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ThinkDIFFERENTLY EVENTS

December 13, 2019

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Nutcracker Performance

Please join us for a special sensory-sensitive performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Bardavon Opera House on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6 p.m.! Seating is limited. Please RSVP by December 10th at http://www.dutchessny.gov/nutcracker

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November 18, 2019

Jump Therapy at Bounce! November 18, 2019 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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All Abilities Adults
All Abilities Adults

November 1, 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

An hour of crafts, activities & social connection for adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities In November, we'll make no-sew fleece scarves and lanterns for battery powered candles. No registration is required for this free program open to adults.

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Top Soccer
Top Soccer

November 2, 2019 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Route 52 Soccer Complex East Fishkill

This program is designed to provide students with physical and/or emotional needs an opportunity to learn and play soccer. Meet at the pavilion and bring a soccer ball, water, appropriate footwear and shin guards. Any questions, please email coach Greenwood at coachjgreenwood@gmail.com. Register at www.eastfishkillintra.sportssignup.com/site/

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Havest Hop Dance
Havest Hop Dance

November 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Chateau, 240 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401, USA

The Center for Spectrum Services is hosting their annual Harvest Hop Dance! "Our greatly anticipatedHarvest Hop Dance is back, and newly formatted to give you more time for fun,dancing, food, and friends. Join us from 6-10pm on Saturday, November 2nd atThe Chateau in Kingston for a magical night of fun, as we celebrate autumn herein the Hudson Valley."

Tickets are $75 and the deadline for reservations is 10/25.
Click here for more information.

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

November 4, 2019 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

November 6, 2019 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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Special Needs NEA Big Read Book Club
Special Needs NEA Big Read Book Club

November 7, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Book club meets in the Charwat Room at Adriance Memorial Library. For ages 14 & up, with a caregiver. Register by calling 845-485-3445 ext. 3707; limited to 8 spots. Club will not meet on Halloween

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All Abilities Kids & Teens Science
All Abilities Kids & Teens Science

November 8, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

On the second and fourth Fridays of every month, All AbilitiesTeens Science explores the known universe with hands-on experiments andactivities. Designed for the needs of youth with intellectual, cognitive and/ordevelopmental disabilities, we use a visual schedule and mark our transitionswith rhythm & song. Registration is required for this program for teens asclass size is intentionally small.

Call 845-758-3241 or email director@redhooklibrary.org

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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie Event!
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie Event!

November 9, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Roosevelt Theatre, 4060 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Red Carpet Movie Day ! RSVP here!

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Top Soccer
Top Soccer

November 9, 2019 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Route 52 Soccer Complex East Fishkill

This program is designed to provide students with physical and/or emotional needs an opportunity to learn and play soccer. Meet at the pavilion and bring a soccer ball, water, appropriate footwear and shin guards. Any questions, please email coach Greenwood at coachjgreenwood@gmail.com. Register at www.eastfishkillintra.sportssignup.com/site/

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All Abilities Kids & Teens Music & Movement
All Abilities Kids & Teens Music & Movement

November 9, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

Designed for the needs of children and teens with intellectual,cognitive and/or developmental disabilities, Music & Movement is aboutdancing, singing and playing percussion. In November, we’ll play around withline dancing and sing together. Come strut your stuff or just listen and rockin this thoroughly judgment-free space. If your child or teen would benefitfrom visiting the space prior to the program, ask for Amy when you call toregister. We will happily work with you to make All Abilities programs a good experiencefor your child or teen. Registration is required as class size is intentionallysmall. Call 845-758-3241 or email director@redhooklibrary.org

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

November 11, 2019 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

November 12, 2019 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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Family Enrichment Night
Family Enrichment Night

November 12, 2019 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. 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.

Reservations are required-Space is limited.
RSVP: Caren O'Brien-Edwards, Director of Community Services
Cobrien-edwards@greystoneprograms.org
845-452-5772 ext. 106

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Canine Companions-Is a Service Dog right for you?
Canine Companions-Is a Service Dog right for you?

November 14, 2019  1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardiner, NY 12525, USA

ANYONEWITH A HEARING LOSS, OR A FAMILY MEMBER OF SOMEONE

WITHA HEARING LOSS INVITED TO ATTEND

TOPIC:Canine Companions – Is a Service Dog the right choice for you?

Melanie Riordan from CanineCompanions for Independence, at the Northeast Training Center in Medford, NY,will help you answer that question.

         Comemeet HD Bartram, aka Bart. Shake his paw and give him a pat. He loves to showoff his skills.

         Checkout their website – www.cci.org

Like our Facebook Page athttps://www.facebook.com/Midhudsonhearinglosssupport/

Please note: Meetings arefree and open to the public. Ample parking is available at each site.

Formore information, email or call

AliceTenuto at atenuto@optonline.net, or call 845-489-7008, OR Jeanine Byrnes email at j.byrnes@taconicresources.org or call 845-452-3913

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Special Needs NEA Big Read Book Club
Special Needs NEA Big Read Book Club

November 14, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Book club meets in the Charwat Room at Adriance Memorial Library. For ages 14 & up, with a caregiver. Register by calling 845-485-3445 ext. 3707; limited to 8 spots. Club will not meet on Halloween

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Canine Companions-Is a Service Dog the right choice for you?
Canine Companions-Is a Service Dog the right choice for you?

November 14, 2019  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc., 82 Washington St Suite 214, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

ANYONE WITH A HEARING LOSS, OR A FAMILY MEMBER OF SOMEONE

WITH A HEARING LOSS INVITED TO ATTEND

TOPIC: Canine Companions – Is a Service Dog the right choice for you?

Melanie Riordan from Canine Companions for Independence, at the Northeast Training Center in Medford, NY, will help you answer that question.

         Come meet HD Bartram, aka Bart. Shake his paw and give him a pat. He loves to show off his skills.

         Check out their website – www.cci.org

Like our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Midhudsonhearinglosssupport/

Please note: Meetings are free and open to the public. Ample parking is available at each site.

For more information, email or call

Alice Tenuto at atenuto@optonline.net, or call 845-489-7008, OR Jeanine Byrnes email at j.byrnes@taconicresources.org or call 845-452-3913

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All Abilities Adults
All Abilities Adults

November 15, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

An hour of crafts, activities & social connection for adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities In November, we'll make no-sew fleece scarves and lanterns for battery powered candles. No registration is required for this free program open to adults.

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

November 15, 2019 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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Thanksgiving Crafts
Thanksgiving Crafts

November 16, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LaGrange Middle School, 110 Stringham Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540, USA

Thanksgiving crafts for students K-5. Event organized by ACSD SEPTA. To register, contact: acsdsepta.president@gmail.com and include the name of the event in the subject of the email.

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

November 18, 2019 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

November 20, 2019 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

November 20, 2019 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 Needs NEA Big Read Book Club
Special Needs NEA Big Read Book Club

November 21, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Poughkeepsie Public Library District - Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

Book club meets in the Charwat Room at Adriance Memorial Library. For ages 14 & up, with a caregiver. Register by calling 845-485-3445 ext. 3707; limited to 8 spots. Club will not meet on Halloween

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All Abilities Kids & Teens Science
All Abilities Kids & Teens Science

November 22, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

On the second and fourth Fridays of every month, All Abilities Teens Science explores the known universe with hands-on experiments and activities. Designed for the needs of youth with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities, we use a visual schedule and mark our transitions with rhythm & song. Registration is required for this program for teens as class size is intentionally small.

Call 845-758-3241 or email director@redhooklibrary.org

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All Abilities Teens READ
All Abilities Teens READ

November 23, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, USA

This new program takes the model of our All Abilities KidsStorytime and recasts it for older interests. We will read a story togetherfrom RHPL’s new High-Low Teen Collection, map it out using felt boards and/ordry erase boards, and end our time together with a craft project. Designed forthe needs of youth with intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities, you do notneed to be able to read to enjoy this program. The primary goal is fun,supportive group activity. If you have any questions, please call Amy at thelibrary. This program is for youth ages 10+. Registration is required for thisfree program.

Callthe Red Hook Public Library, 845-758-3241, email director@redhooklibrary.org

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DSAHV Night at the Movies
DSAHV Night at the Movies

November 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA

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Jump Therapy at Bounce!
Jump Therapy at Bounce!

November 25, 2019 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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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments

100 Cups of Coffee

Chief of Police, Thomas Pape attended Dutchess County’s 100 Cups of Coffee at Taconic Resources for Independence and was inspired [ …Read More ]

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Verplanck Garden Club

Verplanck Garden Club at Stony Kill Farm’s Environmental and Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY have been maintaining the Special [ …Read More ]

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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

Coach Vincent Del-Cid is a CPA and has previously worked for JP Morgan. Prior to meeting Jonathan “Superman” Brunot, he had [ …Read More ]

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Youth Soft Skills Empowerment & Hudson Cadillac

Emanuel Cordero, a vocational coordinator from Youth Soft Skills Empowerment (YSSE) (left) met with Mike Mullaney, Dealer Principal (right) from [ …Read More ]

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Carnival Lion for the 2017 ThinkDIFFERENTLY Picnic

Elanor DeMan, a Roosevelt High School student and her father, Jayson DeMan created this fantastic ‘Carnival Lion’ as a bean [ …Read More ]

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Red Hook Library Creates “All Abilities Program Series”

Red Hook Public Library has created an All Abilities Program Series for families with special needs to gather and enjoy. The [ …Read More ]

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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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