Events Calendar

Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday February 7, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the first Tuesday of the month October through June. Join us!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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PICA CREW Networking Group

Tuesday February 7, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

10 am - 11:30 am

PICA
700 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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Precinct Caucuses

Tuesday February 7, 2012

Every two years, Minnesotans can make their views heard through precinct caucuses. It is also a chance to propose resolutions for the platforms of the parties regarding issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. The Arc Minnesota will draft resolutions you can introduce at your precinct.

7 pm



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Sibshop I

Tuesday February 7, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul

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Adelante!

Wednesday February 8, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

PICA - Minneapolis
2745 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis

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Autism Group

Thursday February 9, 2012

The free Autism parent networking group meets on the second Thursday of each month, Sept. - May. Join us!

7 pm - 9 pm

Oak Grove Middle School, Door C, Room 610
1350 W. 106th St.
Bloomington

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Down Syndrome Parent Group

Thursday February 9, 2012

This new free Down Syndrome Parent Group meets on the second Thursday of each month Sept. - May. All interested parents are invited!

6:30 pm - 8 pm

St. John's Lutheran Church
300 4th Street E
Chaska

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday February 11, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held on the second Saturday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

10 am - 11:30 am

Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center, door 4 - cafeteria
2740 Wingfield Ave. N.
Anoka

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Fathering the Child with Special Needs

Monday February 13, 2012

This networking group especially for dads meets on the second Monday of the month and is free and open to all dads who wish to participate.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wilder School
3328 Elliott Ave. W.
Minneapolis

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Sibshops I & II

Monday February 13, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities is held in conjunction with a Down Syndrome support group that meets at the same time on the second Monday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cross of Glory Church
4600 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins

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General Support Group

Tuesday February 14, 2012

This free general support group for parents of kids with any intellectual or developmental disability meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month, Sept - May. Join us!

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fresh Fields Bakery
1400 W. Frontage Road
Stillwater

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday February 14, 2012

This free networking group is for parents of children with autism. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June.

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Achievement Center, Suite G
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury

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PICA-CREW Support Group

Tuesday February 14, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

6 pm - 8 pm

PICA's Fraser Center
800 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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Sibshops I & II

Monday February 20, 2012

Sibshops for kids ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities meet at the same time as the South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome. Meetings are on the thrid Monday of each month. RSVPs requested by calling The Arc at 952-920-0855. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday February 20, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday February 20, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday February 21, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Adelante!

Wednesday February 22, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CLUES
797 E. 7th St.
St. Paul

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Sen. District 37 Home Visit

Thursday February 23, 2012

Residents of Senate District 37 are invited to meet informally with their elected officials at a legislative home visit. Sen. Chris Gerlach, Rep. Tara Mack and Rep. Kurt Bills have been invited. RSVP by calling 952-920-0855 or by emailing denafelper@arcgreatertwincities.org. RSVP is requested, but not required.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Home of Mary Gebru
14060 Guthrie Avenue
Apple Valley

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Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday February 27, 2012

This networking group for parents of chldren with Down syndrome meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Sept. - May. Free!

6 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Sibshops I & II

Monday February 27, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held in conjunction with the Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Networking group on the fourth Monday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary Media Center
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday February 28, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave NW
Coon Rapids

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General Support Group of White Bear Lake

Tuesday February 28, 2012

This free support group for parents who have children with disabilities meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Sept. to May. Group has a focus on Autism.

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

White Bear Lake City Hall
4701 Highway 61
White Bear Lake

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Autism Group

Thursday March 1, 2012

The free Autism parent networking group meets on the second Thursday of each month, Sept. - May. Join us!

7 pm - 9 pm

Oak Grove Middle School, Door C, Room 610
1350 W. 106th St.
Bloomington

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday March 3, 2012

Sibshops are for kids who have siblings who have disabilities. This Washington Co. group meets on the first Saturday of each month. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

10 am - noon

Courage Center
1460 Curve Crest Blvd.
Stillwater

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday March 3, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held on the second Saturday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

10 am - 11:30 am

Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center, door 4 - cafeteria
2740 Wingfield Ave. N
Anoka

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Housing Summit

Monday March 5, 2012

Residents of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington Counties who have a family member with a developmental disability can explore creative housing options at a free Housing Summit. The Summit will feature a panel including county representatives, an attorney and a family who has gone through the housing process. There will be time to network, plus a pizza dinner. RSVP by emailing denafelper@arcgreatertwincities.org or by calling The Arc at 952-920-0855.

5 pm - 7 pm

The Arc Greater Twin Cities
2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110
St. Paul

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday March 6, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the first Tuesday of the month October through June. Join us!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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PICA CREW Networking Group

Tuesday March 6, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

10 am - 11:30 am

PICA
700 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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Sibshop I

Tuesday March 6, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul

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Down Syndrome Parent Group

Thursday March 8, 2012

This new free Down Syndrome Parent Group meets on the second Thursday of each month Sept. - May. All interested parents are invited!

6:30 pm - 8 pm

St. John's Lutheran Church
300 4th Street E
Chaska

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Fathering the Child with Special Needs

Monday March 12, 2012

This networking group especially for dads meets on the second Monday of the month and is free and open to all dads who wish to participate.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wilder School
3328 Elliott Ave. W.
Minneapolis

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Sibshops I & II

Monday March 12, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities is held in conjunction with a Down Syndrome support group that meets at the same time on the second Monday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cross of Glory Church
4600 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins

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General Support Group

Tuesday March 13, 2012

This free general support group for parents of kids with any intellectual or developmental disability meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month, Sept - May. Join us!

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fresh Fields Bakery
1400 Frontage Road W
Stillwater

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday March 13, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday March 13, 2012

This free networking group is for parents of children with autism. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June.

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Achievement Center, Suite G
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury

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PICA-CREW Support Group

Tuesday March 13, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

6 pm - 8 pm

PICA's Fraser Center
800 Humboldt Ave. N.
Minneapolis

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Adelante!

Wednesday March 14, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

PICA - Minneapolis
2745 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis

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Sibshops I & II

Monday March 19, 2012

Sibshops for kids ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities meet at the same time as the South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome. Meetings are on the thrid Monday of each month. RSVPs requested by calling The Arc at 952-920-0855. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday March 19, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday March 19, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday March 20, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday March 26, 2012

This networking group for parents of chldren with Down syndrome meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Sept. - May. Free!

6 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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Sibshops I & II

Monday March 26, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held in conjunction with the Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Networking group on the fourth Monday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary Media Center
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday March 27, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave NW
Coon Rapids

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General Support Group of White Bear Lake

Tuesday March 27, 2012

This free support group for parents who have children with disabilities meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Sept. to May. Group has a focus on Autism.

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

White Bear Lake City Hall
4701 Highway 61
White Bear Lake

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Adelante!

Wednesday March 28, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CLUES
797 E. 7th St.
St. Paul

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday April 3, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the first Tuesday of the month October through June. Join us!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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Sibshop I

Tuesday April 3, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul

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Disability Day at the Capitol

Wednesday April 4, 2012

Check in the great hall at the Capitol and get a briefing on the 2012 legislative session in the Capitol Rotunda before the noon rally. This is cosponsored by The Arc Minnesota, Self-Advocates Minnesota, People First of Minnesota, ACT (Advocating Change Together) and the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota.

10 am - noon

Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev. Martin Luther King Blvd
St. Paul

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Fathering the Child with Special Needs

Monday April 9, 2012

This networking group especially for dads meets on the second Monday of the month and is free and open to all dads who wish to participate.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wilder School
3328 Elliott Ave. W.
Minneapolis

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General Support Group

Tuesday April 10, 2012

This free general support group for parents of kids with any intellectual or developmental disability meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month, Sept - May. Join us!

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fresh Fields Bakery
1400 Frontage Road W
Stillwater

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday April 10, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday April 10, 2012

This free networking group is for parents of children with autism. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June.

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Achievement Center, Suite G
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury

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PICA CREW

Tuesday April 10, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

10 am - 11:30 am

PICA
700 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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PICA-CREW Support Group

Tuesday April 10, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

6 pm - 8 pm

PICA's Fraser Center
800 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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Adelante!

Wednesday April 11, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

PICA - Minneapolis
2645 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis

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Autism Group

Thursday April 12, 2012

The free Autism parent networking group meets on the second Thursday of each month, Sept. - May. Join us!

7 pm - 9 pm

Oak Grove Middle School, door C, Room 610
1350 W. 106th St.
Bloomington

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Down Syndrome Parent Group

Thursday April 12, 2012

This new free Down Syndrome Parent Group meets on the second Thursday of each month Sept. - May. All interested parents are invited!

6:30 pm - 8 pm

St. John's Lutheran Church
300 4th Street E
Chaska

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday April 14, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held on the second Saturday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

10 am - 11:30 am

Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center, door 4 - cafeteria
2740 Wingfield Ave. N.
Anoka

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday April 14, 2012

Sibshops are for kids who have siblings who have disabilities. This Washington Co. group meets on the first Saturday of each month. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

10 am - noon

Courage Center
1460 Curve Crest Blvd
Stillwater

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Sibshops I & II

Monday April 16, 2012

Sibshops for kids ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities meet at the same time as the South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome. Meetings are on the thrid Monday of each month. RSVPs requested by calling The Arc at 952-920-0855. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday April 16, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday April 16, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday April 17, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday April 23, 2012

This networking group for parents of chldren with Down syndrome meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Sept. - May. Free!

6 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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Sibshops I & II

Monday April 23, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held in conjunction with the Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Networking group on the fourth Monday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary Media Center
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday April 24, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave NW
Coon Rapids

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General Support Group of White Bear Lake

Tuesday April 24, 2012

This free support group for parents who have children with disabilities meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Sept. to May. Group has a focus on Autism.

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

White Bear Lake City Hall
4701 Highway 61
White Bear Lake

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Adelante!

Wednesday April 25, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CLUES
797 E. 7th St.
St. Paul

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease I Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Friday April 27, 2012

Do you know how to identify the signs of Alzheimer's in a person with a developmental disability? Do you know the different stages of this disease, the increased rate of occurance in adults with Down syndrome or resources available for help? Get answers from a panel of experts as they share their experiences in developing strategies to improve the quality of live for persons with Alzheimer's. RSVP by Tuesday, April 24 by contacting Gina Carpenter at The Learning Exchange at gcarpenter@bloomington.k12.mn.us or call 952-681-6122. There will be a charge of $15 per person at the door. Sponsored by Sages, a collaboration of community organizations offering education about disability issues: The Arc Greater Twin Cities, Proact, Dakota Communities, Fraser, Opportunity Partners and The Learning Exchange.

1 pm - 3 pm

Christ the King Church Fellowship Hall
8600 Fremont Ave. S.
Bloomington

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday May 1, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the first Tuesday of the month October through June. Join us!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Sibshop I

Tuesday May 1, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday May 5, 2012

Sibshops are for kids who have siblings who have disabilities. This Washington Co. group meets on the first Saturday of each month. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to RSVP.

10 am - noon

Courage Center
1460 Curve Crest Blvd.
Stillwater

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General Support Group

Tuesday May 8, 2012

This free general support group for parents of kids with any intellectual or developmental disability meets on the second Tuesday morning of each month, Sept - May. Join us!

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fresh Fields Bakery
1400 Frontage Road W
Stillwater

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday May 8, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday May 8, 2012

This free networking group is for parents of children with autism. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June.

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Achievement Center, Suite G
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury

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PICA CREW Networking Group

Tuesday May 8, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

10 am - 11:30 am

PICA
700 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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PICA-CREW Support Group

Tuesday May 8, 2012

The PICA CREW (Caring Resourceful Empowering Workshops) networking group mees on the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

6 pm - 8 pm

PICA's Fraser Center
800 Humboldt Ave. N
Minneapolis

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Adelante!

Wednesday May 9, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

PICA - Minneapolis
2745 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis

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Autism Group

Thursday May 10, 2012

The free Autism parent networking group meets on the second Thursday of each month, Sept. - May. Join us!

7 pm - 9 pm

Oak Grove Middle School, door C, Room 610
1350 W. 106th St.
Bloomington

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Down Syndrome Parent Group

Thursday May 10, 2012

This new free Down Syndrome Parent Group meets on the second Thursday of each month Sept. - May. All interested parents are invited!

6:30 pm - 8 pm

St. John's Lutheran Church
300 4th Street E
Chaska

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Sibshops I & II

Saturday May 12, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held on the second Saturday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

10 am - 11:30 am

Anoka-Hennepin Learning Center, door 4 - cafeteria
2740 Wingfield Ave. N.
Anoka

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Fathering the Child with Special Needs

Monday May 14, 2012

This networking group especially for dads meets on the second Monday of the month and is free and open to all dads who wish to participate.

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Wilder School
3328 Elliott Ave. W
Minneapolis

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Sibshops I & II

Monday May 14, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities is held in conjunction with a Down Syndrome support group that meets at the same time on the second Monday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cross of Glory Church
4600 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday May 15, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday May 21, 2012

This networking group for parents of chldren with Down syndrome meets on the fourth Monday of the month, Sept. - May. Free!

6 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Sibshops I & II

Monday May 21, 2012

Sibshops for children 6-12 who have siblings who have disabilities, will be held in conjunction with the Parents of Children with Down Syndrome Networking group on the fourth Monday of every month. RSVPs requested by calling 952-920-0855. Cost is $10 per child for non-members; free for Arc members.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

McAuliffe Elementary Media Center
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings

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Sibshops I & II

Monday May 21, 2012

Sibshops for kids ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities meet at the same time as the South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome. Meetings are on the thrid Monday of each month. RSVPs requested by calling The Arc at 952-920-0855. Cost: free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday May 21, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday May 21, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday May 22, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave NW
Coon Rapids

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General Support Group of White Bear Lake

Tuesday May 22, 2012

This free support group for parents who have children with disabilities meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month, Sept. to May. Group has a focus on Autism.

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

White Bear Lake City Hall
4701 Highway 61
White Bear Lake

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Adelante!

Wednesday May 23, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CLUES
797 E. 7th St.
St. Paul

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday June 5, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the first Tuesday of the month October through June. Join us!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W
Hastings

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday June 12, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Parents of Children with Autism

Tuesday June 12, 2012

This free networking group is for parents of children with autism. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June.

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Achievement Center, Suite G
8320 City Centre Drive
Woodbury

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Adelante!

Wednesday June 13, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the second Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

PICA - Minneapolis
2745 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday June 18, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday June 18, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday June 19, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday June 26, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave NW
Coon Rapids

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Adelante!

Wednesday June 27, 2012

Adelante!, a family access networking group offered in Spanish, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

CLUES
797 E. 7th St.
St. Paul

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday July 10, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday July 16, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday July 17, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday July 24, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave. NW
Coon Rapids

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday August 14, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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South of the River Group for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Monday August 20, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the third Monday of every month year-round except in December and July. A Sibshop for children ages 6-12 who have a brother or sister with disabilities is held at the same time. The networking group is free; the Sibshop is free for Arc members; $10 per child per session for non-members.

6 pm - 8 pm

Shepherd of the Valley Church
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Apple Valley

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Monday August 20, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Anoka Area Autism Family Support Group

Tuesday August 21, 2012

This free parent networking group meets year-round on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us!

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church & School
9931 NW Foley Blvd
Coon Rapids

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Minnesota Human Rights Fair Self-Advocacy Conference

Sunday August 26, 2012 - Tuesday August 28, 2012

The national self-advocacy conference will be in the Twin Cities in 2012! The theme is "Come to the Minnesota Human Rights Fair." More information to come!



St. Paul

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Family to Family Connections

Tuesday August 28, 2012

This free parent networking group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with childcare provided by the church. Join us!

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Coon Rapids Evangelical Free Church
2650 128th Ave. NW
Coon Rapids

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It's About Fairness - SABE National Conference

Thursday August 30, 2012 - Sunday September 2, 2012

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered or SABE will host its national conferene in the Twin Cities in 2012 with the theme "It's About Fairness." Visit sabeconference2012.com for more information or contact ACT at 651-641-0297, act@selfadvocacy.org.

Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
11 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday September 11, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday October 9, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount Unitted Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Sibshops I & II

Wednesday October 10, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities is held in conjunction with a Down Syndrome support group that meets at the same time on the second Monday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cross of Glory Church, Room 107
4600 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday November 13, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave
Rosemount

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Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Wednesday November 21, 2012

This support group meets year-round on the third Monday of the month. Join us!

7 pm - 8:30 pm

Promise Church
141 Depot Drive
Waconia

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Sibshop I

Thursday December 6, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities and meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave.
St. Paul

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General Support Group of Rosemount

Tuesday December 11, 2012

This general support group for parents with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities meets year round on the second Tuesday of each month. Free.

6:30 pm - 8 pm

Rosemount United Methodist Church
14770 Canada Ave.
Rosemount

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Sibshops I & II

Wednesday December 12, 2012

This sibshop for kids with siblings who have disabilities is held in conjunction with a Down Syndrome support group that meets at the same time on the second Monday of every month. Cost: $10 for nonmembers; free for Arc members. Call The Arc at 952-920-0855 to rsvp.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cross of Glory Church
4600 Shady Oak Road
Hopkins

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Call The Arc at
952-920-0855
to register for events.


Registration appreciated for both members and non-members, regardless of whether or not there is a registration fee.

Thank you!