Middletown and Local Area Events
Middletown and Local Area Events
The Parent Mentor Program of Middletown City Schools presents:
All trainings sponsored by the Parent Mentor Program have ended for the current school year. Trainings will begin again in September 2010 for the upcoming 2010/11 school year.
State Support Team 13 and Hamilton County Regional Education Services, 1301 Bonnell St., Cincinnati 45214 offers the following training:
Especially for Families: IEP Goals and Services That Work will be held on Tuesday May 4 from 9:30 -2:30 p.m. OR 5:30 -8:30 p.m. This workshop will provide examples of behavior and academic IEP goals and services. Whether the problem is related to sensory issues, grade-level skills, social needs, or organizational skills, effective IEP goals and services can make the difference between success and failure. A light meal with be provided for lunch and at 5:15 before the evening session. A $10 Kroger gift card, to help with family expenses, will be offered to parents and family members (one card per household). Seating is limited. Please register by calling Terri at 674-4278 or email terri.densford@hcesc.org by deadline of April 27th. Download flyer
State Support Team 10 and the Miami Valley Regional Center, 4801 Springfield St., Dayton 45431 937-236-9965 offers the following trainings:
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS. Please see attached registration form. For more information contact kelli.cook@mcesc.org
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Patient/Family Care Notebook Classes – 2010
Looking for a way to keep track of phone numbers, medications, & therapies? Want to improve communication you’re your providers in the hospital and community? Want to have your records all in one place? Sign up for a FREE Care Notebook class sponsored by Children’s Hospital! Families can register for one of the following options:
To register for a class or for more information aboutthe Patient/Family Care Notebook, please contactAmy Clawson at 513-636-4723 or amy.clawson@cchmc.org Download flyer
Additional Training's by Other Agencies or Organizations
The 2010 Summer Institute, “Whole Body, Whole Life”, sponsored by the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) will be held on August 2 – 5. It will be held at the Xavier University Cintas Center (1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45207), from 8 -4. Cost is $85 a day or $255 for all 4 days. Tuesday, August 3 the topic is Family Issues, Partnerships, and Life Transitions. The Keynote is “Special Children, Challenged Parents: Building Links That Endure” with additional breakouts in the afternoon. For more information contact Kay Brown at (513) 636-7616. Family discounts are also available. Download complete 4 day brochure.
Parenting Education Classes in Middletown will be held at Holy Trinity, 201 Clark Street (go under the front steps of church to find entrance to lower level classrooms and childcare). Targeted group is families with school age children (6 -12 yrs.). Child care is available free but you must pre-register at 513-863-6129. Topics covered include normal child development, realistic expectations of children and parents, alternatives to physical discipline, communication skills, and stress management and developing coping and problem solving skills. Families with school age children will be held every Thursday April 8-May 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. Families with little ones (birth to 5 yrs.) will be held every Tuesday, April 6 -May 25 from 7 -8:30 p.m.
School to Adult Transition Series is an information series for special needs students and their parents sponsored by Butler County Developmental Disabilities Board. It is held at Janet Clemmons Center, 282 Fair Ave in Hamilton from 6 -7:30 pm on specific Wednesday evenings. Students must register for the student session and be eligible for MRDD services. All parents of students with special needs are welcome to attend. To register or for more information call Patty at 513-678-9195. Download flyer. Dates for 2010 include:
The Third Annual Cerebral Palsy Conference, "Live Your Dream" will be held on Saturday, May 8th from 8 -4:30 at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, Fifth Third Auditorium, Location D.The keynote speaker will be Janice Brunstrom-Hernandez a leading professor in cerebral palsy research and a living example of independence herself, having experience the journey of living with cerebral palsy since birth. Please download flyer for a list of additional breakout sessions. Cost is $40 and includes lunch and a Copy of Your Life: Ready, Set Go card game and skill list.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention / Hyperactivity Disorder) meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church of Mason (735 Reading Rd.) from 7 -10 p.m. Speakers talk for 75 minutes followed by discussion and support. A $3.00 donation is requested for non CHADD members. For more information call 513-459-6080. Scheduled training's include
Middletown Youth Dream Catcher Softball will be accepting applications every Saturday and the first Saturday in March at Goldman Park, 1400 Highland St. in Middletown. Cost is $65 and includes hat, shirt, team treats, trophy, mid-season tournament and 14 regular season games. All games will be played on a fenced soft surface field that will accommodate children who are ambulatory, use walkers or are in a wheelchair. For more information contact Denny at 513-422-7418.
‘Walkin’ On Sunshine’ Dance sponsored by GE Controls CoE will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6 -8:30 P.M. at Fairfield Banquet &
Convention Center @Tori’s Station, 74 Donald Drive in Fairfield. Tickets are $1.00 at the door. For more information, please contact: Cathy Howell at 513-420-2570 ext. 25 Download flyer
Fishing Has No Boundaries, the 15th Annual Fishing Event at Cowan Lake will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 8 -4 pm and Sunday, May 23 from 8:30 -1 p.m. Information and registration forms can be found at www.fhnbcinti.com. You may also call Bill at 513-671-3343 or Lou at 513-777-4854 for more information and a registration packet. All participants will receive a hat and tee shirt to take home. Rods, reels, tackle and bait will be available or you can bring your own. All food, snacks, and soft drinks are included in the fee of $10 and you MUST PRE REGISTER.
Special Olympics bowling will continue at Eastern Lanes, 6943 Coles Rd. in Middletown. We will continue to bowl on Saturday's at 1p.m. through May 2010. All participants must provide their own transportation and if needed a caregiver or parent to provide necessary assistance. If you have questions or need more information call Susan at 513-392-5541. The end of the year banquet will be held on May 8 with free pizza and drinks.
Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled has a newsletter that lists different activities throughout Butler county. To receive a copy please write Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled at 2051 Timberman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013 Download Spring 2010 events
Fun and Fit is a directory of great resources for people with developmental disabilities to find recreation, leisure and fitness programs in the Greater Cincinnati area. To access the directory go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org/funandfit
Music Therapy for individuals with disabilities is available through Melodic Connections. For more information about adapted guitar, piano lessons, and group lessons visit the web site at www.MelodicConnections.org or call Laura at 937-877-8287.
Sensory Bounce located at 2109 Lyons Rd in Miamisburg, is a fun place for children with sensory issues and their families. The private sensory bounce group is made up of families of children with sensory issues and the noise is kept to a minimum. It is a great place for parents to socialize and network with other parents. No RSVP is necessary, just show up. Private Sensory bounces are held on the second Monday of each month from 5:30 -7 p.m. and cost $8 at the door. Parents play for free. Remember to bring your socks!
Please call and verify times and dates as they are subject to change.
ADHD support group has formed in the south Dayton area (Kettering). The group meets at Christ United Methodist Church, 3340 Shroyer Rd. on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Meetings also include monthly presentations by a child psychologist. Childcare is available if you call in advance. For more information, please call Terry at 937-293-3151.
A Peer Support Group sponsored by the Butler County National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Butler County Family and Children First Council has been formed. They meet the second Tuesday of every month from 7 - 9 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 4601 Fairfield Ave. in Fairfield. Questions call Lynda at 513-887-5519.
Epilepsy Support Group of Butler County meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Janet Clemmons Center, 282 Fair Ave. in Hamilton from 6:00 -7:30.
Parents Anonymous helps parents or caregivers deal with the stress of raising children. The meetings are co-led by parents and a professionally trained facilitator and welcome anyone involved in parenting a child. The group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 244 Dayton St., Hamilton. For more information call 863-6129.
Asperger's Syndrome, PDD and High Functioning Autism support group meets the first Monday of every month at Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Rd. in Kettering at 7 p.m. Free childcare is provided by the church. For more information, or to be added to the groups mailing list call Audrey at 937-433-4505.
TS (Tourette Syndrome) Plus center located at Cincinnati Children's Hospital satellite in Mason will offer the latest information on Tourette Syndrome to families. Various featured speakers will present the last Friday of each month. For more information please contact Cindy at 513-677-0075 or 1-800-543-2675 for a list of times and speakers.
Tourette Syndrome Support Group in Dayton offers education and support to parents of children with Tourette Syndrome. Group meets quarterly. For times and more information call 937-641-3497.
Cystic Fibrosis Parent Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 -8:30 at Children Medical Center in Dayton. Call 937-641-3440 for more information.
Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association (MVDSA) meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Job Center, 1133 Edwin C. Moses Blvd. in Dayton. All family members are invited to attend. Family membership in the group costs only $15 a year.
Parent of BiPolar Children Support Group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Sabin Education Center at 3333 Burnett Ave., 2nd floor, rooms D-24 and D-25. Call Pam 513-467-0423 for more information.
Dynmoc Duos User Support Group meets at Bobbi Fairfax School, 4999 Kingsley from 6 - 8 p.m. in Cincinnati. For further information call Sue at 513-241-2600.
Deaf Kids Club sponsored by Community Services for the Deaf provides recreational opportunities for deal kids and teens throughout the Dayton area. The group meets at the Dayton Deaf Club on Valley St. For more information contact Michelle at 937-640-8032.
Downs Syndrome Society of Greater Cincinnati has numerous support groups available for parents and grandparents. Call 513-761-5400 for more information and a complete listing.
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