September 2010

Note: The Family Support Network of Central Carolina does not endorse any particular
service providers, agencies, or events other than those offered through our own organization. Events
offered by FSNCC are marked with our logo. Listings are provided for informational purposes only.

9/2: FSNCC's MOMS' group. 7-9pm, Home of Monica McGuire. Moms with children of any age and any type of special needs are invited to join our fun and informal support group. Meet other Moms that can relate to the joys and difficulties of raising a child with special needs. For more information click here. For a calendar of all of our meetings for 2010-2011, click here. Please email Monica or call 336-334-5601, Ext. 217 with questions or to RSVP.

9/3: Autism Society of NC, Guilford County Chapter's Coffee Break. 9:30 a.m., Maxie B's, 2403-7 Battleground Ave., GSO. Come and join the ASNC-GC for their informal monthly morning coffee break that allows parents to get to know each other and exchange ideas and strategies for parenting their child with autism, and to discuss sibling issues. Call Chris Hocker at 336-854-9497 for more information.

9/8: FSNCC's Daytime MOMS' group. Mimi's Cafe, the Shops at Friendly Center, 9:30 am. Due to overwhelming demand, we are very excited to be starting a Daytime Moms’ Group, an informal support group for mothers of children with special needs. The group will be meeting the 2nd Wednesday of every month for either breakfast or lunch. For more information, click here. For questions or to RSVP, please email Monica or call 336-334-5601, ext. 217.

9/8: NICU Babies Just Wanna Have Fun! 9-11 a.m., the Women's Hospital of Greensboro Education Center, Classroom #2. Please join us as Carrie Suwalksi, Pediatric Physical Therapist, and Lisa Shoffner, FSNCC Home Visitor, lead families in a play session with their babies, and offer ideas and tips to enhance development through play. This event is for NICU graduates from birth-2 years of age. To sign up, please give us a call at 336-832-6507 or email us at support@fsncc.org.

9/9: Autism Society of NC Alamance County Chapter Meeting. 6:30-8:30p.m. Shiloh Presbyterian Church , 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd., Burlington. Tried-and-True Tips for School Success. Anitra Lambeth and other ABSS teachers will offer advice on making school a successful team effort. Childcare is available. You must RSVP for this service, with the number of children attending, one week in advance of the meeting. For more information, contact: Kim Fields, Chapter co-leader (336) 222-7026 or Laurie Newlin, Chapter co-leader (336) 266-0743.

  9/16: FSNCC's Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group. 6:30 pm, Women's Hospital of Greensboro's Education Center, Classroom #1. Come & join us for an informal meet & greet to kick off the new year of meetings! Meet other parents of children with SPD & discuss: New school year schedules & transitions, Topics we would like to learn more about this upcoming year, Our upcoming make & take session, & SPD news. Click here for more details. Contact Monica at 336-334-5601, Ext. 217 with questions or to RSVP.

9/16: Autism Society of NC, Randolph County Chapter Open Meeting. Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), 1738 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro. Child care available with RSVP. Children meet in the ECDC gymnasium. An opportunity to meet lots of great families & discuss life with ASD. For more information & to register, contact Paul & Anita Peterson at
336-629-1533 or the4petersons@embarqmail.com.

9/17: Autism Society of NC, Guilford County Chapter's Back to School Potluck. 6:30p.m., Brooks Global Elementary, 1215 Westover Terrace, GSO. Join ASNC-GC for their first meeting of the year. Representatives from Tumblebees Ultimate Gym and Family Reflexology will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about their services. Please bring a covered dish to share with friends. If you plan on using our complimentary respite care, please send an email to asncgc@gmail.com or call Chris Hocker at 336-854-9497.

9/20: FSNCC's DADS' group. 7:00 p.m. Members new and old are welcome to join our informal support group for Dads of children with special needs at REFS, 3404 Whitehurst Rd, GSO. Full menu available, dining optional. For more information, click here or contact Monica at 336-334-5601, ext. 217.

9/26: Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro's Mom's Nite Out. 7:00p.m., Coldstone Creamery at Friendly Center. Join other Moms of children with Down Syndrome for a fun and relaxing evening out. New members always welcome! For more information please call 336-856-8968 or 336-644-6403 or email Lauri Lyn.

9/28: ADHD support group. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Trinity Church, 5200 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Dr. Thomas Kuhn will be joining our support group for parents of children with ADHD to discuss Medication Management. For more information, please contact Monica at 336-334-5601, ext. 217 or visit this group's website.

Click here for information on upcoming events from the Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro.