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DECEMBER 2016 E-NEWSLETTER
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A Message From Our President
I can't believe it is already December - 2016 flew by so quickly! It has been a very eventful year for Autism Society San Diego as we celebrated our 50th year of providing service and support to the San Diego autism community. Starting with our Kickoff celebration in January, we also debuted our new adult summer recreation program, AWARE (Adults with Autism Recreation Experience) in conjunction with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA this July. In September we launched our new fundraising walk and family festival, Walk and Rock for Autism. At the end of September, we hosted our first ever Family Camp weekend up at beautiful Camp Martson in Julian. We are proud to announce that for 2017, we will be holding both a spring and a fall Family Camp Weekend. Finally, we finished off our 50th anniversary celebrations with our 50th Anniversary Gala in October at the San Diego Downtown Library. This amazing celebration was the culmination of much hard work and effort on the part of many of our dedicated board members and other volunteers. Now we turn our attention to working for another 50 years of service and support!
We hope that you can join us this month and help us celebrate the holidays. Both our Family Pizza and Pool Party and our Family Gym Night will be special holiday events this month. We are proud to announce that Santa will be taking time out of his busy December schedule to attend both of these events, so be sure to come get a picture with Santa without going to the mall!
Finally, I want to personally thank each and every one of you that supported us in 2016. From our fundraising events like Splash for Cash and Beers and Cheers for Autism to our online events like #GivingTuesday, the support we receive from our community is overwhelming. It is thanks to each and every one of you that we can continue to offer the many programs that we have available to the community. It is an honor to be a part of this organization and this community. I wish you all the very best for the holidays and 2017.
Thanks,
Amy Munera
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Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up for Meetup to stay informed of all our events and activities.
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Autism Society San Diego is a charity partner with Flex Watches. For every autism watch purchased, $5 will be donated to Autism Society San Diego. These watches make a great holiday gift, teacher appreciation gift, you name it! Autism Awareness goes fashion forward!
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ARE YOU A MEMBER?
Members of Autism Society San Diego have access to certain programs, camps, or even FREE local events and activities. Don't miss out on any upcoming exclusive
opportunities.
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SUPPORT AUTISM SOCIETY WHEN YOU SHOP AMAZON
Please designate Autism Society San Diego by registering with Amazon Smile. A percentage of your purchase will support our mission to improve the lives of all affected by autism in San Diego.
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THANK YOU to
EVERYONE
who donated for
#GivingTuesday
on November 29th. This international day of giving is a great way to reflect on what matters this holiday season. We are so grateful for people taking the time from their busy schedules to make a donation and give back. With your help, we can continue to make a difference for our local autism community!
Also, to all those who designate Autism Society San Diego with each paycheck through their employee workplace campaign, we couldn't do what we do without your support!
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Tickets are still available for the sensory-friendly performance of the Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on Saturday, December 10 at 10:30 AM at
The Old Globe Theater!
Special $10 Discount for Past Attendees with this link:
Click here
The link will provide access to the Globe's Sensory-Friendly performance of The Grinch at a $10 discount in all sections!
The sensory-friendly performance of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will be performed for children on the autism spectrum and their families as well as other families with special needs that may appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment this performance provides. Slight adjustments will be made to the production, including fewer loud noises and flashing lights that may be challenging for some audience members.
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AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT:
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
AMC now offers 4 screenings per month:Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Bring the whole family and
relax
with your children
& loved ones,
knowing that
everyone
can enjoy the movie.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
10:00 AM
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FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM
(PG-13)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
7:00 PM
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ROGUE ONE - A STAR
WARS STORY
(PG-13)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
7:00 PM
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AMC Mission Valley 20
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Family Pizza & Pool Party - Central San Diego
Every second Friday of the month
Friday, December 9, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Celebrate with your family and friends at the annual holiday pool party.
This year will feature our usual pizza, cookies and beverages, plus a pot luck. We ask each of you to bring a finger food to share.
There will be a visit from Santa where you can get your photo taken. Plus, Santa will have a small treat for each of the kids.
Bring the entire family to enjoy a swim in an indoor, heated pool and share in the festivities.
Lifeguards are provided. For safety purposes, no floatation devices or "floaties" are permitted. A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible.
Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
THANK YOU to Geico as our Family Pizza and Pool Party sponsor.
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Family Gym Night - Carlsbad
Saturday, December 10, 2016
4:00-6:00 PM
Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center
6100 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Join other families for our annual Holiday Party Gymnastics Night in North County.
There will be a visit from Santa where you can get your photo taken. Plus, Santa will have a small treat for each of the kids.
The Y will provide the gym equipment. Together we will provide the fun AND PIZZA! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable, relaxing night of family recreation. Please bring a side dish to share.
Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, attendees are expected to be with their children at all times. The Y staff will be enforcing this rule.
THANK YOU to Pistachio's Cut and Color Bar in Carlsbad as our Gym Night Sponsor.
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Autism Society San Diego and The Burn Institute are collaborating on an important fire safety initiative for families affected by autism! Get a smoke alarm installed in your house for FREE!
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Use GoodShop & GoodSearch to increase the impact of your dollars. Every click counts!
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| Use GoodSearch & GoodShop for all your internet searches and purchases. Autism Society San Diego will automatically receive funds from every click you make. |
You're going to use the internet anyway, so why not make that click have a second purpose? This is far and away, the easiest fundraising opportunity you will find.
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SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUPS
All our meetings are FREE
All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events
are regularly updated on Meetup.com
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Wednesday, December 7th
6:30-8:30 PM
Vision Therapy for Autism
Presented by Susan Daniel, OD
1949 Avenida Del Oro Ste 120,
Oceanside, CA
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NO MEETING IN DECEMBER - WILL RESUME IN JANUARY
We welcome all community members who are interested in issues facing autistic adults to attend our meeting.
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This group offers information and support for families and adults with ASD.
We will share resources and experiences, and address challenges.
This group is led by Shirley Fett, a parent of two young adults with autism.
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Parent Support and Information Meeting
Thursday, November 10th
9:30-11:00 AM
TOPIC: Visual Supports for Social Success in Elementary School
Ballard Parent Center in Old Town, Room B8
2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA
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NO MEETING IN DECEMBER - WILL RESUME IN JANUARY
Sit...Chat...Relax. This is an opportunity to meet up with others facing similar life challenges
in a comfortable, relaxing environment.
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Spanish Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
Monday, December 19th
6:00-8:00 PM
New location: St. Rose of Lima Church LIBRARY, corner of 3rd and H Street
in Chula Vista
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East County Autism Support Group
Monday, December 12th
6:00-7:30 PM
Join us at the Office of Dr. Reinzi Haytasingh
La Mesa
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CA
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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, MOTORCYCLE,
OR MOTORHOME
Your donation is appreciated!
Donations are 100% tax deductible.
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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDIES
Please take a few moments periodically to review the details of the
academic and clinical research studies listed on our website. If you know someone who might be a good fit, please take the extra step of reaching out to them. Dedicated scientists and students need our help to do the work that will "improve the lives of all those affected by autism."
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