{"id":4330,"date":"2023-10-09T17:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=4330"},"modified":"2023-10-09T17:30:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T17:30:15","slug":"asrab-calgary-october-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?p=4330","title":{"rendered":"ASRAB &#8211; Calgary October Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4331\" src=\"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taekwondo_2023.jpg\" alt=\"Taekwondo\" width=\"170\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taekwondo_2023.jpg 170w, https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taekwondo_2023-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taekwondo_2023-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>ASRAB Calgary Upcoming Programs<\/p>\n<p>Taekwondo Try-it!<br \/>\nChildren, Youth and Recreation Goalball<br \/>\nSkate and Recreational Blind Hockey<br \/>\nYoga<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Taekwondo Try-it!<\/h3>\n<p>Come try out Taekwondo! This Korean martial art involves learning punching and kicking techniques.<\/p>\n<p>All ages and abilities are welcome!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages<\/strong>: All Ages<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: Libin Room, CNIB Building 10-11A St NE<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Tuesday October 24, 31 &amp; November 7<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 6:30 p.m. &#8211; 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Free for members<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by following <a href=\"https:\/\/asrab.app.neoncrm.com\/np\/clients\/asrab\/eventRegistration.jsp?event=165&amp;\">this link<\/a>. If you have any questions please contact <a href=\"mailto:program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Goalball<\/h3>\n<p>Children, Youth and Recreation<\/p>\n<p>ASRAB is excited to invite you to learn and play goalball!<\/p>\n<p>Come and try the Paralympic sport of goalball! Goalball is played on a volleyball sized court with tactile tape, an audible ball, and eye shades.<\/p>\n<p>Discover how to play and develop some new skills!<\/p>\n<p>All abilities are welcome. All equipment is provided. All you need to do is show up and have fun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Free for members<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Bob Niven Training Centre (Winsport), 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, AB T3B 5R5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule<\/strong>: Sundays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October: 29th<\/p>\n<p>November: 5th, 12th, 26th<\/p>\n<p>December: 3rd, 10th, 17th<\/p>\n<p>January: 14th, 21st, 28th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by following <a href=\"https:\/\/asrab.app.neoncrm.com\/np\/clients\/asrab\/eventRegistration.jsp?event=170&amp;\">this link<\/a>. If you have any questions please contact <a href=\"mailto:program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Skating Skills and Hockey drills<\/h3>\n<p>Join our program for some fun on the ice!<\/p>\n<p>This program is aimed at developing and enhancing skating skills and practicing hockey drills to prepare you for the sport of blind hockey or fine-tune your skills!<\/p>\n<p>One half of the ice will be devoted to learning how to skate and the other half will be devoted to learning blind hockey skills and drills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants will need<\/strong>: hockey helmet, skates, a stick, and normal warm-weather clothing including gloves, as the rink is cool. Elbow pads and knee pads are recommended.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to rent gear, please contact us for options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages<\/strong>: All ages<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: YYC Hockey Hub (10 Stonehill Pl NE #150, Calgary, AB T3N 1T7)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $75 for members<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong> Sundays, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October: 22nd. 29th<\/p>\n<p>November: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th<\/p>\n<p>December: 3rd<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by following <a href=\"https:\/\/asrab.app.neoncrm.com\/np\/clients\/asrab\/eventRegistration.jsp?event=175&amp;\">this link<\/a>. If you have any questions please contact <a href=\"mailto:program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Yoga<\/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!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages<\/strong>: Adults (18+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: Yoga Sarana YYC, 622 Edmonton Trail, Calgary, AB T2E 3J4<\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Thursdays October 12,19, 26<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 1:30 p.m. &#8211; 2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $30 for all sessions, and no fee for CCB members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by following <a href=\"https:\/\/asrab.app.neoncrm.com\/np\/clients\/asrab\/eventRegistration.jsp?event=155&amp;\">this link<\/a>. If you have any questions please contact <a href=\"mailto:program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a><\/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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>: Every Sunday (weather permitting and excluding long weekends)<\/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 after registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong>: Please register by emailing <a href=\"mailto:Program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca\">Program.calgary@asrab.ab.ca<\/a> with participants age, name and phone number.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers Needed<\/strong>: contact above e-mail if interested<\/p>\n<h3>Programs Provided by Other Organizations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ski for Light Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ski for Light Canada&#8217;s mission is to host a welcoming and accessible annual event that provides an opportunity for blind and visually impaired adults to experience cross-country skiing in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Each winter, Ski for Light Canada hosts a week-long cross-country ski event in Western Canada. At the event, blind and visually impaired adults are paired for the week with a sighted cross-country skier who acts as a guide. The blind or visually impaired person skis in tracks groomed into the snow, while the guide skis in a parallel set of tracks. The guide provides directions, skiing tips, as well as support and encouragement. The event incorporates lots of skiing, fun and social opportunities!<\/p>\n<p>When: January 22-28, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Where: William Watson Lodge, Kananaskis Alberta<\/p>\n<p>Registration: Please register by following <a href=\"https:\/\/skiforlight.ca\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Donations<\/h3>\n<p>ASRAB relies on support from community members like you to make adapted sport accessible and affordable to all Albertans with a visual impairment. <a href=\"https:\/\/asrab.ab.ca\/?page_id=99\">Please donate today.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASRAB Calgary Upcoming Programs Taekwondo Try-it! 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