Therapeutic Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 10 September 2018 Inside this issue: Upcoming Events 1 Special Needs Ministry 1 Bravehearts 2 Special Olympics 3 Shine Prom 4 Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 5 TR Programs 6-7 PEERS 8 Respite Event 9 Upcoming Programs 10 Calendar of Events 11 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! Special Olympics Family Day Saturday, September 1st, 5pm, Troy University All Special Olympics Alabama athletes families are invited attend the season opener against Boise State. Email ekaufman@auburnalabama.org no later than August 24th at 5p.m. RSVP. National Team Recognition Tuesday, September 4th, 7pm, City Hall At the next City of Auburn City Council meeting, all of the athletes coaches that attended the 2018 National Games will be recognized with a Council resolution. Parent Information Meeting Wednesday, September 5th, 6pm, Topics discuss include information registration details on various upcoming fall programs including Best Buddies, BraveHearts, Special Olympics, City of Auburn TR Programs. Bingo will be available for TR participants enjoy during the Parent Meeting.
Fall 2018 Dates: September 10 September 24 Ocber 8 Ocber 22 November 5 November 12 Pizza Party Dance All dates held at the Opelika Sportsplex from 5:30-7pm.
The 2018/2019 season is upon us! The practice schedule is below for fall sports. We have several new coaches joining us this season, we are hoping add additional scrimmages competitions this year. Stay tuned for more details a full list of meet dates for this season. Note: Practices listed are through the end of 2018. Many sports continue in 2019! Practice changes cancellations will be shared on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/specialolympicsalleeco/ through the Remind App group Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group Code @ec3c2h join). Aquatics Practice: 3:30-4:30p 4:30-5:30p (Tuesdays Opelika SportsPLEX) November 6, 13, 20, 27 December 4, 11, 18 Unified Basketball Practice: 4:30-5:30p (Fridays - ) August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 Ocber 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 (Location/time change begins 11/30 TBA) December 7, 14, 21 Bowling Practice: 1-3p (Mondays AMF Lanes) September 10, 17, 24 Ocber 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17 Unified Flag Football Practice (H.S. College): 3-4p (Sundays AJHS Field) August 19, 26 September 9, 16, 23, 30 Ocber 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 (time changes 2:15-3:15p) December 9, 16 Unified Softball Practice: 3:30-4:30p (Sundays Duck Samford Park, p field) November 4, 11 December 2, 9, 16 Tennis Practice: 3:15-4p (Fridays - Opelika Tennis Courts, back court) August 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 Ocber 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 Track Practice: 5:30-6:30p (Tuesdays AJHS Track) November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 Volleyball Practice: 5:30-6:30p (Fridays - ) August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 Ocber 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 (Location change on 11/30 TBA) Unified Volleyball Practice: 4:30-5:30p (Sundays ) September 9, 16, 23, 30 Ocber 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2
Fall Therapeutic programs start this month! Programs occur weekly, monthly, or quarterly from September through November are designed for all abilities while fostering new interests encouraging development, friendship, socialization in a positive supportive environment. Link City of Auburn FALL BROCHURE Bingo & Fitness (ages 12+) Let s get healthy gether! After we have enjoyed some exercise we will play bingo take home fun prizes. Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Begins August 29th! *Group does not meet on 10/31 or 11/21/18 Afternoon Play Group (Ages 5-10) Join us for games, puzzles, more! Activities will be geared wards physical social development. Weekly on Wednesdays, 3:30-5p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Begins September 5th! *Group does not meet on 10/31 or 11/21/18. TR Game Night (Ages 8+) Join us for board games, video games, cards, coloring! Refreshments will be served, the night will be filled with fun friendship! Fridays, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Fall Dates: September 7, Ocber 12, November 9th Guys Night In (Ages 14+) Join the guys for a night of basketball, video games, ping pong, snacks. Friday, September 21st, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center.
Registration is now open at the Harris Center. 425 Perry Street in Auburn E-mail Elizabeth with questions at ekaufman@auburnalabama.org. Event updates/changes will be shared on the Remind App under Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group code @ec3c2h join). Mystery Trip! (Ages 18+) Who knows where we will go! A movie? Dinner? A special event? Sign up find out! This trip is guaranteed be fun. Trip time details be confirmed 1-2 weeks prior the event date. Plan for a late afternoon/early evening event. Meet at Dean Road Recreation Center transportation is provided. Trip is limited 10 participants. $5 for Therapeutic Program Participants. Saturday, Ocber 6th time location TBD (most likely afternoon/evening). Cooking Course 1: Healthy No-Bake Snacks Hungry? Looking for something easy nutritious that you can make yourself? Join us learn basic kitchen prep skills some easy no-bake snacks such as banana wheels. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. Program is limited 10 participants. $25 per class (includes take-home recipe booklet). Ages 8-14 meet Thursday, September 6th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Ages 15+ meet Thursday, September 20th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Cooking Course 2: Easy as Pie! Making Pizza Interested in learning more about cooking? Join us learn how make pizza! Participants will learn how make pizza from scratch how prepare various ppings. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. Program is limited 10 participants. $25 per class (includes take-home recipe booklet). $45 class fee includes a pizza sne. Ages 8-14 meet Thursday, Ocber 4th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Ages 15+ meet Thursday, Ocber 18th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Girls Night In (Ages 14+) Join the gals for an evening of nail painting, movies, girl talk, games, treats. Friday, Ocber 26th, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center.
PEERS for We are taking names for the Fall 2018 Sessions now! PEERS for the of Skills developed at UCLA) is a 16-week social for in high school who are in ways help keep each group session, teens are social skills are given these skills in session at same time are how assist their teens in by their social c c is is. The cost is $175.00 we are in the planning stages for the fall sessions (we may focus on young adults or younger students if enough participants show an interest in those age ranges). Your Teen Will Learn: use be a good host during common make phone calls by choose appropriate use humor enter be a good peers rumors a bad PEERS may be for teens Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD Other Social Challenges For enrollment information, please contact Malti Tuttle: 334-844-3724 (mst0022@auburn.edu), Doris Hill: 334-8442004 (hilldol@auburn.edu) (Auburn University) or Elizabeth Kaufman: 334-501-2939 or email at ekaufman@auburnalabama.org (City of Auburn)
Financial Workshops Understing Money Led by the Lee County Literacy Coalition September 10th & 11th 10:00 a.m. Noon () Ocber 15th & 16th 5:00 7:00 p.m. (EAMC Ed Ctr) November 5th & 6th 10:00 a.m. Noon (EAMC Ed Ctr) December 10th & 11th 5:00 7:00 p.m. (EAMC Ed Ctr) This two-day course teaches money management budgeting skills techniques. TNT Monthly Teens in Transition Meeting: Brain Teaser Night! Time use your noodle! Use your smarts teamwork figure out ridiculous riddles. This is a free drop-off event for teens 13+. Pizza, drinks, laughs will be provided. Lee County Autism Resource & Advocacy August 23, 2018 6:00 7:30 p.m. LCARA Office 601 S. 7th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 (On the corner of 7th Street Avenue E) Please RSVP Maria Gutierrez at mariag@leecountyautism.com Best Buddies Interested in registering for Best Buddies? Go www.bestbuddiesonline.org sign up. Click on Membership Application, then College, fill out the application. Cost is $40 for the year, payable by cash or a check made out Auburn Best Buddies. Registration deadline is September 17th, 2018.
September 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 NO SO PRACTICES 3 LABOR DAY 4 Recognition of National Athletes at City Council, 7pm, City Hall PEERS 5:30-7p, 5 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, Parent Info Meeting, 6pm, TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, 6 7 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO Unified BB, SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, TR Game Night, 5:30p, 8 Alabama State @ AU, 6:30p 9 SO Unified FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field SO Unified VB, 10 Financial Workshop 10a-12p, SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes Bravehearts 5-7:30p, Plex 11 Financial Workshop 10a-12p, PEERS 5:30-7p, 12 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, 13 14 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO Unified BB, SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, 15 LSU @ AU, 2:30p 16 SO Unified FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field SO Unified VB, 17 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes 18 PEERS 5:30-7p, 19 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, 20 21 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO Unified BB, SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, Guy s Night, 5:30p, 22 Arkansas @ AU, TBA 23 SO Unified FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field SO Unified VB, 24 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes Bravehearts 5-7:30p, Plex 25 PEERS 5:30-7p, 26 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, 27 28 SO Tennis Practice, 3:15-4p, OTC SO Unified BB, SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, 29 So. Miss @ AU, TBA 30 SO Unified FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field SO Unified VB, Special Olympic Sport Codes: BB Basketball FF Flag Football VB Volleyball Location Codes: AJHS Field Auburn Jr. High School Track/Field AMF AMF Lanes Bowling Alley Dean Road Recreation Center OTC Opelika Tennis Courts Plex Opelika Sportsplex SO Special Olympics TR Therapeutics