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Parent Discussion Group

For parents of children with special needs and chronic health conditions. A great way to meet others, gain support share experiences, learn new things, and socialize. Limited on-site childcare is available. Registration is required! Contact MDS at 352-1304 for more information.

Meets: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Place: MDS, 121 Railroad St., Keene

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Monadnock - Keene Brain Injury Support Group
Cheshire Medical Center, 580 Court St., Keene

Fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Information: Cindy Carney 352-6556

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Asperger, Autism Parent Support Group

Meets: First Monday of every month but is suspending meetings until September 2008. Contact Shelly Viles for more information.
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: MDS, 121 Railroad St., Keene
Information: Shelly Viles, 603 283-2145

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Play Groups
Designed to teach and facilitate age appropriate social, communication, play, and friendship skills in fun, creative, and safe ways through play, games, art, movement, and music. Conflict resolution and anger management are also addressed.

$187 for 11 weeks. Insurance and Medicaid accepted. Individual and family psychotherapy are also available. All groups meet at Psychotherapy and Expressive Arts Center, 7 Main St., Suite #5, Keene, NH.

The following groups meet from September 9 through November 19, 2008. For more information: Cathy Lebeaux, 603 352-6344

Girls' Middle School Group: Friendship and Social Skills
Ages: 11 to 14
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Dates: Tuesdays

Girls' Self-Esteem, Friendship, & Social Skills Group
Ages: 6 to 10
Time: 4:10 - 5:10
Dates: Tuesdays

Boys' Social Skills & Friendship Group: Building Projects
Ages: 8 to 11
Time: 5:20 - 6:20
Dates: Tuesdays

Younger Boys' Social Skills, Self-Control, & Making Friends Group
Ages: 5 to 9
Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Dates: Wednesdays

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Monday Morning Playtime
Free play group for mothers and their infants to age 2. Learn finger plays, songs and games, infant safety. Do a Mommy Makeover. Free diapers! Snacks!

Date: 2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Place: Home Health Care, Hospice and Community Service, 312 Marlboro St., Keene
Cost: Free
Information: Elizabeth Raposa 355-3082 or Mary Cullity 352-2253

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Adoptive Parent & Family Circle
Are you an adoptive parent? Planning on adopting? Come and meet other adoptive parents, share your stories, concerns, and adventures. Free dinner and children's program.

Date: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Monthly
Time: 5:30 - 7:30
Place: 24 Vernon Street, Keene
Cost: Free
Information: Parent Outreach Project 283-1562

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Family Council Meeting
Family Council meetings are on the third Monday of the month, except when there is a Monday holiday. Please contact one of the coordinators to verify the location of the next meeting.

Date: 3rd Monday, Monthly
Time: 6:00
Place: MDS in Keene or MDS in Peterborough (location alternates monthly)
Information: Family Council Co-Chair

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Teen Time

Barbecue and swimming. Ages 9 - 11.

Date: July 19, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 4:00
Place: Surry Mountain Lake, route 12A
Registration: Carol, 352-1304

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Reach Out for Ages 6-14

Arts and Crafts, group games, music, and movies.

Date: July 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Place: LifeArt Community Resource Center, Roxbury St., Keene
Cost: $5 per child
Registration: Carol, 352-1304

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Work Incentives Training Seminar
The Monadnock Center for Successful Transition is sponsoring this intensive training seminar on IRWE's, MEAD, PASS Plans and other subsidies in response to your recommendations. At the May 5th Public Benefits and Work Incentives Training session we had asked for requests for further training, and these programs were at the top of the list. The audience for this session is the Area Agency and Provider staff.

Presenters will be Nellie Goron from GSIL and JoAnne Malloy from the UNH Institute on Disability. Details and registration information are on this flyer. Breakfast and registration will be from 8:30 to 9 am. There is no cost for the training, but please register soon, as space is limited.

Date: September 11, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Place: Cheshire Historical Society, Keene
Cost: Free
Registration: Molly McNeill, 352-1304

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