Autism Society San Diego serves individuals and families living with autism by providing support groups, resources, information, education, social activities, scholarships, camps & recreational activities.
NOVEMBER  2019 E-NEWSLETTER
A Message From Our President

Now that it is November, my thoughts always turn to the things that I am thankful for. The top of my list is my three amazing autistic sons of course! But I am also grateful for many other things, including the opportunity to work on all of our wonderful programs and give back to our local community. A big thanks to everyone who came out to Beers & Cheers for Autism on October 23rd - it was a relaxing evening and a successful fundraiser for our recreation programs! If you missed it, you will have another chance to help us raise some money while having a good time on December 8th, when we will be holding our first ever Holiday Cheers for Autism at My Yard Live in San Marcos! This will be a Family Celebration - My Yard Live features a fenced outdoor playground, outdoor seating with games like shuffleboard and corn hole, as well as arcade games. Your ticket to this event will include a full meal and two drink tickets for adults, or a kids meal plus a non alcoholic drink for children. We will have Santa and his elves on hand for some fun holiday photos, and a full silent auction plus some vendors selling holiday gifts. We hope you can join us!

Another way to help us fund our programs is to visit our annual Yard Sale on Saturday, November 9th! We will have all kinds of great bargains available, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

As you plan for the holidays, consider some of the upcoming Sensory Friendly events in the community including Inclusive Day at Helen Woodward Animal Center's Frosty Farm on December 1st, the Sensory Friendly performance of A Christmas Carol at the Cygnet Theatre on December 11th, and the Sensory Friendly performance of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the Old Globe Theatre on December 14th. We are lucky to have so many great opportunities like these here in San Diego!

Finally, be sure to save the date for #GivingTuesday on December 3rd. Follow us on Facebook for more details. Wishing you all a wonderful November and a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving,

Amy  Munera
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ANNUAL YARD SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 6 AM - NOON

Come get some bargains and support Autism Society San Diego at the same time at our Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, November 9th. We will have a wide variety of items for sale, including furniture, sporting equipment, toys, books, dvds, clothing, and much more!

ADDRESS:
935 DALE COURT, SAN MARCOS, CA
HOLIDAY CHEERS FOR AUTISM - A FAMILY CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 8th, 11 AM - 3 PM

Join us at My Yard Live in San Marcos for our first ever Holiday Cheers for Autism! This is a family friendly event! My Yard Live features an outdoor play area, video arcade, and kids meals. Children's tickets are available and we encourage you to bring your whole family to this fun holiday event. Santa will be joining us and there will be opportunities to get a great holiday photo and some holiday gifts!

Adult tickets include entrance to the event, plus your meal and two drink tickets. Choose from My Yard Live beer, Dark Horse wine, or our featured cocktails, the Luau and the Mule. Enjoy our fabulous silent auction, and have a fun day out while helping raise money for our recreational programs, including Camp I CAN, AWARE, and Surf Camp.

Advance tickets are available at  Tickets Here
HOLIDAY CHEERS FOR AUTISM - A FAMILY CELEBRATION
Advance tickets are available at  Tickets Here
SILENT AUCTION DONORS NEEDED!

Do you have a business you are hoping to promote to our community?

Or maybe just some unused gift cards you forgot you had?

Do you have any special connections to cool activities, businesses, or events in the San Diego area?


The Autism Society San Diego is looking for a donations to begin creating our incredible silent auction baskets for our Holiday Cheers for Autism 2019 event!



As you know, we are a local, volunteer-run, 501 (c) (3) non profit, that p rovides programs and events benefiting individuals with autism and their families here in San Diego County.   All proceeds from this event will be benefiting our summer recreation programs, Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now), Surf Camp for Persons with Autism and AWARE (Adults with Autism Recreation Experience).  We truly need and appr eciate the support of our community as we strive to offer as many fun and meaningful activities at a cost affordable rate for our families and loved ones. We are happy to provide all donors with a donation receipt!



Our wish-list items include:
~* Starbucks Gift Cards * Home Depot or Lowe's Gift Cards * Restaurant Gift Cards * Movie Tickets + Gift Cards for Breweries, Wineries, BevMo *~

Thank you so much!!
LOOK AHEAD TO UPCOMING EVENTS!

The Autism Society San Diego is proud to have assisted the Helen Woodward Animal Center on their development of the first inclusive day for the Frosty Farm!

There's no holiday stress here, Frosty Farm will have your whole family in good cheer! This festive event in San Diego combines hands-on animal interactions with family-friendly activities, which makes it the perfect place to create new memories.

In addition to the activities that you can do at our own pace, you will also embark on an excursion that is led by a member of our cheerful crew; this includes encounters with a variety of animals, a holiday craft that is yours to keep (or gift!), and a personal meet and greet with Santa (during which you can snap your own photo & kids will receive a gift).

December 1st is an inclusive day. This is open to the public, but please note that there may be accommodations present to support participants with special needs and our staff are committed to providing a judgment-free environment for guests and their families. Please contact us at (858) 756-4117 x 318 or  education@animalcenter.org
 with any questions.


GROUP RESERVATIONS ONLY FOR THIS EVENT

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SUPPORT THE AUTISM SOCIETY 
AND OUR COMMUNITY!
Autism Society San Diego is looking for new board members for our all volunteer Board of Directors!!

 We invite you to join us to help further our mission to provide programs and support to the local San Diego autism community. Our board members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we welcome parents, professionals, self advocates, and interested community members to be a part of our organization. For more information, email our president at amy@autismsocietysandiego.org. Thank you!
Facebook Fundraisers:  Give the gift of your support!

This year we have seen more and more members of our wonderful community support us by creating fundraising initiatives on Facebook as a way for their friends and family to give the gift of support to Autism Society San Diego. These fundraisers are easy to create and can provide so much for our organization. Thank you to all those who are thinking                                                                         of us when choosing a charitable cause!

Looking for other easy ways to help?

 
Create an account and select Autism Society SD  as 
your charity to round up your purchases and 
support the Autism Society. It's the easiest way to give!






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AUTISM SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS

Family Gym Night  - Carlsbad

Saturday, November 23rd
4:00-6:00 PM
Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center
6100 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Join other families at a Family Fun Gymnastics Night in North County. The YMCA will provide the gym equipment. Together we will be the fun AND PIZZA! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable relaxing night of family recreation.   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 SUPERVISE their children at ALL times.  The YMCA staff will be enforcing this rule.

THANK YOU to Pistachio's Cut and Color Bar in Carlsbad for your support .
Family Pizza & Pool Party -
Central San Diego

Every second Friday of the month
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Bring the entire family to enjoy a swim in an indoor heated pool with free pizza and drinks. Lifeguards are provided. For safety purposes, no flotation devices or "floaties" are permitted.

*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event.  For safety reasons, ATTENDEES are expected to supervise their children at ALL times. Additionally: If your child cannot swim independently enough to pass the swim test, regardless of whether they will be in the deep or shallow end, you must be in the water with them at all times.

A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Autism-Friendly Sensory Playtime! - La Mesa Library

The first Sunday of the month!
11:00-12:00 PM
8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942

The La Mesa Library is proud to present an Autism-Friendly playtime event every first Sunday of the month. The library staff provide a friendly, judgement-free experience in their lovely space with a variety of sensory and educational activities. All families are welcome to enjoy and explore the library an hour before it opens to the public every month - we hope you can join us!
Eager to learn more? The County of San Diego put together a beautiful intro video you can find here!

*Please note this is a family event best suited for children ages 3-10. Individuals without children will not be granted entry until the library opens for its public hours. We appreciate your understanding!
AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT:
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS 

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer Sensory Friendly Films, available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. The San Diego theaters participating in Sensory Friendly Films include:

AMC MISSION VALLEY 20
AMC PALM PROMENADE 24
AMC POWAY 10

PLEASE VERIFY SHOWING WITH THE AMC THEATER VIA THEIR WEBSITE OR BY PHONE BEFORE GOING AS THESE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
 
This month's movies: 
MALEFICENT MISTRESS OF EVIL(PG)
TERMINATOR DARK FATE (R)
FROZEN II ( PG)

To confirm dates and showtimes

SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUP MEETINGS
All our meetings are FREE 
All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events
are regularly updated on Meetup.com
Stay informed and register at 

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Every first Monday of the month
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Kasey Howell's Home
2702 Via Cardel ยท Carlsbad, CA

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Autistic Adult Social Group

Every first Saturday of the month
6:00 PM  to 8:00 PM

United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 

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Spanish Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol 

Cada segundo lunes del mes
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

La invitada: Monica Corrales 
Director of Behavior Intervention Services
MOTIVA ASSOCIATES

St. Rose of Lima Church Library
Esquina de 3rd and H St. en Chula Vista, en la biblioteca

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East County Autism Support Group

Every second Monday of the month
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Excelsior Academy
7200 Parkway Drive  La Mesa, CA  91942

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Adult Information and Support Group

Every second Tuesday of the month
6:00pm - 8:00pm

This month will be a presentation about the new Self-Determination Program through San Diego Regional Center by Gabriella Ohmstede, Self Determination Project Manager.
There will be an opportunity for networking, questions and answers.
Light refreshments will be served.

See meetup for more details on this presentation

United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123

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Every third Wednesday of the month
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Locations vary, please check on Meetup!

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    Autism Through the Lifespan
Parent information and support meeting


Every second Thursday of the month
November - May
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA

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