OPT Christmas Concert 2013

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

Participants at Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. had the opportunity to showcase their talents at the annual Christmas concert December 13, 2013.

OPT day program offers enhanced music activities and instruction throughout the year. This is a chance to demonstrate growing abilities.

For more information about Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. please visit our main website.

OPT Snowflake Ball

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

 

The Holiday Season brings about numerous events for Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. and its members. The day program held its Snowflake Ball Dance on Friday December 6, 2013 at Champlain Community Centre.

 

Michel at the centre of things

Participants enjoy these events while improving social skills. OPT's membership now looks forward to the annual Christmas concert later this month.

 

 

Wendy and Arman

 

 

For more information about Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. please visit our main website.

OPT Halloween 2013

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. offers participants social opportunities within the day program and in the community. Each Halloween, OPT programs special events to mark the day.

 

 

 

 

This year OPT scheduled crafts, games and a dance for Halloween.

 

 

 

 

For more information on Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. please visit our main website.

Camp Arnes 2013

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. strives to be a day program offering individuals the opportunity to experience all that life in our province has to offer. Part of that goal is the annual trip to Camp. In October, 2013 OPT attended Camp Arnes.

 

 

OPT participants gather for breakfast

 

OPT participants enjoyed many outdoor activities such as horseback riding and the flying squirrel. OPT staff also organized indoor events like Minute to Win It, Hollywood Game Night and the OPT talent show.

 

 

Mike and Craig

 

 

For more information on Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. please visit our main website.

 

OPT Work Experience Job Coaching

 

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

 

Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. is proud to provide support for participants wishing to pursue work experience and volunteer opportunities in an effort to maximize their personal potential.

 

OPT members Dave, Samantha, Michel and Christine at Riverside Lions Manor Volunteer Appreciation dance/tea.

 

 

OPT assists members in resume building, interview preparation and job searching. OPT members enjoy a solid reputation as hard workers through involvement with various community organizations.

 

 

Michel dancing with a thankful resident at Lions Manor volunteer day.

 

 

To learn more about Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. please visit our main website.

OPT winds up Summer Programming

 

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

Its been a very busy summer at Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. with participants making the most of the activities available in our Province. OPT Day Program has been active both in the city of Winnipeg as well as smaller centres like Stienbach and Winnipeg Beach.

 

OPT members enjoyed Able Sailing at Fort Whyte : Dave

Ken

 

 

OPT now looks forward to Fall where regular programming continues with an eye toward Camp Arnes in October.

 

 

Lorraine

 

More pictures from Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. and more information on our programming is available on our main website.

 

 

 



OPT Summer Programming

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc.'s Summer Program schedule is in full swing. OPT participants have been enjoying the summer activities our community has to offer.  In late June alone, OPT visited Assiniboine Park Zoo, Winnipeg Beach, the Royal Canadian Mint, Grand Prix Amusements, Kelburn Farm and various City Parks.

 

 

 

 

OPT Day Program's Summer Lineup continues through July and August with visits to Lockport, Steinbach Aquatic Centre and Fort Gibraltar . Check back with us for more updates as the season goes on.

 

 

 

More pictures from Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. and more information on our programming is available on our main website.

OPT Travel Club returns from Ottawa

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc.'s Travel Club went to Ottawa from June 3-7, 2013. the group toured the House of Parliament, the National War Museum and a host of other attractions.

OPT provides opportunities such as Travel Club to its members as part of a program to support participants in experiencing all that life in our community has to offer.

 

 

For a full picture gallery of the Ottawa trip, visit the multi-media page of our main website.

Riverside Lions thanks OPT volunteers

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

A number of participants at Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. gain work experience by volunteering at Riverside Lions Seniors Residences.  On June 12, 2013,  Riverside Lions said thank you with a volunteer appreciation tea and dance.

 

 

OPT believes volunteer work experience plays an important role in helping each member reach full potential.

 

 

For more on OPT programming please visit our main website.

 

 

 





Communications skills through Broadcasting

 

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. believes in helping participants develop strong communication skills. One road to that goal is OPT's Broadcasting group. In this group, participants help set up the OPT broadcast studio with professional microphones, recording/editing computer software and speaker monitors. The group records conversations for playback to keep track of each others progress.

 

 

 

 

The OPT broadcast groups plan to begin podcasting on the multi-media page of our main website.

Preparation pays off for OPT participants at CV Idol Finale

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. is proud of all participants taking part in CV Idol's Grand Finale May 24, 2013. OPT's full membership attended the event to cheer on their coworkers.

 

OPT participants worked very hard practising their songs for CV Idol auditions with seven members making it to the finale.

 

 

 

Congratulations to Lorraine, Sam, Kim, Christine, Ken, Katie and Kiara for putting on tremendous performances.

 

For a full photo gallery of the event, visit the multi-media page of our main website.

 

 

OPT Travel Club ready for Ottawa

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc.'s Travel Club has been saving for this year's trip. The group is set to leave for Ottawa Monday June 3 , returning Friday June 7, 2013.

OPT Travel Club 2013: Lorraine, Courtney, Craig, Kim and Sam

 

The group is looking forward to seeing the sights and attending the numerous attractions in the Nation's Capital.

 

For more on OPT programming, visit our main website.

 

 

OPT Bingo Bowl Fundraiser

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

Date: Sunday June 23, 2013

 

Time: 2:30 - 5:30 pm

 

Where: Coronation Lanes, 255 Tache Ave. Winnipeg.

 

 

Tickets: $15.00 .  $10 for kids under 10 years

 

 

To register, please call OPT at (204) 231-3094 

 

 

For more on OPT programming, visit our main website.

 



OPT Participants excel in Music programming

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

Participants at Options, Pathways & Transitions continue to work on musical skills through the Music program at OPT. Members gain experience with musical instruments, practise beat recognition and prepare for singing contests like CV Idol. Music instructor Susie Conrad has developed a thorough program for OPT.  The OPT crew is ready for the CV Idol finale which takes place Friday May 24.

OPT features a supply of musical instruments and technical equipment to offer the best musical experience possible.

 

For more on OPT programming, please visit our main website.

OPT announces Dates for Camp Arnes

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways & Transitions Inc. is please to announce that this year's camping trip will take place October 16-18, 2013 at Camp Arnes.

 

OPT participants had a wonderful time at Camp Arnes in previous years and look forward to creating more camp memories this October.

 

 



OPT: A Timeline

 

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

204-231-3094

optinc@mymts.net

Fall 2007 - A group of coworkers approach Family Services with a business plan to start up a new day program. They envisioned a holistic program which offers extensive programming to the individuals they serve. Participants would be given the opportunity to gain skills through work experience, facility based programming such as literacy, numeracy, computer applications as well as recreational activities and travel. People would have ample opportunity to choose and participate in the activities they were interested in and they would have a chance to socialise both inside and outside the program through dances and other event which are inclusive of other programs.

Winter 2007 - A Board of Directors is formed, by-laws written, policies and procedures discussed and reams of papers submitted to various offices.

February 2008 - OPT was incorporated.

Fall 2008 - OPT receives its status as a registered charity in Canada.
The hunt was on for a location. After months of phone calls, letters, emails, faxes, and after receiving a number of rejections, the Windsor Community Centre welcomed us.

January 2009 - OPT opened its doors and started the program with one participant.

February 2011 - The lease is signed for 288 Marion location. Renovations soon begin.

December 2011 - Renovations are completed.

February 2012 - OPT moves into current location at 288 Marion with 15 participants.