OUR MISSION

We provide community-based recreation programs for adults (14 years and older) with developmental disabilities with three broad aims:

• To provide opportunities for personal enjoyment and enrichment through a diverse range of leisure activities.
• To promote the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional growth and development of participants.
• To assist participants to achieve greater independence in their lives and increase involvement in the community.

ABOUT MAX HIGBEE CENTER

At the Max Higbee Center all of our participants are treated as the perfect person they are. We are not interested in changing our members; we just want to give them the chance to experience new and fun activities in the community and in-house.

Our staff provides the support for each individual to achieve their personal best and to feel good about their accomplishments and adventures. We currently offer programs at three different times, with slightly different aims. These programs are: the Community Access Program (CAP), the Drop-In Center, and the Spin Dance.

This "facility-free" program is all about getting out into the community to explore and learn. Small group excursions focus on life skills such as cooking, shopping, riding public transportation and more.
This program also provides an opportunity to sample the vast array of fun things to do in Whatcom county: parks, museums, and performances.
Times may change due to school schedules-- see our calendar.

Every Friday and Saturday evening you can find a group of friends gathered at the Bellingham Senior Center having a good time. This is the 'Drop-In Center'.
Every weekend evening, we provide a variety of in-house specialized activities: art, music, games and a safe place to hang out with friends. We also arrange for participation in community activities like concerts, swimming, and other local events.

On the third Monday of each month (except July) from 7 to 9 pm, the Max Higbee Center co-sponsors the Spin Dance with Bellingham Parks and Recreation at the Bellingham Senior Center.
Over 150 people gather to dance and jive to live music, chat with friends and enjoy a night out. More fun than you've ever had!
We really appreciate our bands--and they really appreciate our enthusiastic audience!!