Christmas Concert 2014

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. played host to packed houses for presentations of Once Upon a December. Day program participants worked for months on the production.

 

 

 

Parents, caregivers and staff attended standing room only events December 12 at 10:00 AM and 1:00 P.M.

 

 

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

Work Experience

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. helps its day program participants obtain work experience in supported volunteer positions. OPT helps arrange the jobs and provides supports as needed.

A number of OPT participants currently have paid employment.

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

Drama

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. has unique programming for creative expression. Day program participants develop their creativity through Drama program.

 

 

 

Participants enjoy the wardrobe, performance and fun activities during Drama.

 

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

Hot Lunch

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Every Friday during Fall, Winter and Spring, Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. provides hot lunch for its day program participants. OPT promotes healthy living through nutrition education and mentoring.

 

 

 

 

OPT members help cook, serve and clean up for the meals.

 

 

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

OPT Camp Arnes Review

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

This post was prepared by OPT's Broadcast Media Group: Chris, Robbie, Craig, Mike and Arman.

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. was busy at Camp Arnes  Oct 15-17, 2014. Here are some of the things we did.

 

 

1. Go Carts

2. Picture Game

3. Flying Squirrel

4. Archery

5. Camp Fire

6. Tractor Ride

7. Talent Show

8. Swimming

9. Bike Riding

10. Horse Back Riding

 

 

We also enjoyed the great meals in the dining hall.

 

 

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

Fall Cleanup

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094
 

Fall is now upon us. Day program participants at Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. are busy with Fall Cleanup projects.

 

 

 

OPT members work at cleaning up leaves and trash in front of the day program and at community parks around Winnipeg.

 

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

OPT Yoga

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. provides day program participants with a number of fitness opportunities. Members enjoy Yoga with Melissa on Thursdays.

 

 

Yoga is held in the gym at Champlain Community Centre.

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

OPT Summer Program Review

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

This post was prepared by OPT's Broadcast Media Group: Chris, Robbie, Craig, Mike and Arman.

 

 

OPT had a busy summer. Here are 10 places OPT visited during the summer

1.  Golf Dome

2.  Boostra Farm

3.  Community Centre

4.  Steinbach  Aquatic Centre

5.  Corn Maze

6.  Fishing At Lockport

7.  Winnipeg Beach

8.  Manitoba Museum

9.  Bird’s Hill Park

10. Plane Museum

 

We also had a baby Shower for Megan and Mason.

 

 

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

Rain or Shine!

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. is keeping busy this summer no matter what the weather brings. A rainy day at Assiniboine Park meant day program participants would spend time at the Conservatory.

OPT summer program continues until September 12.

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

Beauty Shop

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

Beauty Shop is an activity which day program participants at Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. enjoy. It's an activity that provides an opportunity to experience the pampering of a spa visit.

 

 

 

Participants are supported to do nails, hair, facials and other Beauty Shop experiences.

 

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

Coffee Club

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. provides day program participants with the opportunity to be active members of the community. OPT's Coffee Club makes this possible with regular visits to Winnipeg coffee shops.

 

 

 

Coffee club participants practice social skills, money skills and have conversations as part of OPT programming.

 

 

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

Congratulations!

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

On July 22, 2014, proud parents Megan and Adam had a healthy baby boy. Mason Vance Praznik weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

 

 

 

Everyone at Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. congratulates Megan and Adam. We wish you all the best on the new addition to the family.

 

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

Farewell to Megan

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

On June 27, 2014 Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. said goodbye to Program Director Megan Muirhead.  Megan is going on maternity leave.

 

 

 

Day program participants and staff will miss all that Megan brings to OPT.

 

 

 

Megan is due late July. We wish her the best.

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

OPT at Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. participant Craig McGillivary took part in the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in July, 2014. Craig won 2 medals at the competition in Vancouver, BC.

 

 

 

Craig won Gold in the standing long jump and Silver in Shot Put.

 

 

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

Able Sailing

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

As part of its summer program schedule, Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. attended Able Sailing at Fort Whyte Alive on July 4, 2014.

 

 

 

Day program participants had the opportunity to enjoy nature on the water.

 

 

 

 

 

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

OPT Participant: Chris

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

My name Is Christopher Naish.

I like movies, music and games.
I like Movies because they are so awesome.
I like Music because they are so great.
I like Games because they are so good.

 

My favorite foods are French fries, hot dogs and spaghetti.
I like French Fries because they are very good.
I like Hot Dogs because they are very great.
I like Spaghetti because they are so good.

TV shows I like are Ultimate Spider-Man, Kung Fu Panda Legends Of Awesomeness and DreamWorks Dragons.
I like Ultimate Spider-Man because it was so awesome.
I like Kung Fu Panda Legends Of Awesomeness it was go good.
I like DreamWorks Dragons it was go great.

I graduated in 2014 from Dakota Collegiate.

My 2 best friends are Dontae Majors and Gregory Jeffries.

My family members are Mom, Dad, Alicia, Sarah and Mac.

My staff/teachers from high school is Mrs. Roy and Mr. Shelton.

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

OPT Participant: Mike

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

My name is Michael Weins. My favourite activities are bowling and music. 

I graduated high school in 2009 from Windsor Park Collegiate.

My best friends are Kim and Robbie.

My family members are me, Mom, Dad and my brother David.

I like to eat pizza, cake and chicken pie.

My favourite TV shows are Clone Wars, Batman and Transformers. 

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

OPT Participant: Arman

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

My name is Arman Kharazi.

 

My favorite activities are Ipad, music and dancing.

 

Foods I like are pizza pops, hot dogs and egg sandwiches.

 

 I like to watch CNN for news and game shows on GSN.

I graduated from Fort Richmond Collegiate in 2013.

My best friends are Wendy and Robbie.

My family is Mom, Dad, brother Armin and sister Nareen.

 

 

 

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

Arts and Crafts

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. offers the chance to practice arts and crafts and other creative activities. 

 

 

 

 OPT day program participants paint, do woodworking, beading and other crafty projects.

 

 

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

OPT Participant: Craig

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

My name is Craig McGillivary. I like Special Olympics with Team Bulldogs and Team Manitoba.

 

 

 

My Favorite foods are pizza, McDonalds and KD.

 

I like to watch Ink Masters, WWE RAW and WWE Total Divas.

I graduated from Churchill High School in 2011.

My best friends are Robbie and Jons.

I have 2 sisters and 1 brother.

 

 

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

OPT Participant: Robbie

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

My name is Robbie Wark. I like bike riding, ice skating, playing hockey. i like bike riding because it's fun and exciting. i like ice skating because it's really cool. i like playing hockey its cool.

Food I like is pizza, salad, lasagna and grilled cheese. i like pizza because its really tasty. i like salad because its very delicious. i like lasagna because its very good.

TV shows I like are COPS, the Simpsons and Family Guy. i like cops because its really cool. i like the simpsons ive liked it ever since i was young. i like family guy it's really neat.

I went to church hill high school.

I graduated in 2014  my best friends are Paul and Rusty my family members are my mom Leanne and grandma Ella.

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

OPT in the community

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. provides opportunities to participate in community activities. The Winnipeg based day program visits many attractions in the city.

 

 

 

OPT regularly attends the Golf Dome year round to promote physical activity.

 

 

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

Getting Set for Summer

288 Marion St.

Winnipeg, MB

(204) 231-3094

 

 

Options, Pathways and Transitions Inc. is getting ready for Summer Programming. Starting June 20, the day program sets out for summer events on Tuesdays and Fridays.

 

 

 

OPT went to the driving range at Harbourview Golf to prepare for summer activities.

 

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