Upcoming Events
GetSet! Parent Training
January 16 – February
6, 2007
Arc Greater Twin Cities
and South Washington County School-Age Family Education (SAFE)
are joining forces to offer training to parents of school-age children
with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The four-part
series—GetSet! Training for Special Education
Success—will
be held at Woodbury United Methodist Church, 7465 Steepleview Road,
Woodbury.
The GetSet! schedule is January 16 (Evaluation Process), January
23 (IEP development), January 30 (IEP implementation) and February
6 (Review). Free for Arc members, $20 per session for nonmembers.
($50 for the series. Scholarships available.) FFI: 952-920-0855.
Red-Lining
Forum
January 23, 2007
Red-lining is a subjective
process of denial and exclusion. All community members and Mpls residents
that have been or may feel they have been denied fair and equal
treatment in housing, by the police or city services should attend
this forum. Presenters include Mpls Dept of Civil Rights, the Mpls
Civilian Police Review Authority and the Mpls Commission on Civil
Rights. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Farview Park Community Room, 29th and Lyndale
Ave. N. Mpls. FFI or for accommodation: 612-673-2339 before Jan 16th.
ASL Classes
January 22 and February 5, 2007
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class
will meet in MCIL’s
small conference room every other Mon. at 1600 University Ave W,
Suite #16 from 2-3 p.m. FFI: 651-646-8342.
GLBT Support
Group
February 6, 2007
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans-gender
(GLBT) w/disability support group will meet on every first Tue.
of the month at 1919 University Ave W. in the basement level confr
room from 6-7:30 p.m. FFI: 651-646-8342.
“Learn the Bus” Transit
Training
February 2, 2007
This free all-day travel training
for MCIL consumers will begin and end at MCIL’s main office:
1600 University Ave West, Suite 16. (9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Topics include safety, awareness of surroundings, bus schedules
and paying bus fares. Participants who have never taken the bus
will learn how to ride, how to signal stops, how to use the lift,
where to pay, etc. The group will also discuss the advantages of
using fixed-route vs. Metro Mobility. FFI, RSVP and what to bring:
651-646-8342.
Adapted
Swim Lessons
February 22 – March 29, 2007
Swim lessons provide
an opportunity for children & adults with
developmental disabilities to develop basic swim skills and refine
the skills they already possess. Lessons are taught on a one-to-one
basis with volunteer instructors under the direction of an Adapted
Aquatics Instructor. Thursdays, Arlington HS, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m.,
$25. FFI: Mary at 651-266-6366.
Adapted
Open Swim
January 9 – February 27, 2007
Designed for persons
whose primary disability is a physical/ambulatory disability. Open
swimming offers a therapeutic pool (water temperature of 90 degrees
or higher) with a maximum depth of five feet and a ramped entrance.
Life jackets, inner tubes and various water games are also available.
Tue.s, Como Elem. School, 7 - 7:45 p.m., $24. FFI: Mary at 651-266-6366.
Pickin’ ‘N’ Grinnin’
January
8 and 22, February 12 and 26, 2007
Music program designed to let individuals
participate in as many ways as possible. We sing requests and old
favorites, have rhythm instruments and encourage participants to
dance the “Hokey
Pokey”, or other dances they might like. Year-round, 2nd and
4th Mondays, Webster Magnet School, 7 - 8 p.m. $1.00 per person.
FFI: Mary at 651-266-6366.
Scent-Free
Spaces
January 25, 2007
Learn about Scent-Free Spaces,
who needs Scent-Free space, and how can you be Scent-Free on a SSI
budget while avoiding all fragrances, scented soaps/shampoos/lotions,
essential oils, “natural” fragrances,
scented dryer sheets, and other scented products. This workshop,
6-7 p.m., will be Scent-Safer space at 1919 University Ave W. in
the basement level conference. FFI: Jay at 651-603-2036 to RSVP.
Understanding
Social Security
January 18, 2007
Social Security is a crucial
government benefit program that is often confusing and hard to navigate.
Get help at this workshop from Arc Greater Twin Cities. Guest Jim
Czechowicz, a public affairs specialist with the SSA, will explain
disability programs such as SSI, SSDI, and RSDI. Location: Apple
Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road. 2 – 4 p.m. Free
for Arc members; $20 for nonmembers. Registration deadline: January
15. FFI: 952-920-0855, www.arcgreatertwincities.org.
The Great
Minnesota Stationary Bike Race
March 10, 2007
It might not seem that a bunch
of people on stationary bikes could get very far, but actually, those
people seemingly riding nowhere have an important destination. Last
year, the participants of The Great Minnesota Stationary Bike Race
rode “nowhere” to
raise more than $30,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota. This
year’s goal is $50,000.
The 2007 event will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Paul RiverCentre.
Teams and individuals are invited to participate. Teams of 10 people
ride in 25 minute shifts throughout the day. Individuals can join
an existing team or ride an open bike. Each participant is encouraged
to raise money for the miles pedaled.
People of all abilities are welcome. There will be a track for adaptive
bikes and wheelchairs. FFI, registration: 651-646-7588, ucpmn@cpinternet.com.
Mental
Illness Support Group for Mpls Families
First and Third Fridays
- Ongoing
The
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota (NAMI-MN) sponsors
free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental
illness. NAMI-MN’s mission is to champion justice, dignity,
and respect for all Minnesotans affected by mental illness (brain
disorders).
Led by trained facilitators
who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups
help families develop better coping skills and find strength through
sharing their experiences. A family
support group meets in Minneapolis, at 6:30 p.m., on the first and
third Fridays of the month. FFI: Laurie at 952-894-9109. ![]()
