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Leisure Times News LEISURE TIMES WINTER 2023 Shaking Up the Leisure Department!! Happy winter! In the past month, the Leisure Management team has been in the process of reorganizing the department. As a part of this process, we gave careful consideration to everyone's input and feedback to ensure the continued success and implementation of high quality programs. As you review the new line up below, you will notice that the program coordinator's faces may be familiar, but some of the programs they support have changed. Below is the new line up: Clinton Hall will be coordinating Bri Reyes will be coordinating St. Louis Neighborhood Experiences, NE in the Scene, Sunday Funday, Bowling, Book City, Dances, Cooking, Yoga & Club, Softball, Golf, Arc Escapes, Meditation, Soccer and Basketball. Special Events/Fundraisers. Bri can be Clinton can be reached at reached at breyes@slarc.org or chall@slarc.org or 314-817-2293 314-817-2250 Dan Correll will be coordinating all Sarah Ballance will be coordinating Arc United Sports (Softball, R&R Camp, Artist in You, Adult Music, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Golf, Ukulele Club, and Virtual Weekday Fun Walking Club, Kickball, Pickleball, and Day. Sarah can be reached at Bowling), Plug In and ISkate. Dan can sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229 be reached at dcorrell@slarc.org or 314-817-2227. Special Acknowledgement The St. Louis Arc’s Leisure Services Department would like to recognize and thank the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County. In May, the Board approved $511,123 for the R&R Camp project and the Neighborhood Experiences teen summer employment project. This funding provides services for 120 individuals. PLB ensures funding for a spectrum of high-quality services that create opportunities for St. Louis County residents with developmental disabilities to thrive in the home, community, and employment settings of their choosing. In the 2023 fiscal year, they have committed to a $25,121,134 investment that will serve nearly 4,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the 114 programs provided by their 39 funded partners. St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 PAGE 2

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PLUG IN (ages 16 & older)Ukulele Club (ages 16 & older)Weekday Fun Day - Virtual (ages 16 & older)Teen & Adult Programs LEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Teen BowlingTeen Bowling (ages 13 & older)(ages 13 & older) Grab your bowling ball and shoes and let’s hit the lanes for some bowling. Games can last anywhere from 1-1/2 hours to 2 hours depending on the speed of bowlers at each lane. For more information, contact Bri Reyes at breyes@slarc.org or 314-817-2250. Dates: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, January 7 - May 6, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Sunset Lanes, 7777 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119 Program Fee: $35.00 plus $10.00 pay-at-door fee each time attending PLUG IN (ages 16 & older) PLUG IN is an ESports video gaming league where you will compete against another player each week. All are welcome to play in the league, including your family and friends! The featured video game is Rocket League. To participate, you will need a PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, or an Xbox 1, and the ability to connect to the internet. You will also get a chance to participate in a tournament where the 1st place team will win a $50 gift card. For more information, contact Dan Correll at dcorrell@slarc.org or 314-817-2227. Dates: Thursdays, February 9 - March 23, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: A Zoom link and instructions will be sent prior to start of the program. Program Fee: $60.00 Ukulele Club (ages 16 & older) Do you enjoy music? Do you have the desire to learn how to play an instrument? Join us for Ukulele Club! The Ukulele Club provides a great leisure opportunity while promoting social and fine motor skills. The club is led by a board certified music therapist. For more information, contact Sarah Ballance at sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229. Dates: Wednesdays, March 1 - April 19, 2023 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Location: St. Louis Arc Family Center, 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO, 63132 Program Fee: $100.00 Weekday Fun Day - Virtual (ages 16 & older) Please join us for a night of fun during the week! We are excited to offer all kinds of fun from BINGO, games, and crafts. For more information, contact Sarah Ballance at sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229. Dates: Tuesdays, February 21 - March 28, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: A Zoom link and instructions will be sent prior to the start of the program. Program Fee: $35.00 St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 PAGE 3

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The Artist in You (ages 18 & older)The Artist in You - Virtual (ages 18 & older)Cooking for Comfort - In-Person (ages 18 & older)Adult ProgramsLEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Music classes are designed to provide a fun and supportive outlet for expressing yourself. Weekly activities may Adult MusicAdult Music (ages 18 & older)(ages 18 & older) include using instruments, sing-alongs, collaborative songwriting, music and movement. To maximize the benefits of music for people of all abilities, we will provide smaller group sizes. For more information, contact Sarah Ballance at sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229. Dates: Mondays, January 23 - March 27, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Dates: Thursdays, January 26 - March 30, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Location: St. Louis Arc Family Center, 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Program Fee: $110.00 The Artist in You (ages 18 & older) Explore your hidden artistic talents! Join our exciting art class which offers basic instruction in drawing, painting, and multimedia art. To maximize the benefits of the Artist in You program, we will provide smaller group sizes. Program fee covers the cost of all art supplies. For more information, contact Sarah Ballance at sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229. Session I: Mondays, January 30 - March 6, 2023 Session II: Mondays, April 3 - May 8, 2023 Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. Clayton, MO 63105 Program Fee: $85.00 The Artist in You - Virtual (ages 18 & older) Explore your hidden artistic talents! Join our exciting virtual art class which offers basic instruction in drawing, painting, and multimedia art. To maximize the benefits of the Artist in You program, we will provide smaller group sizes. Participants will receive a list of needed supplies to purchase for the class prior to the scheduled start date. For more information, contact Sarah Ballance at sballance@slarc.org or 314-817-2229. Session 1: Wednesdays, February 1 - March 8, 2023 Session 2: Wednesdays, April 5 - May 10, 2023 Times: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Location: A Zoom link with instructions will be sent out prior to the start of the program. Program Fee: $50.00 Cooking for Comfort - In-Person (ages 18 & older) Join us and enjoy an in-person experience in the kitchen while learning how to prepare easy, delicious meals. An experienced cooking instructor will guide participants in preparing tasty dishes. For more information, contact Clinton Hall at chall@slarc.org or 314-817-2293. Session I Session II Session III Dates: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 2023 Dates: Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2023 Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2023 Day: Mondays Day: Mondays Day: Mondays Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. OR OR OR Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Location: St. Louis Arc Family Center, 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Program Fee: $55.00 PAGE 4St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244

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Yoga & Meditation - Virtual or In-Person (ages 18 & older)Arc Escapes 2023 (ages 18 & older)Book Club (ages 18 & older)Adult Programs LEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Cooking for Comfort - VirtualCooking for Comfort - Virtual (ages 18 & older)(ages 18 & older) Join us and enjoy a virtual experience in the kitchen while learning how to prepare easy, delicious meals. An experienced cooking instructor will guide participants in preparing tasty dishes. For more information, contact Clinton Hall at chall@slarc.org or 314-817-2293. Dates: Mondays, March 27, April 3, 10, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: A Zoom link and instructions will be sent out prior to the start of the program. Program Fee: $35.00 Yoga & Meditation - Virtual or In-Person (ages 18 & older) This Yoga class is designed to teach participants Yoga poses. The benefits of this class include increased flexibility and muscle strength, weight reduction, improved respiration, energy, vitality and an overall better quality of life. This class will be led by a certified Yoga instructor. For more information, contact Clinton Hall at chall@slarc.org or 314-817-2293. Dates: Thursdays, February 23 - March 30, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: In-Person - St. Louis Arc Family Center, 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132. Virtual - A Zoom link and instructions will be sent prior to the start of the program. Program Fee: $75.00 in-person or $60.00 virtual Arc Escapes 2023 (ages 18 & older) Individual trips are planned throughout the year to provide participants the opportunity to explore and travel to various Midwest locations. During this exploration, participants will have the opportunity to explore various sites, relax, try new and different cuisine, make new friends, and learn how to travel. For more information, contact Bri Reyes at breyes@slarc.org or 314-817-2250. Book Club (ages 18 & older) Book Clubs give adults the opportunity to learn to read, talk about books, and make PAGE 5St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 Program Fee: $35.00 esfriends in a fun community setting. Participants range from those who read well, to thowho do not read at all. For more information, contact Bri Reyes at breyes@slarc.org or 314-817-2250. Dates: Thursdays, January 26 - April 27, 2023 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Locations: Des Peres: Barnes & Noble, 113 West County Center, 63131 Ladue: Barnes & Noble - 8871 Ladue Rd., 63124 Sunset Hills: St. Louis Bread Co. - 10740 Sunset Hills Plaza, 63127

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Basketball (ages 18 & older)Bowling (ages 18 & older)Arc United Indoor Soccer (ages 18 & older)This league is for people with and without disabilities playing together and competing on the same team. For more information, contact Dan Correll at dcorrell@slarc.org or 314-817-2227. Dates: Mondays, January 23 - March 13, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., & 8:00 p.m. Teams: Blazers, Heat, Hurricanes, Jets, Slam, and Thunder Location: Overland Community Center Program Fee: $55.00 Adult ProgramsLEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Arc United BasAkektbtalalrc United Bas e b ll (a(gegs 1s 8 &8 olodedr)ra e 1 & l e ) Basketball (ages 18 & older) Got game? Bring it on. Join the excitement of the Arc basketball leagues! Each Saturday your team will either play at Bayless Jr. High School or Fee Fee Baptist Church. For more information, contact Clinton Hall at chall@slarc.org or 314-817-2293. Dates: Saturdays, January 21 - March 11, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 p.m. Teams: Bearcats, Blue Devils, Hawks, Phantoms, Rattlers, Roadrunners, Northstars, and Stingrays Location: Fee Fee Church and Bayless Jr. High Program Fee: $55.00 Bowling (ages 18 & older) Grab your bowling ball and shoes, and hit the lanes for some bowling! For more information about Bowling leagues, contact Bri Reyes at breyes@slarc.org or 314-817-2250. OLIVETTE BOWL - AM WEDNESDAYS SUNSET LANES - AM SUNSET LANES - PM 1ST & 3RD SATURDAY 2ND, 4TH & 5TH SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Every Wednesday,January 7 - May 6, 2023 January 14 - May 13, 2023 September 21 - May 10 (no 1/4)Sunset Lanes, 7777 Watson Rd. Sunset Lanes, 7777 Watson Rd. Olivette Lanes, 9520 Olive Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63119 St. Louis, MO 63119 Olivette, MO 63132 Program Fee: $35.00 plus $10.00 pay-at-door fee each time attending. Arc United Indoor Soccer (ages 18 & older) Grab your ball and cleats and head to the in-door soccer field. This league is for people with and without disabilities playing together and competing on the same team in the community. For more information, contact Dan Correll at dcorrell@slarc.org or 314-817-2227. Dates: Thursdays, February 16 - April 6, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Team: Smash Location: Vetta Sports Webster Groves Program Fee: $55.00 St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 PAGE 6

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 Program RegistrationWeather Cancellation ProceduresFinancial AssistanceRefund PolicyAdditional InformationSt. Louis Arc's Statement Regarding VirtualZoom ProgramsLEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Special Events Join members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Maryville University’s Music Therapy department for an amazing three day journey to create and perform an original piece of music. For two days, participants will explore different kinds of music, and craft a new piece that will be performed on the third night on stage at Powell Hall. For more information and to receive the application, contact Brianne Smith at bsmith@slarc.org or 314-817-2216. Creative Music MakingCreative Music Making (ages 18 & older)(ages 18 & older) Rehearsal Rehearsal Dates: Monday & Tuesday, February 13-14, 2023 Rehearsal Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rehearsal Location: St. Louis Arc Family Center 1177 N. Warson Rd. St. Louis MO 63132 Performance Performance Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Performance Time: 7:00 p.m. Performance Location: Powell Hall - 718 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103 Registration & Program Information Program Registration Please use our online registration process to securely register and pay for programs by clicking on the link below. https://slarc.formstack.com/forms/winterformstack You may also complete the attached/enclosed registration form. Please see mailing address at the bottom of the registration form for mailing instructions. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Only paid registrants will be accepted. Confirmations will be sent two weeks prior to the start of the program. Weather Cancellation Procedures In the event of inclement weather, the Leisure Services Department will make decisions about the program status two hours prior to program starting time. Weather cancellations may include programs cancelled due to a heat index of 97° or above, or when temperatures dip below 10° for an extended period of time. Participants, families, and volunteers should call the RECREATION HOTLINE at 314-817-2244 to check the status of the program. Financial Assistance Please go to the St. Louis Arc website and download a financial assistance form prior to registering for a program and email form to Rhonda Hembree at rhembree@slarc.org. Or call Rhonda at 314-817-2245 to receive the financial assistance form via mail. Refund Policy Cancellation by the participant must be made two weeks prior to the start of program to receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after that time. Additional Information Rules of acceptance and participation in our programs are the same for everyone, without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion age, or ability. If you need accommodations to participate fully, please indicate your specific accommodations on the registration form. The participant acknowledges that she/he is in good health and able to participate in all activities of the program. The St. Louis Arc reserves the right to cancel programs. Participants are responsible for any medical expenses incurred during recreation/leisure programs. All participants and spectators are expected to be respectful of themselves and others. Violence and/or abusive language or behaviors will not be tolerated. Any participant or spectator may be excluded at any time during the program by the Leisure Services Staff, if it is judged that the participant or spectator has hampered the safety, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. St. Louis Arc's Statement Regarding VirtualZoom Programs When participating in virtual Zoom programs and using the Zoom link, you agree to hold harmless the St. Louis Arc and its representatives, directors, agents, and employees from any and all claims, liability, damages and/or costs in connection with participating in this activity/service. You also agree to follow St. Louis Arc and program policies and procedures. If the host feels any conduct does not follow these standards, they have the right to mute or remove participants from the meeting. St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 PAGE 7

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Leisure Services Contact LEISURE TIMES - WINTER 2023 Networking & Support Groups Dads’ Group: Dates and locations vary. For dads who understand the unique challenges of having a family member with a disability. Check www.slarc.org for regular updates. For more information, contact Mark A. Keeley at mkeeley@slarc.org or 314-817-2280. Join our monthly Family-to-Family Meetups provide a place to share stories, resources, and get the tools you need to plan for a great life! Whether a sibling, a parent, a family member, or a friend, you can gather with others who understand the unique challenges of having a loved one with a disability. For the next Meetup dates and to RSVP, join our Meetup group at: http://www.meetup.com/ St-Louis-Arc-Community-Connections/ Join The Team With A Gift To Leisure! Join in on the fun to support Leisure participants! A gift to Leisure helps ensure that our participants have access to places to play, sports equipment, musical instruments, art supplies, and books. St. Louis Arc’s inclusive leisure programs are activities geared to help people make friends, learn new skills, increase confidence, and have tons of fun. If you would like to designate your gift to one of the choices or another preference, please include in the memo line of your check, or note section if making an online contribution. The Leisure Endowment Fund - to make a permanent difference Sports Sponsorships - to help make the crowds go wild Summer Employment Programs - to prepare youth for the future General Leisure Programs - to support the greatest need Camp Sponsorships - to ensure memories with friends and family Life Skills and Education - to support personal growth and success For more information, contact John Taylor at 314-817-2240 or jtaylor@slarc.org. VIP Funders: The St. Louis Arc services are funded in part by the fees you pay and by the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the Productive Living Board for St. Louis County, DD Resources, and private donations. Visit our website www.slarc.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Information Sarah Ballance Coordinator 314-817-2229 sballance@slarc.org Dan Correll Coordinator 314-817-2227 dcorrell@slarc.org Clinton Hall Coordinator 314-817-2293 chall@slarc.org Bri Reyes Coordinator 314-817-2250 breyes@slarc.org Jeanine Springer Administrative Manager 314-817-2226 jspringer@slarc.org Rhonda Hembree Director 314-817-2245 rhembree@slarc.org Kelly Foster Assistant Director 314-817-2288 kfoster@slarc.org Stephanie Scott Vice President sdscott@slarc.org Arc TTY 314-569-2021 MO TTY Relay: 1-800-735-2966 St. Louis Arc Leisure Department 314-569-2211 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244 PAGE 8

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