newsletter - People, Incorporated

Family
Opportunities
November-December 2015
Family Advocacy
and Community
Education Center
FACE Center
4 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 508-679-5233
Fax: 508-679-6211
Family
Holiday
Party
A program of
Dinner
Raffle
Prizes
Games
Holiday Crafts
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FACEBOOK!
Date:
Thursday, December 10
Time:
5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: 900 Riggenbach Road
Fall River, MA 02720
Please RSVP to Jason Medeiros at 774-488-5321 or
jmedeiros @peopleinc-fr.org by December 8
About the FACE Center
The FACE Center is the Family Support Center for the Fall River Area Office of the
Department of Developmental Services. The Center provides support for Greater Fall
River families with a child or adult member with a developmental disability through
educational opportunities, social events, parent support, information, and referrals.
Families may also receive assistance with the guardianship process and support in
completing the eligibility application for department services. If you would like more
information about services provided by the FACE Center, contact Marilyn Grubb, FACE
Center Director, at 774-627-2439 or mgrubb@peopleinc-fr.org.
FACE Center Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00 and by appointment
We are happy to arrange a visit in your home.
Sensory Friendly Movie
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by
autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and
accepting environment with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more
accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their
lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own glutenfree, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.
The FACE Center will purchase your tickets for one of the sensory friendly movies listed
below. Please call to let us know when you would like to attend. A limited number of
tickets are available so call soon.
All showings are at 10AM. Regular cost of
admission: $4.50/person
November 14: Peanuts
November 28: The Good Dinosaur
December 12: The Good Dinosaur
North Dartmouth Mall AMC Theatre, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Community Celebrations
Holiday Dinner Dance
Sunday
December 6, 2015
12pm-4pm
At The Venus De Milo
75 Grand Army Highway
Swansea, Ma
Tickets may be purchased for $30 each
(cost includes dinner and entertainment)
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday November 20th
For tickets please contact one of the following:
Sharon Brightman, Day Services at 900 Riggenbach Rd
508-679-5230
Ida May Pierce, Residential Services at 4 South Main St
774-627-2414
Sandy Boyer, Community Supports at 4 South Main St
774-627-2437
Seating begins at 11:45am – Ticket must be presented at door
Sky Zone Jump Party
Join us for our next Community Kids outing
for youth 14-20 years old at
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
70 Pawtucket Ave
East Providence, RI
Sunday, December 27, 2015
9:45am-11:45am
Contact Community Support Coordinator
Sandy Boyer at 774-627-2437 or
By email sboyer@peopleinc-fr.org
Space is limited
Make your reservation today
Guest should arrive promptly at 9:45 am
All jumpers MUST have a signed waiver in order to jump
Waivers may be completed ahead of time and can either be obtained when you reserve or by
going online to
https://providencestore.skyzone.com/waiver
All jumpers MUST wear Sky Zone socks these will be provided
Employment and Your
Social Security Benefits
A workshop for adults with disabilities and their families
Presented by Kim Thacker, Benefits Specialist
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Time: Dinner - 5:30pm, Presentation- 6:00pm
Location: People, Incorporated
900 Riggenbach Road, Fall River MA
Please RSVP to Yajaira Medeiros at ymedeiros@peopleinc-fr.org or 774-488-5322
Sibshops provide support to siblings of children with special medical and developmental needs.
During Sibshops, siblings are encouraged to share the challenges and celebrate the joys with
brothers and sisters in similar situations. Sibshops are fun and lively events that provide peer
support and information for the school-age brothers and sisters of children with special health
and developmental needs. For siblings 8-14 years of age.
Our Next Sibshop will be held on
Saturday, December 19 from 10am-1pm
To RSVP for Sibshops please contact
Marilyn Grubb at 774-627-2439 or mgrubb@peopleinc-fr.org