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2011 Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2pm - 7pm
Hay Rides Bounce House Bon Fire Pumpkin Carving
Come join the our annual IBK & NAA-NWI Halloween Party at Dave & Mary Troutman’s homestead! We’ll have the usual pumpkin carving, hay rides, bon fire and bounce houses. NAA-NWI will provide drinks, paper products and pork sandwiches. We are asking that folks pitch in and bring a dish to share with everyone (disposable containers are good!). This is also a GFCF friendly event so feel free to bring your GFCF side dishes.
This event will take place rain or shine!
Please make sure you RSVP before October 15th so that we can buy enough goodies for everyone.
You can easily RSVP by filling out the form below:
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Golf 4 Autism!
The 2nd annual Golf4Autism event will be held Saturday, September 24th at Pheasant Valley Country Club in Crown Point
$105 per Golfer
Includes greens fees, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, beer and prizes.
Shotgun start 8am
We are also looking for hole sponsorships and prizes – please let us know if you can help! We’d also love for everyone to help spread the word by sharing on Facebook.
Download the registration form here.
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RailCats Game July 24th
Our annual Gary RailCats game will be Sunday, July 24, 2011.
Game Time: 2:10pm
Ticket Price: $10 per person
Once again we will have our party deck along with the hamburgers/hot dogs, potato salad, cookies and soda! This popular event sells out quickly so make sure you purchase your tickets as soon as possible!
Seats are limited and will be on sale until July 8, 2011, or until we sell out, which ever comes first.
We will be mailing your tickets and wristbands to you this year. We will have the party deck along the 1st base line just like in previous years. You can enter through the main gate (there’s a beach towel giveaway at this game!) and show them your wristband to get to the party deck.
Because of the popularity of this event, we ask that you purchase tickets for your immediate family members and caregivers only.
IMPORTANT: Once we have received your payment, we will email you a confirmation letter. After July 10th, your tickets and wristbands will be mailed to you. These can not be replaced so please do not lose them. Please be aware that you are responsible for your child(ren) at all times. We will be on the second level, which has a railing, but has no security measures to prevent your child from climbing over. We will have a private suite available as our “quiet room” for those children who get overwhelmed. You may also bring GFCF food for your child if they are on a special diet. If you have further questions or concerns about this event, please call Lisa at 947-0229 or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.
TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED.
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2011 Shining Star Luncheon
You are cordially invited to the
Sunday, May 1, 2011
12pm – 2pm
Ambassador Banquets
Cornerstone Plaza – Rt. 6 & 51
Hobart, Indiana
Come celebrate with the NAA-NWI community as we honor the top 3 nominees for the Shining Star Award and announce the 2011 winner!
A family-style lunch will be served at 12:30pm. Your ticket includes lunch, beer, wine and soft drinks.
RSVP is now closed.
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Next Meeting is January 20th
January 20, 2011
Topic: Toxins and Detox with Far Infrared Saunas
Speaker: Jodi Barnett, CN
Jodi will be speaking about how toxins from our environment accumulate in the body and affect the brain. She will also talk about how far infrared saunas can help eliminate those toxins and restore poorly functioning biochemical pathways in the body.
All meetings are held at 7pm at Indiana Wesleyan University, 8415 Georgia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410 (near Outback Steakhouse). Meetings are always free unless otherwise indicated.
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Fall Harvest Party
Indiana Biomedical Kids & the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana invite you to
Fall Harvest/Halloween Party!
DATE: Saturday, October 23
TIME: 2pm – 6pm
LOCATION: Dave and Mary Troutman’s, 7625 Randolph Street, Hobart, 46342
Food * Tractor Rides * Inflatables * Pumpkin Carving/Decorating * Balloon Artist * Bonfire
GFCF food and drinks will be provided. If you wish to bring a side dish, please make sure that it is GFCF. We will have pulled pork, hot dogs, side dishes, bottled water and organic juice for the kids. GFCF Smores on the campfire will be available as well as GFCF cookies and muffins.
The kids are welcome to attend wearing their Halloween costumes!
TICKET INFO:
This is a FREE event but we ask that everyone RSVP through EventBrite so that we can make sure we have enough supplies/food on hand. We have adult tickets and children’s tickets (age 12 & under). Please have your RSVP in by Friday, October 15th.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
THIS EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. In the event of rain, we will move the party (including the inflatables!) into the barn. Otherwise, we will be in their backyard which is enclosed with a fence.
Please use our contact form if you have any questions about this event!
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Northwest Indiana Bike Run for Autism
Saturday August 28th
Bike Run & Fundraiser for the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana’s Helping Hand Grant Program
Bike Run
WHITE RHINO BAR & GRILL
10am – 4pm
Sign up 10am to Noon, last bike in at 4pm
Bikes & Car caravan roll at 11:30am for a 100+ mile cruise throughout Northwest Indiana
Entertainment & Food at different stops throughout the ride!
101 East Joliet Street, Dyer (across from St. Margaret’s Hospital)
Fundraiser
WHITE RHINO BAR & GRILL
4pm – 8pm
Food & Draft Beer included (cash bar for anything else)
Live Music featuring Greg Ashby & musical guests
50/50 Raffle & Prizes
FOR THE KIDS:
4PM – 6PM
Funflatables Jump Party! (Located next door to White Rhino)
TICKETS
$20 per person/$30 per couple (Ride and Fundraiser)
$15 per person/$25 per couple (Fundraiser Only)
Children 15 & Under FREE
To purchase tickets, contact Liane Adduci at lianemadduci@comcast.net
Download our FLYER and share with your friends!
Proceeds will be donated in the names of children with Autism and earmarked for the National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana’s Helping Hand Grant Program. The Helping Hand Grant Program provides financial assistance to Lake and Porter county families who have a loved one affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since it’s inception, NAA-NWI has awarded over $3,000 in grants for therapy, tuition and medical care not covered by insurance.
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Region Inclusive Basketball Camp
2010 Inclusive Region Basketball Camp Information
The National Autism Association of Northwest Indiana is happy to co-host the first ever inclusive region basketball camp! The main focus of this camp will be to ensure that all the kids have fun.
This camp will be for 2 days (4 hours each day) August 14-15th, at the Jean Sheppard Community Center in Hammond. Each player with autism will be partnered with a neurotypical peer and a coach. We will work in small groups on basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and how to play a basketball game. All coaches working with the kids will receive training on autism.
Each day we will have time for working on basketball skills, breaks, “free time” and a short 10-15 minute game. There will be an activity room setup to allow the kids to take a break from all the action.
Player Requirements: All we ask is that each player be between the ages of 6 and 12 and be able to use the toilet independently. We do not have staff on hand to take care of personal hygiene.
Once we receive your registration form, you will receive a confirmation letter with the schedule for both days. Prior to starting the camp, a waiver will have to be signed. There is no fee for this camp.
If you have any questions regarding this camp, you can contact Coach Reggie Brooks at 219-545-3989 or Lisa Fox at 219-947-0229.
Pre-Registration is required. Download the form here and mail to: NAA-NWI, PO Box 216, Hobart, IN 46342. Deadline for registration is July 30th.
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2010 RailCats Outing
Celebrate Father’s Day by taking Dad out to the ballgame!
Gary RailCats vs. Rockford RiverHawks
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Game Time: 2pm
This was a very popular event last year and we anticipate that tickets will sell out quickly.
Tickets are $10 per person which gives you:
- Entrance into the ballpark and the private Party Deck along 1st base
- All you can eat buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken breast, potato salad, baked beans, cookies and sodas
- A visit with Rusty the RailCat
- Access to a “quiet room” if needed
- Playground behind the scoreboard
- Free Parking
- A great time!
Due to the popularity of this event and limited seating, we ask that only immediate family and caregivers purchase tickets.
If your child is on a special diet, we have received permission from the RailCats to allow you to bring in a cooler with appropriate food for that child only.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Download our ticket order form and mail your check to the address listed on the order form. Tickets are first-come, first-serve (so don’t wait!!) and seats are limited. Once your ticket order form has been received, you will receive an email confirmation from us.
Online ordering of tickets is not available for this event.
If you have questions regarding this event, please use our contact form.
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Impaired Energy Production and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism (DVD)
MAY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Topic: Impaired Energy Production and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism
DVD Review from the 2008 NAA National Conference. Discussion will follow.
