 Girlz Nite Out II ~ Friday May 4th. 2012 @ 7pm.
It’s BACK…it’s BIGGER…..and it’s going to be sooooooooooo much FUN!!
Ladiez Save The Date for Girlz Nite Out II happening Friday May 4th. at the Southshore Centre in Barrie in support of Autism Ontario ~ Simcoe County Chapter.
Grab your girlfriendz and join us for another exciting evening where we can Sip, Shop & Socialize. There will be Live Music, Multiple Vendors, Free Henna Tattoos, Cash Bar, Raffle & Door Prizes, Delicious Hot & Cold Hors D'oeuvres, DJ, Dancing and our famous cake auction & Barrie’s finest in blue will be our models for the evening!
Tickets are only $35.00 and 100% of all proceeds raised from this event will go towards supporting our local chapter by providing information, support and friendship to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
If you know of any businesses that would like to be a sponsor for this event or can make a donation towards our prize table please contact me at: wendieaosimcoe@gmail.com. All donors will be recognized for their support on our website and in our evenings programme.
Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early and if you purchase before March 15th. you’ll be entered into our Early Bird Prize draw for a fabulous gift.
Your support means a great deal to Simcoe County Chapter, thank-you.
Wendie Vieselmeyer
Check out the event on my Face Book page.
|  Freezin For a Reason
2011 was a year filled with lots of activities, workshops, social skills groups and fundraisers. Unfortunately, we fell a little short with our fundraising goals and need your help! We have planned a few initiatives for February and hope you can be part of raising some money and awareness about our chapter in the community.
Here’s how you can contribute:
Sunday February 5th, 2012 – Polar Bear Dip at Winter Fest in Downtown Barrie. Jump in (YIKES!!) and get your family and friends to pledge your brave act. We will supply each ‘dipper’ who raises a minimum of $20 with an Autism Ontario T shirt. Whoever raises the most money will receive a prize valued at $50!!!
To get a pledge form please contact Cathy at simcoe@autismontario.com
|  Family Swim
Family Swim
Date: Saturday February 11th, 2012
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Holly Community Centre 171 Mapleton Ave, Barrie
Join us for a family swim hour at the Holly Community Center. Both pools and the slide will be open for your enjoyment.
ON-LINE PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Wednesday February 8, 2012
To Sign up
click here
|  Snowy Karaoke
Date: Monday February 20
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Liberty North, 100 Caplan Ave Unit 1
Cost: FREE
Join us for a fun family evening at "Liberty North" where we will enjoy a spaghetti supper and some fantastic music, entertainment and of course karaoke for those who are so inclined to finish off the Family Day weekend with a bang!
Click Here to Sign Up
|  Third Annual Charity Golf Classic
Date: Wednesday May 23, 2012
Location: National Pines Golf Club, 8165 10 Sideroad Innisfil, Ontario
Format: Scramble
Time: Registration & Continental Breakfast : 8:30am
Shotgun Start: 10:00am with Buffet Dinner to follow.
Cost: Early Bird $150/golfer if payment received by March 31st, 2012
$175/golfer if payment is received after April 1st, 2012
Register Online by Clicking here
|  GNO II SPONSOR
|  Winter BBQ
Sunday February 26th, 2012 – Zehrs North, Bayfield Street in Barrie has generously allowed us to set up an awareness table and sell hot dogs, pop and water. We will need volunteers from 10am to 6pm to help sell items and assist with the BBQing. We will need 2 hour timeslots filled so let Cathy know if you can help out.
Show you care and drop by the office or call in and pledge someone for the Polar Bear Dip OR make a donation to the chapter. Each supporter will have their name written on a puzzle piece and displayed on the office wall.
Please contact Cathy at 705-252-7429 or simcoe@autismontario.com if you are able to help or need more information.
``Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.``
|  Workshop With Dr. Jones-DATE CHANGE
Getting A Diagnosis of Autism-
Next Steps For Families
A Workshop with
Dr. Nicky Jones-Stokreef MD FRCP(C)
(Developmental Pediatrician)
Date: Thursday March 1, 2012
Time : 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Common Roof, 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie,ON
This 1 hour talk will provide information to parents who are in the process of getting their child a diagnosis, or have recently received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and / or Asperger's Syndrome. This session will focus on the next steps and community resources for families! After the talk, Dr. Jones will be available for questions from the participants.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by Friday February 17th 2012
To Register please
click here
|  From Diagnosis to Daily Living
From Diagnosis to Daily Living: A Lifelong Approach to Working with Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, February 17 &18, 2012
In partnership with Geneva Centre for Autism, we are pleased to present this conference by Emily D. Iland and Barbara T. Doyle, co-authors of the book “Autism A-Z”, winner of the Autism Society Outstanding Literary Work of 2006.
This conference will explore critical factors needed to help individuals with an ASD improve their quality of life.
Click here for more information and online registration.
|  Social Learning Opportunities
Social Learning Opportunities represent unique activities and programs that are:
Generated by ideas received from families and community service providers;
Needed in the community because they are not offered anywhere else or are not accessible for various reasons, such as lengthy wait-lists or lack of adequate funding; and
Able to make accommodations so individuals with ASD and their families can be included and accepted.
Autism Ontario strongly values Social Learning Opportunities as an important way to contribute to quality life experiences for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families.
We Need Your Help: Share Your Ideas
If you are a parent or a community service provider, please share your ideas for the types of programs and activities needed by individuals with ASD, and/or their families in your community.
Download SLO Idea From
| Chapter survey
Please take a moment to provide valuable feedback to our Chapter Leadership Council. We want to know what's important to you so that we can plan events and activities accordingly. You can find our survey here
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