Winter 2024

TRIP CHALLENGE LEVELS Use these challenge levels to judge your own ability to enjoy any trip

Challenge 1 (Easy) Minimal walking/standing, may include some stairs Challenge 2 (Moderate) Moderate walking/standing, may include stairs and/or uneven terrain Challenge 3 (Moderate Active) Longer walking/standing periods of time, quicker pace, includes stairs and/or more difficult terrain Challenge 4 (Challenging Active) Very active paced activity/program, extensive walking/standing, includes stairs/hills and/ or extended outdoor weather exposure Note: Most trips allow travelers to remain on the bus if individuals find a location too challenging.

Older Adult GUIDED FOREST THERAPY | 50+ YRS Jennifer Ramsey Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is a research-based framework for supporting wellness inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. Slow down and connect with nature using your spirit and senses. Your guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, leads you in a series of activities on a gentle walk. Dress for the weather, including sturdy, preferably waterproof shoes, as trails can be muddy. (Trip Challenge Levels on page 48) 551686 A 1-3 pm M 2/26 Fancyburg Park – Challenge Level 3 551686 B 1-3 pm M 3/18 Thompson Park– Challenge Level 3 $15 per class HIKING CLUB | 50+ YRS Olivia Stuck, MS EP Enjoy the pleasure of a hike with company! Hiking terrain varies based on location. Hikes range from two-three miles. Dress for the weather including sturdy, preferably waterproof, shoes as

PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS UA Parks & Rec reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollments or other unforeseen circumstances. Instructors are not authorized to issue refunds or credits. Refunds for 50+ Travel are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please also see additional guidelines specific to “Adult Fitness Policies” on page 51. IF WE CANCEL : Participants are notified and full refunds are given. Credit card refunds are issued within three days of the program being cancelled; check refunds, which are issued by the City’s Finance Department, may take up to 30 days from the date the program has been cancelled. IF YOU CANCEL : When our office receives cancellation notification in advance of 5 full business days of the start date of the originally scheduled program, refunds (less a $5 processing fee per program) are issued by check or credit to your credit card. For those programs with class fees of $5 or less, refunds or credits will not be processed in order to cover transaction processing fees we incur. When our office receives cancellation notification inside of 5 full business days of the start date of the originally scheduled program, we can offer a credit to your household towards a future program. MISSED PROGRAMS : Due to the structure of our programming, we cannot provide make ups for missed sessions or programs.

trails can be muddy. 551841 A 1-2 pm Tu 2/20 Blendon Woods – Challenge Level 3 551841 B 1-2 pm Tu 3/19 Three Creeks Metro Park – Challenge Level 3 $5 per class

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