SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AUTISM COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturdays Weekly: Saturday Drum Circle
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
What: Come share good times with the new drum circle hosted by Autism Fun Bay Area and Pomeroy Center! This an open community space for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, as well as neurotypical families, friends, and friends-to-be. No experience necessary -- this is a fun activity accessible to everyone Chany level of functionality and skill.
RSVP requested, though not required: info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
Check the AFBA website or Facebook page for any cancellations due to air quality or weather.
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
What: Come share good times with the new drum circle hosted by Autism Fun Bay Area and Pomeroy Center! This an open community space for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, as well as neurotypical families, friends, and friends-to-be. No experience necessary -- this is a fun activity accessible to everyone Chany level of functionality and skill.
RSVP requested, though not required: info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
Check the AFBA website or Facebook page for any cancellations due to air quality or weather.
Saturdays Weekly: Dance for All - Inclusive Exercise Class
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
What: This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes.
More Info: http://www.ymcasv.org/pdfs/ECyouthactivities.pdf
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
What: This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes.
More Info: http://www.ymcasv.org/pdfs/ECyouthactivities.pdf
Tuesday, Dec. 4: Autism Support Group - Burlingame
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Family Resource Center, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame, CA
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Brief intros at start of group: Your name, child’s name/age, topic you’d like to discuss. After intros we will look at the topics and either divide the group by topic or by age of children.
Please RSVP for both the meeting and childcare, if needed. Flyer
RSVP: Marcy Uecker at muecker@gatepath.org or 650-259-0187
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Family Resource Center, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame, CA
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Brief intros at start of group: Your name, child’s name/age, topic you’d like to discuss. After intros we will look at the topics and either divide the group by topic or by age of children.
Please RSVP for both the meeting and childcare, if needed. Flyer
RSVP: Marcy Uecker at muecker@gatepath.org or 650-259-0187
Tuesday, Dec. 4: Transition Parents PANDH-SF Housing Group Meeting
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Updates from various groups and information about activities coming up. If you have anything you’d like more information about, or that you’d like to share, please come. Flyer
More Info: Linda Tung ltung@supportforfamilies.org or 415-282-7494 ext. 101
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Updates from various groups and information about activities coming up. If you have anything you’d like more information about, or that you’d like to share, please come. Flyer
More Info: Linda Tung ltung@supportforfamilies.org or 415-282-7494 ext. 101
Saturday, Dec 8: Nutcracker Workshop & Tea
Time: 12 - 1:30pm
Where: College of Adaptive Arts, 1401 Parkmoor Ave #260, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Families are invited to become a part of the Nutcracker Ballet. We will recreate the party scene, be visited by the Sugar Plum Fairy and enjoy some wonderful performances.
Limited Space please RSVP: janet@collegeofadaptivearts.org
Time: 12 - 1:30pm
Where: College of Adaptive Arts, 1401 Parkmoor Ave #260, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Families are invited to become a part of the Nutcracker Ballet. We will recreate the party scene, be visited by the Sugar Plum Fairy and enjoy some wonderful performances.
Limited Space please RSVP: janet@collegeofadaptivearts.org
Tuesday, Dec. 11: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Creed II
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Thursday, Dec 13: Exclusive Dress Rehearsal for Nutcracker with the New Ballet
Time: 7pm
Where: College of Adaptive Arts, 1401 Parkmoor Ave #260, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Families are invited to become a part of the Nutcracker Ballet. We will recreate the party scene, be visited by the Sugar Plum Fairy and enjoy some wonderful performances. Last day to reserve: December 10, 2018
Reserve Tickets
Time: 7pm
Where: College of Adaptive Arts, 1401 Parkmoor Ave #260, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Families are invited to become a part of the Nutcracker Ballet. We will recreate the party scene, be visited by the Sugar Plum Fairy and enjoy some wonderful performances. Last day to reserve: December 10, 2018
Reserve Tickets
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 15 & 16: Holiday Jazzmatazz
Time: Two shows:
Saturday, 12/15/18, 2:30 to 4:00pm - Stanford University
Sunday, 12/16/18, 3:00 to 4:00pm - St. Cyprians Church, San Francisco
What: Join us for our annual holiday extravaganza! Live jazz, a sing-a-long, and a surprise visit from Santa PLUS special this year, many of our artists, dancers and musicians, will be from our disability community.
RSVP Stanford: https://azure-jazzmatazz-2018.brownpapertickets.com/
RSVP SF: https://azure-jazzmatazz-2018-stcyp.brownpapertickets.com/
Time: Two shows:
Saturday, 12/15/18, 2:30 to 4:00pm - Stanford University
Sunday, 12/16/18, 3:00 to 4:00pm - St. Cyprians Church, San Francisco
What: Join us for our annual holiday extravaganza! Live jazz, a sing-a-long, and a surprise visit from Santa PLUS special this year, many of our artists, dancers and musicians, will be from our disability community.
RSVP Stanford: https://azure-jazzmatazz-2018.brownpapertickets.com/
RSVP SF: https://azure-jazzmatazz-2018-stcyp.brownpapertickets.com/
Sunday, Dec 16: It's a Suite Nutcracker - Sensory-sensitive performance
Time: 11:30am
Where: Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027
What: This 45-minute performance features a friendly, supportive environment for families of a loved one with special needs. Traditional theater rules are relaxed and audience members are welcome to express their delight and exit/re-enter the theater as needed.
More Info and Tickets: http://menloweballet.org/its-a-suite-nutcracker/
Time: 11:30am
Where: Menlo Atherton Center for the Performing Arts, 555 Middlefield Rd, Atherton, CA 94027
What: This 45-minute performance features a friendly, supportive environment for families of a loved one with special needs. Traditional theater rules are relaxed and audience members are welcome to express their delight and exit/re-enter the theater as needed.
More Info and Tickets: http://menloweballet.org/its-a-suite-nutcracker/
Thursday, Dec 20: Peninsula Ballet's Classic Nutcracker
Time: 6pm
Where: Fox Theater, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
What: Peninsula Ballets Nutcracker has become the holiday favorite, with over 125 characters in sumptuous costumes bring the story alive for young and old. This is a sensory-friendly, "shush-proof" event, held in collaboration with Autism Fun Bay Area.
$10 suggested donation (goes to Peninsula Ballet)
For scholarships, email AFBA at info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
Time: 6pm
Where: Fox Theater, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063
What: Peninsula Ballets Nutcracker has become the holiday favorite, with over 125 characters in sumptuous costumes bring the story alive for young and old. This is a sensory-friendly, "shush-proof" event, held in collaboration with Autism Fun Bay Area.
$10 suggested donation (goes to Peninsula Ballet)
For scholarships, email AFBA at info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
Saturday, Dec. 22: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Tuesday, Jan. 1: Autism Friendly Hike - Rodeo Beach, Marin County
Time: 10am - noon
Where: Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite Parking Lot, 11050 Mitchel Road, Mill Valley, CA
What: Start from the parking lot end of Rodeo Beach. 0.6 mile upward walk/hike with gorgeous views of the Pacific, and a stop at historic Battery Townsley. Hike back downhill.
Details: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/hikes
Time: 10am - noon
Where: Rodeo Beach/Fort Cronkhite Parking Lot, 11050 Mitchel Road, Mill Valley, CA
What: Start from the parking lot end of Rodeo Beach. 0.6 mile upward walk/hike with gorgeous views of the Pacific, and a stop at historic Battery Townsley. Hike back downhill.
Details: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/hikes
Wednesday, Jan. 9: Limited Conservatorship - Free Workshop
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Good Shepherd Fund, 1641 North First Street, Suite 155, San Jose, CA 95112
What: Learn how to protect loved ones with developmental disabilities through limited conservatorship.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Good Shepherd Fund, 1641 North First Street, Suite 155, San Jose, CA 95112
What: Learn how to protect loved ones with developmental disabilities through limited conservatorship.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Wednesday, Jan. 9: Expect More—An Autism Adventure: Mike Lake at MIND Distinguished Lecturer Series
Time: 4.30pm
Where: UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th Street, Sacramento CA 95817
What: Mike Lake is a member of the Canadian Parliament and the father of a young man with nonverbal autism.
Free, no rsvp required, first come first served seating, details here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/videos/images/dls/lake-bioabstract.pdf
Time: 4.30pm
Where: UC Davis MIND Institute, 2825 50th Street, Sacramento CA 95817
What: Mike Lake is a member of the Canadian Parliament and the father of a young man with nonverbal autism.
Free, no rsvp required, first come first served seating, details here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/videos/images/dls/lake-bioabstract.pdf
What is included in our calendar:
Inclusion in the SFASA events calendar lies in the discretion of the SFASA Communications Committee. Criteria include:
• Event must take place in the Bay Area. We will occasionally list events outside of the Bay Area if they are major events of interest to local families.
• Event must offer beneficial experience or information to autism families and must be in line with our values as an organization.
• Event must be hosted by a nonprofit, or if hosted by a for-profit entity, must be free to participants.
SFASA provides this calendar as a public service, there is no charge for a listing.
Submissions: Please submit your event info (text, not as an attachment) to: info@sfautismsociety.org
Inclusion in the SFASA events calendar lies in the discretion of the SFASA Communications Committee. Criteria include:
• Event must take place in the Bay Area. We will occasionally list events outside of the Bay Area if they are major events of interest to local families.
• Event must offer beneficial experience or information to autism families and must be in line with our values as an organization.
• Event must be hosted by a nonprofit, or if hosted by a for-profit entity, must be free to participants.
SFASA provides this calendar as a public service, there is no charge for a listing.
Submissions: Please submit your event info (text, not as an attachment) to: info@sfautismsociety.org
Please share your event with us. See our criteria above. info@sfautismsociety.org.
The Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area provides information but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The Autism Society provides an I&R service but individuals must assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
The Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area provides information but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The Autism Society provides an I&R service but individuals must assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.