Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

HIANN has had the fortunate opportunity to be introduced to a local non-profit organization that provides custom made recumbent bikes at no cost to individuals that have disabilities. They make each custom recumbent bike in a wide range of sizes all made to meet an individual’s specific needs. The goal is to provide bikes that require a person to use their hand and foot combination to improve coordination, strength, and range of motion and to provide a  wonderful mode of transportation. Please note that this program does not include regular two wheel bikes or two wheel recumbent bikes.

Only five (5) bikes are available, so unfortunately we cannot guarantee that every request can be filled. Survivors with physical disabilities will be given the highest priority .

How can you sign-up for this great chance to get a brand new bike made just for you!!!!!

All HIANN survivors with a disability and all HIANN members in good standing qualify. Please complete the following questions and send your responses to Jeff at jeff@mdcaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562 with the answer to the questions below.

You must submit a brief one or two sentence description of your disability in writing or over the phone.

You must have a secure location to store your bike at your home or apartment.

You must have a safe and secure lock for your bike, when not being used at home. An example would be if you go to the grocery store, your bike must be securely locked while you shop. For those that are unable to provide this, HIANN can help.

You must be prepared to travel to Reno on April 14th at 1:00 to meet with an AMBUCS representative to have your bike designed to accommodate your specific needs. All bikes are custom made to these specifications. An appointment will be made for each request for fitting and pickup at a later date in June in Reno.

You must be willing to have your picture taken and used by the sponsoring non-profit companies.

Requests will be taken on a first come first serve basis and again we what to remind you that there is a chance that some requests may not be fulfilled. For those of you that have already sent a request to Jeff or signed-up in the past, simply complete the questions listed above.

Reno Philharmonic Stings Concert

HIANN has partnered with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra to again provide a wonderful program in South Reno at UNR/TMCC’s Redfield Campus. This event offers an afternoon filled with the unique musical talents of the Reno Philharmonic Strings Ensemble as they perform an original set and discuss their      backgrounds and musical instruments. This will be followed by the opportunity for HIANN Members to mingle with the musicians and enjoy light refreshments together. This is our second concert and last year’s was a learning experience and a lot of fun. Don’t miss this one!!!! Reservations are required, so if you would like to attend, please contact Jeff McDaniel via email at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562.

Who:  All HIANN Members, Friends, Family, Caregivers and Guests are invited and encouraged  to attend

When:  Saturday, April 13, 2019 

Time:  Concert from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm followed by light refreshments and discussions with the           musicians

Location:  The Redfield Campus for UNR/TMCC South Reno, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Bldg A, Room 227,  Reno, Nevada 89512  - Directions on parking will be provided prior to the event.

Please note that survivors are given first priority to register for all HIANN events. If guests or caregivers are interested in participating, they can only do so if space is available. If you cancel your reservation after you confirm your attendance, HIANN will ask you to pay for your reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement survivor at the cost of $20 per reservation.

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Now that your pot has dried, it is time to glaze it and pop it in the kiln so be sure to come back for this class.

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30 - 1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00; Reno class is CANCELLED

HIANN Pottery Class - March 25th and April 8th

Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio - Carson City

HIANN invites all members and caregivers to join us for our first pottery class at the Ogres-Holm Pottery  Studio located in the Carson Mall. The class is offered in two parts. During the first class on March 25 all attendees will mold clay into a bowl. During the second class you will paint or glaze your bowl. In-between and after our second class the Studio fill fire your bowl in a kiln.  

When:  First Class: Monday, March 25, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Second Class: Monday, April 8, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 Location:   Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio,  1215 S Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 461-3616

Who:  Space is limited to 20 participants on a first come first-serve basis.

We have room to accommodate approximately 20 people in the class. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis.  If you are interested in attending the class or have additional questions, please contact Jeff McDaniel at (209) 482-8562 or jeff@mcdaniel.net. Light Refreshments will be provided.

 Please note that survivors are given first priority in our class. If guests or caregivers are interested in participating, they can only do so if space becomes available. Also, if you cancel your reservation after you confirm your attendance, HIANN will ask you pay for your reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement survivor at the cost of $25 per reservation.

HIANN Sponsored Skiing, Boarding and Adaptive Skiing Event 

With Achieve Tahoe At Alpine Meadows Ski Resort 

When: March 28, 2019 From 1:30 To 4:00

HIANN is sponsoring a skiing event through Achieve Tahoe, another local non-profit organization, for any interested HIANN survivor. The event will include ski rental equipment, lift ticket, and a personal lesson from an expert Achieve Tahoe instructor. For those survivors with mobility disabilities, Achieve Tahoe will recommend one of the different skiing options as indicated in our photographs above. For those survivors without mobility or balance issues, Achieve Tahoe will provide individual or small group lessons for boarders and skiers. Guests, family and caregivers are encouraged to attend to take pictures and provide transportation. This event is only being provided to survivors in good membership standing.

 Lesson requirements include: You must provide your own form of transportation to the ski rental location and then on to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. If you are interested in an adaptive skiing lesson, you must not exceed 185 pounds. Achieve Tahoe provides all adaptive skiing equipment.

There is paperwork to process for Achieve Tahoe. It must be completed  and received by Jeff no later than December 16th. If you are interested, contact Jeff immediately.

It will be cold, so you must have proper clothing for a skiing adventure.

You must make your formal reservation with Jeff by December 12th. No reservations will be taken after this date.

Some members might qualify for a scholarship through Achieve Tahoe, so HIANN may ask you to consider submitting a scholarship application to assist HIANN with the cost of the event, which will cost over $100 per participant.

Contact Jeff at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562  

Beata will be filling in for Rick.

The Reno class is CANCELLED

Carson City 11:30-1:00; Reno 1:30-3:00

Physical Fitness Classes In Reno and Carson City Continue!!!!

The Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada (HIANN) has extended our physical fitness program beginning January 8, 2019. Classes will again be offered in both Reno and Carson City at no cost to our members provided we have a minimum of 10 participants in each class. Our personal trainers Rick Harness and Beata Domjan-Jarvis will continue as our instructors. Included in our program will be a free gym membership for any member and their caregiver. We should note that gym memberships are only provided to those members that are enrolled and participate in all classes. You must also be a member in good standing  having paid your 2019 dues. 

What is different about our class offering? HIANN will accept members that only want to workout on an occasional “drop-in” basis. HIANN will not pay for your gym memberships, however, the gym cost for drop-in attendance is only $5.00 per day. This adds flexibility to our program for members that just want to work out occasionally. If you decide to become a fulltime class participant at any time during the quarter, HIANN will pay for your fulltime gym membership at that time.

Reservations are required. Please contact Jeff McDaniel at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562. Jeff will send out another message to all of those that have made reservations for confirmation one week prior to the first class. There is a limit of 10 –12 people per class, so don’t hesitate to sign-up now!!!!!!

Carson City Travelers Support Group 

WHEN: Starting January 8 — March 29, 2019, every Tuesday and Friday from 11:30—1:00

Location: Fitness For $10 at 829 Fairview Dr, Carson City, NV 89701-5452 Phone: (775) 885-1871

 Reno Making Headway Support Group

WHEN: Starting January 8 — March 28, 2019, every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30—3:00

Location: Fitness For $10, 1575 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434 Phone: (775) 352-8663

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00