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18th Annual Georgia Race for Autism and Fall Festival
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, LawrencevilleThe Georgia Race for Autism is a USATF certified and Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K.
There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run, 100-yard Dash,
and Tot Trot on the same day.
Fun for the whole family with a Fall Festival and plenty of vendor and resource tables.
Join us at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA US 30045
Georgia Race for Autism supports Spectrum Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community.
For more information on Spectrum and all the programs they provide
go to www.SpectrumAutism.org.
17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway
Burke County Recreation Department 465 Burke Veterans Parkway, WaynesboroWelcome to the 17th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway. We are so glad you are here to Run the Race with us. The BDB consisted of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk, and several children’s runs, including an Adaptive Run/Walk for our CFNB kids! We are going Bigger this year with a new location..…… We are proud to announce we are joining forces with the Burke Co. Recreation Dept and the Waynesboro YMCA to bring you the largest Bird Dog Breakaway yet: New race route, bigger Kidzone and more vendor spaces!! Our race will start at the YMCA and loop around the Burke Co. schools. All proceeds from the BDB will assist with our Waynesboro Clinic Building Renovations thus allowing us to better serve our clients and their families. The Center For New Beginnings provides services to children and adolescents with special needs. Currently more than 100 children and families are served at the Center’s three locations, with disabilities ranging from general academic related problems to specific disorders such as, but not limited to, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.
It is through participants like you that make our event a huge success each year. By helping with our biggest fundraiser, you have made a big difference in the lives of many special-needs children. One of our guiding principles is that we seek to create a “team approach” by serving as a bridge between families and service providers. Thank you for joining our team for this year’s race. For more information about us and our events please check out our website www.nbeginnings.org.
Extra Special Saturday Respite
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street, AlpharettaYou deserve a break today! Enjoy a few hours to run errands, lunch with a friend, or take a nap!
FOCUS offers Extra Special Saturday Respite (ESS) in the spring and fall at 2 locations. A nurse is at each location to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers at each location are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. Ratio of caregiver to child is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break!!
Free
FOCUS on Music
Alpharetta Presbyterian Church 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta This event is free for FOCUS Young Adults and FOCUS Alumni
FOCUS Families can drop off kiddos at Alpharetta Presbyterian at 11:00 AM. Parents can stay on-site or leave to run a quick errand.
The music therapist will lead a one-hour long music session utilizing a variety of percussion instruments.
Registration is required. Space is limited, please register as soon as possible.
Questions? Email milligan@focus-ga.org
Teen Saturday Social Club – Fall
Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, DuluthSpectrum's Teen Saturday Social Club will provide a safe space for teens on the spectrum, ages 12-18. Participants need to have independent self help skills, and able to function with minimal supervision. (Ratio of 3 staff to up to 25 participants) The group will meet on Saturdays from 4 pm - 6 pm. (see dates on flyer) They will play board games or video games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be managed by Social Skills Today and supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.
This will be like a gym membership where you pay $150 for a 6-week membership to participate any or all Saturdays. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want. Registration is open.
$150
SPECTRUM SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB FOR ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM
Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, DuluthSpectrum Saturday Social Club will provide a safe space for adults who are on the autism spectrum. Participants who are out of high school and are 18 years or older, have independent self help skills, and are able to function with little supervision. The group will meet on Saturdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm where they will play games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.
This will be like a gym membership where you pay $200 for 10 week session to participate one Saturday or all Saturdays in a quarter. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want. Registration is now open!
REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB
$200
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