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 With Sue out of the office I've been tagged to keep you all up to date on all the happenings.  I failed to do a weekly update last week because I was busy having fun on school field trips (one of the perks of being a school bus driver) and getting everything set for our annual Mother's Retreat.  A great time was had by all who attended.  If you haven't attended a Mother's Retreat but think you might want to, it's always the first weekend in June.  Start planning your child care and saving your money for next year.

We are looking for the important people in your life who help your child to become the best they can be.  The nomination form and criteria is below.  Let's make our 20th celebration an awesome one. 
 Five years ago at the 2012 Guiding Stars Awards I was shocked to have been nominated for an award.  I received my award for doing what I love to do.  I had been coaching a TOP (The Outreach Program) Soccer for a few years, when a family (thank you A, Z, J, & B) nominated me for the Community Recreational Organization Award.   I heard them calling my name but assumed they wanted me to tend something that had gone wrong.  Nope they were calling me up on stage to present me with my award.  It was a good thing I had made myself look all spiffy for the night.

Don't be shy please nominate that important person in you child's life.  

I believe I  have all our summer activities up on the registration page.  Be sure to visit by clicking here.  Great Wolf Lodge is full but we have started a wait list.  If you wish to be put on the list call the center or email me [email protected]  We will need to know your name, town, best phone number, number of family members attending.

We have tickets to the Worcester Bravehearts games.  If you wish to purchase tickets at $3 per ticket please let me know.  The Center purchased 2 season tickets but any unused tickets can be used at a future game.  Our season ticket seats are Section J Row 7 seats 1 & 2.  You can get the number of tickets you need for your family, your not limited to 2 tickets.  I'll let you know if I don't have enough for you.

Have a great week,

Cid
 

2017 Guiding Stars Awards 

This year, we celebrate HMEA's Autism Resource Central working with families in central Massachusetts for 20 years. Over the years we have grown in the numbers of families served. The goal of the Center is to promote the well being of people with autism at home, at school, and in the community. Many people/groups have helped us in this journey and we would like to thank them for making a difference in our lives.

Make your nomination by August 25th, 2017 and winners will be honored during our celebration gala on
October 20, 2017, at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston, MA.

We invite you to join us that day as we recognize the winners and celebrate the contributions made in the autism community over the last 20 years. Tickets to the event are $75.00. More details on how to register will be announced.


Nomination Criteria

Is there someone who has made a significant contribution to the success of your family member on the spectrum in any of these areas. Nominate someone in any of the categories below:

* Educators (Early Intervention through College)

* Service Providers (e.g. ABA, OT, Speech, Social Skills, Direct Service Provider Adult & Children)

* Advocacy (Legislators, Self Advocate, Advocacy groups)

* Community Leader (Parent, religious leaders/groups)

* Adult Services


Nominator Information

Guiding Star Awards

Nomination Form


Your Name & Address: _______________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________
   
Email:_____________________________________________________
    
Phone Number: _____________________________________________



Nominee Information

Name: ________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________     

Email:_________________________________________________     

Phone Number: _________________________________________

Profession: _____________________________________________

Choose a Category

  • Educator
  • Service Provider 
  • Advocacy 
  • Community Leader 
  • Adult Services


Tell us in 150 words or less why you feel this person deserves recognition, attach to this form and mail to:

HMEA's Autism Resource Central 71 Sterling Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 before August 25, 2017


SAVE THE DATE 

BIG THANKS TO BCI FOR SPONSORING THIS EVENT!




June  CALENDAR
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SUPPORT



June 7, 2017 
Parents of Adults Support Group
Parent Night Out
 99 Restaurant 
900 West Boylston St 
Worcester 
7-9 PM





FAMILY ACTIVITIES 



June 15, 2017
 Parent of Teens Support Group
 Teen & Young Adult meet up
 Clinton Athletic Complex 
100 West Boylston St 
Clinton 
6:15pm
 



June 12, 2017 
Family Fun & Fitness Walk 
DCR Quinsigamond 
State Park 284 Lake Ave
 Worcester 
St V's if Raining
 6-7 PM


PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AT:

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 
As part of our mission we try to keep you informed of relevant meetings, hearings, recreational opportunities in our community.

Check out the Bulletin Board this week for information about upcoming activities in the community.   The Greendale YMCA has an inclusion initiative for May & June that will allow families to enjoy a membership for $20 a month 

The Bulletin Board is a place to have events that would be of interest to the families of HMEA's Autism Resource Central posted. Sped PAC meetings with speakers, recreational opportunities, classes and more. 

To have an event considered for posting please send information to  [email protected] .
Sincerely, 

Cid

Cid DeLeo, Assistant to the Director 
HMEA's Autism Resource Central 
508-835-4278
 
 
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