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OCTOBER
2019 E-NEWSLETTER
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A Message From Our President
Welcome to October! It is officially the favorite month of everyone in my household, because we love Halloween! If you are also a fan of all things spooky, be sure to join us for our All Ages Halloween Dance Party on Saturday, October 19th! We will be dancing the night away at the Boys & Girls Club in Clairemont. Costumes are optional, but everyone will be sure to have lots of fun!
Our other big event happening this month is our 6th Annual Beers & Cheers for Autism, on Wednesday, October 23rd! You won't want to miss this fun, casual night out at Mike Hess Brewing North Park. Your ticket includes entrance to the event, dinner and dessert, four beer tastings, a souvenir glass, and more! There's a link to purchase tickets below, and all funds raised go to support our recreational programs like Camp I CAN, AWARE, and Surf Camp. We hope to see you there.
If you have enjoyed our North County Pool Parties at the Mottino YMCA in Oceanside this summer, please be aware that this month will be our final North County Pool Party for the season on Saturday, October 12th. Come enjoy one last chance to go on the waterslide, play on the splash pad, and relax in an understanding and supportive atmosphere.
Wishing you all a wonderful month and a very happy Halloween,
Amy Munera
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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 Beers and Cheers 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 *~
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FALL ON IN TO OUR OCTOBER EVENTS!
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LAST POOL PARTY OF THE SEASON IN OCEANSIDE:
OCTOBER 12!
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LOOK AHEAD TO UPCOMING EVENTS!
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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.
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SUPPORT THE AUTISM SOCIETY
AND OUR COMMUNITY!
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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!
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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!
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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
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Family Gym Night
- Carlsbad
Every third Saturday of the month
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 .
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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!
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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!
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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:
JOKER (R)
ABOMINABLE (PG)
ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP (R)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY (PG)
To confirm dates and showtimes
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SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUP MEETINGS
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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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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
NEW 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 NFAR Works program by their founder and board chairman, Juan Leon
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
~*~ ON HIATUS ~*~
Every second Thursday of the month
October - May
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
4007 Camino Del Rio South. 4th Floor, San Diego, CA
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FIND LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE
Wondering what else is going on in the community?
Check our website for flyers on other important events and programs in San Diego.
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info@autismsocietysandiego.org | 858-715-0678 |
www.autismsocietysandiego.org
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