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February 8th, 2023
Sibling Workshop + Family Fun Event
Saturday, March 4, 2023
10 am to Noon
Family Fun Event
Begins at NOON to 2 pm
Nash Recreation Center
304 South 5th Street
Oregon, Illinois
A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are ...read more
October 20th, 2022
Who & What: Moms or caregivers of individuals with disabilities are invited to come take a break, meet others and relax. The morning will include some socializing, sharing, creating, and relaxation. Kara Schabacker will lead us for part of the morning in yoga. The yoga portion combines the slow, deep stretch ...read more
October 5th, 2022
Who & What: Neurodivergent young adults ages 18-22 will meet with their peers to connect and learn together. The group will provide a safe place to talk about individual goals and struggles, and to recognize individual strengths and challenges as they transition to adulthood. Topics will be identified by the group ...read more
October 5th, 2022
Who & What: High school-age teenagers will connect with their peers to learn and practice the social skills they need to make and keep friends. They will grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence. The group will provide a safe place to talk about individual goals ...read more
September 12th, 2022
"Fall Into Fun & Friends" Sibling Workshop
Saturday, October 15, 2022
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Lowell Park Nature Center, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, Illinois
A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education, and peer support. Siblings between the ages of ...read more
August 27th, 2022
WHO & WHAT
Across the middle school years, the social skills required for successful peer relationships become more complex, especially for children with social skill difficulties. During this virtual group, children in 5th through 8th grades will learn about middle school friendships and the social skills they need to make and ...read more
May 4th, 2022
Illinois Epilepsy Support & Resources Present:
Epilepsy Support Group Meeting
Thursday, May 26, 2022 • 6pm
Kreider Boston Center • 1387 North Galena Avenue • Dixon, IL 61021
Please join us for an in-person informational support group! We will discuss the services Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources offer! Questions? Stephanie at 815.673.5574 or Leanne ...read more
April 6th, 2022
SUMMER CAMPS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
NASH Recreation Center / Oregon Park District
304 South 5th Steet • Oregon, Illinois 61061
4 Days of Awesome-ness!
Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9
9 to 11:30 AM Monday thru Thursday
• Art Activities
• 4-H Fun
• Catch the Wave NASH Swimming
• Master Gardener Class
• & So ...read more
March 21st, 2022
WHO & WHAT
Across the middle school years, the social skills required for successful peer relationships become more complex, especially for children with social skill difficulties. During this virtual group, children in 5th through 8th grades will learn about middle school friendships and the social skills they need to make and ...read more
March 10th, 2022
Sibling Workshop
Lowell Park Nature Center
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon
Saturday•April 9•10am-2pm
Event will be held rain 0r shine
"Celebrating Mother Earth"
A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come and enjoy ...read more