New Years Eve Dinner and Dance

Proceeds go to AUTISM ONTARIO - LONDON

WHERE: EAGLES CLUB ~ 500 First Street (just north of the railway tracks)
WHEN: Thurs. December 31, 2009 ~ 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
COST: $25.OO per person

Enjoy a wonderful roast beef dinner with a late lunch and cash bar. Entertainment provided by DAVE’S MUSIC SERVICE

FOR TICKETS: CALL Dave at 519-455-9270 or email at dave.rowe@sympatico.ca

MAKE IT A DATE TO SKATE!

It’s time to skate away those Holiday calories!

The McLean Wealth Management Group & The Currie Wealth Management Group

Invite you, your family and friends to enjoy an evening at the Western Fair Sports Center Rink A, Olympic Ice Pad (off of Florence Street, London)

Wednesday, December 30th 2009 ~ 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Bring Your Skates and your Hockey Stick (optional) and work off all those holiday treats!

Please RSVP to either team at 1-800-265-1242.

TM Trademark used under authorization and control of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ScotiaMcLeod is a division of Scotia Capital Inc., Member CIPF.

Cooking Classes with Hutton House and Real Canadian Superstore

Cooking classes are now being offered as a partnership between Hutton House and the Real Canadian Superstore.

Space is still available. The deadline to register is December 22, 2009. The minimum age for participants is 18.

Please contact Lisa Havens lisah@huttonhouse.com if interested.

Men and women will make a lunch, dinner, healthy snack, dessert and Italian food. Participants will also learn about Canada’s Food Guide and how to be safe in the kitchen.

Day: Wednesdays
Dates: January 13 to February 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Real Canadian Superstore (Oxford St. & Hyde Park Rd.)
Cost: $30.00

REMINDER: Autism/Special Needs CHRISTMAS CONCERT and Service

We would like to help the children perform a Christmas concert with singing and drama. We will start to practice at the service on

Thursday, December 10, 2009
At 6:30 pm
At Egerton Church

209 Egerton Street – Located at the corner of Hamilton Road and Egerton Street. Parking Lot is north of the church on the west side of Egerton Street. Building is not yet wheelchair accessible

Any questions? Please email jonidavey@sympatico.ca

Disney on Ice!

Tickets to the upcoming Disney on Ice show at the John Labatt Centre have been discounted for us - please tell your family and friends that they too can take advantage of this offer!

Tickets May Be Booked As Follows:

- Online at www.johnlabattcentre.com /Buy Tickets/Pre Sale & Promotions .
- Charge by phone at 1-866-455-2849
- In Person at The John Labatt Centre Box Office

Enter or refer to the Promo Code: “GSAOLC"

Tickets are on sale now and will remain on sale until end of business February 23rd, 2010. All ticket sales are subject to availability. Service charges apply for tickets purchased online and charged by phone. Not valid on Rink Side, Front Row or VIP Seating.

**No minimum ticket order.**

Halloween Party - Request for Feedback

Hi Everyone,

In continuing to make our programs and events more successful we would appreciate your feedback from our Halloween party. Please take the time to send us an email at rcplondon@autismontario.com with answers to the questions below.

Thank you for your continued support of the Realize Community Potential Program.

Event Name: Halloween Party Event Date: October 31st, 2009
Event Type: Social Learning Opportunity

1. How would you rate the event/program?

Place an “X” beside the correct statement

Exceeded my expectations
Met my expectations
Somewhat met my expectations
Did not meet my expectations

2. How did you hear about this event:

Place an “X” beside the correct statement

Chapter/E-mail notice
Friend/Other parent(s)
Chapter or Other RCP Website
Other

3. Was the location or time convenient for you?

Place an “X” beside the correct statement

Yes
No

If No please explain:

4. Would you attend another event like this?

Place an “X” beside the correct statement

Yes
No
Not Necessary

Why?

5. What other types of Workshops, social activities or programs would you be interested in attending?

6. Comments?

Help! Volunteers needed!

We are in search of volunteers to operate the Awareness Booth at Masonville Mall again this December:

December 19, 20....................... (9am - 11:30) (11:30-2:00) (2:00-4:30) (4:30-6:30) (6:30-9:00pm)

December 21 .......................... (4-6:30 and 6:30-9:00)

Please email autismlondon.office@gmail.com if you or someone you know can help out.

London City Music Theatre - Offer to AOLondon families

In the spirit of the holiday season, London City Music Theatre would like to offer Autism Ontario a deal on our holiday production of "Christmas Memories"- a seasonal dance and music extravaganza. This is a short production well-suited for an outing with a support worker or the entire family.

More information can be found on the website: http://www.londoncitymusictheatre.com/


Members and staff enjoy a buy one get one free offer to any of London City Music Theatre performances. Contact the Box Office at (519) 432-0888 for details.

2010 Faces of Autism

This is a reminder that the 2010 Calendar is now available for purchase. Thanks to the approximately 40 families who submitted pictures.

It turned out beautiful this year. Keep in mind ----it makes a great present for Christmas and birthdays.

They are for sale once again for $15 as a fundraiser for our chapter. We are selling them at Masonville mall at our awareness booth December 19, 20, 21.

If you want calendars, ordered them and have not picked them up please notify us asap. We only have 20 copies left. We need to know how many more are needed before we reorder. The deadline for reorder is December 19, 2009

They can be picked up at our office at 600 Sanatorium Road, Unit 1. Call the office first to make sure someone is there. We can arrange for mailing or delivery.

Email the office or phone 519-433-3390 to reserve your copy/copies.

Moms' Meeting - December

Seasons Greetings!!!!!

Our December meeting will be held at East Side Mario's and our focus will be "surviving the holidays!" RSVP required as soon as possible.

When: Monday December 14th @ 7-9 pm

Where: East Side Marios Fanshawe Location

What: Focus will be coping with holiday stress. As always, we will have lots of time for discussion and support afterwards.

New members are welcome to attend this meeting! Snacks will be provided.

RSVP NECESSARY to Cynthia Boufford (bboufford@sympatico.ca)

All adults with ASD and their partners or support persons are invited to our first adult Holiday Party

When: Thursday December 10th, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Where: East Side Marios Restaurant on Fanshawe Park Road. (Across from Masonville Mall)

Come enjoy appetizers, beverages and to celebrate the festive season. You must register for this event in order to attend. Parents please ensure that your loved one with ASD registers if they have indicated an interest in attending.

Please register by replying to autismlondon.office@gmail.com by Monday December 7th.

DATE: Tuesday, December 15th
TIME: 5:30 - 9pm
LOCATION: London Children's Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Road London
COST: $2 for each child registered

Children are invited to meet Santa for a photo and a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided as well as an opportunity to explore the Children's Museum free of cost.

To register, please call or e-mail Alicia DIRECTLY with the following information BEFORE DECEMBER 11th:

1. How many people will be attending?

2. How many children will be attending?

3. The age and gender of your children.

4. Your contact information including phone and e-mail.

PLEASE SEND ALL REPLIES TO rcplondon@autismontario.com

Two Free Webinars on Autism and Aspergers by the Geneva Centre

Use the link below and follow the steps:

http://www.autism.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

Click on "Training Opportunities"
Click on " List of Events"
Click on " Free Workshops"

Regional Support Associates "Pathways to Understanding" Workshop Series

Regional Support Associates is pleased to present two Full Day Workshops in the month of October/09.

Oct. 15th & Oct. 16th 2009 - "Aiming Higher For Higher Needs"

and

Oct. 30th 2009 - "What The Health"

Please visit the Autism Ontario website for more details.

The Monarch Project at Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute

Greetings!

I am pleased to invite you to attend a parent’s forum to discuss a new and innovative program for children with high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders.

The Monarch Project seeks to provide a comprehensive social and academic learning environment based on current best practice from a variety of fields. The program is currently designed for elementary students who present with challenges in the areas of socialization, communication and peer relations and the primary goal is to create lasting change by enabling each student to realize his or her fullest potential and become as independent as possible.

In order to make this program a success we need to learn more about your needs and the educational and therapeutic needs of your child. It is your experiences, both as parents and as members of the autism community that will help us to build the best program possible.

Please join us on for an open dialogue about the future of this program.

Monday, October 5th @ 6:30 p.m.
at Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute (in the cafeteria)
451 Ridout St. -- London, Ontario

Free Parking is available, follow Dufferin Avenue down towards Harris Park to the parking lot at the rear of the school.

R.S.V.P. 519-494-0386, or email monarchproject.startup@gmail.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Caitlyn Clarkson, Director
Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute

UWO Event: The State of the Art of Fragile X Research

The UWO Autism Centre of Excellence and the UWO Developmental Disabilities Division PRESENT:

_____________________________________________________

THE STATE OF THE ART OF FRAGILE X RESEARCH with DR. RANDI HAGERMAN, MD

Sept. 9, 7pm-8pm
_____________________________________________________

Medical Director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, Endowed Chair in Fragile X Research, UC Davis Health System, Sacramento, CA

(**PLEASE NOTE: This lecture is more general in nature and oriented toward community members** Fragile X is the most common form of intellectual & developmental disability)

**PLEASE REGISTER BY EMAIL TO: JMCLART5@UWO.CA**

There is no fee for this workshop

For more information please contact Judy McLarty at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital @ (519) 685-8427

Father's Support Group

Our support groups continue to grow! We have had an amazing year with our Mom’s Support Group, Grandparents support Group, Parents and Extended Family Member Support Group, St.Thomas Parents Group, and Sibling Support Group. Thank you to all the hard work from our facilitators as well as all the members.

This coming fall we would like to start a Father’s Support Group. We have had many requests for this group and have now started our search for a facilitator and co-facilitator.

The facilitator would be responsible to:

1. Attend all meetings or have the co-facilitator step in.
   
2. Be the main communication source between the group and RCP.
   
3. Report an overview of each meeting to RCP.
   
4. Facilitate the group conversations as well as help organize speakers and
   topics.
   

There will be help available for the facilitator and all meetings will be held at our office 600 Sanatorium Road . The date and time will be chosen once we know a better number for the group.

If you would be interested in becoming a facilitator, or interested in just becoming a member please e-mail Alicia directly at rcplondon@autismontario.com or 519 433 3390.

We need to make sure this group will be a success and will determine if it is a go by the number of e-mails we receive back.

2010 Faces of Autism Calendar

We are now gathering pictures for the 2010 Faces of Autism Calender.

If anyone has pictures from the past year they would like to submit, please forward them to the office by September 15th, 2009.

We will then try to have the printed and available for our Ride and Stride on September 27th and for our October awareness events.

Forward them by email to autismlondon.office@gmail.com or drop off at the office 600 Sanatorium Road, Unit 1, London N6H 3W7

Ride and Stride for Autism

RUN, RIDE, ROLL OR STROLL!

This year's annual Ride and Stride for Autism (formerly known as Cycle for Autism) event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009.

~ Long Route (50km) ~ Mount Brydges and back!
Registration starts at 8:30am | Ride starts at 9:00am

~ Ride, Stride, Roll or Stroll Route (6km) ~
Registration starts a 9:30am | Walk starts at 10:30am

Greenway Park (new location), London, Ontario

| Free BBQ, Kids Activities, Entertainment
| Kids Bouncer
| Free -shirt with minimum $75 pledge

For more information please call (519) 433-3390 or email autismlondon.office@gmail.com