{"id":3088,"date":"2020-09-27T05:34:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T05:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=3088"},"modified":"2020-09-27T05:34:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-27T05:34:41","slug":"asrab-program-re-launch-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=3088","title":{"rendered":"ASRAB Program Re-Launch Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2429 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/walking_jun2018.jpg\" alt=\"Walking\" width=\"170\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/walking_jun2018.jpg 170w, https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/walking_jun2018-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/walking_jun2018-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>ASRAB is pleased to re-launch programming! To ensure safety of our members, we have measures set in place for participation in our activities. We will be adhering to Alberta Health Services requirements by running programs with physical distancing, risk mitigation with masks and sanitizer as appropriate, and by having additional paperwork before engaging in activities.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>We strongly encourage you to bring a mask to activities. if you are sick, please refrain from attending. We are very excited to welcome members back to our programs- join in on the fun!<\/p>\n<h3>Walking Club!<\/h3>\n<p>Walking club will be held at different parks and walking paths around the Calgary area. Walking Club will take place outdoors depending on weather conditions. We ask that you come early to sign in and fill out additional paperwork. We recommend that you bring a mask with you to ensure safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Every Sunday starting October 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: From 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: Locations to be announced via e-mail. The first walk will be at Edworthy Park and our meeting place will be Angels Cappuccino &amp; Ice Cream located at 4105 Montgomery View NW Calgary, AB T3B 3E8<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by e-mailing <a href=\"mailto:Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with participants age, name and phone number.<\/p>\n<h3>Adult Yoga &#8211; Coming Soon<\/h3>\n<p>Yoga is a spiritual discipline that uses breath control, relaxation techniques, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures to increase overall body health. Learn the techniques to a better mind, body and soul through yoga! Our yoga program will be launching in October and will be on Tuesdays. Dates\/times TBD.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in signing up for this program, please send an e-mail to <a href=\"mailto:Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">Program.Calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with your name, age, and phone number.<\/p>\n<h3>National Coaches Week &#8211; September 19-21 #ThanksCoach<\/h3>\n<p>The Coaching Association of Canada is urging all athletes to support National Coaches Week on their respective social media channels. National Coaches Week is your best chance to celebrate the positive impact that coaches have had on you as an athlete. Use the hashtag #ThanksCoach and tag ASRAB (Instagram: @abblindsports and Facebook @AlbertaSportsForTheBlind)<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to help you make that happen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Video messages of thanks from athletes to their coaches shared on social media<\/li>\n<li>Networking events with coaches via video conferencing software<\/li>\n<li>Using #ThanksCoach and share examples of how your coaches stayed engaged with their athletes and participants during the pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>sight night Virtual Run or Walk Reminder!<\/h3>\n<p>Registration for ASRAB&#8217;s virtual sight night fun run or walk after dark is open! Run or walk with us from October 1 &#8211; 17, 2020. This is a walk\/run for all ages and experience levels &#8211; you choose the route! Run your neighbourhood streets; run your park or country roads! Register now by clicking below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.events.runningroom.com\/site\/16869\/\">Registration for sight night 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each day has a theme, choose a day and participate in the fun!<\/p>\n<p>Sight Night Virtual Run and Walk &#8211; Theme Days<\/p>\n<p>October 1 &#8211; Event Day Kickoff<br \/>\nOctober 2 &#8211; Team Appreciation Day<br \/>\nOctober 3 &#8211; Sight Night Edmonton<br \/>\nOctober 4 &#8211; World Guide Dog Day<br \/>\nOctober 5 &#8211; World Teachers for Visually Impaired Day<br \/>\nOctober 6 &#8211; National Coaches Day<br \/>\nOctober 7 &#8211; Physical Literacy<br \/>\nOctober 8 &#8211; Team Appreciation Day<br \/>\nOctober 9 &#8211; World Sight Day<br \/>\nOctober 10 &#8211; Sight Night Red Deer<br \/>\nOctober 11 &#8211; Team Flaman Fitness<br \/>\nOctober 12 &#8211; Family Day<br \/>\nOctober 13 &#8211; Goalball<br \/>\nOctober 14 &#8211; Volunteers<br \/>\nOctober 15 &#8211; Blind Hockey<br \/>\nOctober 16 &#8211; Team Appreciation Day<br \/>\nOctober 17 &#8211; Sight Night Calgary<\/p>\n<p>Each participant will receive a headlamp and a braille medal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASRAB is pleased to re-launch programming! 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