Family Newsletter November 2025

 

Annual Family Thanksgiving Lunch!

Family Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

As the season of gratitude approaches, we’re excited to gather for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! Join us on Friday, November 21, for a cozy celebration filled with laughter, friendship, and all the classic dishes—roast turkey, mashed potatoes and sweet treats included!

Halloween Fun!

Thank you to all of our families for helping make Halloween so much fun this year! Our centers were filled with the BEST costumes — creative, silly, spooky, adorable and everything in between. The kids had such a great time showing off their looks and celebrating together. Click here to see more photos!

 

CRCC Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners Are In!

A huge thank-you to everyone who voted and helped make this year’s pumpkin competition so much fun! We loved seeing all the creativity from each classroom and department!

CRCC Northwest Winners:

  • 1st Place: Therapy’s Moana – Te Fiti
  • 2nd Place: Infants’ E.T.


CRCC Southwest Winners:

  • 1st Place: Preschool 3’s Alien Invasion
  • 2nd Place: Nursing’s Toothless (How to Train Your Dragon)


Congratulations to all our winners and participants — every pumpkin was a masterpiece! We can’t wait to see what you create next year!

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Calendar

 

Family Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


CRCC Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28


Shop + Support CRCC at Kendra Scott!

Thursday, December 11, 5:30-8 p.m.

Enjoy a glass of wine and check an item or two off your gift list all while supporting CRCC! Join us at Kendra Scott in Village Pointe for jewelry shopping, sips and snacks. The best part? 20% of purchases will go back to support our CRCC kiddos! More details coming!


Family Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13

Mark your calendars for this festive morning! This year our party will be at our southwest location. Invitation coming soon.


Winter Break: CRCC Closed

December 24 - January 4

Fun Community Events with Autism Action Partnership!

The Nutcracker Sensory-Friendly Performance

Sunday, November 23

A holiday tradition for all to enjoy! Don't miss the sensory friendly performance of The Nutcracker with American Midwest Ballet on November 23rd at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs! Reserve your tickets for $2/each. Because tickets are limited, we ask that you only purchase up to 6. Please reach out to AAP at info@autismaction.org with special requests


Making Memories: A Christmas Carol

Friday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.

We’re thrilled to team up with our COMPASS Partner, Omaha Community Playhouse for a relaxed performance of A Christmas Carol! This special Making Memories event offers a welcoming, inclusive theatre experience designed for neurodivergent individuals and their families to enjoy the magic of this holiday classic together. Tickets are just $5, and space is limited — please only reserve tickets if you’re able to attend so others have the opportunity to join. (Show is for ages 3+ ONLY)

 
 

Staff Highlight

Meet Cassandra!


Cassandra is our Communications and Development Coordinator and has been with CRCC for three years. She is originally from Iowa and moved to Omaha in 2006 to attend Creighton University. She has spent the last 15 years working in nonprofit communications.


"I've always known I need to find meaning in my work. A job isn't simply a job. And telling CRCC's story and supporting the amazing kiddos and staff we have here fills my heart. From creating annual reports to taking photos on Halloween, I'm proud to be a part of this team that works together to make sure that every child and family knows they are an important part of the CRCC family."


Cassandra is married to her husband Joel and they have three cats: Gizmo, Bob and Mabel. She is a self-described cat lady, she feeds the squirrels in her yard, and she recently checked an item off of her bucket list by visiting Rome in September.

Community Partners

 

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