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