This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Pot-Luck- Bon Fire on August 24th from 5:00-7:30pm at First Lake. We’ll gather around the bon fire and roast marshmallows and hotdogs. Please bring a dish to share, TRAILS will provide hot-dogs & hamburgers. Hope to see you there! The location of this event has changed to First Lake, which is behind AVTEC on 2nd Avenue.
Wii Gamers Group on August 26th from 6-8pm in the Library Basement. Love playing Wii? This group is aimed at a younger audience (but anyone with a ‘young at heart’ attitude may attend.) This is a safe and fun place to make friends and have fun playing Nintendo Wii! A TRAILS staff member will be present at the Gamer’s Group to help facilitate- but parents/guardians will be expected to stay for the entire meeting (if the participant is not able to be on their own). Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
This Week with TRAILS:
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Trip on August 10th from 10am-6 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and carpool to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to experience bears, bison, musk-ox, elk, eagles and more. The Wildlife Center is accessible by foot, wheelchair or car. If you are planning to be in the elements please dress appropriately—last year we got drenched! Please bring a lunch, snacks and $25 to cover cost of entrance into the center and fuel. If you are able to drive you will be reimbursed for fuel. Please call to sign up by August 6th.
Camp & Rafting Trip on August 13-14th. Experience the tranquility of camping and Quartz Creek Campground, followed by a splash-filled journey down the Kenai River. Adventure 60 North will be our guide on the rafting portion of this trip. Please call to sign up, and if you are coming on this trip you must attend the mandatory pre-trip meeting on August 6th.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
ILC Open House on August 4th from noon-4pm at the ILC.
We’ve moved! Come find us down the hall, still in the Orca Building, and win great prizes and enjoy yummy goodies. This will be a fun day in the office–come join us for a tour and learn what we do here at the ILC. We hope to see you for a visit!
Camp & Raft Pre-Trip Meeting on August 6th from 3-4pm at the ILC. If you are signed up for the Camp & Rafting Trip this informational meeting is mandatory and you are expected to attend. Please come with your trip payment and forms completed.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
20 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
20 Years of ADA! Grill Out Pot Luck on July 26th from 4:30-7pm at Bransen Pavillion. The community is invited to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and is a great act to celebrate! Enter a drawing to win great prizes! Hamburgers and hotdogs are provided, please bring a dish to share and join in the festivity!
This event is hosted by the Independent Living Center TRAILS program, and is open to the whole community. Please call 224-8711 with any questions, we hope to see you there! 
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This Week with TRAILS:
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Pizza Making Movie Night on July 19th from 5-7:30-8:30pm in Glacier View Community Room. Join TRAILS as we create delectable pizza-pie! Volunteers are bringing the crust, you bring your favorite toppings! And as always, don’t forget your favorite movie for the group to vote on (no rated ‘R’ movies please.)
Trail River Camp Pre-Trip Meeting on July 22nd from 3-4pm in the ILC Conference Room .
If you are signed up for the Trail River Camping Trip this informational meeting is mandatory and you are expected to attend.
Dipnetting Day Trip on the Kenai on July 23rd from 8am-5pm. Meet at the ILC. We’ll head to the Kenai River to net some salmon. This is a great opportunity to try out dipnetting first hand, and to get some healthy meat in your freezer for winter. Please attend the pre-trip meeting on the 14th if you’d like to come on the dipnetting trip.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
This Week With TRAILS:
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, cooking, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Pot-Luck Planning Meeting & Games on Tuesday, July 6th from 4:30-7pm at the Library Basement. Join the great minds that contribute to TRAILS events and help us plan out our August Calendar. TRAILS will provide pizza, but please bring a side-dish to share along with your great ideas of what to do in August. After we plan out August, we’ll hang out for Yahtzee, Chess or any other games folks bring!
Hike and Roll on Wednesday, July 7th from 3-4:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and head out to get some exercise and fresh air. We’ll be on the accessible trail at Exit Glacier–so this trip is especially great for people who use wheelchairs. Remember to wear your hiking boots, dress for the weather and we’ll head out to Exit Glacier. Please drive if you can and bring a water bottle.
Lakeside Cabin Camping at Upper Ohmer on July 9th-11th. If you like to hike & camp, then this is a great trip for you. Upper Ohmer is an accessible cabin located in the Skilak Lake area with great views of the lake and many hiking trails surrounding. Even if you don’t like to hike, experience this tranquil area and get out of town for a while. Please call 224-8711 to sign up. Cost is $57, scholarships are available. We’ll meet at the ILC at 12:30 on the 9th and return to town around 2pm.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Kayaker’s Cove Trip: An Exciting Adventure!
TRAILS participants from Soldotna, Homer and Seward had an incredible three-day trip across the Bay at Kayaker’s Cove June 14th-16th. The group hiked the great trail, kayaked the beautiful waters around the Cove (despite the rain), ate wonderful food, soaked up some heat in the sauna and enjoyed wonderful company and games while relaxing in the lodge.
This trip commemorated the late TRAILS Coordinator Tom Beatty from Homer, who died in a float plane accident in 2007. Tom was instrumental in creating the TRAILS “One Hit Wonder” overnight trips, such as the Kayaker’s Cove Trip and forged some incredibe bonds within the TRAILS program; always stretching society’s perceptions of what people with disabilities can do. After two solid days of hard rain on the trip, everyone gathered to talk about Tom the evening of day two. In her reflection on who Tom was, Tiffany Swartz said “if other people are like stars, Tom was like the sun. He really radiated light and made you want to be around him.” Oddly enough, not long after this the rain stopped and soon the gorgeous sun came out; transforming the flat water into a layer of shimmering diamonds and illuminating the mountains across the Bay. Tom’s presence was palpable and everyone felt compelled to get up and out of the lodge. We built a camp fire, made smores, and launched the kayaks for a late night paddle, all in honor of Tom!
The rains returned for day three so we wrapped our trip up with a soggy paddle in the morning, and said our good byes as the Miller’s Landing water taxi brought us back to civilization. TRAILS would like to extend a huge bundle of thanks to Rick, Michelle, Lynzy, Joel, Jaime, Glenn and Jimmy of Adventure 60 North kayak guiding for making this trip affordable for everyone and for sharing their wonderful skills and attitudes that made this trip the success that it was. It is clear from this incredible adventure that even though not everyone knew Tom Beatty, his inspiring legacy lives on.
One other unique aspect of this trip was that it utilized some new adaptive equipment made by Neptune Inventions and donated to Adventure 60 North by the TRAILS Program. The side-by-side stabilizer bar transforms two double kayaks into an extremely stable catamaran-style rig. (See photo left.) The stabilizer is ideal for people with balance issues, folks nervous about tipping, or paddling in rougher waters. It was a wonderful addition to the trip and allowed people who had never paddled before to enjoy the beautiful waters first hand. For more information on this equipment, or to try it out yourself, contact Adventure 60 North at 224-2600.
The TRAILS program promotes fun, safe, adaptive, inclusive recreation for people of all abilities. To get involved with the TRAILS program, please call 224-8711, or email Emily at sewardtrails@peninsulailc.org.
TRAILS Events This Week
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events coming up in March and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Tai Chi from 4-5:30 in the Library Basement. Tai Chi is a beautiful ancient art that incorporates movement, breath, and the flow of energy. Come to try it out for yourself. This gentle activity will be lead by video, so just dress comfortably and come ready to move. If we have a good showing, more Tai Chi can certainly follow!
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you have ideas for a TRAILS event, or if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
This Week With TRAILS:
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, kayaking, grilling, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Hiking on June 8th from 4-5:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for hiking with good people. Meet at ILC and we’ll carpool out to the Dora Way Trail get some exercise and fresh air. Remember to wear good hiking foot wear, and dress for the weather. Locations are subject to change and hiking will happen rain or shine! Please drive if you can and bring a water bottle.
Outdoor Art on June 10th from 2-4pm at First Lake. Get creative outdoors at outdoor art. No matter if you’re the next Monet, or never done art before; you’re welcome this afternoon! Medium sized canvases and acrylic paints are provided, as well as drawing supplies. Feel free to bring your own supplies and do your own thing as well! If you prefer more functional art some of us are going to get creative on some ILC office folding chairs! Recommended donation for this event is $3. Please call 224-8711 to sign up.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Events This Week
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
TRAILS Scrapbooking on June 1st from 3-5pm in the ILC Conference Room. We’ll enjoy special instruction on how to scrapbook! Binders and scrapbooking supplies (funky scissors, glue, paper, etc.) will be provided, but please bring any pictures or supplies you may have to get creative! TRAILS will provide some pictures from previous TRAILS events. This is a great project to remember what you’ve done over the past seasons with TRAILS! Suggested donation is $2 for this event.
Plaster Track Cast Making on June 4h from 2-5pm. We’ll meet at the ILC. Always wanted to make your own plaster casts of animal tracks? With Big Mike as our leader we’re going to track down some tracks- and make plaster casts. These make great Father’s Day gifts and they’re free! Please call 224-8711 to sign up.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Events This Week
TRAILS is an inclusive recreation program that promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, kayaking, fishing and more! Here is what’s happening this week:
Homemade Ice Cream & Movie Night on May 17th from 6-8pm in Glacier View Apartment’s Community Room. Ice cream, you scream we all scream for homemade ice cream! Join TRAILS as we create some delicious home made vanilla ice cream! We’ll provide the ingredients for vanilla ice cream, and you bring your favorite toppings. Yum! We’ll combine this activity with our usual movie night, so bring your favorite movie to share. The group will vote and we’ll enjoy our treats while we watch a movie.
Hiking on May 18th from 4-5:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and head out to the Two Lakes Trail to get some exercise and fresh air. Remember to wear your hiking boots and dress for the weather. Locations are subject to change and hiking will happen rain or shine! Please drive if you can and bring a water bottle. Weekly hiking will be self-ran by the hikers and will only have a staff on the first Tuesday to get the ball rolling. TRAILS is an inclusive recreation program and has adaptive equipment for wheelchair users to roll along on our hikes too- please call in advance with your questions.
Wii Gamers Group on May 21st from 6-8pm in the library basement. Love playing Wii? This group is aimed at a younger audience (but anyone with a ‘young at heart’ age may attend.) This is a safe and fun place to make friends and have fun playing Nintendo Wii! A TRAILS staff member will be present at the Gamer’s Group to help facilitate- but parents will be expected to stay for the entire meeting (if your child is not old enough to be on their own). Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Hiking on May 11th from 4-5:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and head out to get some exercise and fresh air. Remember to wear your hiking boots, dress for the weather and we’ll head over to the waterfront bike path. This event will happen rain or shine! Weekly hiking will be self-ran by the hikers and will only have a staff on the first Tuesday to get the ball rolling. TRAILS is an inclusive recreation program and has adaptive equipment for wheelchair users to roll along on our hikes too- please call in advance with any inquiries.
Ice Skating, Bowling & A Movie on May 14th from 9am-7pm. We’ll meet at the ILC. Even though summer is upon us, it’s nice to get out of town. We’re heading to the Diamond Center and enjoy a great lunch in the food court then you choose how to spend your afternoon—you can rent skates and hit the ice, grab a ball and bowl a few games or catch a matinee. The cost to TRAILS is $15 for transportation (unless you provide your own) to cover car-pooling gas costs. Please bring spending money to cover your lunch and activity of your choice ($15-$20 suggested). Please call 224-8711 to sign up.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events, including people with disabilities. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Events & Summer Trips
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Scrapbooking on May 6th from 3-5pm in the ILC Conference Room. We’ll enjoy special instruction on how to scrapbook! Binders and scrapbooking supplies (funky scissors, glue, paper, stickers etc.) will be provided, but please bring any pictures or supplies you may have to get creative! TRAILS will provide pictures from previous TRAILS events. This is a great project to remember what you’ve done over the past seasons with TRAILS! Suggested donation is $2 for this event. Please remember to bring your previous creations if you attended the last scrapbooking event.
The TRAILS Program is very excited for our upcoming Summer “One Hit Wonder” Trips. Please call 224-8711 with any questions or to sign up.
Alaska Horsemen Ranch Camp and Horse Ride
Grab your cowboy hat and saddle up your trusty steed to experience the real last frontier in a working horse ranch. TRAILS is partnering with Alaska Horsemen Ranch in Cooper Landing to experience an incredible two days on the ranch. Whether you want to visit horses, pan for gold, ride horses or just relax around the camp fire this trip has it all. This trip is sure to have ya’ hollerin’ yee-haw in no time flat.
Cost: $150 Dates: May 26-27th
Silver and King Salmon Fishing Trip
Fish the Beautiful Kasilof River on a sturdy non-motorized river boat as you float down enjoying the scenery in hopes of catching beautiful Alaskan salmon. Your experienced guide will set you up with the gear and the knowledge you need to have that unique river fishing experience. Remember to keep an eye out for eagles, moose and bear as you are smack dab in the middle of it all in the safety of a boat. This is an ideal way to connect with nature and you may just end up with dinner! This trip is for people of all abilities-wheelchair users can stay in their manual chair.
Cost: $98 Dates: Kings June 2nd, Silvers August 18th
Kayaker’s Cove/ Tom Beatty Memorial Trip
Kayaker’s Cove is known as ‘Seward’s Best Kept Secret’ and is a beautiful lodge nestled in the mountains across Resurrection Bay. This trip is three days, with opportunity for relaxation, kayaking, fishing, and hiking in some of Alaska’s most incredible wilderness. ‘The Cove’ is known for its incredible views, lazy hammock and enchanting wind-chime. This trip is celebrating the life of late TRAILS Staff Tom Beatty and it will have some special touches to make it a ‘Tom Trip’ such as catching and eating fish, photo-collages and Tom conversations.
Cost: $225 Dates: June 14,15 & 16th
Lakeside Cabin Camping at the Upper Ohmer
Experience the tranquility of Alaska by the Upper Ohmer lakeside in the Kenai Wildlife Refuge. You can hike the surrounding areas, fish the lakes, and paddle the row boat provided by the wildlife refuge. The cabin is picturesque and bordered by wildlife and serene beauty. Bring your rod and reel and you might catch a trout or two. Oh, and don’t forget the marshmallows for the late night campfires with your friends. The hike down to the cabin is short, peaceful, and surrounded with berries.
Cost: $57 Dates: July 9th, 10th & 11th
Dipnetting Day Trip
Come join the TRAILS group for dipnetting on the Kenai River; we will be targeting the Kenai River peak time fish run. This Kenai trip will give you a chance to catch a world renowned king salmon up to 45 or 50 pounds. The group will arrive in the Soldotna/Kenai area set up shop for dipnetting. Don’t forget your snacks throughout the day and your sack lunch. If you have your own gear, please bring it on the trip. If you don’t have equipment let your TRAILS staff know and we may be able to accommodate for the activity. The best equipment to have is a legal size dip net, waders, a cooler, and warm clothing. You must be an Alaskan resident to participate in dipnetting and acquire a Fish and Game dipnetting permit.
Cost: Parking/Transportation fees Dates: July 23rd
Camp & Raft
Join TRAILS for an incredible two day trip of camping and rafting. This trip has great opportunities for both relaxation and excitement. The comforting bonfire, incredible scenery and of exploring or fishing at Quartz Creek Campground will captivate you on day one. Get ready to be exhilarated as we splash down the Kenai River with our Adventure 60 Guide Rick on day two. The Kenai is the real thing, so don’t forget your rubber boots and keep an eye out for salmon, eagles and maybe even a bear!
Cost: $45 Dates: August 13-14
Peninsula Wide Potluck
All three TRAILS locations (Seward, Soldotna & Homer) will get together at Soldotna Creek Park to celebrate the relationships made, the fun we have, and the great food we make. Cheers to the end of one summer and the start of another splendid winter. Bring your favorite dish to share with friends.
Date: September 10th at 12:00pm, noon Cost: Shared transportation costs
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Events This Week
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Hiking on Thursday, April 29th from 3:30-5:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and carpool to either the Two Lakes Trail or we’ll just walk by the water front (the group will vote). Remember to wear your hiking boots, dress warmly, drive if you can and bring a water bottle. Ice cleats/grippers are recommended if we choose the Two Lakes Trail. Please call with any questions. We’ll expect to be in motion for an hour (30 minutes out and then back). No matter if your speed is mild or spicy, any ability or activity levels are welcome!
Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS EVENTS THIS WEEK
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Make Your Own Dream Catcher on April 13th from 6-9pm at the AVTEC Ceramics Room. Have you always wanted to make your own dream-catcher? Join TRAILS to learn the basics of how to create these beautiful works of art. We provide all necessary supplies, instruction and glass or wood beads, shells, stones and feathers for you to create your own 4 to 6 inch dream catcher. Hoop color options: red, green, tan or black. Feel free to bring your own feathers, charms, beads or crystals to personalize your dream-catcher. Please call ILC to sign up. Cost: $6.
Homemade Pizza & Move Night on April 15th from 5:30-8pm in Glacier View Apartment’s Community Room. Love Pizza? Join TRAILS as we create some delicious pizza-pies! We’ll provide the crust and sauce and you bring your favorite toppings. Yum! We’ll combine this activity with our usual movie night, so bring your favorite movie to share. The group will vote and we’ll enjoy pizza & a movie.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
New Assistive Technology Demo Site!!!
The Independent Living Center in Soldotna has created a demonstration center that displays different assistive technologies to assist people with various disabilities. The AT Demo Site has tools to assist people with a wide range of disabilities to do things they thought they could no longer do. These tools are important in many activities that we do daily, whether that is in the home, at work or in an educational setting.
Many people, young and old, disabled and not, are not aware of what tools or services are available that can significantly improve their lives or allow them to do a task with more ease and efficiency. Sometimes this technology can be expensive or has to be ordered from a catalogue. This makes it very hard to know which item to purchase without trying it out. And that is why we started the AT Demo Site. The goal is to provide a Center for folks to have hands on experience with the equipment and find out what is available before purchasing something that might not be a good fit for them. We would like to be able give the consumer a general idea of what might be a good match for them. So we can show what equipment we have and how it works, we can talk about what has worked for others with similar difficulties and we can even help you learn how to use the tools and technology if you need.
Assistive technologies span a huge spectrum of cost and complexities and can be something as simple and affordable as a lid opener for $2.00 up to a video magnifier for $1,000. Some other examples of assistive technologies are talking watches, magnifiers, screen-enlarging systems, book players, amplified phones, assistive listening devices, alert systems and computer access software. Often time’s even one simple piece of assistive technology can make all the difference in someone’s life making it more possible to live independently in their homes and communities.
The Independent Living Center also offers tips and resources for everyday tasks such as matching clothes, identifying money or a button on the microwave for folks with low vision. Learning new techniques for doing familiar tasks can assist people in feeling more independent.
We have several catalogues that are available where you can purchase the assistive technology or just peruse to see if anything looks helpful to you. And of course we have internet access where we can search for items not in catalogues. We also may know of an organization or resource for financial assistance in getting the assistive technology that you need.
The AT Demo Site is located in Soldotna though we will be offering clinics and trainings around the Peninsula if there is an interest. The AT Demo Site will continue to grow as the need and funding arises. Anyone in the Seward area who is interested in visiting the AT Demo Site in Soldotna can call 907-262-6333. If you can’t make it to Soldotna call the Seward office at 224-8711 and we can work on a solution; whether we bring a few pieces of assistive technology down here or take a look at the assistive technology items we have locally.
Some of the other services we offer for persons with low vision include: referral for a no-cost evaluation with a Low Vision Specialist from the Alaska Center for Blind and Visually Impaired, assistance in applying for talking books library service or obtaining toll-free operator assistance, and education about low vision and/or visually impaired. Training in cane use and orientation and mobility is also a possibility through ILC. There are many other services available as well all aimed at promoting independence and quality of life for persons and families experiencing disability. Please call with any questions!
Melissa Kompkoff / Emily Gustafson
Independent Living Center
201 3rd Ave, Seward AK 99664
907-224-8711
This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! For more information on what’s going on through the month of April check out TRAILS events on the SCN Calendar. Here is what’s happening this week:
Pot-Luck Planning Meeting & Games on April 5th from 4:30-7pm at the Library Basement. Join the great minds that contribute to TRAILS events and help us plan out our May Calendar. TRAILS will provide pizza, but please bring a dish to share along with your great ideas of what to do in May. After we plan out May, we’ll hang out for Yahtzee, Chess or any other games folks bring!
Snowshoeing/Hiking on April 8th & 29th from 3:30-5:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and Rick of Adventure 60 will have snowshoes for rent for $5 each if it’s snowy enough to need them—otherwise just wear your hiking boots. Then we’ll head out to either Bear Lake area or Exit Glacier Road. Please dress warmly, drive if you can and bring a water bottle. Please call with any questions—if cost is a barrier please let us know.
STAR WARS Museum Trip on April 9th from 9am-6:30pm. We’ll meet at the ILC. The Anchorage Museum is featuring an incredible and interactive STAR WARS exhibit. See more than 80 authentic costumes, interactive displays, models and props from all six Star Wars films, including Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder and Darth Vader’s menacing black suit. These objects are displayed alongside modern technologies that may one day make the world of Star Wars a reality. Through interactive displays, visitors can experiment with magnetic levitation, build a robot, and simulate the jump to lightspeed in a full-size replica of the Millennium Falcon cockpit. We’ll leave Seward at 9am from the ILC, enjoy a group lunch at the Golden Coral and then head over to the museum for the afternoon. We’ll head home around 4pm and arrive in Seward at 6:30. Space is limited. We’ll carpool & drivers will be reimbursed for fuel. This trip costs $30 ($16 for museum & $14 for fuel). Please bring an additional $10 for lunch at the Golden Coral. Please call 224-8711 to sign up. It’s going to be an intergalactic good time!
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying everything Seward has to offer.
This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Easter Egg Dyeing on March 30th from 3-5pm in the Library Basement. It’s almost Easter, so bring your hard-boiled eggs and join TRAILS for some fun dyeing Easter eggs! TRAILS will provide the dye, you bring the eggs and your creativity! This event is free, hope to see you there!
TRAILS Scrapbooking on April 1st from 3-5pm in the ILC Conference Room. We’ll enjoy special instruction on how to scrapbook! Scrapbooking supplies (funky scissors, glue, paper, stickers etc.) will be provided, but please bring any pictures or supplies you may have to get creative! TRAILS will provide pictures from previous TRAILS events. This is a great project to remember what you’ve done over the past seasons with TRAILS!
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying recreation!
This Week With TRAILS
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Movie & Games Night on March 22nd from 5-8pm in the Library Basement. Join TRAILS for an evening of fun movies and games! Bring your own movies and games from home and we’ll vote on which ones to watch and play. Movies should be PG-13 or under, and popcorn and refreshments are provided. Bring a snack to share if you can!
Snowshoeing on March 25th from 3:00-5:00 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and Rick of Adventure 60 will have snowshoes for rent for $5 each. Then we’ll head out to either Bear Lake or Exit Glacier Road. Please dress warmly, drive if you can and bring a water bottle. Please call with any questions—if cost is a barrier please let us know.
Day Trip to Anchorage Zoo on March 27th from 10am-7pm. We’ll meet at the ILC. We’re going to check out the Anchorage zoo! The zoo has a tiger, polar bears, moose and much more to see, join us for a day of fun! We’ll head out from the ILC at 10am, drive to the zoo together and eat our lunch under the pavilion at the zoo. We’ll spend the afternoon outdoors, so please dress warm. You are invited to pack your own bag lunch, or purchase a lunch from the café at the zoo. The cost for this trip is $30 which includes transporation costs and your entrance into the zoo. If you are able to drive you will be reimbursed for fuel. Please call to sign up and we’d love to have you join in the fun!
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
TRAILS Programs
The TRAILS Program promotes recreation for people of all abilities and is open to the whole community. We have lots of fun crafting, rafting, watching movies, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing and more! We’ve got a great batch of events this month and welcome anyone who is interested. Here is what’s happening this week:
Planning Meeting on March 8th from 4:30-7pm at the Library Basement. Join the great minds that contribute to TRAILS events and help us plan out our April Calendar. TRAILS will provide pizza, but please bring a dish to share along with your great ideas of what to do in March. After we plan out March, we’ll hang out for Poker, Yahtzee, Chess or any other games folks bring!
Open Swim on March 10th from 6:30-7:50pm at the High School Pool. Like to swim? Then join TRAILS for an evening of swimming during open-swim hours at the High School Pool. Bring your suit, towel and $3 to swim. Hope to see you there!
Snowshoeing on March 12th from 3:30-5:30 pm. We’ll meet at ILC and Rick of Adventure 60 will have snowshoes for rent for $5 each. Then we’ll head out to either Bear Lake or Exit Glacier Road. Please dress warmly, drive if you can and bring a water bottle. Please call with any questions—if cost is a barrier please let us know.
All ability and activity levels are welcome to participate in TRAILS events. Please call Emily at the Independent Living Center at 224-8711 if you need specific accommodations—we love to see everyone out and enjoying what Seward has to offer.
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