GIVE A SPECIAL GIFT FOR #GIVINGTUESDAY

ASGA wants to spread some holiday joy this giving season and WE NEED YOUR HELP! #GivingTuesday is approaching! From now through December 2, ALL donations will go to giving more than 70 adults, living in the Blick Center group home, a holiday gift. Can you help us meet our goal of $2,000? Donating $25 gives one resident a gift "box" filled with recreational, essential, and entertainment items. PLEASE DONATE TODAY!

       HOLIDAY BOX & VISIT WITH SANTA

Santa Clause may be staying in the North Pole this year, but ASGA is making sure you and your family can still visit with him virtually! We have two ways you can enjoy the holidays with us this year. You can order a Holiday Activity Box full of crafts and games shipped right to your door! Plus - a virtual visit with Santa on December 19 or 20 between 6pm and 9pm. Make sure you reserve your box and visit with Santa today!

THE ADAPTED POLAR EXPRESS EXPERIENCE 

Evening: Dec 8, 9, 10 & 18 • 7pm - 9pm
Day: Dec 12 • 10am - 12pm

CHOO CHOO! The Adapted Polar Express train ride is making stops at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad! This event has been adapted to accommodate individuals with ALL different abilities. 

Due to popular demand and limited seating, tickets for this year's event will be distributed via a lottery system to make the opportunity more accessible. The lottery remains open until Tuesday, Nov 24. You can learn more about the lottery HERE!

Special thanks to the supporters of this event: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Countertop Solutions, Hussman Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Rehab Hospital, The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation and to donors like you!

 MAKING A PATH TO YOUR BEST LIFE
Did you miss the workshop?

For those of you who missed this workshop, we learned about the One Page Profile, the Trajectory Tool for Planning, Mapping Relationships and the Life Domain Vision Tool. All of these are designed to help you think about the questions to ask as well as the choices and options to consider as you “plot a course” to a full and meaningful life. Visit the Charting the LifeCourse website to view the video “Charting the LifeCourse Through Uncharted Waters” which details how to use these tools.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS 

Are you a family member of someone living with autism? Are you searching for support and information to better understand the autism spectrum? The Autism Society of Greater Akron invites you to attend one of our Coffee, Tea & Autism support groups in the Summit and Portage County areas. Meet individuals just like yourself who have questions about how to best encourage a person with autism while also practicing self-care.

Testimonial from a frequent CTA attendee:

“I have learned so much. When our son was first diagnosed, I immediately searched to connect with others. The CTA group was a God-send…I’ve built friendships, learned about resources, and I now know that I am not alone. I still continue to attend even though it’s been 4 years since our son’s diagnosis.”

Summit County/Stow (In-person Meeting)
Novmeber 20, December 4 and 18, 7 PM
Panera Bread on Stow/Kent border
4338 Kent Road. Stow, OH

Portage County (Virtual Meeting)
November 24, December 22, 10 AM
Email Wendy to receive Zoom invite

Online Facebook Group - JOIN HERE

 BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
WITH AMAZON SMILE

CALLING ALL BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS! Instead of running to a crowded store with long lines this Black Friday, stay home with the family and do your gift shopping online through Amazon. You can double your giving by using Amazon Smile to purchase all your holiday gifts this season and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to ASGA! The best part is, you can give to ASGA without spending a dime of your own money! HAPPY SHOPPING!

Summit Metro Parks' Activities - A Bingo Card for Fall, Campfire Activities and Recipes, An Eye Spy along Furnace Run 

Support Group - Faith-based support group December 8, at 9am with Ryan Wolfe from Ability Ministries.