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NOVEMBER 2017 E-NEWSLETTER
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A Message From Our President
Happy November! As we approach Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, I have so much to be thankful for, including the opportunity to serve as President of an organization like Autism Society San Diego. Thank you all for allowing me to represent you and be a part of this journey with you. I know my own family relies on many of the programs we offer, so I am thankful for the opportunity to help make them available to our community!
November is shaping up to be a busy month - on Saturday, we will be at California State University San Marcos for the 2nd Annual Walk 'N' Rock for Autism 5K and Family Festival! I hope you will come out to this not-to-be-missed event. You can choose from a 5K or a 1K, or even select our virtual racer option. Plus we will have a large resource fair with providers from all over the county, music and entertainment including bouncy houses, face painting and more, plus a large silent auction filled with all kinds of goodies! Even if you are not participating as a racer, we invite you to come join us for a rockin' good time.
If you are planning on sending holiday cards this year, why not order from Picaboo and have a portion of your purchase support Autism Society San Diego? All orders are also 50% off, so you can save money AND make a difference at the same time!
Finally, a big thank you to the San Diego Parrot Head Club for hosting a Happy Hour and Dinner Fundraiser benefitting our organization on Friday, November 17th, at Fast Times in San Diego. See below for more information about how to join us for a margarita and a good time!
Thanks so much,
Amy Munera
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Please note our mailing address is now
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, #101, San Diego, CA 92123
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Holiday Cards For A Cause!
Autism Society San Diego has partnered with Picaboo this holiday season to offer Cards For A Cause! Just create personalized photo cards for the holidays or for any occasion using this link -
Cards for Causes
. Not only will you receive 50% off of your order, 50% of your purchase will be donated back to us! It's a win-win! What a great way to celebrate the holidays AND give back!
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Raising a glass to San Diego at Beers and Cheers!
We had a truly lovely evening at this year's Beers and Cheers for Autism event! Attendees enjoyed personal pizza, pints of craft beer, an incredible silent auction, and more churros than one could eat (though many rose to the challenge!). Thank you so much to all who joined us and to our amazing vendors for a wonderful night.
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Thrills and Chills!
The Halloween Holiday Light Show!
The turnout was unprecedented at the Halloween Holiday Light Show, hosted by friends of the Autism Society,
Mike Hall and Richard Heffernan. All had a spooky scary time enjoying the delights of the Boogie Express. We can't wait for next Halloween!
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Don't miss out on the fun! Sign up for Meetup to stay
informed
of all our events and activities.
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2nd Annual Walk 'N' Rock for Autism
Join us for the second annual Walk 'N' Rock for Autism, on Saturday, November 11th, from 8 AM - 12 PM, at Cal State San Marcos. Choose from a 5K walk/run or a 1K fun run! Visit our resource fair, take part in some great family activities, get some delicious treats, and enjoy live music, all while raising money to support recreational programs for autistic people in San Diego County! Register here today: Register Here
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SAVE THE DATE!!!
Space is limited, get your tickets now!
For ticket to our sensory-friendly performance, please call the
OR
to save $10 off adult and children's tickets!
As in years past, The Grinch will be performed on Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. for children on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as other families with special needs that may appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment this performance provides.
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 20th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs "This Time of Year," "Santa for a Day," and "Fah Who Doraze," the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
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RSVP by November 11th to join us for
HAPPY HOUR BUFFET hosted by the
Parrot Head Club!
Get your ~Margaritaville~ on and support the Autism Society San Diego!
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SUPPORT THE AUTISM SOCIETY!
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IS YOUR MEMBERSHIP UP-TO-DATE?
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Participating in a charitable workplace campaign?
Whether it be United Way, or Local Charities of America, Combined Federal Campaign, or your own employer's giving campaign,
PLEASE DESIGNATE AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO.
By doing so, you support programs that serve the San Diego autism community.
Thank you!
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Autism Society San Diego is a charity partner with Flex Watches. For every autism watch purchased, $5 will be donated to Autism Society San Diego. Autism Awareness goes fashion forward!
Thanks to Flex Watches for the
$3000
donation to the Autism Society San Diego. Co-owner Travis Lubinsky presents Shirley Fett with the check.
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Join us on the new
Coin Up App! Simply create an account and select Autism Society San Diego as your charity. Using secure encrypted technology, Coin Up allows you to register any credit or debit card, and round up your purchases to easily do good with your spare change! Click below for more information.
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SUPPORT AUTISM SOCIETY WHEN YOU SHOP AMAZON
Please designate Autism Society San Diego by registering with Amazon Smile. A percentage of your purchase will support our mission to improve the lives of all affected by autism in San Diego.
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DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, MOTORCYCLE,
OR MOTORHOME
Your donation is appreciated!
Donations are 100% tax deductible.
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Use GoodShop & GoodSearch to increase the impact of your dollars. Every click counts!
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You're going to use the internet anyway, so why not make that click have a second purpose? This is far and away, the easiest fundraising opportunity you will find.
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FIND LOCAL EVENTS & RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE
Wondering what else is going on in the community?
Check our website for flyers on other important events and programs in San Diego.
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AUTISM SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS
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Don't miss it: Sensory Sunday at the
Mission Valley Library
The Autism Society San Diego is proud to again partner with the Mission Valley library to bring you and your family a sensory friendly experience. On Sunday November 5th, come enjoy a program brought to you by the Living Coast Discovery Center. The event also features a sensory-enriched quiet room and access to the library before it opens to the public.
Find out more here!
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on the first Sunday of each month from 9-11 AM
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EL CENTRO - 803 E. DANENBERG DRIVE, EL CENTRO
OCEANSIDE- 2481 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE
SAN DIEGO- 3146 SPORTS ARENA BLVD, SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO - 9840 HIBERT STREET, SAN DIEGO
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AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT:
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
AMC now offers Sensory Friendly Films on both Tuesdays and Saturdays.
PHONE THEATER TO CONFIRM SHOWING!
THERE ARE NOW THREE LOCATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!
- AMC POWAY 10
- AMC MISSION VALLEY 20
- AMC PALM PROMENADE 24
Bring the whole family and
relax
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knowing that
everyone
can enjoy the movie.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
10:00 AM
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
7:00 PM
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Saturday, November 25, 2017
10:00 AM
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JUSTICE LEAGUE
(PG-13)
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
7:00 PM
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PLEASE VERIFY SHOWING WITH THE AMC THEATER VIA THEIR WEBSITE OR BY PHONE BEFORE GOING AS THESE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Autism Society San Diego joins with Burn Institute
Get a smoke alarm installed in your house FREE!
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Family Pizza & Pool Party - Central San Diego
Every second Friday of the month
Friday, November 10th, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
Bring the entire family to enjoy a swim in an indoor heated pool with free pizza and drinks. Lifeguards are provided. For safety purposes, no flotation devices or "floaties" are permitted. A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
THANK YOU to Geico as our Family Pizza and Pool Party sponsor.
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Family Gym Night - Carlsbad
Saturday, November 18, 2017
4:00-6:00 PM
Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastics Center
6100 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Join other families affected by autism at a Family Fun Gymnastics Night in North County. The YMCA will provide the gym equipment. Together we will be the fun AND PIZZA! Bring the entire family for an enjoyable relaxing night of family recreation.
Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event. For safety reasons, ATTENDEES are expected to SUPERVISE their children at ALL times. The YMCA staff will be enforcing this rule.
THANK YOU to Pistachio's Cut and Color Bar in Carlsbad as our Gym Night Sponsor.
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SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUPS
All our meetings are FREE
All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events
are regularly updated on Meetup.com
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Wednesday, November 1st
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
1949 Avenida Del Oro Ste 120,
Oceanside, CA
For our November meeting, Dr. Mikaela Kinnear from the SDSU Center for Autism and SDSU Brain Development Imaging Labs (BDIL) will give an overview of recent findings from brain imaging studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders, including results from recent brain studies at SDSU. This discussion will cover our knowledge across the entire lifespan, from infant and toddler years through middle-age adulthood and aging.
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Adults with Autism Social Support Group
Saturday, November 4th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA
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Join us for our November Autistic Adult Social Support Group! For our November meeting, we will meet at the Autism Society San Diego office at the United Way Building for a
Game and Pizza Night. We will have pizza to share, and ask that you bring along your favorite game if desired. Please feel free to bring a food item to share if you like. We will have a separate space for caregivers and support people to meet as well.
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Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol
Monday, November 13th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Rose of Lima Church Library
Esquina de 3rd and H St. en Chula Vista, en la biblioteca
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East County Autism Support Group
Monday, November 13th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us at the Office of Dr. Reinzi Haytasingh
5550 Baltimore Drive, Suite 150, La Mesa, CA
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Adult Information and Support Group
Tuesday, November 14th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
November Topic:
Housing
United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA
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This month will focus on the critical need for quality, fair housing. We will have 3 dynamic speakers who are working to address this need for our community.
About 71.5% of people with developmental disabilities are currently receiving residential care from family caregivers. As these caregivers age (at present, 25% of caregivers are over age 60), the question of "what is going to happen to this child when I die?" is inevitable. While there are various types of supportive living communities in California addressing this issue, there is just not enough to meet the growing demand.
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Wednesday, November 15th
9:00 AM - 11:00
Sit...Chat...Relax. This is an opportunity to meet up with others facing similar life challenges
in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Hosted by Lynn Kirsch and Michelle Wolfson
November location: Panera Bread
2521 Palomar Airport Road,
Carlsbad
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CA
Look for a sign on our table!
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Autism Through the Lifespan
Parent information and support meeting
Thursday, November 16th
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
November Topic:
Supporting Kindergarten Readiness (Room B8)
2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA
Please join other parents, caregivers and professionals at the following monthly informational and support group meetings in Old Town. These meetings will discuss the various aspects of autism through the lifespan. Each meeting will feature an expert speaker and an Autism Society San Diego parent mentor. This is a time for you to meet other parents, ask questions and network. The meetings are free and open to all.
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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDIES
Please take a few moments periodically to review the details of the
academic and clinical research studies listed on our website. If you know someone who might be a good fit, please take the extra step of reaching out to them. Dedicated scientists and students need our help to do the work that will "improve the lives of all those affected by autism."
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