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Holiday PJ Party + Festival of Trains

Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

There will be door prizes randomly given out at check-in throughout the day, complimentary cookies and milk in the Banquet Rooms from 11 AM – 3 PM (while supplies last), and model train layouts with a special scavenger hunt. Meet our Blue Crew in the museum galleries to check out fun holiday-themed science activities. PLUS, hop in line to meet Santa, The Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman and take home some fun gifts!

Stop by the Museum Store for our annual members-only holiday shopping special – an additional 10% discount on top of the regular member discount!

Special thanks to North Georgia Modurail, Peachlug-Lego Trains, Georgia Garden Railway Society Piedmont Division, and North Georgia Piedmont Club.

Adults: $20
Senior: $18
Child (3-17): $16
Child (2 & under): FREE

Get Into The Spirit of Christmas

Northside Christian Church 9801 Whitesville Rd, Fortson, GA, United States

11 am. Children's program followed by Jesus' birthday party after worship service. See Susan Harbin
2 p.m. Children and families return to church and carpool to Brookdale for caroling. See Terri Memmo

Sensory Santa

1231 Broadway 1231 Broadway, Columbus, GA

Join us for a free photo with Santa for individuals with special needs and their families!

Going to visit Santa can be difficult or impossible for special needs children. The Sensory Santa Event offers a quiet, calm environment with minimal wait time. Slots are filling up fast; scan the QR Code for details and to reserve your time.

Online “Open” Support Group for Women (50+)

Virtual

Join us monthly for an open support group that offers Autistic women, age 50+ an opportunity to come together to explore issues such as:

Receiving a diagnosis later in life
Masking and Camouflaging
Finding Support; Building and Maintaining Relationships
Challenges Post Menopause; Decline of Executive Functioning
Mid-Life Identity
Managing Stress and Coping Strategies
Self-Care

$10

Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges Episode 5

Virtual

This free, 5-episode virtual conversation series offers a warm and inviting opportunity to connect with other parents and families of children with differences in or challenges to their development. Through a series of conversations with parents of children with developmental differences, challenges, or disabilities, we will explore the unique as well as common experiences of loving and raising children whose developmental process and journey is delayed or atypical. We will discuss the challenges and joys of family life with children with a wide array of ways of being in the world. Over the five conversations, we will cover topics near and dear to the hearts and experiences of families as we all learn from each other about how to best support and advocate for our children, the whole family, and our communities.

All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations!

Free

Online “Open” Workshop – Introduction to Autism for Adults

Virtual

A presentation and discussion for Autistic adults to come and explore their understanding of autism through a neurological lens. We will discuss common misconceptions, the Autistic identity, and common Autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation is given by an Autistic adult and a Neurodivergent ally. You might enjoy this presentation and discussion if you are newly diagnosed, considering whether you may be autistic, or if you have only explored autism through a deficit lens in the past.

*Please note that this event will be recorded. The recording will be sent out to registrants a few days after the live event and participants can watch the recording for up to 30 days.

Free
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Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission

Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United States

Join BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com

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Unwind with SHINE

Autism and special needs parent support group. Event Timing: Third Friday's at 8pm (2/16, 3/15, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 11/15, 12/20)
Event Address: Google Meet
Contact us at (404)369-1090 or info@shineautism.org

Online “Open” Jackbox Game Night for Adults

Virtual

Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!

$10

Sifting Through Your Parental Rights

Virtual

Join us as P2P provides basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process.

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