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Autism Society of San Diego E-Newsletter
YOUR LINK TO THE SAN DIEGO AUTISM COMMUNITYFEBRUARY, 2011
In This Issue
Autism Friendly Dining
Support Group for Families of Adults with ASD
Sensory Friendly Film
Adults with Aspergers Group
North County Gym Night
Pizza and Pool Party
Autism Through the Lifespan Support Group
Monthly Support Groups
Save the Date
Here are the details on the Autism Society of San Diego's programs, activities, services and events for the month of February. Please click on the embedded links or feel free to contact us at 858.715.0678 for more information.

Autism Friendly Dining Every Month at Denny's

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Enjoy autism friendly dining every third Sunday of the month at Denny's in Del Mar.  February's "Meet & Eat"will take place on:

 

 Sunday, February 20, 2011

from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

 

Denny's Del Mar

2203 Via De La Valle

Del Mar, CA  92014

858-755-3806

 

The restuarant manager at Denny's in Del Mar has genrously offered to provide us with accommodations to make restaurant dining fun and relaxing for everyone once a month.

 

  • A large private room where the entrance/exit can be monitored
  • Friendly and patient wait staff
  • Dedicated fryer and oil for allergy/intolerance concerns
  • An "easy atmosphere" where noise and unusual behavior are understood

Please plan to join us for the beginning of what we hop will become a long and happy friendship between Denny's Restuarant in Del Mar and the Autism Society of San Diego

 

Future "Meet & Eat"  events will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month.  Mark your calendars!

 

 

 

 

New Support Group for Families & Friends of Adults on the Autism Spectrum
support group cut outCome join us on Feburary 8, 2011, for our first meeting to support families of adults, both young and old, with ASD. Share and learn together the challenges and victories as they evolve and transition through life.

This group will be led by our chapter president, Shirley Fett, a mother of two young men with autism.

We will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month

Join us
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA  92123

Light refreshments will be served

AMC THEATERS AND THE AUTISM SOCIETY  
PRESENT
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
Two Locations in San Diego
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Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film
 
 
 Gnomeo & Juliet
Saturday, February 12, 2011
10:00 a.m.

AMC Mission Valley
640 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA  92108

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AMC Palm Promenade
770 Dennery Rd.
San Diego, CA 92154

Admission: $6

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC's "Silence is Golden®" policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Aspies & Friends: An Activity/Social Group for Adults with Aspergers: SuperBowl Party in San Diego 
Autistic AdultsThis support/social group provides a casual, safe, family-like environment where young adults can form lifelong friendships and network with one another. Every event will revolve around a fun, low cost activity that will bring the group together while working on the formation of new and existing social skills. This month's meet up will be at a private home of one of the members to watch the Superbowl.  The SuperBowl party will take place on Saturday, February 6th from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.  For more information or to RSVP, please visit the Group's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=153406191354571&v=info or contact the Autism Society of San DIego office at (858) 715-0678 or by e-mailing: info@sd-autism.org
North County Family Gym Nights Are Back!
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 Join other families with autistic children at a Family Fun Gymnastic Night in north county. Our north county Camp I CAN partner, the Palomar Family YMCA, will provide the gymnasium equipment and bounce house, and together we will provide the fun! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable, relaxing night of family recreation. We will have food from El Pollo Loco and drinks, but feel free to bring an item to share potluck style. 
Please spread the word!
 
Saturday, February 19, 2011

6:00- 8:00 pm

Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA  92026

Admission is free but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated
 
Please call the Autism Society office to RSVP at 858-715-0678 or info@sd-autism.org

Central San Diego Monthly Pizza and Pool Party
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Every second Friday of the month

Friday, February 11, 2011
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 floatation devices or "floaties" are permitted. A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. RSVPs are greatly appreciated! Contact info@sd-autism.org or 858-715-0678.

** For the safety of your children, we ask that you do not enter the pool area until 6:00 pm

GFCF pizza is now available! However we request advance notice to order. Please contact our office at 858-715-0678 two to three days in advance.
SPONSOR A POOL PARTY
Would you like exposure for your company or organization while contributing to a great cause?  Become a monthly pool party sponsor! Contact the Autism Society of San Diego office at
858-715-0678 or e-mail: info@sd-autism.org or more information.
MONTHLY AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP: Autism Through The Lifespan
Raised puzzlepiecePlease join other parents, caregivers and professionals at this monthly information and support group meeting near downtown San Diego.  A joint collaboration between the Autism Society of San Diego and the San Diego Unified School District, this new information and support group will discuss Autism Through the Lifespan.  Each month will focus on a different age and stage of development.

Each meeting will feature an expert speaker, an ASA parent mentor and the opportunity to ask questions and network.  These meetings are free and open to all.

 
February's Meeting Topic:
"Transition to Middle School "

Thursday, February 17, 2011

 
 9:30 - 11:00 am
Ballard Parent Center in Old Town
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA  92111


 
 Monthly Support & Informational Groups

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 Greater San Diego Meeting
The third Tuesday of every month
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 pm
United Way/CHAD Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd.

 

 February's meeting will discuss upcoming recreational and sports activities for kids and teens on the spectrum in the spring and summer months 
 
 North County Meeting
The second Monday of every month
Monday, February 14, 2011
 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway

Escondido, CA  


February's meeting will feature speaker, Libby Allman, from the non-profit group, ReSpectrum, a program focused on building teamwork skills, teaching basics of sports, and providing ABA based support through recreational activities. 

 
Coffee Talk
The second Wednesday of every month
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
 9:00 am 
 

Panera Bakery

1286 Auto Park Way

Escondido, CA

Sit...Chat...Relax
 
Spanish Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol 
The second Monday of every month
 Saint Rose of Lima Parish
Monday, February 7, 2011
6:00 - 8:00 pm 
 293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Telefono: 800-281-8252
** Due to Valentine's Day, meeting will be the first Monday of the month in February **

February's meeting will focus on behavior supports

 

 Nuestro próximo reunión va ser el 7 de Febrero, 2010,
6p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mismo Lugar
 
 
Nuestra topic ve ser apoyo por el comportarmiento
Nos vemos pronto!

 

  

 
SAVE THE DATE 
ALL OUT FOR AUTISM: OUR ANNUAL GALA AND AUCTION TO BENEFIT CAMP I CAN AND OUR AQUATIC PROGRAMS

The Autism Society' San Diego's  11th annual, $100,000 "All Out For Autism" fundraiser gala will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 6-11 p.m., at the Del Mar Racetrack Mission Tower, with VIP red carpet festivities beginning in the Plaza de Mexico.  The theme of next year's event will be centered around old Classic Hollywood.  Ladies can enter the "Win-Lose-Show" favorite hat contest and enjoy the live and silent auction and raffle, live big band music, swing dance show, comfort food stations thru the eras, and many more details to come!  All proceeds benefit Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now), and aquatic programs and services for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

For event sponsorship, donations and volunteer information, please contact Event Chair, Tila Cota, at (619) 846-1390 for more information, or via email at tila@tilacota.com.