Achieve Tahoe is offering guided small group educational hikes where you’ll learn about the history, ecology, & wildlife of the Tahoe area. Safety accessibility is carefully considered for each hike. Learn more and sign up here

They thoroughly research every trail and are graciously sharing it with our Access Northern California (ANC) program so that we can post this information on the ANC website. Check out the first one for Squaw Valley Trail here

Beginning last week, BORP’s Online Fitness Studio expanded its offerings with a new Adaptive Seated Yoga class with longtime BORP instructor, Nancy Yates. Every Wednesday at 2pm PDT, Nancy takes participants through a series of exercises designed to reduce joint discomfort, stiffness, stress and fatigue, and increase resilience, flexibility and strength. Sign up here.

Starting Tuesday September 1, Ralf Somack will teach a 12-week Sitting Tai chi class. It will take place at 11am PDT and is open to all levels and abilities. Participants will practice various routines and learn the first 12 forms of the gentle Sun style Tai chi set. This class will improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, reduces stress, and help develop inner equanimity. For information, contact fitness@borp.org.

And don’t forget, the BORP Online Fitness Studio also offers classes in cardio dance, strength and conditioning, and mindful movement!! Check them out HERE.

The BORP Adaptive Cycling Center reopened in early June and we now have expanded hours–we’re open five days a week, 9am to 5pm, Tuesday thru Saturday (appointments required). This allows us to provide the BORP community plenty of opportunities to exercise outdoors and maintain safe social distance. We’re serving about 50 people per week (with no more than 4 users at the center at a time). 

Jorge Macias, a regular at the center, says: “The BORP employees are very serious about the COVID guidelines and enforce the mask regulations. They provide hand sanitizer, and they also clean the bikes after each use. I feel really safe there.”

The center offers a chance to not only exercise, but to socialize, too (with masks and appropriate social distance). Another regular, Dan Pollart says, “It’s great being able to catch up with friends and meet new people. I’m always interested in learning about their BORP stories, and how they’ve adapted in quarantine.”  

We really appreciate how everyone’s following the safety and social distancing guidelines. This commitment keeps all of us safe. We’re also thrilled to be helping so many people enjoy the health benefits of exercising outdoors. 

A friendly reminder when visiting the cycling center is to: 1) only enter the building if you are using the bathroom, 2) bring your own helmet, and 3) allow riders at least six feet of social distance when they are entering or exiting the courtyard.

To make an appointment, email cycling@borp.org or call 510-848-2930.

In the wake of COVID-19, we’ve had to redesign BORP’s biggest fundraiser of the year. But that doesn’t mean it won’t still be a lot of fun!

Want to exercise outdoors? Or want to exercise at home? Either way, you can join the Revolution 2020. Create or join a team. Or participate individually. Set an activity goal and ask your friends and family to support you.

Stay fit and healthy and raise funds for sports, fitness and recreation programs for people with disabilities.
The Revolution 2020 will take place from Thu Oct 1 to Sun October 4. There’ll be a short launch event and a concluding celebration. And a chance to share your photos using the hashtag #REV2020.

A small group of generous donors has committed to match all donations to BORP’s Resilience Campaign up to $12,500.
BUT TO MAKE THE MATCH WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Make a donation and support BORP’s programming addressing the COVID-19 crisis including:

• Delivering groceries & essential supplies to BORP families in need;
• Providing regular online fitness classes;
• Offering virtual hikes, gatherings, coaching, and workshops;
• Expanding BORP Cycling Center hours from 3 to 5 days a week.

We need your help to ensure that we can continue to provide these services and keep BORP thriving as an organization through these difficult times. Please contribute and double your donation now.