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Author Archive for Jill Gorman

News from Adventures & Outings: Explore the Life of Frida Kahlo

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021

Join BORP’s Adventures & Outings Program for a virtual audio-described tour of the De Young’s exhibition, Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving.

At the time of Kahlo’s death in 1954, a treasure trove of the artist’s personal items—including jewelry, clothing, and prosthetics—were locked away. Fifty years later, these belongings were unsealed and are on view for the first time on the West Coast at the de Young Museum.

Discover what these objects reveal about their iconic owner by joining docent Karen Libby who will explore Frida’s life through the personal objects and artwork in the exhibition.

Frida Kahlo Portrait. Image: Nickolas Muray, "Frida with Olmeca Figurine, Coyoacán," 1939. Color carbon print, 10 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (27.3 x 40 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of George and Marie Hecksher in honor of the tenth anniversary of the new de Young museum. 2018.68.1. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

The tour takes place on March 8th, 10:30am to 12pm.

Call Lori at 510-843-4398 for more information (please call after 10am).

Space is limited.

Caption: Frida Kahlo Portrait. Image: Nickolas Muray, “Frida with Olmeca Figurine, Coyoacán,” 1939. Color carbon print, 10 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (27.3 x 40 cm). Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of George and Marie Hecksher in honor of the tenth anniversary of the new de Young museum. 2018.68.1. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

Categories : adventures-and-outings

BORP’s Birding Program Takes Flight

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021
Bonnie from BORP with a bird perched on her hand in the outdoors
Bonnie from BORP with a bird perched on her hand in the outdoors

Birding is the ideal Covid-friendly activity. You can do it from home; you can be indoors or outdoors; it’s free, and, best of all, it’s FUN!

BORP is excited to announce the launch of our accessible birding program. It will include: birding seminars; guided hikes; and we’ll have some birding equipment for loan. Contact Bonnie at bonnie@borp.org for more information.

Categories : Bird Program

New Fitness Classes

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021
Online Fitness Zoom Class Photo
Online Fitness Zoom Collage of Class Participants

On Zoom: Sit Fit – Mondays getting you down? Join our new online instructor and former paralympic athlete, Nathan Perkins, EdD, ACSM-CIFT, for a 30-minute workout that will help you ease into the week.
Sit Fit is a combination of stretches, strength and cardio exercises all done in a seated position with or without weights. Great for all levels of fitness. Starts Monday, March 15 at 4pm on Zoom.

Outside: The Fitness Lab – Ready to take your fitness outside? Join Instructor Brent Kobs, PT, DPT, CSCS for The Fitness Lab. This high intensity class is designed to help people of all disabilities and ability levels develop their movement capacity through experimentation.
Classes held at BORP Cycling Center, Wednesdays 4pm-5pm. Class size limited. Strict Covid safety precautions observed.

Both classes are funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation and designed for people with spinal cord injuries, but open to all. For more information, contact Cynthia@borp.org. Check out instructor bios here.

Categories : fitness

From Rick Smith, Executive Director – February 2021

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021
Rick Smith Executive Director Portrait

Finally, there’s some good news on the virus front! The decline in cases and hospitalizations, along with the steady increase in vaccinations, is giving us real hope of returning to our full menu of sports and recreation programming. My hope is that we’ll be back into the gym sometime this summer. But as we have all learned, nothing about this virus is predictable. Still, all of us at BORP can’t help being excited at the prospect of returning to play!

We’re also excited about several activities that we’re adding to our spring schedule. Our new kayaking program at Aquatic Park will be launched in April. We’re adding several new outdoor and online fitness classes, and BORP’s new birding program is already up and running.

So, even though we’ll have to live with the restrictions of the pandemic for some time longer, BORP still has a lot to offer. We hope you’ll join us!

Categories : BORP General Interest

Mark Your Calendar!

By Jill Gorman on February 26, 2021

2021 marks 45 years since BORP’s founding! On June 9th, 2021, we will celebrate this incredible milestone with our 45th Anniversary Event--to be held online. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us.

We’re also pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2021 Revolution Ride, Roll & Stroll in Santa Rosa on Saturday September 18! We’re planning a live event as well as virtual options. Save the date; we can’t wait to see you there!!

More details on both events coming soon. Contact elaine@borp.org for information.

Cyclist Riding in the Revolution
Cyclist Riding in the Revolution
Categories : revolution

Wheelchair Accessible Trails go Mainstream

By Jill Gorman on January 29, 2021
Accessible Trails_Article Photo

With all the recent attention to a lack of equity in the outdoors, land management organizations are beginning to embrace the notion that people with accessibility needs should have access to nature, too.
One of the simplest ways to create greater access is to let us know where we can go.

Check out these three organizations that have done that by identifying wheelchair accessible trails on their websites:
Peninsula Open Space Trust lists their favorite accessible & easy hikes.

Santa Clara Audubon has a list of self-guided birding field trips with accessibility information.

All Trails has a filter on their app and website that enables you to locate wheelchair friendly trails. (Select More Filters>Suitability>Wheelchair friendly.)

Next we need to get land management organizations to provide this information for more than just wheelchair access. Happy Trailin’

Categories : Access Northern California

Looking Forward to a Return to Play!

By Jill Gorman on January 29, 2021

From Rick Smith, Executive Director

It’s hard to believe that almost a year has gone by in our COVID-altered world. While BORP pivoted quickly to provide virtual activities and reopen the Cycling Center, our sports program was forced to go quiet. Unfortunately, as the pandemic continues, little is certain. However, one thing we do know is that BORP’s commitment to sports programming remains as strong as ever.

It’s unclear how long the pause in sports programming will last. My guess is that we’ll be unable to get back into the gym (or hockey rink) until the summer or fall, but we will be back as soon as possible.
As we prepare for that day, we’re starting the process of finding a successor for Jonathan Newman (BORP’s Adult Sports Coordinator, who’s retiring this month). It’s impossible to put into words what Jon has done to further BORP’s sports programs over the last few decades, and I won’t try to do that here (but we are planning to formally celebrate his achievements later this year).

In the meantime, everyone on the board and staff is eagerly looking forward to the day we can get back to PLAY!

Categories : BORP General Interest

Get Ready for a Year of New Activities!

By Jill Gorman on January 29, 2021

BORP will soon add a kayaking program at the Adaptive Cycling Center (located at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park). To prepare, Leo Siecienski, our inventive and ingenious cycling program manager, created a kayak that can be pedaled–with legs or arms. 
With our adaptive boat launch and a new electric lift, getting in and out of the boat is easy. Now everyone can get on the water!

More program details coming soon. In the meantime, check out the video above in which BORP’s Bonnie Lewkowicz tests the new kayak. Look, no paddle!

Categories : Adaptive Cycling

BORP in the News: BORP among recipients of Share the Spirit awards

By Jill Gorman on December 15, 2020

Published: December 13, 2020

Article by:  David Debolt | ddebolt@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group

BORP’s programs are highlighted in this article as part of the Share the Spirit holiday holiday campaign, sponsored by the Bay Area News Group.

Article is featured on The Mercury News website.

Categories : BORP General Interest

Help BORP Amplify the Voices of People with Disabilities in Sports!

By Jill Gorman on December 15, 2020

Here at BORP, we’d like to encourage our participants to complete an important national survey about adaptive sport.
Created by Move United in partnership with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, this survey is expected to be the largest study into the impact of sport participation on the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. 

We need your help to amplify the voice of adaptive athletes!

What’s more, BORP will be eligible for a $500 grant from Move United if enough of our participants fill out this survey. So, by completing the survey, you also help BORP secure those funds.

If you are a person with a disability age 18+, please take 15 minutes to complete the survey: https://illinoisahs.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bcnqHNSHVMre3X

Complete the Survey

Categories : BORP General Interest
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