PARENT TRAININGS

WORKSHOPS

Several times a year, special support group meetings are held at which topics of interest to both mothers and fathers are presented. Recent workshops have included "Managing the Medical Maze" and "What Happens to my Child if Something Happens to Me". Future topics will include "Transition: to preschool, school and the community" and "IEP/IFSP"

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

On November 14, the fourth Circle of Support Family Conference was held. This all-day event, includes opportunities to hear interesting and inspirational speakers and attend workshops on topics of interest. Nearly 400 participants attended. Plans are alredy being made for the 5th Circle of Support.

For information on any of the support groups, contact Jan Russell, Family Support Coordinator, at 730-3124 or email her at russellj@erols.com.

Current and Upcoming Events

For further information on any of the events listed, please call (703)670-4800

May 10, 1999 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
7:30 p.m.
Muriel Humphrey Center
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May 14, 1999 Spring Formal
7 - 10 p.m.
Quantico Officers' Club
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May 17, 1999 Mothers, Fathers, and Sibling
Support Groups
7 - 9 p.m.
Muriel Humphrey Center
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June 5, 1999 ARC Family Picnic & Pool Party
4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Picnic
7:30 - 9 p.m. Pool Party
Veterans Park
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June 21, 1999 Mothers, Fathers, and Sibling
Support Groups
7 - 9 p.m.
Muriel Humphrey Center
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June 26, 1999 Ice Cream Social & Play Party
Children up to 12 years old
1 - 3 p.m.
Muriel Humphrey Center
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July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1999 Swimming
Details TBA
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July 11, 1999 Wynonna Judd concert
Adults 21 & over
7:30 p.m.
Wolf Trap
Donated tickets will be raffled. Only 12
participants. Drawing is July 1.
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July 19, 1999 Mothers, Fathers, and Sibling Support Groups
7 - 9 p.m.
Muriel Humphrey Center
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July 23, 1999 Birthday Bash
7 - 9:30 p.m.
For birthdays between June 21st and Sept. 23rd
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August & September, 1999 Cosmic Bowling Waterpark
Creative Memories Craft
Overnight trip to Natural Bridge
Details TBA
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November 13, 1999 5th Annual Circle of Support Conference
8:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location TBA
Keynote Speaker: Norman Kunc on "The Right To Be Disabled"
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