Archive for April, 2009

ACHIMOTA WELCOMES NEW SENIOR THERAPIST

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The Achimota Centre for Children with Autism welcomes new Senior Therapist Anne Miller.  Anne has worked with children with autism for the past seven years and has a BA from Nipissing University.  Along with a Masters of Science in Teaching Childhood Education, Anne is also a member of the Ontario College of Teachers.  She is presently working on her Board Certification in Applied Behavioural Analysis (BCBA) and will be a great addition to the Centre.

ACHIMOTA’S CHILDREN WITH AUTISM 1ST ANNUAL “FRIENDS THAT CARE” GOLF TOURNAMENT

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We would like to thank all of the families, friends and Bear Creek Golf Club for making our 1st Annual Golf Tournament such a great success!  The weather was great and the day was filled with lots of fun!  We hope to double the size for next year!  The Achimota Centre would like to thank all of the businesses and families that donated prizes and gift certificates for the event.  We would also like to give a special thanks to our Tee Sponsors and they include Cedar Pointe Business Park, Culligan Water, Don Salmon Psychological Services, Gallagher Family, Robin Evans Sutton Group Future Reality Inc., Shirley Sutton Occupational Therapy, Signz n’Designz, Speak Freely Therapy Services, Sport Mart, The Painter’s Brush, TYCON Construction and Watt Family. We would also like to thank our Welcome Package Sponsors and they include Giggle & Snap Photography, Moose Winooski’s, Sport Mart and the Sweet Oven Butter Tarts. 

Achimota will be holding our 1st Annual “Friends that Care” Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm!  The Tournament will take place at Bear Creek Golf Course.  Bear Creek offers a challenging game of golf and an escape to some of the most picturesque countryside in Central Ontario.  Come discover why Ontario Golf Magazine rated Bear Creek Golf Club one of Ontario’s Hidden Gems!

Following the Tournament, there will be a delicious Grilled Chicken & Steak Dinner served at Bear Creek Golf Club.  Your Golf Tournament Package includes a Welcome Package, 18 Holes of Golf, Shared Golf Cart, Bottled Water, Dinner and Prizes!  During the event, there will be a Raffle Draw for some great prizes and a Silent Auction.

PLEASE SUPPORT  the Achimota Centre for Children with Autism by participating in the Golf Tournament or attending the Dinner only portion of the event.  For more information and to reserve your seat, please contact Cindy DeCarlo at cindyd@achimota.ca

$120.00 Golf Tournament Package/$35.00 Dinner Only Portion

Prizes for Top Foursome, Male Closest to the Pin, Female Closest to the Pin, and More!  Prizes include Gift Certificates from Fish Bowl Restaurant, Rounds of Golf at Bear Creek Golf Club, Michael J. Alexander Salon, Merchandise from Molsons, Gift Certificate from Boston Pizza, Gift Certificate and Golf Shirts from Moose Winooski’s, Tee 2 Green Golf Shirt, Blue Ray DVD Movies from The Jewel 88.5 FM and the Most Accurate Drive Cash Prize was Generously Sponsored by The Painter’s Brush.

Raffle Draw Prizes include gift certificates or merchandise from Barrie Speedway, Bikeland, Bohemia, Botanix Garden Centre, Children’s Treatment Network, Call-A-Beer Barrie, Cineplex Galaxy Cinemas Barrie, Cravings Fine Food Market & Catering, Holly’s Sweets & Eats, Home Hardware, i.d. Hair Studio, Julien Family, Kliewer Family, Molson, Patrick Brown MP, Pizzeria Italia, Restored Sports, Salon Definition, Sleeman Breweries, Sport Mart, Royal Thai Cuisine, Tamantha Jewellery and The Jewel 88.5 FM!

Silent Auction Items include Gift Certificate for Recreational Cooking Class at Liaison College, Mountain Bike from Canadian Tire Mapleview, Blue RayDVD Movie Package from The Jewel 88.5 FM,  Autism Necklace from Tamantha Jewellery, Gift Certificates for Michael & Marion’s Fine Dining, The Keg Gift Certificate, T A Appliances Barbeque Accessories Package, MP3 Player from Giggle & Snap Photography, Gift Certificate for Moose Winooski’s Restaurant and Tangle Creek Golf Club!

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