Community Events
Team Guts
Fitness programs specifically designed for the special needs community, including strength training, yoga, dance, ballet, Zumba, and Boxercise (boxing/exercise), as well as sports-specific programs like soccer, football, and baseball - even cheerleading camps!
Location:
1008 Orchard St., Ferndale, MI
FAR'S Fantastic Friday Night Parties
- for ages 17 and older
Dates:
April 21: Bingo Night; May 19: Spring Carnival
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Location:
First Presbyterian Church's Knox Auditorium, 1669 W Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009
Cost: $10 for client plus $5 for caregivers who choose to remain and eat. RSVP strongly recommended at
RSVP@FAR-therapy.org
or 248-646-3347
Down Syndrome Guild of SE Michigan Club 21
Dates:
March 17, April 21, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 15, October 20, November 17
Time:
6:30-9 p.m.
Location:
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Cost:
$5/person. Snacks and dancing.
RSVP:
(248) 556-5341
Teen Asperger Friendship Club - for teens and young adults within the autism spectrum to get together and have fun!
Dates:
Saturday, May 13
Time:
7-11 p.m.
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Early Childhood Center, 38900 Harper Ave., Clinton Township, MI 48036
Cost:
$5/person at the door. Teen/young adult must be accompanied by a parent or care provider.
ASOC Friendship Club Autism Social -
for teens and young adults within the autism spectrum, including Down Syndrome & Pervasive Development Disorders to get together and have fun.
We have video games, ping pong, basketball, floor hockey and a DJ that plays the latest hits. The Friendship Club is run by volunteers and all are welcome to come. Siblings should be 13 years and older. For cost and additional information:
www.autismsocial.weebly.com
Date:
Saturdays: April 1, May 20
Time:
7-11 p.m.
Location:
St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R. Road, Troy 48085
OUCARES After Hours Adult Social -
a support group for adults, ages, 18 years and older with Asperger's, high-functioning Autism or PDD/NOS.
Come join us for pizza, conversation, cards, games and fun!
Date:
Tuesdays: March 21, April 11, May 9, June 13
Time:
6-9 p.m.
Location:
Oakland University Campus, Oakland Center
No registration required, come when you are able. No cost for this program. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Autism Society of Oakland County.
OUCARES Evening Enrichment
Topic: Ready or Not: Sexuality & Autism
Presenter:
Chaturi Edrisinha, Ph.D., BCBA-Doctoral Associate Professor, Human Development & Child Studies
This presentation is designed for parents, educators and other professionals working with youth, specifically between the ages of 15-26 on the autism spectrum. Not intended for individuals with ASD.
Date:
Thursday, March 16
Time:
6-8 p.m.
Location:
Oakland University, Oakland Center, Lake Superior Room A
Cost:
free
Avondale Skill Activity Night
- Open to adults with disabilities up to age 35 throughout Oakland County
Date:
Fridays: March 24, May 19
Time:
7-9:30 p.m.
Location:
1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Contact:
Susan Jackson at 248-537-6440 with questions. If your last name begins with the letter A-J, please bring a 2-liter of pop. If your last name begins with the letter K-Z, please bring a snack.
Inclusively Fit (IF)
Mark Ralko's workout facility for people with special needs located in Sterling Heights, MI
www.inclusivelyfit.com
