Upcoming LifeLinks Workshops

From LifeLinks:

Music Therapy

LifeLinks Family Support will be offering music therapy classes for children with special needs and their families!

A Board Certified Music Therapist from Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC will be conducting music therapy groups on Mondays in the fall for children ages 3-12 years old. Siblings are welcome to attend; parents are required to stay. The program will use the fun and motivation of music to address social, behavioral, and sensory goals. Children will be singing, playing a variety of instruments, and moving to the music!

Roman Music Therapy Services will hold an informative Open House on Wednesday, August 8 from 6:00 - 7:15PM. This free session will include 30 minutes of music for kids with special needs ages 3-12 (and their siblings!) and 30 minutes for questions.

We will be offering two 7 week music therapy sessions on Mondays starting September 17 from 3:45 - 4:30PM for children ages 3-7 and from 4:45 - 5:30PM for children ages 7-12.

OPEN HOUSE

DATE: Wednesday, August 8

TIME: 6:00 - 7:15PM

COST: Free!

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

 CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Email Rachel or call 978-349-3040.

MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES

DATES: Mondays, September 17-October 29 (first session); Mondays, November 5-December 17 (second session)

TIME: 3:45 - 4:30PM for 3-7 year olds; 4:45 - 5:30PM for 7-12 year olds

COST: $75 per session

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please sign up early as space is limited. Email Rachel or call 978-349-3040 for the registration form.

Social Skills Groups

  

Social Skills Groups for Kids Ages 4-6, 7-11, and 12-15

These groups provide a place where kids can interact with peers and teenage helpers while working with a friendship tutor on:

1. Sportsmanship

2. Conversation skills
3. Flexible thinking
4. Managing strong feelings (anger/frustration/embarrassment)
5. Understanding their social environment
6. Body language
7. Managing conflict and disagreements
 ...and more, depending on the needs of participants

Ages 4-6

DATES:Tuesdays, weekly beginning September 11

TIME: 4:15 - 5:15PM 

Ages 12-15 

DATES: Tuesdays, weekly beginning September 11

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30PM

  

Ages 7-11

DATES: Wednesdays, weekly beginning September 12

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30PM

FOR ALL CLASSES:

COST: $65 per month (a 50% discount!)
LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford
CONTACT: For more information, email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please contact Family Support for registration form.

Parents are welcome to discuss details of the program with the facilitator:
Nadine Briggs
978-764-2758
nbriggs@socialsmartkids.com 

Daily Living Skills Classes

Daily Living Skills for ages 12-16 and 17 & older

The Daily Living Skills classes offers a place where teens and young adults can learn:
 

1. Safety/home alone (with focus on emergency situations)

2. Clothing care

3. Meal preparation *

4. Nutrition & exercise

5. Tracking expenses/budgets

6. Grocery shopping

7. Check writing, debit cards, credit cards

8. Cleaning and home management

* Food preparation will be part of each meeting to allow for more robust skill development

Ages 12-16

DATES: Tuesdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13

TIME: 6:45 - 8:00PM

Ages 17 & older

DATES: Wednesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 28

TIME: 6:45 - 8:00PM

 

ALL CLASSES:

COST: $200 (a 50% discount!)

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

CONTACT: For more information on the class, email Family Support or call 978-349-3040.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please contact Family Support for registration form.

Parents are welcome to discuss details of the program with the facilitator:

Nadine Briggs

978-764-2758

nbriggs@socialsmartkids.com

Fun June Events from LifeLinks

LifeLinks is planning some fun family events in June:

Family Day at Canobie Lake Park

Join us on Tuesday, June 19 for a family fun day at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire! Each family member receives free admission as well as a $9 meal voucher.

Families must provide their own transportation and arrive by 10:00am. Space is limited and registration is required. Rain date is Wednesday, June 20.

DATE: Tuesday, June 19 (rain date June 20)

TIME: 10:00am - 4:00pm

LOCATION: Canobie Lake Park, 85 N. Policy Street, Salem, NH

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Space is limited. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families.

Family Day at Nashoba Valley Ski Area!

No, we're not skiing in June! Did you know that Nashoba Valley has a private pond and beach? Join us on Wednesday, June 27 from 11:30am - 4:00pm for lunch, swimming, friends, and bouncy house fun at this great venue! 

This free, private event includes a lunch of burgers, hot dogs, corn, chips, melon, cookies, and lemonade and iced tea. In addition to swimming in the pond, families can have fun playing outdoor games, playing on the jungle gym, and jumping around in the bouncy house!

DATE: Wednesday, June 27

TIME: 11:30am - 4:00pm (lunch served at noon)

LOCATION: Nashoba Valley Ski Area, 79 Powers Road, Westford

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Space is limited. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families.

 

Lowell Spinners Baseball Games 

 

 It's that time of year again! The LifeLinks Family Support Center has tickets to three Lowell Spinners baseball games and we'd like you to join us! There are 30 tickets available for each game. The ticket includes a box seat behind home plate, a drink, hot dog, and ice cream!

Choose from one of the following games:

Sunday, July 1, 5:05pm (Peanut free)

Friday, July 20, 7:05pm

Thursday, August 9, 7:05pm

LOCATION: LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken Street, Lowell

CONTACT: Email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

One game per family. Preference goes to Lowell area DDS families. Families must arrive 20 minutes before the start of the game to receive their tickets.