Achimota Centre for Children with Autism Barrie -

The Achimota Centre for Children with Autism will be having it’s “KICK OFF” for the Puzzle Piece Fundraising Event.  Please join us on Sunday, November 01, 2009 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the A & W Restaurant located at 649 Yonge Street in Barrie (Yonge & Big Bay Point Road).

We are excited to have the A & W Bear join this event as our special guest!  There will be free face painting and treats for the kids!  We will also be selling our custom created “Autism Themed” greeting cards.

If you require additional information about this event, please contact cindyd@achimota.ca

The Achimota Centre is pleased to be organizing our 2nd Annual “Puzzle Piece” Fundraising Event!  This special event runs during November and December of each year.  This event allows local businesses to show their support for autism and the Achimota Centre.  Businesses supporting this event will be collecting $1.00 and $2.00 donations for one of the puzzle pieces and displaying them at their place of business. 

Please check the following list on a regular basis, as we hope to continue to add more businesses.

Please support the following businesses; we sincerely thank you!

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A & W Restaurant - Yonge, Barrie                                                                               www.aw.ca

A & W Restaurant – Mapleview, Barrie                                                                      www.aw.ca

A & W Restaurant – Bayfield Mall, Barrie                                                                 www.aw.ca

A & W Restaurant – Hwy #93, Midland                                                                      www.aw.ca

A & W Restaurant – Memorial, Orillia                                                                            www.aw.ca

A & W Restaurant – Monarch, Orillia                                                                              www.awca

A & W Restaurant – Atherly, Orillia                                                                                 www.aw.ca

Alfanoos Mediterranean Buffet - Bayfield, Barrie                                                www.alfanoos.ca

Downtown Medical Centre – Hugel, Midland                                   www.laserhealthworks.com

ECE Supply Ltd – Alliance, Barrie                                                              www.ecesupply@simcoe.net

Fancy’s Fish & Chips – Bell Farm, Barrie                                               www.fancysfishandchipsbarrie.com

Flashback Diner – Bayfield, Barrie

Klassic Auto Wash – Anne, Barrie                                                               www.teamklassic.com

Laser Health Works – Bell Farm, Barrie                                                    www.laserhealthworks.com

Mondos Restaurant & Deli – Dunlop West, Barrie

Wild Wing Alcona – Innisfill Beach, Alcona                                         www.bestchickenwings.com

Wimpy’s Diner – Dunlop West, Barrie                                                       www.wimpysdiner.net

The following businesses will have a “Cash Box” available for donations only during November and December:

Cravings Fine Food Market – Bryne, Barrie                                           www.cravingsfinefood.ca

Dairy Queen – Yonge, Barrie                                                                             www.dqbarrie.com

Mr. Sub – Yonge, Barrie                                                                                         www.mrsub.ca

Wild Wing South – Mapleview, Barrie                                                         www.bestchickenwings.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Does the eating battle with your child include cajoling, airplane noises, dancing with spoons, lots of gagging, creative food presentations, threats of starvation, the “one bite” rule, crying, distractions of books, toys and TV…?  Do you wonder if your child is adequately nourished?  Do you struggle with the question of when or what nutrients to give your child?  Do you need strategies to deal with your child’s limited food choices or food refusal?  These will be some of the topics discussed by the Jane Anne Sullivan, RD, CDE., Dietitian from Royal Victoria Hospital and member of the Feeding Assessment and Consultation Service, Children’s Treatment Network of Simcoe York.

Jane Anne Sullivan has had a varied career in the field of dietetics for over the past 30 years and has specialized in pediatric nutrition for the last 14 years.  She has worked with children in both homecare, inpatient and outpatient settings.  Jane Anne currently works at the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Barrie.  She is the consulting dietitian on the Feeding and Swallowing Team through the Children’s Treatment Network of Simcoe York as well as the managing pediatric inpatients and Pediatric Diabetes Clinic within RVH.

To register for this free workshop please contact the Achimota Centre directly at (705) 735-2336 or via email at cindyd@achimota.ca

Wednesday, November 04, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Achimota Centre for Children with Autism is pleased to offer a free seminar for families and the autism community regarding the new Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Tammy Thompson-Kliewer has been employed in the financial services industry for over 7 years at the head office of one of Canada’s largest banks.  She is a training expert and a subject matter for credit card fraud detection.  She is also (and most importantly) the mother to an eight year old son with severe autism and a two year old daughter.

The government of Canada recently introduced a savings plan for people with a diagnosed disability.  According to Tammy Thompson-Kliewer, the program far outweighs any other savings plan currently in existence for parents looking to provide financially for their disabled children as they age.  Even if you can not afford to make large contributions, the program allows parents and caregivers at all income levels to save for their child.  Learn more about the RDSP program, both grants and investments, at this informal free seminar.

To register for this seminar please contact the Achimota Centre directly at (705) 735-2336 or via email at cindyd@achimota.ca