June 2015


We are always trying to spread the word about South Sound Parent to Parent services and supports.  Please tell a friend, pass along the newsletter, invite people to like us on Facebook...whatever you can do to make sure no one goes without services because they just don't know they exist. 

All of our programs can be found on our web page at
www.ssp2p.org

Thank you! 

Support 
Click and Pledge
All donations are tax deductible.  Thank you so much for your support!
Pilot Year for Preschool SSP2P/HOCM Camp!


Click HERE to see the full flyer!
First come, first served and room for 12 kiddos!
 
 

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June/July/August

*Most Support Groups take a break over the summer.  Please check with your group!

*6/14 Daddy and Me at Tacoma Rainiers Game.  See flyer

*6/30-7/28 Thurston County Parent Toddler Group - SSP2P Activity Building @ 10:00-11:30 am (no Group on 7/14)

*7/16 Grays Harbor Ice Cream Social -ARC in Aberdeen @ 3:00-6:00 pm

*7/21 Sensory Friendly Movie - Lacey 16 Regal Cinema @ 6:00 pm

*7/25 Mason County Annual Picnic - Kneeland Park @11:00-1:00 pm

*8/8 Thurston County Annual Picnic - SSP2P @ 11:30-2:00 pm

*8/25 "Wake Up Your Brain" Family Fun Event - McCleary Community Center @ 3:00-6:00 pm
  
 
To every person and organization that sponsors, volunteers, donates, spreads the word and in any way supports the mission of SSP2P, we thank you!  You make such a difference!

Thank you to all the awesome supporters, walkers, rollers and strollers who turned out for the First Annual Different Abilities Walk, Roll and Stroll!  It was an absolute blast, GREAT turn out for the first year and we're excited for next year!

Thank you to Molina Healthcare for sponsoring the Daddy and Me Tacoma Rainiers event.  We are so excited!!!
Parent to Parent is a network of families who have experienced the unique joys and challenges of parenting children with special needs. If you are caring for a person with special needs and would like to be connected with others in the community, we can help!

Please call us at (360) 352-1126 and say "Operator" or press 0 if you do not know who to ask for.  Someone will take your call and connect you with the right person! 
P2P Staff

 

Kim Smith, Executive Director and Early Intervention Program Director
(360) 352-1126 ext. 108
 
Sheila Kavanaugh, Fund Development Director
(360) 352-1126
  ext. 101

Sylvia Davenport, Helping Parent and Transition Coordinator
(360) 352-1126   ext. 106
 
Karen Huggins, Lead FRC and FRC (North Thurston)   (360) 352-1126 ext. 103

Brandi Clarke, FRC
(North Thurston)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 102
[email protected]

Alissa McClellan, FRC (Yelm and Rainier)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 105
[email protected]

Sarah Hodge, FRC (Tumwater, Rochester and Tenino)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 107

Dawn Harrison, FRC (Olympia and Griffin)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 104
[email protected]

Sara Mead, FRC 
(Mason County and North Thurston) 
(360) 432-7788 (Mason)
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112 (Thurston)
[email protected]

Elena Lopez, Assistant (Mason County, bilingual)
(360) 432-7788 (Mason)
[email protected]

Connie King, FRC
(Grays Harbor County)
(360) 972-0460 
[email protected]

Marisol Guzman, Assistant
(Grays Harbor County, bilingual)
(360) 972-0460
Chris Brandt, Office Support

Hayley Harris, FRC Assistant and Lending Program, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 111
hharris@ssp2p,.org

Spanish Line,
(360) 352-1126 ext. 110

Mason County Line for Messages, 
(360) 352-1126 ext. 112
Find More Information
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Thank you for the ongoing support of South Sound Parent to Parent that allows us to serve our community!
Sincerely,
 

Kim Smith
Executive Director
EVENTS

FREE Sensory Friendly Movie in Lacey!  Please RSVP by July 13th.
We are very excited about a new partnership with Lacey Regal Cinemas! 



Mason County families are invited for a FUN in the Sun Picnic in July so please save the date! Come and play with your friends and enjoy lunch on us!  We're excited to see everyone!




Community

     

            

THURSTON COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOFTBALL

BATTER UP!!

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 6PM-8PM

BEGINNING JUNE 8TH

NEW LOCATION: MT. VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1900 COLLEGE ST SE, LACEY

ENTER OFF 22ND STREET

QUESTIONS: Mark Barker 360-867-9282

**All athletes must have a current Application for Participation in order to compete**

For more information, contact Mark Barker at (360)867-9282 or at [email protected]

Age Groups:

 

Juniors:  8-15 yr olds

Seniors: 16-21 yr olds

Masters: 22 and up

 

 

   Mason County Spring/Summer 

 

August 25th is the National Parks Free Day 
Shelton School District Summer Feeding Program Monday -Thursday Shelton HS and Bordeaux Elem. 
Summer Reading Program at the Timberland Regional Library

 

Children's Story Time 

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 
Start Time: 10:30 AM 

Library: Shelton 

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and movement games focusing mainly on children age 6 and younger. All family members are welcome. Music and crafts follow! 
Age(s): Children      

 

Super Hero Academy
Date: Friday, June 26, 2015 
Start Time: 10:00 AM 
Library: Shelton 

Description:
Make a superhero mask and headband, take home an instant photo of yourself flying. Play superhero games and discover your superpowers! Sponsored by the Friends of the Shelton Library. 
Age(s): Children 
 
Reptile Man
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 
Start Time: 3:30 PM 
Library: Shelton
Description:
Meet turtles, an iguana, an alligator - and SSSSnakes! They live in nature just like us and now you can meet and even pet some of them. Tell your parents not to worry, it's SSSSafe. 
Age(s): All ages 

For more, click on  Summer Fun

 Grays Harbor County
 

 Aberdeen Founders Day Parade

 

Date: June 26, 2015 - June 27, 2015

Event Description:

Aberdeen Founders Day Parade and Festival will take place beginning Friday evening June 26 with a murder mystery dinner at the Aberdeen Museum. The wonderful event continues on Saturday June 27 with a parade starting at 11:00 a.m. The children's activities and vendors portion of our festival will follow at 12:00 and the two day event will wrap up with an amazing street dance located on Broadway, in downtown Aberdeen.

Location:

All of the events take place in downtown Aberdeen. The parade route runs east along Market Street and the festival will be located on Broadway.

Date/Time Information:

June 26 6:00 - 9:00p.m. June 27 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Contact Information:

If you would like to participate please contact Karen Rowe at 360.581.9363

NO CHARGE  

   

 Thurston County

 

Specialized Recreation

 

The Thurston County Recreation Services Department provides recreation programs and activities for people of different abilities. Our primary goal is to provide opportunities for learning and growth through the experience of recreation and leisure activities. We take pride working in partnership with the Cities of Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey to provide activities and programs through Specialized Recreation.

These programs are designed to give persons with developmental and/or physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in events and activities within the community and surrounding area. Most are suitable for ages 16 and older and include day trips, monthly dances, bingo, Movie & Pizza Night, Dinner Club and fitness programs.

A link to our current brochure can be found on the right side of this page. General information on how to get started is below. Please see our current brochure for more detailed information.  For more information, go to Recreation 


Olympic Air Show June 27-28

June 16-17 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m
Olympic Flight Museum 7637 Old Highway 99 SE Olympia 

Web: http://www.Olympicflightmuseum.com Phone: (360)-705-3928
The Olympic Air Show is a fantastic opportunity to watch the tactical stunt demonstrations of a U.S Navy F/A-18E Superhornet and other planes. The museum will also have different exhibits to explore including a display of its helicopter collections. Food vendors as well as a variety of youth activities will be available at this event.  

 

 Art in the Dark

June 18-22
Lacey Timberland Library
Create summer-themed art at the library! This event is part of the summer reading program hosted by the Timberland Regional Libraries.

 

Pond Life Safari

June 23 starts at 2 p.m.
the WET Science Center in Downtown Olympia
Experience a slideshow and hands on "bug lab" to learn all about the aquatic insects found in northwest ponds! 

 

Educational Information

 

Youth Transition Summer Worskhop

 

The Youth Transition Summer Workshop is for youth with all disabilities who are planning to live independently someday and have career or educational goals. Youth who have or had a 504 plan or IEP are encouraged to apply.  The ages we work with are 16-24 years old. The youth must call and request an application.  Once we receive their application they will be contacted for an interview in June.

The workshop focuses on preparing for college and/or employment, and developing independent living skills including self-advocacy, financial management, etc.  We also will work on developing goals.  This is a great opportunity for youth to get connected with community resources and meet other youth with disabilities who plan to live independently.  We'll have motivational speakers, many of who lead productive and successful lives despite having disabilities.  Participants will receive $20 a day for participation.   For more information about the workshop please see our short videos below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXX14H6WCt0&feature=em-share_video_user 

Link to full flyer Here