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November 2013
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Volume 2, Issue 11
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Special Thank You to Our Seminar And Open House Guests!
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On Thursday, October 24th Brighter, Stronger Foundation offered a seminar addressing the concerns of transitioning an adolescent with special needs to adult health care. Ms. Antoinette Coward, DHMH Health Transition Coordinator, provided our guests with a wealth of information. We truly appreciate her time and effort.
 During the afternoon, after a delicious lunch, our guests were treated to guided tours of our facility. They received detailed explanations of the various services offered in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program, the Therapeutic Behavioral Services Program, and the Autism and Related Services Program.
We want to thank each and every person that took time out of their day to spend it with us!
Stayed tuned for future BSF events!!
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Autism Speaks Walk and Resource Fair
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Brighter, Stronger Foundation participated in this year's Autism Speaks Walk and Resource Fair at M&T Bank Stadium.
It was a great opportunity to meet wonderful individuals and to provide them with quality resources.
The weather was great, which most certainly attributed to the almost 6,000 individuals that attended the day's event.
It was announced that the total amount raised was $246,355!
Great job and thanks to those who joined the BSF team and donated!
Hope you can join us next year!!
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| Harvest Season in the T.I Program! |
In preparation for the harvest season, the individuals in BSF's Therapeutic Integration Program were able to participate in a host of fun-filled activities!
Of particular was a thrilling field trip to Weber's Farm. While there, they were able to tour the pumpkin palace, take a hay ride, and interact with the farm animals!
To bring October to an end, there was a fall harvest festival!!
Individuals participated in seasonal games, such as, a pumpkin roll.
There were also a series of cooking activities and various arts and crafts projects!
MONDAY-FRIDAY
2:30PM-6:00PM
Please contact Robin Brooks at 410-485-7555 or at
**See Below for the Therapeutic Integration Program's November's Calendar**
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Talking About the Hard Stuff with the Adult Day Program...
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The PRP Adult Day Program took a look at some challenging topics in October.
These included: Domestic Violence, Bullying, and Breast Cancer Awareness.
Often times these particular topics can be hard to discuss, especially if you are one who has experienced them or know of someone who has.
In November the Adult Day Group will explore all things to be thankful for.
The dates for November are:
Tuesday, November 9th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, November 15th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, November 12th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, November 19th from 8:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday, November 26th from 8:30am-12:30pm
To register for these days and to make transportation arrangements, please call us at 410-485-7555
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The Youth of BSF Are Taking A Stand Against Bullying!
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The youth of today have so much on their shoulders. They are expected to stay out of trouble, get good grades, and respect their elders just to name a few. All things easier said than done in this society. So the saying, "It takes a village" is the truth!
We all must do our part to ensure the success of our youth.
Brighter, Stronger Foundation would like to thank Lil Black from 92Q for spending an evening with our youth to talk to them about Bullying.
They truly enjoyed spending time with someone that they could relate to.
In November the youth will explore all things to be thankful for.
*4-11 Year Old Group*
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
6pm-7pm
Meal Provided
*12-17 Year Old Group*
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
6pm-7pm
Meal Provided
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BSF's Calendar of Events!
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*November 13th @ 10am- FREE Entitlement Workshop- Please call to RSVP
*November 27th @ 1pm- FREE Entitlement Workshop- Please call to RSVP
*November 28th and 29th- Office CLOSED in observance of the holiday
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Family Fun Activities!!
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Now is the time to grab the coats, scarves, and gloves and head out for some family fun! Check out what's going on in your city this month!
Family Fun Fridays - Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy! Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3pm Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-727-8120,www.portdiscovery.org.
*November 3rd-
Sensory Friendly Concert: The Curiosity Crew and Lucy Buckle
- An interactive science and music show for all ages with adjustments made to volume, light, audience size, and concert hall rules to accommodate children with Sensory Integration Processing Disorder and their families. Carnival games before the show starting at 10 a.m. Gordon Center For Performing Arts, Owings Mills, 11:15 a.m.- 12 p.m., 410-559-3613.
Special Education Process & Legal Rights - Co-sponsored by Abilities Network and the BCPS Special Education Resource Center, this workshop is for parents and caregivers of students who have Individualized Education Program (IEPs). Email ldiffenderfer@bcps.org to register. Abilities Network, 8503 LaSalle Road, Towson, 7- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. by 11/06/13 410-887-5443,
BCPS - Living Independently - Preparing Young Adults with Disabilities for Independence: Moving Out! Workshop explores the ins and outs of living independently, housing options, finances, healthcare and more. Parents will learn to take the first step in planning for their young adults housing independence. BCPS Building E (formerly ESS) Room 114, Greenwood Campus, 6901 Charles St., Towson, 7- 9 p.m., Reserv Reqd. by 11/12/13 410-887-5443, www.bcps.org/offices/special_ed/parent-resources.html.
Fridays After Five at the National Aquarium - Guests visiting the Aquarium after 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. (exploring until 9:30 p.m.) on Fridays will enjoy reduced admission. National Aquarium, Baltimore, 5- 8 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-576-3800,
*November 15th-
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 4-D Experience - Celebrate the holiday season in the Ice Age with the all-new Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 4-D Experience, coming to National Aquarium's 4-D Immersion Theater. National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-576-3800, www.aqua.org.
*November 21st-
Compass Academy Open House - Compass Academy is a private, non-profit school for children in grades 1-12, and serves bright students with average to above average cognitive ability that struggle with learning and social skills differences. These include: speech and language disabilities, specific learning differences, ADD/ADHD. Compass Academy, 4601 Maple Ave, Halethorpe, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Ages: 6- 19, 410-501-3571, www.compassacademymd.org.
*November 28th-
Baltimore City Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K - There will be a 5K Run/Walk, and proceeds will benefit children whose families can't afford educational and enrichment opportunities. Druid Hill Park, 2600 Madison Ave., Baltimore, 8:30 a.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-728-1600, www.ymaryland.org.
Towson Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K - There will be a 5K Run/Walk, and proceeds will benefit children whose families can't afford educational and enrichment opportunities. Towson Family Center Y, 600 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, 8:30 a.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-728-1600, www.ymaryland.org
KennedyKrieger Institute's Festival of Trees - The East Coast's largest holiday extravaganza, also known as Santa's theme park, returns with fairyland forests, a gingerbread town, a toy train garden, shopping, holiday activities, and entertainment for all ages. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., Ages: All ages, Tickets Reqd. 443-923-7300,www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org.
For more family fun events, click the link below
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We thank you for your time and please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Have a positive and productive day!
The Staff of Brighter, Stronger Foundation
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