| News from EFCA
August 2010
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Summer is almost coming to an end but before it does we have one more night of family fun planned for the entire family. Plus our Fall line up is looking to be educational and fun as well. In September we will be hosting a round table, resource night discussions on different topics from sensory integration, toGFCF diets, to service dogs and more. In October we will have an IEP discussion so bring your IEP's for us to work on them together. With November a fun speaker to be announced.
Come bring your entire family and experience the EFCA experience!!
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EFCA Family Fun Night
We will be hosting a bowling night at AMF Boulevard Lanes located at 3501 S. Boulevard. August 6th from 7pm to 9pm. The fee is only $5 per person and we have 100 spots available. Please contact Crystal Frost at crystal@okautism-ofca.com to RSVP.
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EFCA Family Fun Night
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will be hosting a bowling night at AMF Boulevard Lanes located at 3501
S. Boulevard. August 6th from 7pm to 9pm. The fee is only $5 per person
and we have 100 spots available. Please contact Crystal Frost at crystal@okautism-ofca.com to RSVP.
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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EFCA Family Fun Night
We
will be hosting a bowling night at AMF Boulevard Lanes located at 3501
S. Boulevard. August 6th from 7pm to 9pm. The fee is only $5 per person
and we have 100 spots available. Please contact Crystal Frost at crystal@okautism-ofca.com to RSVP.
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!!!
Its been a while since we have had an amazing kids portion. This portion of our meetings are so uplifting and also a great way for your child to learn to be in front of others. So come on you know you want to show your kids off, so who's next? Give me a call today and set this up!!!
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 there is a book or video series that you would like for us to purchase please let us know so we can look into it for you.
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
The EFCA will be hosting our annual Tennis Tournament in October at Kicking Bird Tennis Courts. The tournament is adults doubles only which is 18 and above. Entry fee is $20 a person, each player will receive a goodie bag. Lunch is provided and medals are awarded. If you are interested in playing or sponsoring this event please contact Crystal Frost at: crystal@okautism-ofca.com. All monies raised from this event will allow the EFCA to continue to bring you family fun nights, guest speakers, resource nights, snacks at meetings and much more. Please help us help you and ask your friends, families, and place of business to get involved and sponsor or participate. Also the OFCA will be hosting our annual Golf Tournament "Drive for Autism" on August 30th. We are looking for players and sponsors for this event as well. Players are teams of 4, and only $100 a player. All monies raised from this event allow the OFCA to continue to bring programs to all Oklahoma communities such as the Statewide Autism Conference, Summer Advance, support for parent-led support groups and more. |
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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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