July 2010
Note: The Family Support Network of Central Carolina does not endorse any particular
service providers, agencies, or events other than those offered through our own organization. Events
offered by FSNCC are marked with our logo. Listings are provided for informational purposes only.

**FSNCC's support groups will be taking a break for the summer & will resume meetings in September. For more information on our support groups, please contact Monica (334-5601, ext. 217). Have a GREAT summer!**

9th: Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro's Annual Family Pool Party:7-9:00 p.m., Bur Mill Park. Admission and dinner are free. Don’t forget to RSVP...email Lisa or call 336-298-4086.

11th: The Autism Society of North Carolina, Guilford County Chapter' Summer Picnic. 1:00 PM, Barber Park, Shelter #4 at 1500 Dans Road in Greensboro. Bring your swim suits because they have a splash park. ASNC will provide the drinks, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Everyone whose last name starts with A-M should bring a side dish to share if you can, and everyone whose last name begins with N-Z should bring a dessert to share if you can. Please RSVP with the number of people attending to Marcy Morris at marcyedmorris@msn.com or 336.638.4676 by July 8th .

25th: Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro's Moms’ Night Out.7:00p.m., Arrigato, 1200 South Holden Road, GSO. For more information please call (336)856-8968 or (336)644-6403 or send us an e-mail.

31st: NC THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER OPEN HOUSE at Clearwind Farm in Mebane, NC. See their lovely 25 acre horse farm. Watch riding demonstrations starting at 10am. Learn about therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. Meet the therapy horses! Email Margie@nctrcriders.org or call 919-304-1009 for directions and more information. Visit the website at www.nctrcriders.org or more information.

Upcoming Events:

8/3: Disability Education Clinic. Women's Resource Center of Greensboro, 628 Summit Avenue, 12-1:30pm. Join Attorneys from Legal Aid of NC for this workshop.
Topics include: Medicaid Disability eligibility requirements; How to prepare for a Medicaid Disability hearing; How to advocate for yourself if you are denied Medicaid Disability. Registration required! Call 275-6090 to register.

**SAVE THE DATE: JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD WORKSHOP.

Parents of Middle School or High School with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: Are you prepared for your child’s life after high school? Is your child prepared for life after high school? Did you know that your child will need a Transition Plan in his IEP by the time he is 14 years old? NOW is the time to begin planning for your child’s future!  The future will be here before you know it. Please join the Autism Society of NC for a workshop that will provide you with the information you will need for the transition from high school to life as an adult. Tuesday, August 31st,  2010, 9 AM – 12 Noon, Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC. Space is limited.  Advance registration is required.  Please call Linda Griffin @865-5090 or e-mail: lgriffin@autismsociety-nc.org  A minimum donation of $10 is requested.

Click here for information on upcoming events from the Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro.