2017-2018 Winter Bowling Camp

2017-2018 Winter Bowling Camp

Let's bowl!
 
Autism McLean is setting up the pins for another season of our annual bowling camp!
 
Autism McLean Winter Bowling Camp:

  • When: Saturdays, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Where: Pheasant Lanes, 804 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL, 61704
  • Regisration fee: All member children camp fees will be covered by Autism McLean. Non-member children camp fees are $30. If adults would like to bowl on a team with their kid(s), they will need to pay $30 for the 10-week season.
  • Contact: Kelly Woith or Erik Heinonen

Please register here: https://members.autismmclean.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=48.

About the program:

Bowling is open to anyone who wants to be there. As long as they want to bowl, they are welcome to join us. Our mission statement is simple: provide our kids the same experience as any other kid who bowls. This means, of course, practice, frustration, achievement, sharing, communicating, bonding, turn taking, following directions and friendship.

We look forward to seeing you there and watching our kids succeed!…

Trick or Treating Event for Children with Autism and Special Needs

Trick or Treating Event for Children with Autism and Special Needs

Bring all of your special trick-or-treators out to the Courtyard for a night of family fun. We will have at least 20 rooms throughout the hotel designated for this event. So that all children can participate, our treats will be mostly non-food items with a few exceptions of some allergy friendly candy.

This is open event for all children with special needs. Feel free to invite any of your friends who would benefit from this event.

Special "thank you" to Total Spectrum and the Bloomington-Normal Courtyard for donating the treats and the space.…

Spider Saloff sings the Great American Songbook—a benefit for Autism McLean

Spider Saloff sings the Great American Songbook—a benefit for Autism McLean

A Gala Evening — internationally renowned jazz cabaret icon Spider Saloff, sings the Great American Songbook!

  • Concert and art display with silent auction
  • All concert proceeds to benefit Autism McLean!

Advance Tickets on sale at: https://autismmcleanssgala.eventbrite.com

  • $35  General Admission – single seat
  • $20  Autism McLean member discount (for AM members and individuals with autism. Financial assistance available – inquire at [email protected])
  • $250  Table Sponsor – (sponsors receive a reserved table for 4)

Tickets at the door: $50 – single seat

(All Tickets include one complimentary beverage and cabaret snack)

Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018

Time: Silent Auction Preview opens 6:00 pm, Cabaret Show begins 7:30 pm

Where: Illinois Wesleyan University, Memorial Center Main Lounge, 104 E University Ave, Bloomington, IL (Link to Map) (Parking Map)

Help us spread the word: Download a flier to share!

About Spider Saloff:  spidersaloff.com

Sample the sounds of Spider at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PKKdX-zKGk.

  • “If there is a greater, more electric and sensitive singer on the planet than spider saloff, my ears eagerly await.”
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8th Annual BNYP/Autism McLean Garage Sale Fundraiser for Autism Camp

The Bloomington-Normal Young Professional Kiwanis Club will be hosting the 8th annual Autism McLean Garage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2017. All proceeds from the garage sale will be given to Autism McLean for Autism Camp. Here are the details:

Here’s how you can help:

  • Donate garage-sale worthy items for the garage sale.
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2017 Autism McLean’s “Rocking Autism” Walk and Kids Fun Run

2017 Autism McLean’s “Rocking Autism” Walk and Kids Fun Run

Register today for the "Rocking Autism"  Walk & Kids Fun Run. Our event will be at Tipton Park on Saturday, September 16, 2017.

  • Event festivities will begin at 9:00 AM
  • The Kids Fun Run will start at 10:30 AM
  • The 1 Mile Walk will start at 11:00 AM

We hope to see you out at Tipton! All proceeds benefit our local community and families that are impacted by autism. Please consider joining the event and also helping us fundraise to better serve our community.

Register

  • Register online for Autism Walk and the Kids Fun Run by clicking here.
  • Register offline via a paper form for the Kids Fun Run/Walk (Sorry Registration is closed for t-shirt guarantee) Please join us at 9:00 am Sept. 16th for walk-up regitration.
  • If interested in recruiting others to our cause, feel free to use the attached document as a way of drumming up participation in the Kids Fun Run/Walk or to make a monetary contribution if they can't participate.
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Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Chuck E. Cheese's is proud to support families who have children with autism and special needs. They now offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month. The trained and caring staff is there to make sure each guest has a fun filled visit. 

The Sensory Sensitive Sundays experience includes: 

1. Less crowding and noise

2. Dimmed lighting

3. Show and music turned off or down

4. Limited appearances by Chuck E. 

5. Food and games are offered

Chuck E. Cheese coupons can be found here.…

University of Illinois Wheelchair Basketball Teams vs. Be Strong Coaches and Members

Members of the University of Illinois men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams will compete on Saturday, April 8, 2017 against Be Strong. Be Strong is a functional training gym located in Normal, and they have agreed to have a team of ten to fifteen individuals represent LIFE CIL as our home team for the 2017 event.

Doors open and activity starts at 10:00 AM with the game starting at 11:00 AM.

The University of Illinois Wheelchair Basketball Teams have continued to support LIFE CIL and have continually agreed to help make this event possible.

To learn more about the Men’s U of I wheelchair basketball team and get an idea of who might be in town to play in April, please visit http://disability.illinois.edu/athletics/mens-wheelchair-basketball. For the same information on the women’s U of I wheelchair basketball team, please visit http://disability.illinois.edu/athletics/womens-wheelchair-basketball.

To learn more about LIFE CIL’s home team for 2017, Be Strong, please visit their website.  Be sure and read the member spotlight.  You will see that hard works pays off!  Be…