Autism Society San Diego serves individuals and families living with autism by providing support groups, resources, information, education, social activities, scholarships, camps & recreational activities.
OCTOBER 2018 E-NEWSLETTER
A Message From Our President

Happy October! This is my favorite time of the year, and I am thrilled we will be hosting our first ever ALL AGES Halloween Dance Party with Kidz Rock Out on Saturday, October 27th! Join us for a rocking good time and feel free to come in costume as you show off your dance moves! 

I want to personally thank everyone who attended  Lights! Camera! Autism! Film and Art Event on September 15th . This event which celebrated the artistic talents of developmentally disabled adults was a such a fabulous evening - both the artists and the films were wonderful and I got some great new art for my home! 

We are very excited to be the beneficiary of the Saturday, October 13th performance of the play One Slight Hitch at the Point Loma Playhouse. Come enjoy a hilarious comedy written by the comedian Lewis Black, and part of your ticket price will be donated back to us. What a great date night option!

Finally, be sure to save the date for the 5th annual Beers & Cheers for Autism fundraiser at Mike Hess Brewing on November 1st. This fun event raises money for our recreation programs and is always a great time!

Thanks so much,
Amy  Munera
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER



More information and ticket purchase HERE

Tickets for Saturday, October 13 performance benefits Autism Society San Diego.  Enjoy the evening at Point Loma Playhouse.  
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Looking for the coolest Halloween party this year??
In collaboration with KIDZROCKOUT, the Autism Society of San Diego is hosting a Halloween Dance Party! Info and tickets available here
We had another FABULOUS EVENING at
Lights! Camera! Autism!


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AUTISM SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS
Family Pizza & Pool Party  
Central San Diego

Every second Friday of the month
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.

*Please remember there is NO childcare provided at this event.  For safety reasons, ATTENDEES are expected to supervise their children at ALL times. Additionally: If your child cannot swim independently enough to pass the swim test, regardless of whether they will be in the deep or shallow end, you must be in the water with them at all times.

A special thank you to Aqua Pros for making this event possible. Donations of (minimum) $5 per family GREATLY APPRECIATED!
                                     
THANK YOU, GEICO as our Family Pizza and Pool Party sponsor.



Family Gym Night  - Carlsbad

Every third Saturday of the month
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 for your support .

Sensory Friendly Night at PLAYWERX


Every second Thursday of the month
5:00-7:00 PM
6060 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA


Join us for Sensory Friendly Family Night at Playwerx with Autism Society San Diego! This event is open to families and participants of ALL AGES. Play in the climbing structure, enjoy meeting other families, and enjoy an evening of judgement-free relaxing family fun. $8 per participant covers entrance to the event. Food is available for purchase separately.

Autism-Friendly Sensory Playtime! - La Mesa Library

The first Sunday of the month!
11:00-12:00 PM
8074 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942

The La Mesa Library is proud to present an Autism-Friendly playtime event every first Sunday of the month. The library staff provide a friendly, judgement-free space in their lovely space with a variety of sensory and educational activities. All families are welcome to enjoy and explore the library an hour before it opens to the public every month - we hope you can join us!
Eager to learn more? The County of San Diego put together a beautiful intro video you can find here!

*Please note this is a family event best suited for children ages 3-10. Individuals without children will not be granted entry until the library opens for its public hours. We appreciate your understanding!

Several Chuck-E-Cheese locations are offering
Sensory Sensitive Sundays
 on the first Sunday of each month 2 hours before opening to the public. This event will feature "reduced lighting and noise, trained and caring staff, and food and games". 

AMC & AUTISM SOCIETY PRESENT:
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS 

AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer Sensory Friendly Films, available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. The San Diego theaters participating in Sensory Friendly Films include:

AMC MISSION VALLEY 20
AMC PALM PROMENADE 24
AMC POWAY 10

PLEASE VERIFY SHOWING WITH THE AMC THEATER VIA THEIR WEBSITE OR BY PHONE BEFORE GOING AS THESE FILMS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
 
This month's movies: 
A.X.L(PG), Peppermint(R), A House with a Clock in its Walls(PG), and Life Itself(R)

To confirm dates and showtimes

SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL GROUP MEETINGS
All our meetings are FREE 
All Autism Society San Diego Meetings and Events
are regularly updated on Meetup.com
Stay informed and register at 

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This group remains on hiatus this month as we work on confirming a new location. We will resume next month!

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Adults with Autism Social Support Group

Every first Saturday of the month
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 

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Spanish Support Group
Grupo de Apoyo en Espanol 

Cada segundo lunes del mes
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Click here
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

Every second Monday of the month
6:30 PM - 8:00 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

Every second Tuesday of the month-October 9
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

This month will be a presentation and discussion on Autism 
and Co-occurring mental health conditions. Our speakers:
DR. CHARMI PATEL-RAO, MD
COURTNEY OLINGER, PsyD, (LMFT 49051)
R. CLARK HEYES, MS (LMFT)

United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123

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Every third Wednesday of the month
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Locations vary, please check on Meetup!

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    Autism Through the Lifespan
Parent information and support meeting

Every third Thursday of the month
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

2375 Congress Street, San Diego, CA

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