THE ALTERNATIVE CENTER 2024 CALENDAR
ACTIVITY LISTING
MAY 1ST – DECEMBER 31ST 2024
Closed on following dates:
May 27 – Memorial Day
June 19 – Juneteenth
July 4 – Independence Day
September 2 – Labor Day
October 14 – Columbus Day
November 11 – Veterans Day
November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
December 25 – Christmas Day
GI Greater Independence
CM Community Membership
RB Relationship Building
SD Self Direction
SA Self Advocacy
MONDAY MORNING (1)
EXPLORING COUNTRIES & EATING TOUR
RB SD
Do you know where in the world all the other countries are located?
This fun and interesting class will teach you something new.
The eating tour will travel around the city and test different country food establishments.
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 per week– (8 weeks) (total cost $80.00)
MONDAY MORNING (2)
GAME DAY
RB GI SD
Play popular games (Bingo, UNO, Connect Four, and others with your friends and new friends at these fun and enjoyable games.
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
MONDAY AFTERNOON (1)
ARTS & CRAFTS
RB SD
Let the staff at TAC show you simple Arts & Crafts projects. You will enjoy crafts and enjoy the special time with your friends.
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
MONDAY AFTERNOON (2)
2nd & 4th Monday of Month
TUESDAY MORNING (1)
BOWLING FOR FUN
GI CM RB
Let’s go bowling at a local bowling alley. Bring a friend and meet new friends at this fun event.
Time: 10:00 am –1:00 pm
Cost: $5.50 (16 weeks) (total cost $104.50)
TUESDAY MORNING (2)
CERAMICS
GI CM RB SD
Let’s make some creative artwork made out of ceramics. This is a neat class to attend. Student really like this activity.
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: Price Range $5.00 – $11.00
$5.00 for 16 weeks = $80.00
$11.00 for 16 weeks = $176.00
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
KARAOKE
(Therapeutic Activity)
RB SD
Sing to your favorite songs – from brand new to the old classics. This is interactive entertainment. You can’t go wrong with Karaoke! FUN FUN FUN
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
WEDNESDAY MORNING (1)
LEARNING A LANGUAGE
GI RB SD
Let’s have fun over the next few months and learn a foreign language. This is sure to be a great educational activity.
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
WEDNESDAY MORNING (2)
BILLIARDS
CM RB
Learn to play billiards (aka: pool). This is a fun and challenging game. You will learn the rules and techniques of the game. We will travel to HP Lanes to play
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $1.00 per game (16 weeks) (total cost $16.00)
WEDNESDAY MORNING
1st Wednesday of Month
STAMPING ART BY PAM
RB SD
Let this local artist show you how to use ink stamps and special paper cutters to create a unique art project. This is a monthly activity.
Time: 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $3.00 (4 weeks) (total cost $12.00)
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (1)
TAI-CHI
RB SD
Release the noise, the overwhelm the mountain of way too much, let go and climb above with an hour of meditative tai-chi with instructor Lucy Bartimole.
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 (16weeks) (total cost $160.00)
THURSDAY MORNING (1)
SCAVENGER HUNT
CM RB
Awaken the detective and adventures within. We will lead our TAC group around town on local adventures.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
THURSDAY MORNING (2)
COOKING CLASS
GI RB SD
Let’s learn the basics of food preparation and safe cooking in the kitchen. Surprise Guest Cooks will be visiting the TAC kitchen.
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
MUSIC THERAPY
(Therapeutic Activity)
GI RB SD
How do I feel when I hear music?
How does music speak to you?
Music Therapy is a way for us to speak our emotions.
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
FRIDAY MORNING (1)
MOVIE DAY (AT MOVIE THEATER)
CM RB GI
Do you want to keep current with the silver screen? Let’s go to the movies at a local theater.
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 – $5.75 (16 weeks)
(total cost $80.00 – $92.00)
FRIDAY MORNING (2)
MOVIE DAY (AT TAC)
RB GI
Do you want to watch your favorite movie on a BIG screen? The event option will save you some money, but still have the enjoyment of watching a movie.
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free (16 weeks)
