Upcoming Programs at LifeLinks

From LifeLinks:

FREE PARENTING GROUP:

You do not have to come to all meetings, there are four weeks left.

Monday evenings 7-9 PM thru March 12

Free book for each attendee!

Come learn new approaches to making better connections with your children. Less yack, more act. This is an open forum where parents can share frustrations and areas of need without judgment.

FREE ROLLER SKATING

Tuesday, February 21^st

10:00 AM – Noon

Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro

Skate rental and pizza included

SOCIAL GROUPS:

Ages 10 – 13 on Tuesdays

Ages 7-10 on Wednesdays

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Ongoing but you must be registered.

$65 per month (this is a 50% discount off the regular program price)

LIVING SKILLS for those 18-28

8 Week class that will offer basic skills in cooking, laundry, nutrition and self care.

Tuesdays Starting February 28^th

5:30 – 7:00 PM

$200 for all 8 weeks, includes all supplies (this is a 50% discount off the regular program price)

FREE GUARDIANSHIP WORKSHOP

February 29^th

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Learn the basic process for applying for guardianship and the reasons you may need a more specific application.

Plenty of time for questions and answers!

To register for any program or get more information please contact Rachel at 978-349-3040 or rwardsullivan@lifelinksinc.net

All program (aside from skating) are located at 285 Mill Road ~ Chelmsford, MA

Upcoming LifeLinks Workshops

From LifeLinks:

Special Needs Financial Planning

On Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30PM, LifeLinks Family Support Center will be hosting Cynthia Haddad and John Nadworny of the Special Needs Planning division of Shepherd Financial Partners. They will be presenting an overview of important financial and legal issues in regards to your child with special needs.

The evening will start with parent support and networking time at 6:30 PM where resources and concerns are shared. Free gift, refreshments, and door prize for attending.

The presentation will begin at 7:00PM. All registrants will receive a copy of Ms. Haddad and Mr. Nadworny's book "The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life".

To attend this workshop, please RSVP to 978-349-3040.

Young Adult Relationships and Sexuality

We have a great Young Adult Social Group event planned for October, thanks to Paula Thompson, LICSW. The Family Support Center Young Adult Social Group is for teens and young adults ages 16-28(ish!) who want more social time with their peers and would like to improve their social skills.

The October session, on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00AM-2:00PM, will focus on young adult relationships. This one day workshop for young adults will focus on the goals of individuals in the group. Some topics will include talking about public and private relationships, decision making, and sexuality. Paula Thompson, LICSW will conduct this workshop and engage participants in fun games to help them learn about these important topics.

An accompanying workshop for parents will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:00PM. This session will focus on sexuality and relationships for young adults with developmental disabilities and how to have conversations about these topics with your child. The training will also allow for parents to ask questions and will provide a variety of resources. If your child is attending the Saturday workshop, we ask that you (the parent) please attend this training.

Both of these workshops are FREE!

The Saturday workshop has limited space so reserve your young adult child's spot soon!

To RSVP for any of the aforementioned Young Adult Social Group events, please call Rachel at 978-349-3040.

LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

Upcoming Programs and Events

From the SPED Child and Teen online newsletter:

Kids in Disability Sports (KIDS): KIDS, serving the Greater Lowell Communities, has open registration throughout June to sign up for the September 2011 - August 2012 season. KIDS offers baseball, bowling, floor hockey, golf, gymnastics, karate, soccer, swimming, track and field, dances and outings for children, teen and young adults with disabilities. For more information, call 866-712-7799, email info@kidsinc.org or visit www.kidsinc.us.

Easter Seals of Massachusetts Now Has Youth Transition Services! High School students with disabilities, their families and educators are given tools to help acheive their vision. Assistive technology, rehabiliation therapy, vocational evaluation, career skills development, job placement, on-the-job training, Independent living skills, social and recreational oppportunities are just a few of the tools offered. For more information, contact info@eastersealsma.org, call 800-244-2756 or visit Easter Seals of Massachusetts.

Upcoming Programs at LifeLinks

Sibscene Workshop

LifeLinks Family Support Center is hosting one more FREE Sibscene this spring. Sibscene is a fun workshop for siblings of children with special needs. Attendees talk about their siblings, play games, and make new friends!

The event is held at the LifeLinks office at 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford.

Sibscene is a new workshop for siblings ages 12-16. On Saturday, May 7, from 3:00-5:30pm teens will hang out, watch a movie, and make new friends who also have a sibling with special needs.

To sign up, please contact Amy Young at 978-349-3039 or ayoung@lifelinksinc.net.

Parenting Program

Wednesday, May 18: Susan Tordella, author of Raising Able, will speak about parenting. Free copies of her book for all attendees who RSVP.

www.raisingable.com

285 Mill Road, Chelmsford, 6-9PM

Dinner included! From 6-7PM

Presentation 7-9PM

Free gift for all who attend!

Prizes for lucky attendees!

Drinks and light snacks provided

Please RSVP to 978-349-3040 or familysupport@lifelinksinc.net