It has been a busy Spring so far – let me share some of the exciting things going on. From the
John A. Coleman School in White Plains:
John A. Coleman School
Fashion Show Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains
On Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 6:30 pm the John A. Coleman School, along with Co-Chairpersons, Carol Mastoloni and Bunny Mastronardi, will host a Fashion Show Fundraiser with fashions featured by Talbots in The Westchester, at Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains. All net proceeds will benefit the programs of the John A. Coleman School.
The Mastoloni and Mastronardi Families have been long time supporters of the John A. Coleman School and Children’s Rehabilitation Center, sponsoring our Music and Literacy Project, our Art Therapy Program and most recently our inclusion preschool, Children’s Place, a preschool for children with and without disabilities.
The evening will be filled with a dinner buffet, fashion, shopping, raffles, silent auction items and lots of fun. This year’s event sponsors include North Street Community, LLC and The Lavine Family Charitable Gift Fund.
As of July 2006 the John A. Coleman School, formerly known as the education program at the CRC, has been under the Sponsorship of the Sisters of Charity of New York. We continue to look forward to a bright new vision for the CRC under the sponsorship of the Sisters of Charity and the leadership of their Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. Both organizations are guided by the strong belief that all children have the right to achieve their greatest potential regardless of the severity of their disabilities.
The John A. Coleman School and Children’s Rehabilitation Center offer a full spectrum of cutting-edge medical, therapeutic and educational services on an outpatient basis year-round to children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, chromosomal syndromes, orthopedic impairments and other complex medical diagnoses. For over 35 years the Center has been using a unique model of medical, therapeutic and educational services, to treat children from birth through age 21 with a fundamental focus on empowering each child to learn to work to his or her greatest potential.
Contact: Kirstin McArthur
Phone: 914.597.4021
Fax: 914.597.4053
Email: kirstin.mcarthur@setonpediatric.org
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The Hope Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC has announced their Spring Workshop series schedule:
Practical Strategies and Home Supports
Spring Series 2008
Sponsored by:
The Hope Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC
19 Ludlow Road, Suite 202,
Westport, CT 06880
The Hope Center is announcing a workshop series for parents of young children on topics of importance to families. Practical strategies and tips will be offered along with multiple examples and time for application questions. Sessions will be held at The Hope Center from 9:15 to 11:45
Dates and Topics
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May 7 |
Facilitating Successful Toilet Training |
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May 14 |
How to Increase Independence in Daily Activities |
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May 21 |
Motivating Your Child to Learn |
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May 28 |
Building Social Skills through Structured Play Dates |
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June 4 |
(No Session) |
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June 11 |
Addressing Sensory Needs |
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June 18 |
Beyond the “Bed-time Story”: Components of Effective Sleep Programs |
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June 25 |
Remembering the “I” in IEP: Bridging with Educators |
In an effort to facilitate discussions and address questions, enrollment will be very limited. To register or for more information, please call the Hope Center at 203-227-3383.
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Carolann and I saw the most interesting looking little vehicle on I95 in Rye the other evening. It was a “smart” . It looks like a toy car but don’t let that fool you. The car can move. The one we saw zipping 
around the highway had no problem out-maneuvering an annoyed driver of a BMW 325i - and let me tell you, that Beemer wanted to catch up to the smart in the worst way! The smart for two is VERY reasonably priced, and the website describes it as a car that has been perfectly designed for your everyday life that offers maximum comfort, agility, safety, ecology and driving fun. Bravo!
Thanks for listening:)
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