NSSRA Program Guides Fall 2016 | Page 31

Enjoy an evening of exercise and dance fitness with your friends. This program will blend upbeat music with easy-to-follow choreography, for a total body workout. Participants will learn a variety of dance-based fitness combinations that will help improve strength and endurance, while increasing memory and sequencing. All abilities are welcome! No program October 12. Goals: Increase endurance and strength through dance-based exercise. Improve memory, coordination and sequencing.

Are you looking for a night out with your friends? Come check out Gym Night! Every week, we will head to the gym where we will enjoy a pick-up game of the group’ s choice. When we are done, we will head out to grab a bite to eat. All sports played will be team sports and will be decided by the group the week before. Everyone should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Athletes should bring $ 10 for dinner. No program October 12 and November 23. Goals: Improve social interaction and teamwork skills. Learn new leisure skills.

Giddy up! Equestrian Connection is a one-of-a-kind stable that provides therapeutic horseback riding opportunities specifically designed for individuals with special needs. Participants learn and practice grooming techniques, ride, have a snack and engage in a horse-related activity each week. A waiver will be sent prior to program; the waiver must be returned to the NSSRA office before participation in this program is approved. Note: As a safety precaution for all, participants over 250 pounds will do ground work with horses instead of riding. No program September 22. Goals: Increase flexibility and range of motion while on the horse. Gain self-confidence and a sense of control through stable skills. Develop companionship with the horse and a sense of responsibility.