| News from EFCA
February 2010
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What a great meeting we had in January as we discussed and planned our agenda for 2010. We have a lot of great ideas and exciting fun things to do. Thank you to all who participated.
Now come one and come all get your families out and reconnected with the EFCA and see what we have to offer this year. Come enjoy a few hours with us each month and let the kids enjoy the activities going on. We meet the second Tuesday night of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond.
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"How to make friends"
In our February meeting we will be discussing "How to make friends". Lets talk about forming friendships, the skills to do this, what environments are best to do so in, and how to maximize the match between person and environment. In this meeting we will cover ALL ages toddlers to adults on the spectrum.
See you there friends!
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Making Friends
Some times in this day and time it is hard to be a teen, its hard to make friends or at least TRUE friends. Come join us at our February meeting as we discuss the ups and downs of friendships, how to grow an existing friendship and how to make new ones!
Please let me remind you that you must either email or call to register for the teen group going forward. This is a new rule that the church is enforcing for safety purposes they must know who is going to attend. To register your teen ages 12 to 16 please email or call Crystal Frost at crystal@okautism-ofca.com or 405-315-6337 please give your teens first and last name and age. This must be done at each meeting.
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Keeping Friendships, New Friends, and Having Fun!
Come on "Friends" lets talk about fostering friendships, how to make new friends and what a TRUE friend looks like, this will be our discussion topic for February.
Our FRIENDS group will start meeting bi-monthly first at the First Presbyterian Church at the EFCA the second Tuesday night of each month, then we will meet again the last Thursday of the month out in the community. Please note that you MUST call and register with Carmen each meeting. .
Remember you MUST register with Carmen Jones by calling 405-330-2223. Our friends group is for ages 17 and up.
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EFCA Features Our Amazing Kids
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Amazing Kids!!!
Thanks to all of or amazing kids that shared with us this year!
We encourage you all to speak to your kids about "Our Amazing Kids" portion of the meetings. This is a great way to break down barriers of speaking in front of others, sharing experiences, and participation. If your kid is interested please contact Crystal Frost at crystal@okautism-ofca.com.
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Childcare
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Child Care
Childcare is provided for ages 11 and under. The EFCA provides a Family Friendly format for all our parent support group meetings. We will have specific number of children that can be served by the First Presbyterian childcare staff. Requests for children will be served on a first come, first served basis. The childcare staff at First Presbyterian have all been trained on how to care for those on the spectrum by the Oklahoma Autism Network. Call the childcare hotline at 405-341-3602 ext# 333 to register your child. It is important to note that you MUST call every meeting.
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Lending Library
Don't forget to "check it out"!
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Check it out then check it in!
Our lending library will be still be open so don't for get to visit the lending library table and check it out. Also do not forget if you have a book or video checked out to bring it back and check it in so that all our families can benefit.
If you have a book or video that you would like to donate and or lend to us please let us know. We can provide a tax donation receipt for all books donated.
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Take a look
Take a look at what it might look like in the world of a person with an ASD. This is a great video: click here |
Look what's coming your way!
February 6th: AMC Friendly Family Film, "The Tooth Fairy": more informationFebruary 19th: Open House and Tour, The Oklahoma School for the Blind Parent Teacher Organization.: more informationMarch 5th and 6th: Married with Special Needs Children: A Couples Guide to Keeping: more information |
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T-SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS
The EFCA t-shirt is a great way to raise awareness and makes a great gift. Get one today for your teacher, therapist, grandparent, aunt, uncle etc.
Adult sizes on sale for only $10.00
Children sizes on sale for only 8.00
With the monies raised from these t-shirt sales we can continue to bring you family fun nights, make it take it nights, and buy supplies needed for meetings |
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EFCA is a safe, fun way to get involved with others and help your child be successful in interacting!
The 2nd Tuesday of every month is now a GREAT time that your whole family looks forward to! The facilities at First Presbyterian include a gym, a movie theater, arts & crafts, puppet theater, stage, computer lab, library, pool tables, ping pong, and more! Your whole family will enjoy this night! So come and join us for a great night out!
For the church website including directions, see http://www.fpcedmond.org/.
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