Dear Toronto Chapter Family and Friends,
On behalf of the Toronto Chapter, the Bowlathon Committee would like to thank all the people who attended our 1st Annual Roll & Strike for Autism fundraiser. The event was a huge success, raising over $10,000 (on-line, walk-in registration, raffles, 50/50 and merchandize sales). Our success is your success and we should all be proud of what we've achieved.
We would also like to thank all our volunteers who took time from their weekend to lend a hand at the event. We couldn't have done it without you.
A big Thank-you to YTV - CRUNCH Host: Andy Chapman who not only played well but did a fabulous job at MCing the event.
Congratulations to our top 3 individual fundraisers:
1st place - Mini Ipad: Team Zachery - Marla Seigel-Nudelman who raised $2,315
2nd place - Galaxy Table: Team Deborah Kitchen-Stanojevic who raised $2,300
3rd place - Kobo E-reader: Team Nico's Nation - Nico Veliz who raised $2,035
I'd like to acknowledge and personally thank a wonderful group of ladies who comprised the Bowlathon Committee, who worked so hard during all the stages of event planning and the event. Your hard work is appreciated and you made my job a lot easier, thank you.
Ginny Pearce
Janice Yuen
Lucy Heard
Dayris Rodriguez
Anna Dicredico
Pat Kwan
Most Sincerely,
Marti Veliz
Bowlathon Committee Chair
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A BIG thanks to our Event Sponsors:
CFL Most Outstanding Player to share his shakas with Aloha Toronto, in support of Autism Ontario – Special Aloha Day August 18th, 7 PM – Special Tickets AND a chance to Sing the National Anthem or be a Cheerleader !!!
Aloha Toronto is pleased to announce the support of reigning CFL M.O.P. and 100th Grey Cup champion Chad Owens. As a native of Hawaii and proud father of three children, Toronto Argonauts star receiver Chad Owens is the perfect partner at this annual marquee event supporting Surfers Healing, Autism Ontario and autism awareness.
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Aloha Toronto Order Form
Match Muki Family Community Outreach Program
Notice: Schedule Changes for the MukiBaum Foundation Programs
We'd like to inform you that the MukiBaum Foundation is moving to a new location in Toronto (Steeles & Dufferin area) in the next few weeks. They will be launching our new programs in the new facilities once the renovation will be completed.
Due the renovations, we have to postpone the June Community Outreach Program. The new start date is on September 8th, 2013.
We apologize for the inconvenience it might cause you.
Any advance payment that were made will be transferred to the September cycles/start dates.
Please feel free to contact our community partner with any question (Einat Enbar, 416-630-2222 ext. 238).
If you'd like to register, please contact Oksana Romanov at toronto@autismontario.com.
Photo album from the previous cycle
Children Development Group (CDG) and Autism Ontario are happy to announce their summer programs. In the hopes of servicing our young adult/teens, we are happy to announce our first 'Vocational Program' (for teens and young adults, July-9-August 08, 2013, Tuesday-Thursday 9.00-3.00 ) along with our regular Social programs (for younger kids, July 22-July 26, 2013 and August 12-16, 2013, Monday-Friday 9.00-3.00).
We are happy to announce that the Toronto Chapter will once again be providing a $200 / family subsidy to Toronto Chapter members so that our children can participate upcoming and very popular Summer Program provided by CDG. We will also provide a $200 / family subsidy for TORONTO Chapter members who participate in our newly designed Vocational Program.
Not a member, no problem….become a member upon registration to take advantage of the subsidy.
If you have never participated in a CDG program, you will have to contact CDG for intake information.
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April 2, 2013: Proclamation of World Autism Awareness Day in Toronto
Thank you everyone for attending the Autism Ontario flag raising ceremony on April 2, 2013, World Autism awareness Day! Your participation and empathy for our cause made a chilly day such a warm, bright and historic moment.
Special thanks goes to Mayor Rob Ford for proclaiming April 2, 2013 as "World Autism Awareness Day" in the City of Toronto, to Toronto Councillor Shelley Carroll for reading the Proclamation on behalf of the Toronto City Council and to Protocol Office or their help and support. We are very grateful to James Kelsey, Senior Vice President of the BMO Financial Group, who helped produce the flags for this Province-wide initiative.
Autism Ontario Toronto Chapter is happy and appreciative that Ontario Ombudsman André Marin, several Toronto City Councillors and Toronto District School Board representatives attended the flag raising ceremony. We also had a great turn out by parents, chapter members and individuals with ASD.
Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.535499759826158.1073741825.124545640921574&type=3
ALOHA TORONTO - FRIDAY AUGUST 23 - 25, 2013, CHERRY BEACH, TORONTO
Aloha Toronto Surfers Healing Camp for children with ASD scheduled for August 23 – 25, 2013
The registration will be open on May 3rd, 2013 at 7:00pm. Spaces are limited to 200 families. Registration is first come, first served.
Maximum Capacity: 200 families (100 each day)
There will be a waiting list. If you register and unable to attend, please let us know and your spot will be given to the next person or family on the waiting list.
Cost: Free. There are no fees. The camp and lunch are provided to the camper and their parents for free.
Note: Transportation to and from the CHERRY BEACH (Toronto) is the responsibility of each family
Click here for registration
Aloha Toronto on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlohaToronto?fref=ts
DID YOU KNOW?
Aloha Toronto is the first beach festival in Toronto! The first and only Surfers Healing Canadian date! The only large scale event benefitting autism and Autism Ontario?
http://alohatoronto.com/aloha-toronto-2/ for details.
Want to volunteer? Attend the information night on April 10 – see below for details.
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Chapter Events
June 11 - On-line Webinar: ABA in Educational Settings
June 20 - Parent Support Group: Brain Fitnes For Special Needs
July 13 - Toronto Zoo Day! SOLD OUT
July 20 - Sibling Social Group
August 10 - Family Blue Jays Game
Family Blue Jays Game
Autism Ontario invites children with autism and their families to enjoy a Jr. Jays Blue Jays Game against the Oakland Athletics. Jr. Jays Saturdays offer a number of exciting activities for children before, during, and after the game.
DATE: Saturday, August 10, 2013
TIME: Jr. Jays Outdoor Activities begin at 11am (optional)
Blue Jays Game vs. Oakland Athletics begins at 1pm
LOCATION:Rogers Centre, Toronto (At the corner of Front and John Streets, west of the CN Tower)
COST: $10 – for age 14 and under; $20 – for age 15 and up.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Sibling Social Group
This group will target social opportunities for children with siblings with autism. They will develop strategies and a better understanding of the challenges their sibling faces.
DATE: Saturday, July 20, 2013
TIME: from 9am - noon
LOCATION:Blue Balloon Health Services, 37 The Links Rd., Toronto, ON M2P 1T7
COST: Free! (The cost of admission will be funded by Autism Ontario’s Potential Programme.)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Toronto Zoo Day!
Autism Ontario’s Potential Programme invites families who have children with ASD to a day out at the Toronto Zoo – Lunch is included!
DATE: Saturday, July 13, 2013
TIME: 9am- 7pm
LOCATION:Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd., Toronto, ON, M1B 5K7
www.torontozoo.com
COST: $25 per adult (ages 12 and up) and $10 for children (ages 4 – 11). Children under the age of 4 are FREE.
REGISTERATION OPENS MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 AT 9AM AND WILL CLOSE WHEN THE EVENT IS FULL
SOLD OUT
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Parent Support Group: Brain Fitnes For Special Needs
Discover the ease and joy of whole brain integration, a key for unlocking your potential. Learning really is 'FUNdamental' and what better way to experience this comprehensive introduction to Brain Fitness by attending this evening session. Participants will experience a sampling of “smart moves” and understand why learning is not all in your head. Create large amounts of change in short periods of time.
DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2013
TIME:6:30-8pm
LOCATION: Catholic Education Centre – Quigley Hall, 80 Sheppard Ave East,North York, ON
COST: Free! (The cost of admission will be funded by Autism Ontario’s Potential Programme.)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Parent Support Meeting
Winter/Spring Monthly Parent Support Group Meetings will take place on the second Thursday of the month.
Winter/Spring 2013 Dates: February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 - AGM, June 20.
Time: 6:30-8pm, unless otherwise specified
Location: Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave East, Toronto
Stay tuned for more information regarding expert speakers, topics, and registration for the meetings.
Potential Programme now available!
The Potential Programme is a unique service from Autism Ontario designed to directly support all Ontario families, parents and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This programme provides support through greater access to ASD experts in their communities and to provide supportive community-based learning opportunities for children with ASD.
Learn more about the Programme.
WANTED: Your Ideas for Social Learning Opportunities
We welcome your ideas for Social Learning Opportunities funded through Autism Ontario's Potential Programme.
Click here to learn how you can share your ideas with us!
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Office Phone: 1 (866) 925-9969
Email: toronto@autismontario.com
Address: Autism Ontario-Toronto
1032 Pape Avenue
P.O. Box 60007
Toronto ON M4K 3Z3
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