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When:
Thursdays @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where:
Ebbert Memorial Church
532 C St.
Springfield, Oregon
The Video Gaming Social Group will remove the anonymous nature of gaming by bringing gamers together in a social context. Individual group members will review games with each other and share their gaming interests. The group will learn about the history of gaming to provide context and build an appreciation of where we are in the gaming world today. The group will build social skills and knowledge that are transferable into professional fields.
Cost: $205 per session (12 trainings / 30 hours of instruction)
To pay full price by check, mail it to: P.O. Box 40847, Eugene, Oregon 97404
If a brokerage is paying your registration fee, send the name of your brokerage and personal agent’s name to KindTree via email at admin@kindtree.org.
For assistance please call 541-780-6950
When:
Thursdays @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Ebbert Memorial Church
532 C St.
Springfield, Oregon
This class focuses on the skills related to dating and sustaining relationships for individuals with a disability. Other topics will include empowering the individual through positive thinking and developing a further understanding of what it means to be on the autism spectrum.
Cost: $205 per session (12 trainings / 30 hours of instruction)
To pay full price by check, mail it to: P.O. Box 40847, Eugene, Oregon 97404
If a brokerage is paying your registration fee, send the name of your brokerage and personal agent’s name to KindTree via email at admin@kindtree.org.
For assistance please call 541-780-6950
Third Thursdays, 5:30p – 7:30pm,
January 17th, February 21st, March 21st, April 18th, May 16, 2019
FREE – No charge, just fun!
Hosted by William Davenport
Come to this sensory friendly meet-up. Talk, eat & socialize. Each gathering is a low-stress environment where our community can come together and create a positive social experience for everyone. Come the whole time, or just for a few minutes to say hello, because all are welcome. Bring a side dish to share! Free.
For assistance contact KindTree – Autism Rocks at 541-780-6950
When:
Fridays @ 10:15 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
Community House
Ebert Memorial United Methodist Church
532 “C” Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Learn how to cook, store leftovers, cleanliness and portion sizes.
COST: $235.00 per session based on attendance for 12 trainings with 27 hours of instruction
Most 3rd Fridays of the month from 4:30 to 6 pm at LILA Peer Support Club, 990 Oak Street (NW corner of 10th and Oak, next to Crumbs Together, beneath the Overpark). Check weekly calendar to confirm. No support groups or social skills activities in August.
Discuss and learn effective ways to advocate for yourself and others.
Facilitated by David Olson. (541) 636-9179
When:
Saturdays @ 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Where: Varies
This training is for older teens and young adults interested in discovering more about their community. By using community group outings as a venue, this training will allow students to learn and practice life skills such as personal problem solving, communication, manners, self-management strategies, and self-reliance.
Cost is based on attendance and the service hourly contract rate.
Please contact KindTree-Autism Rocks to inquire about enrollment capacity.
Phone Registration only: contact KindTree Autism Rocks at 541-780-6950 to inquire if space is available.
| When: Mondays @ 10:15 am – 12:15 pmWhere: Ebbert Memorial Methodist Church (Fireside Room) 532 C. Street, Springfield, OR 97477 |
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Make unique beaded jewelry. Individualized instruction provided to learn new techniques and patterns. All supplies are provided. Instructors will provide support in designing, marketing, production and opportunities to sell your art.
COST: $205 / 12 week session (or agency rate)
Music Writing and Performance, Mondays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at Hilyard Center, 2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene. Designed for individuals interested in learning to play music instruments, writing and/or performing music as part of a group. Cost $155 per session based on 12 trainings totaling 18 hours or the agency hourly contract rate.
ASO sponsored Social Skills Class for Adults from 6:30-8pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1300 Pearl St. (SW corner of 13th & Pearl).The Lane County Chapter of the Autism Society of Oregon supports a Social Skills Class and Scheduled Social Outings on alternating months, in response to interest by participants in KindTree – Autism Rocks’ Support Group for adults on the autism spectrum. The classes and outings are designed for adults with high-functioning autism or Aspergers who can get around independently in the community.
During the Social Skills Class, conversation skills will be taught, role-modeled and practiced. The class is taught by Doris Germain, an Autism Specialist in the Linn-Benton School District. She has taught social skills at Autism Training and Support in Eugene. Her skill in teaching social skills has been learned from 20 years of working with people on the spectrum. No support groups or social skills activities in August.
The Social Skills Class is taking place on the 3rd Monday of alternating months from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on 13th and Pearl in Eugene. The Social Skills Class will decide on the activity for the following month’s Social Outing.
The Social Outing is taking place on alternating months on the third Friday evening of the month from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or during the day on Saturday, depending on the activity chosen by the previous month’s Social Skills Class.
If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, call ASO Chapter Representative Mary-Minn Sirag at (541) 689-2228 or email her at sirag@mindspring.com.
Community Outings & Adventures: Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays @ 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Varies
This training is for older teens and young adults interested in discovering more about their community. By using community group outings as a venue, this training will allow students to learn and practice life skills such as personal problem solving, communication, manners, self-management strategies, and self-reliance.
Cost is based on attendance and the service hourly contract rate.
Phone registration only: contact KindTree Autism Rocks at 541-780-6950 to inquire if space is available.
