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Sensory Friendly Holiday Party

Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

DECEMBER 17, 2022

 

Families For Autism Grey-Bruce hosting a sensory friendly Holiday party! This is a fun family event where individuals with ASD (and/ or other neurological/developmental difficulties) and their families can come out, experience some Holiday themed fun and socialize in a relaxed, understanding environment! 

Pre-registration is required. Please also add any siblings who would like to attend under the 'Sibling Ticket' option. Parents/support companions do not need to register. 


WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Meet and socialize with other families just like yours!
  • Photos with Santa by Amanda Hall Photography (Amanda is an experienced sensory friendly photographer)
  • Decorate a cookie activity
  • Craft tables
  • Light music and dancing
  • Snacks and water/juice will be provided. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks.


EVENT DETAILS:

When: Saturday December 17th, 2022 - 12:00am-2:30pm 

Where: Harmony Centre, Owen Sound (Lower Level) 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2N7

Registered families can drop in anytime and depart at their leisure. 

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Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

NOV 19 & 20, 2022


SOLD OUT!

  

Families For Autism and Ashley Winters Photography have teamed up once again for sensory friendly photography mini sessions! Those that have had the to pleasure to have Ashley do their family photos in the past absolutely love Ashley's work and how amazing she is with our kiddos!

Each mini session is 45 mins and includes 10 (or more) digital images with print release! Prior to your booked session, Ashley welcomes you to reach out to discuss any sensory concerns or triggers ahead of time. We will email you a few days prior to the event with location/meet up details. The discounted rate is only $50 per session and is open to individuals and/or families with a member living with ASD. #specialneedsphotography


FIND OUT THE LOCATIONS AND DETAILS VIA THE REGISTER BUTTON


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Children's Safety Event

Sensory Friendly Holiday Mini Sessions

Sensory Friendly Pool Swim!

OCT 15, 2022


 Families For Autism Grey-Bruce has teamed up with the Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village to provide a sensory friendly visit to the Safety Village in Hanover! This is a fantastic, laid back opportunity to learn about fire safety, road safety, farm safety, water safety and more. We hope many families take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about safety.


  • They will have the Perego Jeeps and the scooters available to ride in/on which youngsters may ride throughout the Miniature Village to learn about traffic safety
  • Each family will be offered a private fire prevention learning experience in a controlled environment (Stop, Drop, Roll) with smoke and alarms. There will be a sensory friendly version available if needed - no alarm.
  • Farm safety zone
  • Water safety zone (fake water)

Date: Saturday October 15, 2022

Time: 10am- 1pm (families can come and go at their convenience)

Where: Saugeen Safety Village - 261101 Grey Rd 28, Hanover, ON N4N 3B8

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Sensory Friendly Pool Swim!

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Sensory Friendly Pool Swim!

JULY 28, 2022


 

Families For Autism Grey - Bruce has booked a private swim at the Hanover Aquatics Centre on July 21st!! This is a fun family event where individuals with ASD (and/ or other neurological/developmental difficulties) and their families can come out for some splishy, splashy fun in a relaxed, and understanding environment! All ages welcome!!


WHEN: Thursday July 28, 2022 - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

WHERE: Hanover Regional Aquatic Ctr - 269 7th Ave, Hanover, ON N4N 2H5


POOL DETALS:

  • Wading Pool with beach- style entry
  • Swirl Pool for relaxation and therapeutic use
  • Main Pool - 5 lanes. 3.5' shallow end and 10 feet deep end
  • Water slide
  • Mushroom feature


EVENT DETAILS:

Meet and socialize with other families just like yours!

Pre-registration is required for all family members to enter the pool.

If your child is a non-swimmer and/or requires 1:1 support please ensure you arrive with proper support for your child(ren).

Don't forget your lifejackets! Only lifejackets are permitted in deep end. (No pool noodles, balls, or puddle jumpers permitted in deep end of main pool)

An event waiver will be required to sign (registered participants will receive this via email the week of the event)

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Family Fun Beach Day

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

AUG 28, 2022


 

 

Families For Autism Grey-Bruce is taking you to the beach!  This is a fun family event where individuals with ASD (and/ or other neurological/developmental difficulties) and their families can come out, experience some summer, beach themed fun and socialize in a relaxed, understanding environment! 

Pre-registration is required. Please register all family members who plan to attend.


WHEN: Sunday Aug, 2022 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

WHERE: Hibou Conservation Area, Owen Sound


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Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Fundraiser

 Join us on Saturday, Sept 17 2022 for a amazing day in Sauble Beach for a 18 hole round of golf followed by live auction & dinner. This is a non profit event and all proceeds are in support of our local  Grey-Bruce autism community.  With contests, raffle items, silent auction items and always a welcoming crowd, we are looking forward to hosting our 3rd annual golf tourney and hope you can join us in supporting our local communities.


Questions? Interested in sponsorship or donating a raffle item?  Please contact us


Thank you for your support!

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