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March 19, 2020

Updates for Community Events

Please check with event organizers regarding cancellation and rescheduling of events. We are working daily to try to keep up with all the changes to the Community Calendar.

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April 2, 2020

Dutchess County Telephone Town Hall April 2, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

It was announced this weekend that County Executive MarcMolinaro will be hosting a second, live, Telephone Town Hall meeting onThursday, April 2^ndat 5:30pm. We are happy to include that he willbe joined by Caren O’Brien Edwards, Greystone Programs’ Director of CommunityServices. With over 20 year of experience supporting those with I/DD, she willbe available to help support callers who have questions regarding quarantinedfamily members with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities.

If you would like to listen to the Telephone Town Hall, youcan dial in to (845) 765-7121. If you’d like to ask a question, directions willbe given when you call in. It will also be streamed live on the Dutchess CountyFacebook page for those wishing to participate in that way.

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Community Calendar ( Monthly View )

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2 Jump Therapy at Bounce! Jump Therapy at Bounce! March 2, 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. See more details •	3	4 Red Hook Community Center- Open Meeting for Adults with Special Needs & Caregivers Red Hook Community Center- Open Meeting for Adults with Special Needs & Caregivers March 4, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St #1713, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA Join for a brainstorming session about a future social and recreation group for adults with special needs. Come help us start this volunteer led program- facilitators, event organizers, and helpers needed! Wednesday, March 4th- 6:00pm-7:30pm Questions? Please call 845-758-0077 See more details •	5	6 Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance March 6, 2020 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA A Hip Hop Dance program for kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder & other individual learning differences and physical challenges! For more information, see the attached flyer and contact: Danceforeverandsetthestage@gmail.com 845-242-5068 See more details •	7 Caring for the Carer-Stress Reduction Workshops Caring for the Carer-Stress Reduction Workshops March 7, 2020 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Arlington High School, 1157 State Rte 55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540, USA This is a workshop series! Join in to learn coping skills that have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Facilitated by: Fiona Rattray, Parent Training & Information Center Specialist, Putnam Independent Living Services Jane Zaibek, Health & Wellness Chair, Taconic Region PTA *Lunch will be provided Reserve your spot today! Register at www.msmc.edu/proactiveFC Questions? FRattray@putnamils.org or 800-691-3980 Please see flyer for complete details. See more details •	8
9 Jump Therapy at Bounce! Jump Therapy at Bounce! March 9, 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. See more details •	10 LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group LGBTQ & Ability Support and Discussion Group March 10, 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 See more details Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health- 2020 Public Forums Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health- 2020 Public Forums March 10, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 230 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA Please join us at the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health (DBCH) on the following dates, and share your thoughts and ideas about: Service Needs for Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Please see attached flyer for more details See more details • •	11 Immigrant Families Support Group Immigrant Families Support Group March 11, 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. See more details •	12 HLAA Meeting HLAA Meeting March 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA Hearing Loss Association of America-Mid Hudson Chapter is hosting a meeting to discuss American Sign Language: A brief history and a few signs. Please see attached flyer for complete details! See more details •	13 Community Classes! Community Classes! March 13, 2020 10:30 am - 11:15 am Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA With a donation of any amount, you can come to one of Kid-leidoscope's community classes! This class is a Mommy & Me! Register now as space is limited!! Call Debbie: 845-238-1795 Email: Debbie@Kid-leidoscope.come Come & see what Kid-leidoscope Inc can offer your family! See flyer for complete details See more details Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance March 13, 2020 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA A Hip Hop Dance program for kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder & other individual learning differences and physical challenges! For more information, see the attached flyer and contact: Danceforeverandsetthestage@gmail.com 845-242-5068 See more details ASL Chat of the Hudson Valley-presented by Taconic Resources for Independence ASL Chat of the Hudson Valley-presented by Taconic Resources for Independence March 13, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Panera Bread, 1151 Ulster Ave, Ulster, NY 12401, USA This is a group to allow ASL Students a place to practicetheir signs and chat with Deaf People in the community. I have been trying to keep the gathering times-to almostevery SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH - 6:00-9:00 PM AT THE PANERA BREAD 1151 ULSTER AVE KINGSTON, NY 12401 Please check the facebook link below for any changes to date, time or location: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323021618321467/ See more details • • •	14 **POSTPONEDAbilities First: Showcase of Resources for Enrichment & Inclusion POSTPONED**Abilities First: Showcase of Resources for Enrichment & Inclusion March 14, 2020 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA MARCH9, 2020 ABILITIESFIRST, Wappingers Falls Inthe past years, Abilities First has looked forward to bringing the AbilitiesFirst Showcase for Enrichment and Inclusion to over 2,500 attendees. Given thegrowing concerns and precautions surrounding COVID-19, and with the interest ofour vendors and community as our priority, we have made the decision topostpone this year’s Showcase event. Weare most interested in making these resources and experiences available tothose who need and look forward to them, at a more appropriate time. Wethank you for your understanding and look forward to the community enjoyingthis annual activity. Shouldyou have any questions, please feel free to contact Melissa McCoy at845.485.9803 ext 9223 or melissamccoy@abilitiesfirstny.org. Ifyou have any questions, please reach out to Melissa or I. Thank you so much forall of your support! See more details •	15
16 Jump Therapy at Bounce! Jump Therapy at Bounce! March 16, 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. See more details •	17	18 Parent Support Group-Center for Spectrum Services Parent Support Group-Center for Spectrum Services March 18, 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. See more details •	19	20 Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance March 20, 2020 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA A Hip Hop Dance program for kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder & other individual learning differences and physical challenges! For more information, see the attached flyer and contact: Danceforeverandsetthestage@gmail.com 845-242-5068 See more details •	21	22
23	24	25 COVID-19 Facebook Live Town Hall COVID-19 Facebook Live Town Hall March 25, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Facebook On Wednesday,March 25th, at 2 p.m., Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host anonline COVID-19 Town Hall, which will be streamed live on Dutchess CountyGovernment’s Facebook page, to provide the latest information about theevolving health situation, the County’s response including the ‘DutchessRespond’ relief efforts, and to answer residents’ questions. During thelive event, residents can ask questions via Facebook comments. More information about Dutchess County’sefforts, as well as the latest, vetted information about Coronavirus, areavailable at http://www.dutchessny.gov/coronavirus, and residents cancall the County’s Coronavirus hotline, (845) 486-3555. See more details Immigrant Families Support Group Immigrant Families Support Group March 25, 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. See more details • •	26	27 Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance March 27, 2020 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, USA A Hip Hop Dance program for kids with Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder & other individual learning differences and physical challenges! For more information, see the attached flyer and contact: Danceforeverandsetthestage@gmail.com 845-242-5068 See more details •	28	29
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100 Cups of Coffee

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Verplanck Garden Club

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Dr. Joseph Bonanno receives award.

Dr Joseph Bonanno the Medical Director for both OPWDD Taconic Region and Arc of Dutchess was honored for his outstanding [ …Read More ]

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Coach Vincent and Jonathan “Superman” Brunot

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Youth Soft Skills Empowerment & Hudson Cadillac

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Red Hook Library Creates “All Abilities Program Series”

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Universal Park Equipment

Congratulations to Sidney Scoralick, James Ryan and Ulises Olmedo. Special thanks to their teacher Kimberly Sweck, Arlington High School, Teacher-Engineering and Cameron Tuller, a junior at the time, who helped the team with the physical construction of the project.

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March 2020

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100 Cups of Coffee

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Verplanck Garden Club

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Dr. Joseph Bonanno receives award.

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Coach Vincent and Jonathan “Superman” Brunot

Inspired Thinkers

Youth Soft Skills Empowerment & Hudson Cadillac

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Carnival Lion for the 2017 ThinkDIFFERENTLY Picnic

Inspired Thinkers

Red Hook Library Creates “All Abilities Program Series”

Inspired Thinkers

Universal Park Equipment

Keeping Your Family
Healthy and Entertained