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 Calendar of Events -January, 2012

 

January 2012

 

Peninsula Region

1/15: Hands On Children's Museum - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

1/16: Life Skills Class - Grays Harbor P2P. For more info, call (360) 537-7000.

 

1/19: Autism 201 class via videoconference & P2P Networking - Grays Harbor P2P. For more info, call (360) 537-7000.

  

1/17: Mom to Mom Down Syndrome support group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

  

1/24: Mom to Mom support group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

Pierce/King Region

1/13: Down Syndrome Mom's Night Out Group, The Ram Restaurant Puyallup 6:30pm Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce County P2P 253-565-2266
 
1/19: Community Inclusion Program (Sibling Panel). Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce Co P2P at 253-565-2266
 
1/27: Circles of Support & Person Centered Planning. Contact Michele Lehosky at Pierce County P2P 253-565-2266
 
1/30: Conversations and Coffee meets monthly, Puyallup and Gig Harbor. Contact Susan Jackson or Michele Lehosky Pierce Co. P2P at 253-565-2266 sjackson@wapave.org


Northwest Region

Skagit County Legos in the Library monthly events in Anacortes, Concrete, La Conner, Mt. Vernon and Sedro Woolley, see www.skagitp2p.org for dates and times.

  

1/7: Skagit P2P Autism Parent Support Brunch, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info or to reserve childcare.  Spanish translation provided.


1/7:  Sensory Friendly Film:  "The Adventures of Tin Tin" (PG) at Cascade Mall Cinemas, Burlington.  Visit

www.amctheatres.com/sff for more details.


1/9: Connecting Families: Scarlet Lee Jensen "Alternative Augmentative Communication - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 for more info. 

 

1/10:  Skagit P2P Children's Museum Outing--FREE!  See www.skagitp2p.org for info.

 

1/13:  Skagit P2P Down Syndrome Pizza Party & Game Night, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info or to reserve childcare.  Spanish translation provided.

 

1/15: Lego Club - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info.

 

1/18: Caregiver's Support Group: Rod Duncan "Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)" - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sally Grube at (425) 258-2459, ext. 109 for more info.

 

1/19: Skagit P2P Autism 201 seminar at Skagit Valley Hospital or NW ESD 189, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info.  Spanish translation provided at SVH only.

  

1/19: Autism & Behavior Support Group - Whatcom P2P. Call (360) 255-2056 for more info.

 

1/20: Padres Unidos: a support group in Spanish for parents - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 for more info.

 

1/21: Sibshop ages 4-8 yr.s: "Cupcake Camp" - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 for more info.

 

1/23: SASSIE (Snohomish Autism Spectrum Support Information & Education): Glenna Clouse "Defining Behavior" - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info.

 

1/26: Employment Meeting to Discuss State Budget Information - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info.

 

1/26: Father's Network - Snohomish P2P. Contact Jeff Atkins at (425) 258-2459, ext. 104 for more info.

 

1/27:  Skagit P2P Ladies Winter Coffee Connection & Craft (AM & PM sessions available), call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info.  Spanish translation provided.

 

1/27: Presentation: "Special Needs Trusts" with Patti Bell, Arc of Washington State - Island/San Juan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info.

 

1/28: Guardianships and Wills - Island/San Juan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info. 

  

Southwest Region

1/11: Emergency Preparedness - Lewis P2P. Call Angela at (360) 880-0672 for more info.

  

1/11: Mommy & Me Playgroup - Lewis P2P. Call (360) 880-0672 for more info.

 

1/14: SW WA Club Upside- support and playgroup. Contact Brenda P2P Coordinator, 360-953-1597.
 

1/18: SW WA P2P Senior family lunch. Contact Brenda P2P Coordinator. Also Contact Brenda/P2P Coordinator for SW Washington about other support groups in Clark and Cowlitz counties.

 

1/25: Mommy & Me Playgroup - Lewis P2P. Call (360) 880-0672 for more info.

  

East Region

1/12: Guardianship Class - Benton/Franklin P2P. For more info, call (509) 783-1131.

 

1/12:  P2P Coffee Chat - B-12 Support Meeting, "Starting a Buddy Program", No-host, Hot Mama's Espresso, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940
 

1/13 - 1/27:  P2P Basketball, Edison Elementary, ages 7 and up, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Walla Walla Parks & Rec. to register www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us

 

1/19:  Autism Teleconference, "The State of Autism 2012", Walla Walla County Health Dept., Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940

 

1/25:  Senior P2P Meeting, No-Host, Sterling Restaurant, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Carla Nibler at #(509)524-2920


1/28:  P2P Ice Skating Party, YWCA Ice Rink, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940
 
  

Central Region

1/3: Presentation by Genetic Counselor Kiana Seifkas: "21 Resources, Questions, and Answers for Families Raising Children with Down Syndrome - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/4: Holland Reunion Group; Spanish - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/5: Hispanic Social in Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/5: Autism/Asperger's Support Meeting - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

  

1/6: Karate @ Yakima School of Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/7: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/10: Ellensburg Support Meeting - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

  

1/12: Sibshops - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260

 

1/13: Holland Reunion Group; English - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/13: Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260

 

1/14: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260

 

1/14: Teen Club - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/17: Hispanic Social - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/19: Yakima Autism Support - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/20: Scrapbooking - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/20: Karate @ Yakima School of Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/21: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/23: Valley Parents - Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/27: Karate @ Yakima School of Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

1/27: Kidtivity Respite Night - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.


1/27: P2P/NAMI Book Club - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

 

1/28: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.


February 2012
  
Peninsula Region 

2/2 - 2/4: Mom's Spa Day - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

  

2/11: Sensory-Free Movie at Yelm Theater - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

2/21: Mom to Mom Down Syndrome Support Group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

2/28: Mom to Mom Support Group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

  

Pierce/King Region

2/1: Spanish Speaking Support Group. Contact Susan Jackson P2P Pierce County at 253-565-2266 or   sjackson@wapave.org
 
2/4: "Are You Ready? Learning About What Lies Ahead As Your Son or Daughter Enters Adulthood" - King County P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info.

 

2/10: Down Syndrome Mom's Night Out. Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce Co P2P at  253-565-2266
 
2/15: "Coping Strategies with Vanessa Tucker" Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce Co P2P at sjackson@wapave.org
 
2/16: "Extended School Year: What it is, Who Qualifies, and What to Expect" presented by Stacy Gillett - King County P2P. RSVP with Cathy Murahashi at (206) 829-7039.2/17: "Power Of Youth" Contact Michele Lehosky at Pierce Co P2P at 253-565-2266 or  mmlehosky@wapave.org
 
2/27: Conversations and Coffee meets monthly, Puyallup and Gig Harbor Pierce Co. P2P at 253-565-2266 sjackson@wapave.org


Northwest Region

Skagit County Legos in the Library monthly events in Anacortes, Concrete, La Conner, Mt. Vernon and Sedro Woolley, see www.skagitp2p.org for dates and times.

  

2/4: Valentine's Crafts Sibshop event - Whatcom P2P. Call (360) 255-2056 for more information. 

 

2/9: Housing Workshop & Potluck for Parents & Self-Advocates - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info and to RSVP.

 

2/13: Help with IEPs: Stacy Gillette - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 for more info.

 

2/13: "Parenting With Feeding Tubes" - Whatcom P2P. Call (360) 255-2056 for more info.

  

2/14:  Skagit P2P Children's Museum Outing--FREE!  See www.skagitp2p.org for info.

 

2/16:  Skagit P2P Night at Jungle Playland--FREE for P2P families.  Admission, dessert and beverages provided.  No host snack bar available. Call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 to RSVP. 

  

2/1 - 2/6:  Skagit P2P Autism 202 seminar at Skagit Valley Hospital or NW ESD 189, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info.  Spanish translation provided at SVH only.

 

2/17: Padres Unidos: a support group in Spanish for parents - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 for more info.

 

2/19: Lego Club - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info.

 

2/21: Extreme Parenting Series with Beth Jensen - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 to RSVP.

 

2/23: Father's Network - Snohomish P2P. Contact Jeff Atkins at (245) 258-2459, ext. 104.

 

2/24: Sibshop for ages 8-13 yr.s - Snohomish P2P. Contact Sugely Sanchez at (425) 258-2459, ext. 106 to register.

 

2/24: "Cultures & Communications" with Joel Bergsbaken - Island/San Juan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more information.

 

2/25:  Skagit P2P Helping Parent Training at Anacortes Middle School.  Materials, light breakfast and lunch provided.  Childcare stipends and Spanish translation available upon request.  Please RSVP to (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 by February 15th.


2/25:  Sensory Friendly Film:  "Secret World of Arrietty" (G) at Cascade Mall Cinemas, Burlington.  Visit www.amctheatres.com/sff for more details.

2/27: SASSIE - Dr. Melissa MacNeal, M.A., Ph.D, "ABA Therapy Interventions" - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 for more info.

 

2/27: P2P Helping Parent Training "Listening Skills & Peer Support" - Island/San Juan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info.

 

2/28: Extreme Parenting Series with Beth Jensen - Snohomish P2P. Contact Tracie Diemert at (425) 258-2459, ext. 111 to RSVP.

  

Southwest Region

2/1 "Right Response Training" in Longview. Contact Brenda Tyrrell at (360) 953-1597 for more information and directions.


2/8: Infant Massage - Lewis P2P. Call Angela at (360) 880-0672 for more info.

 

2/8: Mommy & Me Playgroup - Lewis P2P. Call (360) 880-0672 for more info.

  

2/13: "After the Tears" book study 7:00-8:30pm. RSVP to Brenda Tyrrell at (360) 953-1597
 

2/15: SW WA P2P Senior family lunch. Contact Brenda P2P Coordinator at (360) 953-1597.


2/20: SW WA P2P "After the Tears" book study and support group. RSVP to Brenda Tyrrell at (360) 953-1597

 

2/22: Mommy & Me Playgroup - Lewis P2P. Call (360) 880-0672 for more info.

 

2/27: SW WA P2P "After the Tears" book study and support group. RSVP to Brenda Tyrrell at (360) 953-1597. Also Contact Brenda/P2P Coordinator for SW Washington about other support groups in Clark and Cowlitz counties.
 

East Region 

2/3-2/24: P2P Basketball, Edison Elementary, ages 7 and up, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Walla Walla Parks & Rec. to register www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us

 

2/6-2/27: P2P Imagination Yoga, Green Park Elementary, ages 3 and up, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Walla Walla Parks & Rec. to register www.ci.walla-walla.wa.us
 
 

2/9: Information about respite care - Benton/Franklin P2P. For more info, call (509) 783-1131.

 

2/9: P2P Coffee Chat - B-12 Support Meeting, "Chocolate & Exercise", No-Host Hot Mama's Espresso, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940


2/11: P2P Parents Night Out, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940
 

2/16: Autism Teleconference, Walla Walla County Health Dept, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940


2/29: Senior P2P Meeting, No-Host, Sterlinig Restaurant, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Carla Nibler at #(509)524-2920
 

Central Region

2/1: Holland Reunion Group; Spanish - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260

 

2/2: Hispanic Social; Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260

 

2/3: Karate @ Yakima School of Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/4: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/7: Valley Parents - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/9: Sibshops - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/10: Holland Reunion Group; English - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/10: Karate @ Yakima School of Karate - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/11: Skateland Skate Party - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/11: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/11: Teen Club - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/14: Ellensburg Support Meeting - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

  

2/16: Yakima Autism Support - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/17: Scrapbooking - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/18: SlugBugs Basketball - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

2/21: Hispanic Social - Yakima P2P. for more info, call (509) 5743260,

 

2/24: Kidtivity Respite Night - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

  

2/24: P2P/NAMI Book Club - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

 

2/27: Valley Parents - Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.  

 
March 2012

 

Peninsula Region 

3/3, 3/11, 3/12: Skateland - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

3/20: Mom to Mom Down Syndrome Support Group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126

 

3/27: Mom to Mom Support Group - Thurston/Mason P2P. For more info, call (360) 352-1126.

 

Pierce/King Region 
3/2: Youth Friendship Event Contact Susan Jackson  P2P Pierce at PAVE 253-565-2266  sjackson@wapave.org

 

3/7: Spanish Speaking Support Group Pierce Co. P2P at 253-565-2266 

 

3/9: Down Syndrome Mom's Night Out Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce Co P2P at 253-565-2266

 

3/15: "Picky Eaters, Special Diets" Contact Susan Jackson at Pierce Co. P2P at
  
3/15: "The World of the iPad: Ideas For How it Can Enhance the Lives of People With Disabilities - King County P2P. RSVP to Cathy Murahashi at (206) 829-7039.
 
3/26: Youth Talent Night Potluck Gig Harbor Contact Michele Lehosky at P2P/ PAVE 253-565-2266
  
3/30:Conversations and Coffee meets monthly   Puyallup and Gig Harbor   Contact Susan Jackson or Michele Lehosky P2P/PAVE at 253-565-2266 sjackson @wapave.org

Northwest Region

Skagit County Legos in the Library monthly events in Anacortes, Concrete, La Conner, Mt. Vernon and Sedro Woolley, see www.skagitp2p.org for dates and times.

 

3/3: Skagit P2P Autism Parent Support Brunch, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info or to reserve childcare.  Spanish translation provided.


3/10:  Sensory Friendly Film:  "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (Not rated yet) at Cascade Mall Cinemas, Burlington.  Visit www.amctheatres.com/sff for more details.


3/13:  Skagit P2P Children's Museum Outing--FREE!  See www.skagitp2p.org for info.


3/15:  Skagit P2P Autism 203 seminar at Skagit Valley Hospital or NW ESD 189, call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info.  Spanish translation provided at SVH only. 


3/16:  Skagit P2P Ladies Winter Coffee Connection & Craft (AM & PM sessions available), call (360) 416-7570 ext. 401 for more info.  Spanish translation provided.
 

3/23: Special Education Presentation by PAVE on IEPs and 504s - Island/SanJuan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info.

 

3/24: Presentation on Local Community Resources - Island/San Juan P2P. Click here to e-mail for more info.

 

Southwest Region

3/10 SW WA Club Upside- support and playgroup. Contact Brenda P2P Coordinator at (360) 953-1597.
 

3/21 SW WA P2P Senior family lunch. Contact Brenda P2P Coordinator at (360) 953-1597. Also Contact Brenda/P2P Coordinator for SW Washington about other support groups in Clark and Cowlitz counties.

 

3/1: P2P Autism Spectrum Information & Networking Night, Sterling Restaurant, Contact either Carla Nibler or Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2920.

 

East Region

3/30: Family Support Conference - Spokane. Contact Helen Black at (509) 328-6326, ext. 220 for more info. 

 
 
Central Region

3/8:  P2P Coffee Chat - B-12 Support Meeting, "Helping Parents", No-Host Hot Mama's Espresso, Walla Walla, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940
 

3/15: Autism Teleconference, Walla Walla County Health Dept, Walla Walla P2P, Contact Cyndy Knightat #(509)524-2940
 

3/22:  Helping Parent Training, Diana Bergevin Fieldhouse, Walla Walla, Contact Cyndy Knight at #(509)524-2940

 

3/1: Hispanic Social - Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/6: Valley Parents - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/7: Holland Reunion Group; Spanish - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/8: Sibshops - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/9: Holland Reunion Group; English - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/10: Teen Club - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/13: Ellensburg Support Meeting - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

 

3/14: Cle Elum Support Meeting - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

 

3/15: Yakima Autism Support - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/16: Scrapbooking - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/20: Hispanic Social - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/24: Families United Conference - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/26: Valley Parents - Sunnyside - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260.

 

3/30: Kidtivity Respite Night - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.


3/30: P2P/NAMI Book Club - Kittitas P2P. Call (509) 929-7277 for more info.

 

3/31: Eggstravaganza - Yakima P2P. For more info, call (509) 574-3260