IN THIS ISSUE
1) Community Events
2) Independent Living Resources
3) Resources for Caregivers
A LOOK AT OUR RECENT RESPITES:
Our most recent respite took place in Boston, where clients enjoyed an outing to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox beat the Royals! We also enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at a local cafe.
In June we had a wonderful retreat by the sea in Swampscott! The highlights of the weekend were going to the beach and taking a cooking class.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Yankee Homecoming Cornhole Tournament
Newburyport Register Here
August 10th 12pm-5pm
Teams of two will be competing in a Double Elimination tournament, which will be open to a field of 64 teams. Cost for entry will be $60 per team, payable at registration on the morning of the tournament.
Players may bring their own bags, or can borrow a set from NBPT Cornhole.
Rockport Acoustic Music Festival
Sunday, August 11th 12pm-6pm
Millbrook Meadow
Come enjoy some great live music in beautiful Rockport for their 45th annual Acoustic Music Festival.
Puppy Therapy in Boston
August 10th 2-4pm
Meet adoptable dogs from Shultz's Guest House, soak up the good puppy vibes, and give back to dogs who give us so much joy at the same time.
Super Bien is hosting the cutest meet-ngreet ever. Spend time meeting, petting, and using baby voice with the sweetest adoptable angels from Shultz's Guest House, a rescue shelter in Dedham, MA. You'll leave feeling joyful and hopeful about the world, because that's what dogs do They are the best
Free Tickets Here
Gentle Flow Chair Yoga
Chelmsford Public Library
August 9th 3pm-4pm
In this adaptive and approachable Yoga class, you will learn to practice one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world. The use of a chair will keep you stable and steady while carrying out seated and standing postures. Modifications will be offered throughout, making your experience uniquely catered to you and your body. The class will be guided with a mindful pace to help focus attention on your physical needs during each pose
Register Here
Special Surfers is a non-profit organization (501(c)3) that provides the opportunity for people with special needs to surf. There is no cost to participants or their families, and all equipment and instruction is provided. Special Surfer events are held on the third Tuesday of each month in June, July, and August at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk, Maine. We have hundreds of special surfers and volunteers at each event providing a real sense of community and accomplishment for all. Register
Independent Living Skills
Have fun learning about finances with The Payoff Game!
In The Payoff game, play the role of Alex or Jess, two upand-coming video bloggers who are preparing for a lifechanging video competition while managing their finances and handling unexpected events. In the immersive game, developed by Visa, help Alex and Jess make smart financial decisions within the tight three-day deadline and complete their video for the competition.
Play for free here (select solo player)!
AANE is hosting a two part webinar on the topic of home management.
Starting on August 6th from 9am-10am
Part 1: Learn how to keep your space comfortable and conducive to personal needs (topics covered: cleaning, laundry, daily chores, etc.).
Part 2: Debriefing session to discuss how it felt to implement concepts from last week’s topic, home management, into your life. Come to share your experience and learn from others!
Audience
AANE Adult Support Groups, Social Groups, and events are intended for post-high school Autistic adults who are able to self-regulate AND independently participate in activities without the assistance of a dedicated caregiver.
Pre-registration is required - Register Here $25 Fee
CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Webinar: Medication Treatment & Guidelines for
Comprehensive ASD Care
August 21st
A virtual presentation on psychopharmacology and related medication treatments for ASD. Discussion will include the growing need for autism-competent providers and share practical guidelines for managing common co-occurring conditions like sleep disturbances, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in autistic individuals.
Registration is required: Contact 781-860-1700 or
REST, RELAX, REJUVENATE
CAREGIVER RESPITE GETAWAY
Providing care for a family member is a rewarding yet stressful job. TILL recognizes that everyone can use a break to rest and recharge. The care you provide to your family member is invaluable and to help you provide this care well into the future, we're offering an overnight respite opportunity to give families a much needed night off and an opportunity to meet other families who share many of your experiences. Please join us on one of the following dates: September 14th-15th October 12th-13th November 9th-10th December 7th-8th
You will be treated to a room at the Residence Inn in Burlington, MA, conveniently located at 400 District Avenue, right next to the Burlington Mall. After check-in, you'll have the night to yourselves to go out to dinner, do errands, see a movie, or relax at the hotel and use the fitness room and indoor swimming pool. What you do is totally up to you. In the morning, enjoy a hot breakfast and join a small group of other family caregivers in a social connections group to share experiences and discuss challenges and successes with one another. All rooms have a kitchen, king bed and pull out couch. TILL will provide the respite staff or can pay for a caregiver you already know, such as a family member or friend, to provide care for your loved one at home.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO YOUR FAMILY
Thanks to funding from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Respite Innovations Grant.
If you're interested in participating, please contact Ilana Gordon-Brown at ilana.gordon-brown@tillinc.org for more information or to begin the enrollment process.
