C.I.T.Y. NEWS November 2026
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Upcoming Events: DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUPS: SAT 11/7 6:00-7:00pm Monthly Playdate at the Gymnastics Training Center in Lake Zurich. Drop in.
Caregiver Survey
TUES 11/10 10:00-11:00 Arlington Heights Library TUES 11/10 4:00-5:00 Elmhurst Library SAT 11/14 10:00-11:00 Gail Borden Library (Elgin) TUES 11/17 10:30-11:30 Skokie Public Library
Do you want to connect with other caregivers who have children in therapy? That is the entire mission of C.I.T.Y:
CAREGIVER GROUPS TUESDAYS 7:00-7:45pm: “Take a Break Mama” at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop: REGISTER HERE WEDNESDAY 11/11 7:00pm: Casual Dad’s Monthly Hang Out at Gator’s in Palatine. Drop in.
To build a strong community of caregivers who can support each other on their journey using flexible, accessible, and free formats.
FRIDAYS at 10:00am: Mom’s Hour at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop: Drop-in.
Do you prefer meeting in-person/online?
SATURDAYS at 12:00pm: Mom’s Hour at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop. Drop-in.
How often do you want to meet?
Would you prefer just moms/just dads? What days/times are most convenient for you? Complete this survey to help us create the
PROVIDER OPPORTUNITIES: THURS 11/5 7:00-8:00: Providers Connect
opportunity that will work for YOU.
THURS 11/12 5:00-7:00pm: Bi-annual Professional Networking at the CITY Soiree. REGISTER HERE!
Complete this survey to help us create an opportunity that will work for YOU.
THURS 11/19 3:30-5:00pm: Live, Virtual Culmination of EITP-Subsidized V.I.P. Continuing Education Cohort. REGISTER HERE while space allows.
PROFESSIONALS: Register here to join us at our free Bi-Annual Networking Soiree
In This Newsletter: P 1: UPCOMING EVENTS, CAREGIVER SURVEY, BIANNUAL SOIREE: PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING P 2: GENEROC.I.T.Y. SHOP: FALL CALENDAR & AFTERSCHOOL SOCIAL CLUBS, WINTER CLASS SURVEY P 3: CANDY DROP, HOLIDAY GIFTS, SIBLING SHOP
Thursday, Nov. 12th from 5-7pm at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop
P 4: PROVIDER NIGHTS, V.I.P. COURSE, NEW ADSPACE IN C.I.T.Y. NEWSLETTERS P 5: SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT & 2027 OPPORTUNITIES
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JOIN OUR NEW SHOP EMAIL LIST
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NOV CLASS SCHEDULE
Our teachers are starting to plan their
WINTER SCHEDULES
Have you been wanting to participate in our enrichment classes, but haven’t found the right day/time? COMPLETE OUR SURVEY, AND YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN OUR WINTER SCHEDULE IS PUBLISHED!
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL SOCIAL CLUBS Make new friends with similar interests!
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Shop online for C.I.T.Y. Holiday D.I.Y. Cards! Shipping or in-store pick-up available All instructions and materials are included and 100% of proceeds benefit C.I.T.Y!
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Starting in November! See you on Thursday, 11/5 from 7-8pm at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop!
PROFESSIONALS: HAVE YOU TAKEN CITY’S V.I.P. COURSE YET? The Early Intervention Training Program partners with C.I.T.Y. of Support several times/year to offer our 10-hour continuing education course for 80% off its regular price. The V.I.P. course stands for "Valuing the Insight of Parents" and is unlike many other education opportunities, as it is presented primarily by PARENTS-their voices, their experiences, and their perspectives.
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Register for this completely-remote and primarily self-paced subsidized course that has consistently received rave reviews from participants while spaces last!
YOU ASKED AND C.I.T.Y. LISTENED
You know that our newsletter is delivered to 3200+ inboxes, posted on CITY’s website, and shared on our social media platforms on the 1st of every month, and you see the opportunity in sharing your practice information, upcoming events, and grand openings witho our engaged community.
You know that we offer free information-sharing in the comments of our monthly “Resource Round-Up Post” on our Facebook Group and modest sponsorships to include your information on our website’s calendar, but some of you want more visibility. A limited number of ads will be available for purchase in our newsletters starting next year. Learn more at our November Soiree! 4
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: EVENT COMMITTEE: WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP!
Do you want to help us create and implement meaningful events for our C.I.T.Y? We have some exciting events coming up including our Bi-Annual Professional Networking Soiree and our “Let’s Meet” Parent Retreat. Everyone can help--adults and students 14+ years old. Complete our sign-up form to join in the fun!
VOLUNTEER AT THE GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP! We are looking for motivated volunteers to help with organizing the donations, managing the sales floor, and assisting with programs, especially during our daytime shifts (9-12 and 12-3 during the week). Fill out an application if you would like to learn more about these critical (and fun) roles at our new shop location.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: SIGN UP FOR AN ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP & RECEIVE BENEFITS YEAR-ROUND Our traditional sponsorship tiers changed for 2026, and NEW opportunities will be announced at our November CITY Soiree. Anyone can be a C.I.T.Y. Ally! We are offering a more comprehensive list of year-round and event-based opportunities to better streamline your interests and participation priorities when looking at the year ahead. Variety of payment options. You can select to pay in full, divide your pledge across 12 months, or add to your sponsorship throughout the year. With the opening of our new physical location, we are excited to share some NEW opportunities for us to showcase your contribution as a C.I.T.Y. Ally!
TRICK-OR-TREATING AT THE GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP!
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