Sweethearts Ball Disability Services Activities & Classes
Winter 2024–25
Everybody Plays!
Dance the Night Away on February 7 Dance the night away with your friends at the Sweethearts Ball. Refreshments will be provided. Sweethearts Ball is held on February 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration is not required for this event. Tickets are $3 per person and can be purchased at the door. Ages 16+.
Disability Services Excursion Come join us for a fun filled evening! We will enjoy dinner together at Red Robin and then walk over to see Annie at the Segerstrom Theater. Fee includes transportation, dinner, and show ticket. Ages 16+. Sa Feb 22 4:30pm–10:30pm SSC $85 #114388
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
ARTS & CRAFTS 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+.
DANCE, MUSIC & DRAMA
Adaptive Dance This adaptive dance class encourages exercise and improves body coordination, flexibility, and strength. Instructor pro- motes free spirit, enjoyment, and laughter. Ages 10+. Th Jan 16 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114353 Th Jan 30 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114354 Th Feb 13 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114355 Th Feb 27 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114356 Th Mar 13 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114357 Th Mar 27 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114358 EDUCATIONAL Parent Workshops at Sweet Shade Come together for parent workshops and support sessions at Sweet Shade Ability Center. Hosted by Renee Carleson, creator of A Sensory Bee. All Ages. Somatic Therapy and Me Tu Feb 11 11am–12:30pm SSC Free #114359 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 9 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114366 Th Jan 23 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114367 Th Feb 6 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114368 Th Feb 20 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114369 Th Mar 6 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114370 Th Mar 20 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114371
Mixed Media Sa Jan 25 Th Feb 27
11am–Noon 3:30pm–5pm
SSC $15 SSC $15
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Watercolor Basics Sa Feb 15 Clay Extravaganza Sa Mar 1
11am–12:30pm
FAC $15
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11am–12:30pm
FAC $15
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COOKING & CULINARY
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 Jan 12 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #114342 Su Feb 2 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #114343 Su Mar 9 9:30am–11am SSC $15 #114344 Junior Chefs Learn the basics of cooking in this adaptive class. Become more confident in the kitchen through safe usage of cooking tools and knowledge of cooking and baking fundamentals. Ages 6–12. Su Jan 12 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #114345 Su Feb 2 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #114346 Su Mar 9 11:30am–1pm SSC $15 #114347
TRIPS strives to support eligible Irvine adults ages 18 and older with disabilities
STOPS INCLUDE: • Nonemergency Medical Appointments • Grocery Stores & Personal Errands • Lakeview Senior Center, Rancho Senior Center & Trabuco Center
in maintaining independence, community involvement, and
employment through the provision of safe, reliable, professional, accessible transportation services.
cityofirvine.org/trips
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No Limit Fitness Improve your health by focusing on coordination, strength, and self-discipline. Our guided workouts help build muscle and learn independent skills to implement fitness in your everyday life. Ages 10+. Tu Jan 7 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114360 Tu Jan 21 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114361 Tu Feb 11 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114362 Tu Feb 25 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114363 Tu Mar 11 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114364 Tu Mar 25 6pm–7pm SSC $10 #114365 SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL Disability Services Excursions Join us for a day of fun. Fee includes ticket admission and transportation. Some excursions may not include transpor- tation. Ages 16+. Red Robin & Annie at Segerstrom Sa Feb 22 4:30pm–10:30pm SSC $85 #114388 Friday Night Social Club Friday Night Social Club provides fun, recreational activi- ties while encouraging social interaction. Come make new friends and socialize. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. Somewhere Over the Rainbow F Mar 14 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114382 Game Night Join us for a fun-filled night of games, laughter, and enter- tainment. Snacks provided. Ages 10+. F Jan 10 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114383 F Jan 24 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114384 F Feb 28 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114385 F Mar 28 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114386
Inclusion Club Join us in an engaging afternoon program with education- al and fun daily activities including crafts, sports, games, cooking, science, and more. Ages 10+. W Jan 8–Mar 26 2pm–6pm SSC $360 #114373 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. Sweet Shade Sweethearts F Feb 14 5pm–7pm SSC $10 #114375 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. Ages 16+. Movies & Munchies Sa Mar 22 10am–2pm $25 #114387 Seasonal Social Seasonal Social provides fun, craft-based seasonal celebra- tions while encouraging social interaction. Come be creative and make new friends. Ages 10+. Snowfall Soiree F Jan 31 6pm–8pm SSC $10 #114377 Sweet Shade Cinema Welcome to the Sweet Shade Cinema! Enjoy action, adven- ture, 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 17 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #114378 Adventure F Mar 7 5:30pm–8:30pm SSC $15 #114379
Register at yourirvine.org
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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Sweethearts Ball Dance the night away with your friends at the Sweethearts Ball. Refreshments provided. Registration not required; $3 at the door. Ages 16+. Sweethearts Ball F Feb 7 7pm–9pm LSC $3 #114380
SPORTS Adult Pickleball Lessons
Come check out pickleball. A combination of tennis, bad- minton, 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. Four one-hour lessons/month: $96 Ages Day Time Loc Jan Feb Mar 18+ Th 4–5pm PSP #112936 #112941 #112942 18+ Th 5–6pm PSP #112935 #112938 #112939 18+ Th 6–7pm PSP #112934 #112940 #112937 Adaptive Tennis Clinics Serving Advantage Group Lessons Come have fun no matter your skill level at adaptive tennis clinics hosted twice a month by Serving Advantage. Clinics held at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park courts 4, 5, and 6. Ages 8–17. Su Jan 12, Jan 26 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #115089 Sa/Su Feb 8, Feb 23 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #115090 Su Mar 2, Mar 9 3:30pm–4:30pm BBP $50 #115091 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 26 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #114392 Su Feb 23 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #114393 Su Mar 30 Noon–2pm IRL $15 #114394 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 26 10am-11:30am IRL $10 #114389 Su Feb 23 10am-11:30am IRL $10 #114390 Su Mar 30 10am-11:30am IRL $10 #114391
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 envi- ronment for participants with a cognitive and/or physical disability. Ages 3–16. 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 suc- cessfully graduated from the Angelfish program. Ages 3–16.
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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. 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.
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.
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 Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park (BBP) 4 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Civic Center (ICC) 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine Fine Arts Center (FAC) 14321 Yale Avenue
Important Numbers
Disability Services. . . . . . ..... 949-724-6637
TRIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 949-724-7433
Irvine City Hall . . . . . . . .......949-724-6000
Irvine Lanes (IRL) 3415 Michelson Drive Portola Springs Community Park (PSP) 900 Tomato Springs William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center (WAC) 4601 Walnut Avenue
Class Registration . . . . . ...... 949-724-6610
FOR Families. . . . . . . . ........ 949-724-6650
Access-OCTA . . . . . . . . ....... 877-628-2232
State Disability Claims. . . . ...800-480-3287
Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board
Social Security . . . . . . . ....... 800-722-1213 Administration
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 Robert Espinosa at 949-724-6443 or respinosa@cityofirvine.org .
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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