OMAHA NETWORK OF SUPPORT
SUPPORT GROUPS
ASD Family Support Group / Family Bounce Night at Pump It Up
The Autism Society would like to thank our partner Pump It Up for helping us create a spectacular venue for our support group. Our group meets the first monday of the month during an Open Bounce time that is set aside for autism families. Please visit www.pumpitupparty.com to learn more about this great party zone! Learn more about our support group/bounce night here.
WHEN: Monday, May 7, 2012
6:00pm - 7:45pm Bounce Time
7:45pm— Join us for popcorn and water.
WHERE: Pump It Up 960 S 72nd (72nd and Pacific)
COST: $5 per child ($10 maximum charge per family)
The group meets at Whole Foods in their Lifestyle Center. Whole Foods is located just south of the Westroads mall at Regency and Dodge.
If you have any questions regarding the group you can contact Chrissy Cameron chrissycameron@cox.net or Karen Falconer Al-Hindi karen.alhindi@gmail.com for more information.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program.
The movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced. There will be no previews before the film so plan to arrive early as the movie will start at 10am. AMC is also being very generous and letting our families bring in their own GFCF snacks. Regular concessions are also available to purchase.
Learn more about AMC’s Sensory Friendly movies here.
Pirates! Band of Misfits
Saturday, May 5
Omaha’s AMC Oakview 24 Theater
3555 S 140th Plaza - Omaha
10am
Council Bluffs AMC Star 17 Theater
3220 23rd Avenue - Council Bluffs
10am
Save the dates…
June 16, 2012 - Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
June 30 - Brave
July 21 - Ice Age: Continental Drift
August 11 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
**All shows are 10am local time. Dates and films are subject to change.
Interested in creating a sensory friendly showing in your area? Download a Autism Society Toolkit to share with your local theater!
MARCUS THEATERS HAVE ALSO STARTED A COMPARABLE PROGRAM CALLED…
REEL MOVIES FOR REAL NEEDS
There program is run slightly differently and you can learn more here.
March 3, 2012—Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
March 31, 2012—Pirates! Band of Misfits
Omaha’s Village Pointe Cinema
304 North 174th Street - Omaha
10:30 am
Lincoln’s Grand Cinema
1101 P Street - Lincoln
10:30 am
Questions about the Autism Society Omaha group? Email us at omahasupportgroup@autismnebraska.org .
