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ThinkDIFFERENTLY EVENTS

ThinkDIFFERENTLY 2020!

Happy and Healthy New Year!

We are finalizing our 2020 calendar and will be posting new ThinkDIFFERENTLY events soon! Check back often for updates and be sure to check out the community calendar for inclusive events for people of all abilities all around the county!

Thank you!

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January 20, 2020

Jump Therapy at Bounce! January 20, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bounce Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Jump Therapy classes open to children of all abilities! Ages 2-20. $100 per class. Call (201) 794-7700 to register.

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Immigrant Families Support Group
Immigrant Families Support Group

January 1, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
218 Church St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

This group will be held Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm, Starting July 31, 2019. Sessions are conducted in Spanish. It will meet every other week and free childcare and free lunch will be available. Meetings are held by Catholic Charities, 218 Church Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. For more information, please call (845) 452-1400 ext. 4207.

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

January 6, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bounce Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Jump Therapy classes open to children of all abilities! Ages 2-20. $100 per class. Call (201) 794-7700 to register.

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

January 13, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bounce Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Jump Therapy classes open to children of all abilities! Ages 2-20. $100 per class. Call (201) 794-7700 to register.

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LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group
LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group

January 14, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Taconic Resources-Independence, 82 Washington St # 214, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

LGBTQ + Abilities Support and Discussion Group

This group is open to all people of the disability and LGBTQ community. It meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Contact Caelan to RSVP in advance: C.manning@taconicresources.org or call (845) 452-3913 ext. 113
*Be Sure to include your full name, the LGBTQ+ Ability Group, and whether you need an interpreter*
**If you require an American Sign Language Interpreter you must RSVP 2 weeks in advance**

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Immigrant Families Support Group
Immigrant Families Support Group

January 15, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
218 Church St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

This group will be held Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm, Starting July 31, 2019. Sessions are conducted in Spanish. It will meet every other week and free childcare and free lunch will be available. Meetings are held by Catholic Charities, 218 Church Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. For more information, please call (845) 452-1400 ext. 4207.

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Parent Support Group-Center for Spectrum Services
Parent Support Group-Center for Spectrum Services

January 15, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
70 Kukuk Ln, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

This is a parent support group that meets on the 3rd Wednesday or every month.

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Special Education PTA - in Spanish
Special Education PTA - in Spanish

January 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lagrange Association Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA

SEPTA (Special Education PTA) Support group that is held every 3rd Friday of the month from 6 to 7 in Spanish and from 7 to 8pm in English in the Lagrange Library.

Please contact Ivonne Rios at ivy2115@yahoo. for further information or any questions.

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

January 20, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bounce Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Jump Therapy classes open to children of all abilities! Ages 2-20. $100 per class. Call (201) 794-7700 to register.

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Turning Over Stones: Employment and Resource Center-Introduction to Yoga
Turning Over Stones: Employment and Resource Center-Introduction to Yoga

January 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5 Givans Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Advanced Registration Required
Contact Gina Zullo
(845) 452-5772 ext. 102
GZullo@greystoneprograms.org

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Greystone Programs: Family Enrichment Night
Greystone Programs: Family Enrichment Night

January 22, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Longobardi's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 1574 U.S. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Family Enrichment Nights are for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities. We invite you and your family to join us for an evening featuring Parent Support & Child Friendship Groups. Parents will enjoy a meal at Longobardi’s Restaurant in a Private Room followed by education, support and networking in a friendly/comfortable environment. Group childcare will be provided for all children and pizza will be available.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Toni-Marie Ciarfella, Ph.D., LCSWR, MPA- Dutchess CountyDeputy Commissioner for Special Needs,

Greystone welcomes Dr. ToniCiarfella! Toni will discuss the Dutchess CountyThink Differently initiatives and have a conversation with families aboutsupports and services available/needed within our county. The countywants to hear what issues are confronting families. Please come ready toshare your ideas, successes and challenges! Kicking off 2020 ThinkingDifferently!

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Longobardi’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

1574 U.S. 9,Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

6:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Childcare Provided

Greystone Programs’Annette Heslin Community Center

5 Givans Avenue,Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Please dropchildren off between 5:45pm and 6:00pm

Reservation Required - SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP: CarenO’Brien-Edwards, Director of Community Services

cobrien-edwards@greystoneprograms.org

845-452-5772 ext.106

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Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center-Introduction to LinkedIn
Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center-Introduction to LinkedIn

January 23, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5 Givans Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Advanced Registration Required
Contact Gina Zullo
(845) 452-5772 ext. 102
GZullo@greystoneprograms.org

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Dream Catcher Yoga Workshop
Dream Catcher Yoga Workshop

January 24, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
To be announced

To register, contact: acsdsepta.president@gmail.com

and include the event name as the subject, thank you

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Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center: Interview Skill Building
Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center: Interview Skill Building

January 27, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5 Givans Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Advanced Registration Required
Contact Gina Zullo
(845) 452-5772 ext. 102
GZullo@greystoneprograms.org

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

January 27, 2020 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Bounce Trampoline Sports, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Jump Therapy classes open to children of all abilities! Ages 2-20. $100 per class. Call (201) 794-7700 to register.

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Immigrant Families Support Group
Immigrant Families Support Group

January 29, 2020 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
218 Church St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

This group will be held Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm, Starting July 31, 2019. Sessions are conducted in Spanish. It will meet every other week and free childcare and free lunch will be available. Meetings are held by Catholic Charities, 218 Church Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. For more information, please call (845) 452-1400 ext. 4207.

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Connect!
Connect!

January 29, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie, 47 Taft Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA

Pizza Party, Bowling, Arcade & Laser Tag! Join us for an evening of friendship food and fun!

Wednesday, January 29

6:00 to 8:00 pm

Meet at

Spins Bowl

47 Taft Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY

$5 per person for pizza and beverages

*Average cost of activities (pay on your own): laser tag $12, bowling $8.50, arcade $15

For more information, please contact Wendy Wajda at 845-876-8440 or wwajda@ramapoforchildren.org

Please see attached flyer for more details!

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Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center: Boosting your Emotional Intelligence
Turning Over Stones Employment and Resource Center: Boosting your Emotional Intelligence

January 31, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5 Givans Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, USA

Advanced Registration Required
Contact Gina Zullo
(845) 452-5772 ext. 102
GZullo@greystoneprograms.org

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100 Cups of Coffee

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Universal Park Equipment

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