SUMMER Adaptive Tennis. Wheelchair & Stand up Tennis at Pineland Farms & Gould Academy. Practice drills followed by a match.

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1 SUMMER 2017 Adaptive Tennis Wheelchair & Stand up Tennis at Pineland Farms & Gould Academy. Practice drills followed by a match. Adaptive Golf Lessons Work on chipping, putting, driving & adaptive on-course play. Plus- this summer we are joining the Amputee Association of ME for a day at the Freeport Country Club. Adaptive Cycling Lessons Hit the trails on a variety of adaptive cycles, or reserve a bike for independent family rides in Portland! Adaptive Paddling Lessons Flatwater, river trips and coastal excursions. Kayaks, Canoes or Stand up boards available. New this summer: More opportunities in the Bethel area: We are offering easy cycle rides along the Davis Park Path & our growing Tennis program will hold a few sessions at Gould Academy. Cycling in Bangor: We will be working with Slipping Gears Bike Shop to offer a night of volunteer training and a day of cycling paths in the area! Join us for a new multi-sport day in Norway: on Norway Lake and take a Nature Walk in Robert s Farm Preserve. Choose to try either or both!

2 Directions & Meeting Places Adaptive Golf Toddy Brook Golf Course 925 Sligo Rd, Yarmouth The group will meet in the parking lot. Directions from the South: Take 295 North to Exit 15 (Yarmouth). Follow signs to Route 1 North, 1.2 miles to Route 115. Turn right on Route 115. Travel.7 miles. Turn right onto Sligo Rd. Go 3.1 miles to 925 Sligo Rd. to Toddy Brook Golf Course. Directions from the North: Take 295 South to Exit 17 (Yarmouth). Follow signs to Route 1 South for 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Route 115 and travel.7 miles turn right onto Sligo Rd. Travel 3.1 miles on Sligo Rd to Toddy Brook Golf Course. Bethel Inn & Country Club 21 Broad St, Bethel The group will meet outside the pro shop. you get to Bethel. In Bethel stay straight on Rt 26 until it becomes Main St. At the stop sign at the top of Main St turn left, then take the immediate right onto Mill Hill Rd. The parking lot will be on the left once you pass the main Inn building. Adaptive Cycling Back Cove, Portland (includes the Family ) The group will meet at the Preble St Ext. Parking Lot opposite Hannaford. Directions from the South: Take I-295 North to Portland. Get off I-295 at Exit 7 (Franklin St). Go straight to the intersection with Marginal Way. Turn right onto Marginal Way, then right onto Preble St Ext Parking lot is on right opposite Hannaford. Davis Park Directions from the North: Take I-295 South. Get off 295 at Exit 7 (Franklin St). Follow the directions as above. Rt 2, Bethel The group will meet at the picnic tables near the parking lot. you get to Bethel. Look for Davis Park on the right as you come down the hill into town after the High School

3 Adaptive Paddling Lessons Range Ponds State Park 1 State Park Rd, Poland The group will meet at the group beach/reserved picnic area. Be sure to tell the Park Ranger that you are with Maine Adaptive so there will be no cost. Lessons meet at 10am & 1pm. Come early or stay late and join the group during lunch at noon. A grill will be available. Directions from the South: Take the Maine Turnpike North to Exit 63 (Gray/New Gloucester). Follow Rte 26 North to Poland Spring. Turn RIGHT onto Rte 122. Follow the brown signs to Range Pond State Park. Take first left into the parking lot and meet near the boat launch. Directions from the North: Take the Maine Turnpike South to Exit 75 (Auburn). Turn right off the ramp and follow Rte 100 South to Route 122. Turn Right onto to Route 122. Follow the brown signs to Range Pond State Park. Take first left into the parking lot and meet near the boat launch. Advanced Paddling Coastal 29 Kenyon Rd, Sebasco Estates The group will meet at Sebasco Harbor Resort, Sebasco Estates Directions: Take 295, north to the Brunswick exit 28, to Rte 1. Proceed north 9 mi. on Rte. 1 to the Congress Ave/Richardson St exit, turn Left on State Rd., Right on Richardson St, then Right on Redlon St 0.1 mi, Left on Phoenix Dr 0.2 mi. Right on Campus Dr 0.2 mi, Right on ME mi, bear Right on Sebasco Rd(ME-117) 1.2 mi to Sebasco Harbor Resort. Adaptive Tennis Pineland Farms 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester Directions Take I-95 North to exit 63 (Gray/New Gloucester). Turn right after the toll booth towards Gray. Stay in the right lane. At the first intersection, go straight through the light onto Route 115. Travel 1.6 miles to a left onto Depot Rd. Travel 2.8 miles to a left onto Route 231/Intervale Rd, then an immediate left onto Morse Rd. Turn right onto the Pineland campus. Gould Academy 39 Church St, Bethel The group will meet at the tennis courts by the Field House. you get to Bethel. In Bethel stay straight on Rt 26 until it becomes Main St. At the stop sign at the top of Main St turn right, the Field House will be at the bottom of the hill on the left. Additional parking across the street

4 GOOD THINGS TO BRING TO ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS WATER Sunscreen & Hat with visor Sunglasses with strap Bug repellent Rain gear Long pants Lunch & Snacks Medications/toiletries Long sleeve shirt/sweater GOLF SPECIFIC: Collared Shirt (men and women) Appropriate footwear (no sandals/boots) NO jeans/cut-off shorts Optional: money for lunch at the clubhouse PADDLING PROGRAM SPECIFIC: Bathing suit *plan on getting wet* Gloves to prevent blisters Water shoes Towel Dry bag for personal gear Change of clothes Plastic bags for wet gear CYCLING PROGRAM SPECIFIC: Comfortable clothes Sneakers Gloves to prevent blisters Adaptive Canoe/Kayak Lessons & Paddling Activities * ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS * In order to participate in these programs you must: Meet program participant guidelines and have current paperwork complete Be able to breathe independently, not require medical devices to sustain breathing Be able to hold head upright without head/neck support Be able to maintain closed mouth/lips while under water Be able to turn from face down to face up independently in water, while wearing a properly fitted life vest Have the ability to remain seated and balanced in a boat (with or without adaptive equipment) At Maine Adaptive paddling lessons you will be asked to perform these skills. In order to participate in a River Trip or Coastal, you must possess these skills as well as successfully execute a wet exit independently. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME info@maineadaptive.org

5 VOLUNTEER SUMMER PROGRAM CALENDAR 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May Tennis June Memorial Day Training Back Cove 4 5 Golf Training & Driving Range Advanced Brook Portland Area Training Bethel Trg Tennis July Independence Day Tennis Golf Multi Golf Songo River Trip incl Aug Golf Ocean Trip Brook Sebasco Bethel Golf VNB Brook VNB VNB Sept 1 2 Golf River Brook Bethel Area Peaks Island Labor Day Multi Acadia Multi Golf Inn Advanced Ride Augusta Golf Lane