Disability Services Activities & Classes
Everybody Plays!
Winter 2023–24
Celebrate Love!
Sweethearts Ball Dance the night away with friends at the Sweethearts Ball. This cupid-inspired dance is the perfect time to throw on your dancing shoes and make memories with friends as you swing across the dance floor. Enjoy all the fun that's as sweet as candy hearts. Friday, February 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center. Refreshments are provided. Registration not required; $3 per person at the door. More info: 949-724-6637. Ages 16+.
Junior Social Club Junior Social Club provides fun recreational activities while encouraging social interaction. Come make new friends. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 6–12. Friendship Extravaganza F Feb 23 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #93213
Providing support to persons with sensory, physical, and/or cognitive disabilities, and their family members. If you would like to request special accomodations, additional information, resources, or referrals, please contact our office. 949-724-6637 • disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org
CRAFTS & ART Sweet Shade Crafting Critters Learn and practice crafting basics with your friends! Share your creativity and love for crafting in this fun and interactive art class. Ages 6–12. Sa Feb 17 11am–Noon SSC $15 #93144 Sa Mar 2 11am–Noon SSC $15 #93145 Sweet Shade Creative Arts Series Practice and master artistic techniques. Staff will guide you through various lessons to develop your skills and creativity in different art mediums. Ages 10+. Watercolor Basics Sa Jan 27 11am–12:30pm FAC $15 #93147 Mixed Media Th Feb 29 3:30pm–5pm SSC $15 #93149 Clay Extravaganza Th Mar 14 3:30pm–5pm FAC $15 #93150
DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA Adaptive Dance This adaptive dance class encourages exercise and improves body coordination, flexibility, and strength. Instructor promotes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter.
Ages 10+. Th Jan 11 Th Jan 25 Th Feb 8 Th Feb 22 Th Mar 14 Th Mar 28
6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm
SSC $10 #93151 SSC $10 #93153 SSC $10 #93154 SSC $10 #93155 SSC $10 #93156 SSC $10 #93158
HEALTH & FITNESS
Adaptive Yoga This adaptive yoga class helps to relieve stress and improve body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Instructor provides patient and gentle guidance. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. Ages 10+. Th Jan 4 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93165 Th Jan 18 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93167 Th Feb 1 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93168 Th Feb 15 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93169 Th Mar 7 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93170 Th Mar 21 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93171 No Limit Fitness
TRIPS strives to support eligible Irvine adults ages 18 and older with disabilities in maintaining independence, community involvement, and employment through the provision of safe, reliable, professional, accessible transportation services.
Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self–discipline. Our guided work- outs will help you build muscle and learn independent skills to implement fitness in your every- day life. Ages 10+. Tu Jan 9 6pm–7pm
STOPS INCLUDE: • Nonemergency medical appointments • Grocery stores and personal errands • Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center, and Trabuco Center
SSC $10 #93174 SSC $10 #93175 SSC $10 #93177 SSC $10 #93178 SSC $10 #93179 SSC $10 #93181
Tu Jan 23 Tu Feb 13 Tu Feb 27 Tu Mar 12 Tu Mar 26
6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm 6pm–7pm
For more information and an application, call 949-724-7433 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday–Friday. cityofirvine.org/trips
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Inclusion Club Join us in an engaging afternoon program with educa- tional and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. W Jan 3–Mar 27 2pm–6pm SSC $390 #93206 Junior Chefs Learn the basics of cooking in this delightful adaptive class. This class will help you become more confident in the kitchen by teaching safe usage of cooking tools in addition to cooking and baking fundamentals. Recipes and supplies included. Ages 6–12. Su Feb 4 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #93209 Su Mar 10 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #93211 Movies & Munchies Connect with friends at the theater. Fee includes movie ticket and a meal. Event time is subject to change based on show times. Registered participants will be informed of movie, time, and location two days prior to the event.
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL Cooking Basics Bring out your inner chef while preparing delicious food in this adaptive cooking class. Learn the safe usage of cooking tools, in addition to cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 13+. Su Feb 4 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #93190 Su Mar 10 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #93189 Disability Services Excursions Join us for a day of fun. Fee includes ticket admission
and transportation. Ages 16+. Aquarium of the Pacific Sa Mar 9 9am–1pm
SSC $50 #93183
Friday Night Social Club Friday Night Social Club provides fun recreational activities while encouraging social interaction. Come make new friends and socialize. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. Spring Fling F Mar 22 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93193 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and entertainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Jan 5 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93194 F Jan 26 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93195 F Feb 16 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93196 F Mar 8 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93198 F Mar 29 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93199
Ages 16+. Sa Feb 24 Sa Mar 23
10am–2pm 10am–2pm
$25 #93214 $25 #93215
Seasonal Social Seasonal Social provides fun, craft-based seasonal celebrations while encour- aging social interaction. Come be creative and make new friends. Ages 10+. Crafty Valentines F Feb 2
6pm–8pm
SSC $10 #93216
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4:15 – 5:30 pm
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REGISTRATION is available on yourirvine.org. PARTICIPANTS not living in Irvine are required to pay an additional $5 nonresident fee for courses priced $11 or more; $10 for courses priced $75 or more.
LATE PICK UP NOTICE: A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel.
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Sweet Shade Bingo Bonanza Sweet Shade Ability Center is hosting Bingo Night! Test your luck with friends and see if you can win five in a row, four corners, and more. You won’t want to miss our bingo bonanza. Ages 10+. Tu Jan 30 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93185 Tu Mar 19 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #93186 Sweet Shade Cinema Welcome to the Sweet Shade Cinema! Enjoy action, adventure, and animated films with your friends. Socialize over dinner and refreshments before your favorite film. Participants will be informed of movie selection two days prior to event. Ages 13+. Action F Jan 12 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #93220 Adventure F Mar 1 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #93221 Teen Night at Sweet Shade Come join us and make new friends at Sweet Shade Ability Center as we host a night of fun and socializa- tion. Snacks provided. Our programs and events are structured to be modified or adaptive, and are open for all to attend. Ages 12–16. Games Galore F Mar 15 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #93233 LEARN TO SWIM The City of Irvine Disability Services provides Adaptive Swim Lessons to persons with disabilities who live in Irvine and want to learn how to swim. Please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637 for more information. Angelfish One-on-one instruction focuses on comfort in the water and achieving success in an aquatic environ- ment for participants with a cognitive and/or physical disability. Guppies These group lessons, focused on those with special needs, have a student to instructor ratio of 3:1. Classes will focus on improving swimming skills and overall physical fitness. To enroll, students must have success- fully graduated from the Angelfish program. Ages 3–16.
SPORTS
Pickleball for All Come check out pickleball. A combination of tennis, badminton, and paddleball, it is played on a smaller version of a tennis court, with graphite paddles and a whiffle-type tennis ball. It's easy to learn; fun for youth, adult and senior players; a good workout; and very social as well as competitive. Inst: Tobin Wazzan. Ages 18+. Th Jan 11–Feb 1 4pm–5pm PSP $96 #92610 Th Jan 11–Feb 1 5pm–6pm PSP $96 #92606 Th Jan 11–Feb 1 6pm–7pm PSP $96 #92609 Th Feb 8–Feb 29 4pm–5pm PSP $96 #92611 Th Feb 8–Feb 29 5pm–6pm PSP $96 #92607 Th Feb 8–Feb 29 6pm–7pm PSP $96 #92605 Th Mar 7–Mar 28 4pm–5pm PSP $96 #92612 Th Mar 7–Mar 28 5pm–6pm PSP $96 #92608 Th Mar 7–Mar 28 6pm–7pm PSP $96 #92604
Kingpin Bowling Be a part of Irvine Kingpin Bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Meet at Irvine Lanes.
Ages 13+. Su Jan 28 Su Feb 25 Su Mar 31
Noon–2pm Noon–2pm Noon–2pm
IRL $15 #93235 IRL $15 #93236 IRL $15 #93238
Mini Pins Bowling Join us for an afternoon of bowling. Fee includes bowling shoes and bowling ball rental. Meet at Irvine Lanes. Ages 6–12. Su Jan 28 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #93240 Su Mar 31 10am–11:30am IRL $10 #93242
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REGISTER TODAY
Phone 949-724-6637 Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Walk In Sweet Shade Ability Center 15 Sweet Shade, Irvine Weekdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Online yourirvine.org You’ll Need: ■ Account Login ■ Credit Card
GENERAL INFORMATION ■ All Disability Services programs are subject to the requirement of additional support based on staff recommendation for the safety and success of the participant. ■ Update your contact information regularly (email, phone number, and mailing address). Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org with changes. ■ All courses are subject to cancellation or change. ■ Registration is required for all courses, unless noted otherwise. ■ The nonresident fee is an additional $5 per course priced $11 to $74; $10 for courses priced $75 or more. ■ Confirmation receipts are emailed after each transaction. ■ If a course is full, you will be placed on a waitlist and enrolled in an alternate course if provided. Do not attend the course if you are on the waitlist until you have been contacted. ■ A $5 late pickup fee, plus a $1 per additional minute fee, will be assessed for all participants not picked up within 15 minutes of program end time. For emergency purposes, call 949-724-6637 to notify City personnel.
METHOD OF PAYMENT ■ MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express: Include complete account number, expiration date, and security code. ■ Make checks payable to: “City of Irvine.” Returned checks are subject to a $25 processing fee. ■ Cash: Accepted for walk-in registration only. ■ Registration subsidies available to income-eligible Irvine residents. Please call 949-724-6611. ■ Processing fees for payments will be assessed at checkout. CANCELLATIONS, WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS Call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org to cancel, withdraw, or request a refund. ■ If a course is canceled by the City or the instructor, the client will receive a full refund. ■ Participant-requested withdrawals are subject to the Withdrawal Guidelines below. ■ Credit card transactions will be refunded to the original card used. Cash and check transactions will be refunded by check. Please allow two to three weeks. ■ User account credit may be offered in lieu of a refund. User account credit balances, upon written customer request, may be refunded to a customer at any time. Withdrawal Guidelines 1. General Withdrawal Fee: Withdrawal requests are processed with a $5 withdrawal fee per transaction. 2. Classes with one to three session dates: Requests must be received one week prior to start date for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 3. Classes with four or more session dates: Requests must be received three days prior to second class meeting for a full refund (less withdrawal fee). 4. Excursions or Special Events: Withdrawals are not eligible for refunds. 5. Balances less than $5: If a withdrawal is for a class with a fee of less than $5, the total class fee will be assessed as the withdrawal fee.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Irvine Community Services Department provides high-quality leisure services for all residents of Irvine with disabilities. The City understands the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and invites people with disabilities to enjoy all programs and services offered by the department. For questions regarding services, please contact Disability Services at 949-724-6637.
For questions, call 949-724-6637 or email disabilityservices@cityofirvine.org . For hours of operation, visit cityofirvine.org .
City of Irvine Disability Services P.O. Box 19575 Irvine, CA 92623-9575
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SANTA ANA, CA PERMIT NO. 559
LOCATIONS Sweet Shade Ability Center (SSC) 15 Sweet Shade Irvine Civic Center (ICC) 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Fine Arts Center (FAC) 14321 Yale Avenue Irvine Lanes (IRL) 3415 Michelson Drive Portola Springs Community Park (PSP) 900 Tomato Springs William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center (WAC) 4601 Walnut Avenue Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board (IRDAB) was established in 1990 by the Irvine City Council to ensure residents with disabilities have equal access in community life. IRDAB meetings are held quarterly, on the first Tuesday of the designated month, 6 p.m. at Sweet Shade Ability Center, 15 Sweet Shade, unless noted differently. Meetings are open to the public. IRDAB’s mission is identifying and recommending programs and services meeting the physical and social needs of residents who have disabilities, regardless of age. The Board provides advocacy and support for programs related to community needs and proposes recommendations to a variety of City departments. IRDAB also works collaboratively with vital community organizations. For more information, contact Ryan McGraw at 949-724-6732 or rmcgraw@cityofirvine.org .
Important Numbers
Disability Services. . . . 949-724-6637
TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . 949-724-7433
Irvine City Hall . . . . . . 949-724-6000
Class Registration . . . . 949-724-6610
FOR Families. . . . . . . 949-724-6650
Access-OCTA . . . . . . 877-628-2232
State Disability Claims. . 800-480-3287
Social Security . . . . . . 800-722-1213 Administration
Regional Center. . . . . 714-796-5100 of Orange County
Irvine Unified . . . . . . 949-936-5000 School District Special Education California Department . . 714-991-0800 of Rehabilitation cityofirvine.org/ds
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