN’ TO THE TUNES
This movement and music experience is for those who are more interested in creativity then formal dance styles. We will use music from different cultures and genres, recognize the beat and the mood, and create our own dance and movement individually and as a group. |
| Day: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | BOCES, Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Dates: | Fall: 9/24/08
Spring: 2/25/09 |
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SPARC ON YOUTUBE (for young adults)
Love the internet, tv, being part of a team project? Train with our professional tv producers in the 5 shot system of filming, making videos and acting (optional.) We film neighborhood events, our own biographies, create fictional scripts, do movie reviews and conduct interviews. Develop skills in camera work, lighting, props, editing, directing, critiquing and being on camera along with a social group of friends. View your work with family and friends on YouTube.com/SparcCrewTv |
| Day: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 7:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown Community Center: Boys & Girls Club |
| Cost: | $280 for 14 weeks, $560 full year
$100 for 4 weeks, summer |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/1/08
Spring: 2/25/09
Summer: 7/11/09, Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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PET CONNECTION
Share your love while learning to care for large and small breeds of dogs. Trainers from HEART (Human-Animal Educational And Recreational Therapy) bring DELTA certified therapy pets to develop friendships, help overcome fears and have a great time. Group activities include walking dogs, playing Frisbee or fetch, as well as 1:1 time for each participant and dog. |
| Day: | Wednesdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown High School |
| Cost: | $80 for 8 weeks, $160 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 9/24/08
Spring: 3/4/09 |
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CONVERSATION CAFÉ
SPARC joins the global movement known as “Conversation Café,” where people develop relationships through conversation in a regular, social group. Help choose a list of topics: friendships, vacations, interests, politics, or whatever suits the group members. This is a place to find meaning, to be thoughtful, to be accepted and share your curiosity about life! Coffee (decaf!) and snacks will be served. |
| Day: | Thursdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown |
| Cost: | $75 for 7 weeks, $150 for full year |
| Start Date: | Fall: /2/08
Spring: 2/26/09 |
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BE A PARTY PLANNER
For some of us, half the fun is planning the party! Come learn how with us and you’ll be a pro forever! During the 7 weeks you will experience picking a theme, making invitations, creating centerpieces, planning activities, preparing refreshments and then we will enjoy our very own special event. |
| Day: | Thursdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown |
| Cost: | $75 for 7 weeks, $150 for full year |
| Start Date: | Fall: 12/4/08
Spring: 4/23/09 |
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INTRO TO GOLF
SPARC’s golf pro gives group lessons in body mechanics and golf techniques—learn your stance, to pivot and swing. Beginner level instruction and practice will prepare you to understand and enjoy the game of golf on this beautiful and professional course. |
| Day: | Thursdays |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Mid and N Westchester locations |
| Cost: | $60 for 4 weeks |
| Start Date: | 6/10/09 |
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SOCIAL CLUB (for young adults)
Looking for a great time on Friday nights? The Social Club is where it’s at for young adults in their 20’s. Discover this social "oasis" to meet old and new friends, listen to music, try new activities, enjoy discussions, games, snacks, parties and be a part of the community. A supportive environment to learn leisure skills, practice independence and develop leadership. Monthly trips may include: movie and dinner nights, bowling, theatre, golf, billiards, swimming, hiking, summer cruise, baseball game, sports club and more of your choice! |
| Day: | Fridays |
| Time: | 6:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown Community Center: Social Clubs 1 & 2
Ardsley Middle School: Social Club 3 |
| Cost: | $225 for 15 weeks, $450 for full year
$250 for 15 weeks, $500 for full year for group home &
non-Westchester residents as program is subsidized by
Westchester Family Support Services. |
| Start Date: | 9/26/08 |
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| Summer Social Club: |
| Day: | Yorktown: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 x weekly)
Ardsley: Thursdays |
| Time: | 6:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown: Yorktown Community & Cultural Center |
| Ardsley: | Trip Locations TBA |
| Cost: | $150 for 5 weeks (10 sessions)
$210 for group home and non-Westchester residents as program is subsidized by Westchester Family Support Services |
| Dates: | Tuesdays: 7/7/09, Thursdays: 7/9/09 - 8/6/09 |
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EXPLORING ART
Begin with your imagination and receive weekly instruction about color, design, composition and use of exciting art materials. A great chance for anyone - both experienced artists who want to learn more or beginners who want to explore creativity and self-expression. Take home lots of special projects, such as sculpture, murals, woodwork, as well as arts and crafts! |
| Day: | Saturdays |
| Time: | 10:30 - 11:30 am |
| Place: | Yorktown High School |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/4/08
Spring: 2/28/09 |
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“REC” CLUB NORTH (for young adults)
Come be part of the gang playing gym activities followed by lunch outings. Each week offers different sport skills and games with our adaptive athletics instructor: basketball, floor hockey, soccer drills, tennis skills, volleyball, kickball, “SPUD” and more. We then walk or are transported to popular Yorktown diners, restaurants and grills. Keep active and have a typical weekend experience. Signed Solaris Sports Club waiver required prior to participation. |
| Day: | Saturdays |
| Time: | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
| Place: | Solaris Sports Club, Yorktown, local restaurant TBA |
| Cost: | $260 for 12 weeks, $520 full year
Please provide $12 for lunch each week |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/4/08 |
| Spring: | 2/28/09 |
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“REC” CLUB SOUTH (for young adults)
Keep active and join your friends playing gym activities. Each week offers different sport skills and games with our adaptive athletics instructor: basketball, floor hockey, soccer drills, tennis skills, volleyball, kickball, “SPUD” and more. |
| Day: | Saturdays |
| Time: | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
| Place: | Lower Westchester Gym |
| Cost: | $200 for 12 weeks, $400 full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/4/08
Spring: 2/28/09 |
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ACTIVE & FIT
Exercise adaptable for beginners or experienced gym rats! Get a total body workout while having such a good time it won’t feel like work at all. This class is open to all who bring a desire to stay in good health and partner up with friends in a lively class! Signed Solaris Sports Club waiver required prior to participation. |
| Day: | Saturdays |
| Time: | 10:45 – 11:45 am |
| Place: | Solaris Sports Club, Yorktown |
| Cost: | $150 for 14 weeks, $300 for full year |
| Start Dates: | Fall: 10/4/08
Spring: 2/28/09 |
| YOUNG ADULT SPECIAL EVENTS |
SOCIAL CLUB DANCES AND HOLIDAY PARTIES
SPARC theme dances and parties are full of enthusiasm and surprises. Members from Social Club help plan each theme event. Whether you love to dance, listen to music or just party with friends, you will feel part of the gang. Learn how to dance, dress, meet people and interact at large special events to make it easier the next time you attend one with family or friends. DJ, snacks and fun. |
| Day: | Fridays |
| Time: | 6:30 - 9:15 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown Community & Cultural Center and
Ardsley Middle School |
| Cost: | $5 for guests, free for members of SPARC’s Social Club |
| Dates: | 10/31 Halloween Dance, 12/19 Year End Party, 5/1 TBA |
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FAMILY BBQ
An evening of great food, active games, crafts, photos and socializing. Musical entertainment the whole family will enjoy! Participants, families, friends and SPARC service providers join together to celebrate their bonds and good times from the past year, as well as kicking off the summer season! Great reunion for parents and a way for everyone to make new friends. Event held rain or shine, rescheduled indoors if necessary. |
| Day: | Friday |
| Time: | 6:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | Downing Park, Yorktown |
| Cost: | Free for members of SPARC Young Adult Programs |
| Date: | 6/5/09 |
| ADULT SPECIAL EVENTS |
COFFEE HOUSE EAST
Enjoy coffee and a snack while our live musical guests entertain you with sounds from a variety of cultures and eras. Sing along, dance or just sit back, relax and enjoy the show. |
| Day: | 4th Monday of each month |
| Time: | 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
| Place: | Middlehope Elementary School, Newburgh |
| Cost: | $3 per person per event, guardians free |
| Dates: | 9/22, 10/27, 11/24, 1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27 |
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MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
These new events will expand your horizons with glimpses of cultures around the world. Each celebration will be unique, giving you interactive experiences which may include: music, dance, snacks, art projects, story telling or games. Our high-spirited entertainers will immerse participants in new experiences and a great party atmosphere! |
| Day: | Sunday |
| Dates: | 11/2/08 Native American Drum Circle
12/14/08 Winter Holidays Around the World
4/26/09 Caribbean Island Festival |
| Time: | 1:00 - 2:30 pm |
| Place: | Yorktown |
| Cost: | $10 per person per event, $30 full year, guardians free |
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