Curious Creatures:
TWO EVENTS! February 18th at
Minuteman Arc, Concord
contact Scott Buchanan at
sbuchanan@ne-arc.org
April 20th at ASC, Danvers
contact Gloria Castillo at
gcastillo@ne-arc.org
Meet live alligators, flying squirrels and
giant tree frogs;
then enjoy an ice cream social.
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Family Skating Event:
February 21st, 5:30-7 pm,
at the
Kendall Sq. Community Rink, Cambridge.
Admission is
free; bring your own skates or rent them
there at a discount.
Refreshments stand available. Contact
Whitney
Ryan at 978-624-2305 or
wryan@ne-arc.org.
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Planet Gymnastics:
February 17th, 1-2:30; in
Acton.
Kids explore this fun environment, then
end with a pizza
party. For ages 6-13. Contact Scott
Buchanan at 978-
624-2347 or
sbuchanan@ne-arc.org
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Indoor Water Park Event:
March 18th, 4 pm to
closing,
at CoCo Key Water Park, Danvers. Use that
pent up
energy at exciting CoCo Key Resort.
Contact Gloria
Castillo at 978-624-2301 or
gcastillo@ne-arc.org
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Jump on In:
April 21, 1:30 pm in
Haverhill; 4-8 year
olds; pizza party following. Safe
environment featuring
inflatable equipment and trampolines.
Contact Whitney
Ryan at 978-624-2305 or
wryan@ne-arc.org
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Bike Clinic:
April 22nd at the Proctor
School in Topsfield from 11am til 1pm
Contact Scott Buchanan at 978-624-2347 or
sbuchanan@ne-arc.org
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Movie:
April 23rd at 10 am;
Showcase Cinema, Lawrence;
“
How
to Train Your Dragon”
A family event for
all ages. Contact Gloria Castillo at
gcastillo@ne-arc.org
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Movie:
May 22th at 10 am;
Showcase Cinema, Woburn;
“Shrek Forever After”
A family event for all
ages. Contact
Gloria Castillo at
gcastillo@ne-arc.org
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Outdoor Family Adventure:
June 12th, Chelmsford.
Summer camp-style activities (swimming,
food, games)
for all ages at the Paul Center. Contact
Gloria Castillo at
978-624-2301 or
gcastillo@ne-arc.org
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THERAPEUTIC SENSORY & SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS
Please recognize that there are a limited
number of openings for the groups described below—
one Autism
Division funded
program per child
.
If vacancies exist after those with priority have been
enrolled, private pay options will be made available.
More detailed info will be forthcoming.
Please note: Pre-registration is REQUIRED
for all activities and programs. Children must be DDS Autism
Division
eligible or at least in process for
eligibility. Priority will be given to children who are
Autism Division only eligible
first, then DDS children with an ASD not
served in DESE/DDS, waiver, IFFS or residential programs .
We ask that if
you sign up for an activity, please be
considerate and let us know if you or your child is unable
to attend so we may fill
in the space. Watch our website, e
bulletin, and mailings for informational flyers on these
activities.
Karate:
Sundays, 6 weeks beginning
February 21. East
Coast Karate, Lynn. Children ages 6-14.
Parents responsible
for cost of uniform. Contact Susan Gilroy
@ 978-
624-2302 or
sgilroy@ne-arc.org
OnQ Social Skills:
April vacation week
(4/20-23)
program for children ages 6-10. Danvers;
Contact Chris
Curtin at 978-624-2335 or
ccurtin@ne-arc.org
OnQ Social Skills:
After school program for
children
ages 6-10. Danvers; contact Chris Curtin
at 978-624-
2335or
ccurtin@ne-arc.org
Flips and Giggles:
10 week gymnastics program
for
children ages 4-10 beginning April 5th; in
Malden; parents
are responsible for the $40 registration
fee. Contact
Whitney Ryan at 978-624-2305 or
wryan@ne-arc.org
Stepping Stones Sensory Group
:
6 weeks date to be
determined; in Haverhill. Sensory motor
skills groups
for 3-14 year olds. Contact Susan Gilroy
at 978-624-
2302 or
sgilroy@ne-arc.org
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Technology Focus
Group
When:
February 10, 6 to
8 pm
Where:
6 Southside Road,
Danvers
Facilitator:
Minna
Levine, OTR/L, PhD, SymTrend, Inc.
SymTrend is an
electronic means for collecting data and improving ADLs for
children with ASD. Parents’ assistance is needed to make
sure this new technology meets the needs of busy families.
Your input and experience are invaluable and in return
participants will be offered free access to the SymTrend
system.
RSVP: sgilroy@ne-arc.org
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February is
National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Brush your teeth!
Presenter:
Diane Bonanni,
DMD
When:
February 23 at
10-11:30
Where:
6 Southside
Road, Danvers
Cost:
Free
Developing good
habits at an early age helps children get a good start on a
lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Contact: Gloria
Castillo at 978-624-2301 or gcastillo@ne-arc.org
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8th Annual Camp &
Rec Fair
When:
February 24th, 4
to 6 pm
Where:
6 Southside
Road, Danvers
Join us to find
new opportunities for your kids. We will have kids’
activities and refreshments.
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