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Music Writing and Performance
Fall Term 2023: September 27 – October 11, 18 and 25 – November 1, 15 and 29 – December 6
Wednesdays 2:30-4:00pm at the Hilyard Community Center.
$216.73 per 8 classes or Agency Rate
Designed for individuals interested in learning to play music instruments, writing and/or performing music as part of a group. SPECIAL Music Class Concert at the end of every term on the patio at Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St
Go HERE and scroll down to register for all classes.
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More on David Helfand from a Register Guard article about Mr. Helfand’s work in “Introduction to the Joy of Music,” a class he teaches through the city of Eugene Parks Department’s adaptive recreation program.
Unlocking hidden talents is exactly what he wants to accomplish by bringing these students together, Helfand says.
“The gamut of working with people with developmental disabilities is quite huge, but my whole idea is, we’re going to work with abilities here,” he says. “If someone has one finger that they can use to play one note, we’ll find a place for them in our band. If that’s too hard, and they can hold a ‘shaker,’ they can do percussion. Our concept is inclusiveness — whatever they’re able to do, we’re willing to try.”
The value of music therapy for all kinds of conditions — physical and developmental disability, dementia, mental health, substance abuse, brain injury, chronic pain — has been firmly established by scientific study. But Helfand doesn’t need statistics to see the effect of music on his students.
“I think the first thing they get from our classes is an incredible sense of joy, the feeling that they have just played and made music with other people,” he says. “I think that’s what they go home with, the knowledge that, ‘Wow, I made music!’ ”
For assistance contact KindTree – Autism Rocks at STiLE@kindtree.org
Every Friday Social via Zoom
This is a recurring meeting…please ignore the listed date above and count on every Friday instead!
4:30-6:30 via Zoom (scroll to bottom for access)
August 25 the Social is CANCELLED because we’ll all be a CAMP!
Each week you are invited to gather with you friends and do some socializing, meet new people, play new games, and create community, with fun ideas to get things started every week. Go for it!
What do YOU want to talk about?
Here are some of the other activities we are considering…which ones get you excited?
- Art Friday: do it together, share your work, laugh and giggle and say, “Awesome!”
- Home movie night: share videos you make on your phone or iPod. Kinda like Tik Tok (pre-submission of videos will be required.)
- Shopping show ‘n’ tell: what’s your recent haul, who got best deal?
- Real Life: share your Worst Day story, your Best Day story, with facilitator.
- Dance hour: We play the music, you rock out, and maybe do some line dancing together
- Talent show: Show off your talent live, no videos
- Watch a movie together…what would you like to watch with friends?
- What ideas do you have for us? email admin@kindtree.org to share…
- Here is a Printable Flyer to Share
KindTree is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Meeting ID: 898 8763 6964
Passcode: 731265
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Dr. Wendela Whitcomb Marsh (pronouns she/her/hers) is an award-winning author, adult autism assessment specialist, and a BCBA who has never done ABA.
She is the author of Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls and Independent Living with Autism: Your Roadmap to Success, among other titles. On a personal note, she has been wife and mother of late-diagnosed autists. As the owner of Adult Autism Assessment, LLC, Dr. Wendy is committed to helping you find the answers you need.
This event is an opportunity to interact with Dr Wendy and ask your questions about so many subjects. Ticket purchase available now…
Also included will be a brief introduction to Cognitopia’s new a Person Centered Approach to Diabetes Self-Management
Tickets Are HERE
Event on Facebook
The KindTree Productions Inc Board of Directors monthly meeting is open to the community. We meet on the first Thursday of every month unless there is a conflict. We generally meet at the SAIL Housing Community Room, but there are times when we meet in alternative locations. Please contact us at 541-780-6950 or autism@kindtree.org
Minutes of past meetings can be obtained by contacting us as well.
Thanks for your support and interest in our organization.
Every Friday Social via Zoom
This is a recurring meeting…please ignore the listed date above and count on every Friday instead!
4:30-6:30 via Zoom (scroll to bottom for access)
August 25 the Social is CANCELLED because we’ll all be a CAMP!
Each week you are invited to gather with you friends and do some socializing, meet new people, play new games, and create community, with fun ideas to get things started every week. Go for it!
What do YOU want to talk about?
Here are some of the other activities we are considering…which ones get you excited?
- Art Friday: do it together, share your work, laugh and giggle and say, “Awesome!”
- Home movie night: share videos you make on your phone or iPod. Kinda like Tik Tok (pre-submission of videos will be required.)
- Shopping show ‘n’ tell: what’s your recent haul, who got best deal?
- Real Life: share your Worst Day story, your Best Day story, with facilitator.
- Dance hour: We play the music, you rock out, and maybe do some line dancing together
- Talent show: Show off your talent live, no videos
- Watch a movie together…what would you like to watch with friends?
- What ideas do you have for us? email admin@kindtree.org to share…
- Here is a Printable Flyer to Share
KindTree is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89887636964
Meeting ID: 898 8763 6964
Passcode: 731265
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,89887636964# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,89887636964# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 898 8763 6964
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keqUsmGMs7
This event recurs every first Saturday. Just show up and get your tickets.
Get Air Eugene schedules a special time every First Saturday mornings at 8-10:00am for sensory friendly jumping. Check it out. They are great supporters of the Autism Community!
Get Air has thousands of square feet of wall-to-wall trampolines to jump, bounce and flip for hours of fun! Our Open Court has side-by-side trampolines – a massive space that allows everyone to jump around.
Jump in the air and fly into a giant pile of foam. The trampoline leading up to the pit gives you big air to help you soar. After you’ve landed in the foam, watch your jumps replay on the big screen with our delayed cameras.
Get Air has a special section of the trampoline park for our jumpers under 46 inches tall. Just because it’s for little jumpers, doesn’t mean that there isn’t big fun! Our Kiddie Court offers all the same fun as the rest of the park. We want all of our guests to have as much as possible in their own space.
All persons entering the facility must sign a waiver. It will speed up entry if you do so ahead of time: click here
This is a recurring meeting…please ignore the listed date above and count on the second Monday of every month instead!
New Location: St Mary’s Episcopal Church at 1300 Pearl St in Eugene.
This group meets monthly on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Contact Omo at momogrosso@kindtree.org with questions.
Facilitated by Michael Omogrosso
A standing tradition in Eugene, this group is for high-functioning adults (17 to much older than that) on the Autism/Asperger’s spectrum. All are welcome. This is a safe place to share with others on the spectrum about things from living on your own to jobs to getting along with folks and so much more. Group members choose the topics, and there are from 12-20 participants each month. Michael is an experienced facilitator who is also a parent of an adult on the spectrum and President of KindTree-Autism Rocks.
Bust – A – Move
All Access Dance with DJ Bizzy
Shake your GROOVE THING at Allies, LLC’s BUST-A-MOVE DANCE PARTY a shindig for folks of all shapes, sizes, and abilities
Where: Whirled Pies (199 W. 8th Ave.)
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:30 to 6:30
Cost: Free (Suggested donation $2 – $5)
COMMUNITY MEMBERS WELCOME
Music Writing and Performance
Fall Term 2023: September 27 – October 11, 18 and 25 – November 1, 15 and 29 – December 6
Wednesdays 2:30-4:00pm at the Hilyard Community Center.
$216.73 per 8 classes or Agency Rate
Designed for individuals interested in learning to play music instruments, writing and/or performing music as part of a group. SPECIAL Music Class Concert at the end of every term on the patio at Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St
Go HERE and scroll down to register for all classes.
____________________________________
More on David Helfand from a Register Guard article about Mr. Helfand’s work in “Introduction to the Joy of Music,” a class he teaches through the city of Eugene Parks Department’s adaptive recreation program.
Unlocking hidden talents is exactly what he wants to accomplish by bringing these students together, Helfand says.
“The gamut of working with people with developmental disabilities is quite huge, but my whole idea is, we’re going to work with abilities here,” he says. “If someone has one finger that they can use to play one note, we’ll find a place for them in our band. If that’s too hard, and they can hold a ‘shaker,’ they can do percussion. Our concept is inclusiveness — whatever they’re able to do, we’re willing to try.”
The value of music therapy for all kinds of conditions — physical and developmental disability, dementia, mental health, substance abuse, brain injury, chronic pain — has been firmly established by scientific study. But Helfand doesn’t need statistics to see the effect of music on his students.
“I think the first thing they get from our classes is an incredible sense of joy, the feeling that they have just played and made music with other people,” he says. “I think that’s what they go home with, the knowledge that, ‘Wow, I made music!’ ”
For assistance contact KindTree – Autism Rocks at STiLE@kindtree.org
Every Friday Social via Zoom
This is a recurring meeting…please ignore the listed date above and count on every Friday instead!
4:30-6:30 via Zoom (scroll to bottom for access)
August 25 the Social is CANCELLED because we’ll all be a CAMP!
Each week you are invited to gather with you friends and do some socializing, meet new people, play new games, and create community, with fun ideas to get things started every week. Go for it!
What do YOU want to talk about?
Here are some of the other activities we are considering…which ones get you excited?
- Art Friday: do it together, share your work, laugh and giggle and say, “Awesome!”
- Home movie night: share videos you make on your phone or iPod. Kinda like Tik Tok (pre-submission of videos will be required.)
- Shopping show ‘n’ tell: what’s your recent haul, who got best deal?
- Real Life: share your Worst Day story, your Best Day story, with facilitator.
- Dance hour: We play the music, you rock out, and maybe do some line dancing together
- Talent show: Show off your talent live, no videos
- Watch a movie together…what would you like to watch with friends?
- What ideas do you have for us? email admin@kindtree.org to share…
- Here is a Printable Flyer to Share
KindTree is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89887636964
Meeting ID: 898 8763 6964
Passcode: 731265
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,89887636964# US (Houston)
+16699009128,,89887636964# US (San Jose)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 898 8763 6964
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keqUsmGMs7