The Friendship Circle Cincinnati Hosts Young Adult Meet-Ups!

The Friendship Circle Cincinnati is starting new social opportunities for young adults (ages 18+) called Young Adult Meet-Up Mondays, taking place on every other Monday evening throughout the summer! The first meet-up is on Monday, June 26, 2923 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Fairfield Fun Center (6400 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield OH 45014), with available transportation leaving from and returning to Chabad Jewish Center in Blue Ash. Together, we will play a round of challenging Mountain Mini Golf and enjoy a cool beverage following the game! To attend, make sure you are registered with The Friendship Circle at the linked button below. Please invite any friends you have in this age group, too, as this evening is currently offered to friends at no charge.

Caterpillars to Butterflies Summer Camp

The 2023 Caterpillars to Butterflies Summer Camp is coming up! Join other families for a bunch of fun and creative outdoor activities like storytelling, outbound games, drawing, painting, swimming, and a nature field trip. Ages 6-14 are welcome to attend! Week 1 is Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Week 2 is Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Summer camp will be held at Gary Sherman Park located at 6121 Taylorsville Road in Huber Heights. For more information call 937-304-5650 ext. 102 or visit the Caterpillars to Butterflies website linked below.

ACEing Autism Clinic at the Western & Southern Open

Join ACEing Autism at this summer's Western & Southern Open at the Linden Family Tennis Center (5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, OH 45040) on August 20, 2023 and participate in a free and fun ACEing Autism Clinic on Courts 12&13. Beginners welcome!

Ages 5-10 – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ages 11-15 – 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Ages 16-18+ – 1:30-2:30 p.m.

You and your child will have the opportunity to meet other families, the ACEing Autism team, and local organizations. You'll also be able to learn more about our programs and how to get involved. Click on the flyer to the right to learn more, or register at the linked button below.

Sensory Friendly Nights at the Cincinnati Public Libraries

The Westwood Branch Library (3345 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211) is hosting a sensory friendly night on Thursday, June 15 from 6:30-8 pm. Visit the library in a sensory-friendly environment, where lights will be dimmed and there will be designated quiet spaces. High-interest sensory-friendly activities, including a mini-storytime, will be provided. This program is for all ages, and no registration is required. Please enter via the entrance on Epworth Avenue. The library is always happy to accommodate your requests for accessibility. Please call (513) 369-4474 or email WST@CHPL.org at least two days in advance with your requests.

The Norwood Branch Librarians are busy preparing for summer and that includes our after-hours Sensory Open House nights at the Norwood Branch Library (4325 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45212)! Families who would like to explore our library are welcome to attend. They’ll have lots of activities, including crafts and games, and a visit from Bonnie the Reading Dog! Families can also just hang out, kick off their shoes, and relax together. There’s something for everyone and fun for all ages! Join on Friday, June 16; Friday, July 21; and Friday, August 18 from 6:30-8 p.m.

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