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May 2011 Special Needs Calendar
by Carrie Bishop
May 01, 2011
Check out what’s happening in Indianapolis this month for the special needs community...
What: Brain Balance Indianapolis Parent Lecture
When: Tues., May 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Brain Balance Achievement Center Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Peterson at 317-8433-9200 or jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Tues., May 3, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Special Kids Support Group, Kokomo
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP, and Susan Hunter, Attorney at Law
When: Thurs., May 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Delaware Township Community Center, Fishers
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Star Autism Support Training, Two-Day Workshop
When: Thurs., May 5 - Fri., May 6
Where: Central Indiana Educational Services Center, Indianapolis
Cost: $300
Contact: Visit www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca or contact Kim Davis at davisk@indiana.edu at 812-855-6508 for questions about workshop content or Donna Beasley at dbeasley@indiana.edu or 812-855-6508
What: Adaptive Prom
When: Sat., May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $10
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Muscle Up
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 10-26, 4-5 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $30
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Job Prep
When: Tuesdays, May 10-31, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $20
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Autism Family Resource Center Grandparents’ Support Group
When: Wed., May 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Diane Quillico 317-882-1914 or Linda Knoderer 317-816-1381
What: Fantastic Fridays
When: Fri., May 13, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $10
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Hamilton County Autism Support Group, featuring speaker Angela Bricker on managing behaviors
When: Sat., May 14, 9-11 a.m.
Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville
Cost: Free with free childcare, RSVP required
Contact: Visit www.hcasg.org or contact Jane Grimes at janegrimes@hcasg.org or 317-403-6705
What: Hamilton County Autism Support Group’s Siblings Group
When: Sat., May 14, 9-11 a.m.
Where: White River Christian Church, Noblesville
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit www.hcasg.org or contact Jane Grimes at janegrimes@hcasg.org or 317-403-6705
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Sat., May 14, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Fishers Parks and Recreation Department, Fishers
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Autism Family Resource Center Parents’ Support Group
When: Wed., May 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Erica O'Neil or Katy Messuri 317-466-1000
What: Karaoke Night
When: Fri., May 20, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $6
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Parent’s Information Clinic
When: Sat., May 21, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $5
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Brain Balance Indianapolis Open House
When: Sat., May 21, noon - 2 p.m.
Where: Brain Balance Achievement Center Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Peterson at 317-8433-9200 or jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Sat., May 21, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Tues., May 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs, Lafayette
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Parent’s Information Clinic
When: Thurs., May 26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center
Cost: $5
Contact: Brooke Taflinger at 317-573-5245 or btaflinger@carmelclayparks.com
What: Your Dependent with Special Needs: Making their Future More Secure, lecture by Gordon F. Homes, Jr., CFP
When: Thurs., May 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Alter at 317-712-5041 or malter1@metlife.com
What: Teen Night Out
When: Fri., May 27, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Monon Community Center, Carmel
Cost: Free
Contact: Joelle Ogle at 317-466-2001 x2420
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, East
When: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, South
When: 1st Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Indian Creek Christian Church, Indianapolis
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, North
When: 3rd Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Trinity Wesleyan Church (Kids Kastle), Fishers
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
What: Easter Seals Crossroads Parents’ Night Out, West
When: 4th Friday of every month
Where: Speedway United Methodist Church, Speedway
Cost: Free
Contact: Anna Marie House at 317-466-2006
Know of an upcoming event benefiting Indianapolis’ special needs community? Email Carrie Bishop at freelancewritercarrie@gmail.com.