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CALENDAR OF ONGOING EVENTS
PEP: North Suburban Parents Engaging in Possibilities
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PEP_parent_group/
MONTHLY MENTAL ILLNESS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
When: Ongoing, beginning September 21 and the third Friday of each month,
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Where: Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., 60091
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban (NAMI-CCNS), invites the public to attend its “Parent Support Group” for families of children and adolescents with mental health issues such as school phobia, difficulties making friends, falling apart at home, smoking and drugs, rages, depression, anxiety, etc. Share your problems and hear how others have dealt with these problems. Hear ideas that can help you take care of yourself and your family. Talk confidentially with no fear of stigma or shame. No registration required. Call 847-716-2252 for more information.
NORTH/NORTHWEST COOK AND LAKE COUNTY WORKGROUP
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Meets Monthly, ususally on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30am
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Meets at Center for Enriched Living at 280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015,847.948.7001
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Membership and attendance are open to anyone with an interest in developmental disability issues.
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Please contact Elizabeth Ramos-Sosa at eramossosa@cau.org with questions.
THE SOCIAL NETWORK
NSSRA is proud to offer a series of social programs for young adults. The Social Network will meet on a monthly basis and will offer young adults a variety of social opportunities through which they may meet new people, improve peer social interaction and initiate leisure opportunities with peers.
Criteria for joining The Social Network include all of the following:
· 17 to 26 years olds
· Asperger’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism
· Independent functioning within a 1:5 staff ratio
Contact Mel Robson for more information about The Social Network and other NSSRA social opportunities.
Mel Robson, CTRS
Superintendent of Recreation
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
3105 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
www.nssra.org
Erin Bradley, CTRS
Recreation Specialist
Adult Programs
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
3105 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 509-9400 x6824
Fax: (847) 509-1177
February 3, 2013
What: Sunday Super Bowl Party: Let’s get ready to have a fun filled evening with great friends and good food. We will order pizza, pop and wings for dinner. If the weather is nice we will play our own game of football. Baggo, cards, and other games will be available as we spend a fun evening hanging out together!
Time: 6-9pm
See the Sunday Super Bowl Party pdf. in the Recreation and Leisure link here for more info and registration.
March 9, 2013
What: Enchanted Castle Outing: Come on out and join the group as we head to Enchanted Castle. We will spend this exciting evening playing mini golf, competing in laser tags games, and playing arcade games. NSSRA will order pizza and drinks for dinner. NSSRA will also cover the cost of mini golf, laser tag, and $5.00 worth of tokens. Please bring extra money if you would like to purchase additional tokens or participate in more activities at Enchanted Castle.
Time: 5-7 PM
Age: 17-26
See the Enchanted Castle pdf in the Recreation and Leisure link here for more information and registration.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
This group offers parents the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other parents dealing with this difficult disorder.
When: Mondays: 6:30pm to 8pm
Where: Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
3080 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
Contact: Nancy Bloom, M.Ed. - Executive Director
847.724.2620
www.ysgn.org
Teen Scene Group
March 4 - June 17
Mondays
6-7PM
Outings 6:30-8:00
Teen Scene Group Flyer