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Muskoka Family Network Newsletter— 09/22/2016 1

Muskoka Family Network Newsletter

September 22, 2016

The Muskoka Family Network is asked to distribute information on behalf of third parties. Muskoka Family Network provides general information to self-advocates and

families of children with special needs. The information provided in this newsletter is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service

provider. Muskoka Family Network is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment when considering any resource.

Join Us on Saturday September 24th (see page 3) as we paint the future

of the Muskoka Family Network together!

Woo Hoo! Can you believe that the Muskoka Family Network has

been in existence for ONE YEAR this month!


Table of Contents

Where Do You See the Family Network 3

New Idea—Muskoka Family Network 4

Workshops & Webinars 5—6

Community Fundraisers 7

Muskoka Family Network Radio Show Schedule 7

Estate Planning Resource 8

Programs in the Area 8

For the Kids 9—10

For Moms 11

For Dads (Help us to fill this page) 12

Employment Resources 13

Community Groups 14—15

Miscellaneous 16

Muskoka Family Network Membership Form 17

Muskoka Family Network Newsletter— September 22, 2016

Please note the Session we are hosting on September 24th

and our New idea page!


New Idea! Muskoka Family Network

Needs Your Help

We have 2 new ideas for the upcoming newsletters:

1. We want to create a page in our newsletter a question and answer page . Families

would submit their questions. When we create the newsletter, we will ask the questions and

in the following newsletter we will share the answers from the families. This will be a create

way to learn what other families have been doing and what creative ways that they have

turned issues into solutions.

2. Share inspirational stories. We want to hear from you. We want to hear stories from

you so that we can share these with other families. You can share the story, share a

photo, be creative.

What do we need from you?

1. Creative Name for the pages in our newsletter:

Question and Answer Page

Stories

2. Share your questions and stories so we can start them in our next newsletter.

If we could have your submissions by Friday September 16th. You can submit them to

[email protected].


Workshops/

Webinars

American Sign Language Classes Teacher: Shannon Stark

Dates: Monday October 3—Monday December 5 (no classes October 10th and October 31st)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Community Living Huntsville, 99 West Road, Huntsville

Cost: $80.00 with handouts included Register: [email protected] or 705-789-4543

Have you always wanted to learn American Sign Language? Learn: the alphabet; numbers; vocabulary; putting sentences together and about deaf culture.

Mental Health First Aid Training Register: [email protected]

Dates: October 13 & 14—Bracebridge October 17, 24, 31 & November 7 (4—3 hour evening sessions) - Bracebridge October 27 & 28—Parry Sound October 29 & November 5—Bracebridge November 17 & 18—Bracebridge December 12 & 13—Bracebridge Cost: Sorry I don’t have that on the poster but it is approximately $150.00? If I sprain my ankle, chances are you will know what to do. If I have a panic attack, chances are you won’t. 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem this year. Would you know what to do? This 12 hour certification course is designed to help people better understand mental illness and respond to mental health crisis.

Coding Course When: Wednesdays October 4—25th

Time: Sorry not on flyer Where: IAC Centre, 45 Maple Avenue, Barrie

Cost: $100.00 What to Bring: Your own computer (preferably Windows 7, 8 or 10) For More Information: [email protected]

This course is open to individuals to learn the basics of programming. Learn how to read and write code, gain the potential to create own game, website or something else!


Workshops/

Webinars

CBT and Minfulness Based Interventions for Individuals with ASD Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Weiss

Date: Friday October 21, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Location: Geneva Centre, 112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON Cost: In-Class $165.00; Webinar $150.00

Register: keynote.autism.net Description: Often struggle with managing anxiety, anger or depression and increasingly cognitive behavior and mindfulness based therapy is being used to help address these difficulties. This workshop will review the evidence base that supports the use of CBT and MBT. It will present a 10-session manualized intervention that focuses on improving emotion regulation skills in 8—12 year old and at least average intellectual functioning.

A Practical and Proven Approach to Working with Schools to Supports Students with Special Needs

Presenters: Ed Mahony, Dale Munro & Suzanne Murphy Date: Friday October 28, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided) Location: One Kids Place, 400 McKeown Avenue, North Bay

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/autism-ontario-northern-tour-workshop-tickets-27765445194?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTA3NjYyMDUvZGNtc29uZWlsbEBiZWxsLm5ldC8w&utm_source=eb_email&utm_

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Topics of Discussion: Writing an Effective Individual Education Plan (IEP); How to navigate the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) process; Building positive school relationships; Approaches to working effectively with educators; skills to help adolescents build a positive future and ABA Strategies.


Community Fundraisers

4th Annual Autumn Brunch (Brunch & Silent Auction) Sunday October 2nd

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets: $40.00 Adult; $20 children 6-12; 5 and under complimentary

Location: Mark O’Meara Clubhouse, Highway 60, Huntsville, ON

For reservations, please contact: 705-788-9978 x 3652 or [email protected]. Payment: can be made via credit card to Andrea Johnston at [email protected] or 705-789-4543 x 230. All proceeds go to Community Living Huntsville.

Invitation: If you would like to join me (Carla) for a “Mom’s Brunch”, I will be attending and invite any moms that would like to get out for a few hours for a great meal and do a little Christmas Shopping during

the silent auction.

Alphabet Soup Tuesday October 25, 2016

Time: 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Location: Robinsons YIG Upstairs, Huntsville, ON

Cost: $50.00 per ticket Fundraiser for Early Literacy Muskoka. What do you get? Charitable Tax Receipt for $25; handcrafted bowl; scrumptious meal: appetizers, 3 different soups (from local fine dining restaurants), fresh bread and dessert. Contact: Sandy Inkster at [email protected] or 705-645-3155 x 3231

Muskoka Family

Network Radio Show

Our “Connections” Radio Show is on Hunters Bay Radio 88.7 FM or muskokaonline.com on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

October 12th: Liz Angell, Circles of Muskoka November 2nd: Diane Finlayson, Mindfulness

Radio Shows are formatted into an MP3 file. If you would like me to forward the file to you, email me at [email protected].


Programs in Our Area Affinity Consulting

Email: [email protected] Do you or someone you know struggles with reading and/or sensitivity to light? For More information on Irlen Syndrome Strategies, go to www.affinityconsulting.info. We are doing screenings for Irlen Syndrome on Thursday September 29 and Saturday October 1st. If you book for those two days there is a $50.00 off for all screenings. Regular price is $150.00. Book now to reserve your spot at 705-787-1217 or [email protected].

Casa Alex Home & Respite New Foundations Academy—School & Therapeutic Arts

Information Sessions: Date: Tuesday September 27, 2016 and Tuesday October 4, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: 72 Mineral Springs Road, Huntsville, ON RSVP: [email protected] or 705-787-7595 Casa Home: We are looking for a few like minded people, aged 20—50, who are interested in partnering with us or living at a co-op housing low rent type arrangement for our special country home in Muskoka. You may want to leave your parents nest, but definitely want your own life and to have fun and laugh, make friends and have a life! Your parents want to know that you are safe, happy and socializing on your life journey. New Foundations Academy: Our Vision: To provide a unique and appropriate Learning Centre for special needs youth & adults who have finished high school or are 19+ years old. Our Mission: To offer a struc-tured, meaningful, inclusive and community based environment where youth adults with developmental dis-abilities and/or autism can continue to thrive and grow socially, physically, emotionally, intellectually and artistically. Must attend a minimum of 2 days per week. Cost is $50.00 per day plus your own worker/family member and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Estate Planning Community Living Ontario has created a:

Inspiring Possibilities Estate Planning Guide This is a free resource and you can download your own copy at www.PlanInspiringPossibilities.ca This document includes various topics such as: Will and Trust Planning, Consent, Capacity and Legal Deci-sion-Making, The Ontario Disability Support Program, The Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Authored by Brendon Pooran & Cheryl Wiles of PooranLaw Professional Corporation and Tom


Here Comes Santa Claus!

Sensitive Santa is Coming to Huntsville Place Mall

Sunday December 4th

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Reservations: Start on November 14, 2016 via phone: 705-789-3889 Ext 1; email: [email protected]; or drop in New this year: sensory tables and activity stations, swag bags, snacks, holiday cookies, giveaways, welcome table and free photo.

1st Muskoka Explorers Ages: Boys and Girls 10—16

For More Information: www.ExploreMuskoka.org Contact: David at 705-645-5575 or email [email protected]

Cost: $85.00 and registration starts September 2016. Camp with Us! Canoe with Us! Make Great Friends! Travel with Us! There are programs available to younger and older youth also. See their website for information.

Fall into Reading Date: Tuesday October 4, 2016

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Huntsville Public Library (tickets available at library)

What’s happening? Music, art activity, snack, stories, free book for every child. Celebrate International Literacy Day.


Great Moose Adventures

Forest Explorers & Adventure Team (FEAT)

Dates: October 1, 15, 29, November 12, 26 and December 10, 2016

Times: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (lunch is included in program cost)

Cost: $180.00 plus tax

Our Forest Explorers and Adventure Team (FEAT) is a great way for youth ages 7—14 to grow in body, mind and spirit with loads of outdoor adventure, campfire cooking, team building challenges, fun games and opportunities to connect with each other and the natural world around them.

PA Days Camps

Ages: 4—12 years old

Cost: $50.00 includes snacks, beverages and healthy hot lunch

All instructions by experienced educators. Forest discovery, plant and animal investigations, shelter building, arts and crafts using natural materials. Exciting seasonal outdoor activities such as skiing, swimming, canoeing and snowshoeing. Limited transportation to/from Bracebridge & Gravenhurst (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), spaces will fill up quickly.

For More Information: To learn more about these programs and others, you can visit their website at www.greatmooseadventures.com, phone: 705-687-3903 or email: [email protected]


Huntsville Women’s Group Drop In Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sutherland Hall, 30 High Street, Huntsville, ON

For more information: [email protected]

Visit: huntsvillewomensgroup.com or facebook.com/huntsvillewomensgroup

September September 29 Sandra Smith—”Something from Nothing” October October 6 Attitude for gratitude (Thanksgiving food and crafts) October 13 Kathleen May—”A women walking away” October 20 Huntsville Women’s Group presents Survival Tips! October 27 Halloween Movie Night (Practical Magic) November November 3 Memory Night! Bring a childhood photo of yourself November 10 Laurie Lamong—”Sexual Assault Awareness” November 17 Huntsville Women’s Group presents knit and crochet dishcloths November 24 Kate Quinlan—”Story of Your Life” - Journalling Workship December December 1 DIY Holiday Cards December 8 Donna PArlee—”Spirit Painting Workshop” December 15 Holiday Potluck—Food and Fun!


We Need Help Filling this Page!


Huntsville

Contact: 705-787-0349 or text at 705-346-4011 Location: YMCA Employment Services, 60 King William Street, Huntsville Website: http://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/employment-services/we-can-help/ Email: [email protected] Programs: Youth Job Link Employment Program, Classes on interview skills, resumes, job search, personality dimensions. Age: 15 and up

Bracebridge Contact: 705-646-2092 Location: Agilec, 195 Wellington Street, Bracebridge Website: www.agilec.ca Programs: Classes on resume, job interviews, etc. Age: 15 and up

Gravenhurst Contact: 705-687-6350 Location: Employment North, 2—410 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst Website: http://www.employmentnorth.com/about-us/gravenhurst-office/ Programs: workshops such as job interviews, search and resumes

Employment Myth Buster:

Myth: People with disabilities are unable to meet job standards and performance making

them an employment risk.

Fact: A DuPont study conducted a survey of over 811 employees with disabilities and found

90% rated average or better in job performance compared to 95% for employees without dis-

abilities. A similar DuPont study which involved 2,745 employees with disabilities found that

92% of employees with disabilities rated average or better in job performance compared to

90% of employees without disabilities.

Are You Looking for Employment?

Youth and/or Adults


Community Groups

All Abilities Dance Troupe Starts: First Thursday of Each Month

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Trinity United Church, Huntsville, ON

Contact: Andrea Johnston at [email protected]

Dads ‘n Kids of Muskoka Last weekend of every month at the Gravenhurst YMCA

For More Information: 705-687-9899 Or check out website: ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca

Muskoka Family Peer Support Group Family Peer Support Group provides support and education to family members and/or caregivers who care for individuals with mental health issues. We provide a safe non-judgmental environment for growth and

healing. For More Information: Linda Watt 705-645-2262 x 603 Valerie Kitchen 705-384-5392 x 228

People First Huntsville Contact [email protected] or visit their Facebook Page “People First Huntsville”

We are People….First Our vision is a Canada that values diversity; and honours, respects and includes all its citizens. We are a self-advocacy group who have the experience of being labeled with having a developmental

disability We are NOT defined by a label We want to be valued and respected citizens of our communities We want to influence positive change We want to contribute and give back We want to belong We want to speak out and be heard We deserve the same rights as everyone else We believe in inclusion! All means all!


Community Groups

PFLAG Canada—Muskoka, ON

2nd Wednesday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m. Contact [email protected] for meeting place

Special Olympics Summer Sports Golf Contact: Dione Schumacher, 705-706-0145 Soft Ball Contact: Beth Moreau, 705-687-4662 T-Ball Contact: Lynn Self, 705-645-9449 Winter Sports Bowling Contact: Carol Gonneau, 705-646-7689—Bracebridge Contact: Barb Hallam, 705-787-0325—Huntsville Curling Contact: Doreen Maunder, 705-687-6132 Floor Hockey Contact: Kim Gibbs, 705-645-0811 Nordic Skiing Contact: Cindy Blake, 705-783-6543 Swimming Contact: Staci Stoyke, 705-787-8612

Tourette Syndrome Group—Muskoka, ON Contact: Shawn Forth

[email protected]

Huntsville Peer Youth Tutoring Club Contact: Pam Bibby at 705-224-0856

Tutoring Group—Bracebridge/Gravenhurst

Contact: 705-645-2412 x 308


Miscellaneous

Free Dental Program for Children: For more information go to Ontario.ca/healthysmiles.ca or 1-844-296-6306 YWCA Womens Programs and Getting Ahead Program, check out www.ywcamuskoka.ca FAST: Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics has partnered with Santa’s Village to give you 46% off your admission, simply go to www.santasvillage.ca/fast and enter the promo code fast2016. Muskoka Fresh Baskets: Veggie and Fruit Baskets for purchase. $20 individual or $25.00 family, delivered once per month. Check out http://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-and-social-services/Fresh-Food-Baskets.aspx for schedule. A New Start.ca: A New Start through education, check out the website at www.anewstart.ca for adults 19 and older. This is located in Huntsville and Gravenhurst. Table Food Soup Kitchen: Offer free and minimal cost cooking class. Check out their schedule on www.thetablesoupkitchen.com Muskoka Extended Transit: Call 1-844-440-6387 or online www.muskokacommunity.ca under “Key Initiatives” for more information. They travel from Dorset to Huntsville; Baysville to Huntsville; Severn Bridge to Gravenhurst; Glen Orchard to Gravenhurst; Vankoughnet to Bracebridge; Mactier to Bracebridge and Honey Harbour to Midland. Cost is Adults $3.00 one way, $5.00 return; Teens 13—18 $2.00; Children under 12 $1.00 and Preschoolers are free. Assistive Device Exchange: It’s time to declutter. Any pieces of good equipment gathering dust in your home. Contact www.assistivedevice.ca to sell or give away your equipment. Also a great place to find equipment you might need. Phone: 705-767-3263 x239. ATTRACTIONS ONTARIO COUPONS: http://attractionsontario.ca/coupons to receive discounts across our Province. Seatbelt Covers: Contact Kim Dubeau at DN Designs as follows: 705-787-7700 or [email protected] The cost are $12.00 for a basic up to 5,000 stitch cover. See photo below. Mon Ami System: Check out www.mymonami.com. Mon Ami™ ('My Friend' in French) is an electronic com-panion that offers a broad range of friendly services for all ages. It has been specially created to support active aging, family and professional caregivers, the sandwich gener-ation, young families, and all those who look after loved ones. It is particularly beneficial to family members who live far away by enabling them to more easily communicate with and be involved in the care of their loved ones.


Contact: Muskoka Family Network

Carla O’Neill

Email: [email protected]

Messages: 705-789-4543 x 268

Facebook Page: Muskoka Family Network

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