JUNE 2013
Family Outings

Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic 

The children will receive a free apron, goggles, and project kit.   Lowes

WHEN:  SUNDAY, JUNE 30

TIME:  2:00PM

LOCATION:  Lowe's Home Improvement
1900 Keystone DrEriePA 16509

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All You Can Eat! 

Erie Horseshoe Club is hosting a benefit for
Autism Society NWPA.

All you can eat - PIZZA & WINGS

DATE:  Saturday, June 22, 2013
TIME:  5:00PM to 12:00 midnight
COST:  $10 Admission Ticket DONATION
WHERE:  Moose Club - 6060 Iroquois Avenue Harbor Creek

Cash Bar, Tip Boards, Raffle Tickets, Themed Basket Auction, D.J.    TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY CALLING: Charles Burkett (814)  520-4494 OR Autism Society NWPA  (814)  455-3540.  Tickets will also be available at the door.

 

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to partner with Disney Theatrical Productions for this very special performance of Disney's The Lion King. This presentation will be a sensory-friendly performance that allows families with members on the Autism spectrum to experience a regular Broadway production with several alterations that meet the needs of the audience.  WHEN: Saturday, September 21 - 2:00pm WHERE: Benedum Center; 237 Seventh St, Pittsburgh WHAT: Special Autism-Friendly Performance of Disney's THE LION KING   FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Committee Members Needed
Autism Society NWPA depends on volunteers to plan, organize, and facilitate all our activities meet our mission goals.  Are you interested in helping out?  We have volunteer opportunities on committees:  Development Committee, Education & Awareness Committee, Finance & Budget Committee, Governance Committee, Recreation & Family Support Committee.  Please call 814.455.3540 if you are interested in volunteering.  
 
E-Group Open - Parent Support
ASA-NWPA has created an e-group where parents and individuals on the spectrum can chat with one another from the comfort of their own homes.  Since we no longer provide the traditional support group we are giving you an opportunity to talk with one another in an e-group.

The e-group provides a place to share information and ask questions of one another.  Members are here to support each other and provide suggestions to the questions that are posted.  Every parent and person on the spectrum has so much to offer.  This is a forum to help one another.  If you have a question, a suggestion to someone else's question or just want to share a success or a struggle, this local on-line community is here to provide support.  Please know that this is a closed group to families affected by autism in our area. Membership can be accessed by invitation only.

If you wish to participate in this group please email your name and email address to: autismsociety@nwpaasa.org.  You will be sent an on-line invitation.  This group is not exclusive to paid members of the Autism Society NWPA.  Non-members in the area who are on the spectrum or have a family member affected by autism who wish to join the e-group should simple submit the information listed above with an explanation of their connection to the area and their reasons for wishing to join.

Once a member you can adjust your settings as you like. You can receive the e-mails individually or in digest format.  You may also choose to view the posts only by logging onto the group's website. You may choose settings to view the group's activity in the format that works  best for you.  

As a community we are often each other's best resource. Look forward to seeing you on-line. 
 


If you would like to make a donation to the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania you may either pay online. Click on the "DONATE NOW" button to donate to through PayPal or mail a check to ASA-NWPA P.O. Box 3923, Erie, PA 16508 
 
Our Mission:  to improve the quality of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through:  Advocacy, Education, Service, Support, & Research
 
Annual Summer
FAMILY Picnic
at Camp Sherwin
Camp Sherwin pool
WHEN:  Sunday, July 21, 2013
TIME:  2:00PM to 7:00PM (lunch served at 3:00PM)
BRING:  Swimsuit, towels, and sand-toys
LOCATION:  8600 West Lake Rd, Lake City, PA 16412

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  ASA-NWPA will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages.

ACTIVITIES: swimming, fishing, basketball, playground, corn hole.

AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL: fishing poles, canoes, and paddle boats.

Harrington Hall has been reserved for this event in order to provide everyone a place to get cool. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED INSIDE.
 
We will complete the day
with bonfire & roasting 
marshmallows!






RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013


AUTISM AWARENESS DAY AT BALL PARK!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2013
1:35 PM 
 
Erie SeaWolves vs. Binghamton Mets

Autism Awareness Day at the ball park includes:

Sensory break area

Reduced music levels

Autism resources at tables on concourse

 ORDER TICKETS 

 

Autism Dance Classes....
Little Dance Studio Summer chance to dance intensive - June 17 to 28; "Little Lights"   Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm.  For more information:  (814) 449-5533 
Therapeutic Dance Project
Provides dance classes for those with special needs.
Dance Elite - Therapeutic Dance
Brett Fallon (814) 490-8781

Teaching the Arts...
to Students with ASD.  Music, art, theatre, dance, media arts educators, classroom teachers, parents, and teaching artists are invited.  Tuesday, June 18 - 8AM to 3PM.  Registration $25 includes breakfast and lunch at Barber National Institute. Registration is open at www.ArtsErie.org.  Act 48 credit available.  Limited to first 30 paid participants.

Join ASA-NWPA 

Add your voice to the growing number of families and professionals helping those with autism. You can help! 

 

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