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, February 6, 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
Omaha Shrine Circus
The Autism Society of Nebraska has been invited by the Tangier shriners to join them for a FREE special needs showing of the Shrine Circus!
Join us Friday, February 24th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Yes, the bad news is that their special needs show is during school hours. So if you have school aged children you will have to decide if you want to take them out of school for the afternoon. This really is a great chance for them to experience such an exciting (but oh so overstimulating) environment in the safety of a more accepting crowd.
We hope you will join us!
It is FREE, but you will need to RSVP by January 19th to reserve seating. Click HERE to RSVP!
We only have a limited number of seats for our organization so it will be first come first served!
Autism Society Skating Spectacular
Join the Autism Society - Omaha Support Network for an Autism Family Skating Spectacular!
Skate City
1220 South Fort Crook Rd
Bellevue, NE
Sunday, January 29
5pm - 7pm
Fun for all ages!
Cost: $4 per skater (price covers traditional skate rental; inline skates extra)
Additonal $3 for those 10 and under wanting to also do the bounce house/play structure
We are also thrilled to have Creighton OT students joining us to help out! They will be on hand to help our newest skaters get adjusted to life on wheels as well as to help guide our veteran skaters in fine tuning their skills.
RSVP HERE . RSVP is not required but is very much appreciated as it will help us line up enough volunteers.
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.
The Secret World of Arietty
Saturday, February 25
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…
March 10, 2012—Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
April 7, 2012—Pirates! Band of Misfits
**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.
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 .
