Event Calendar

The events included below are shared for informational purposes, and listing may not be inclusive of all available community learning opportunities and inclusion of opportunities does not reflect endorsement by Arlington Public Schools.   

Arlington County Events

 

 

 

 

Therapeutic Recreation Corner
Office: 703-228-4740
TTY: 711
Email:TRinfo@arlingtonva.us
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• Adapted Ice Skating – December 13

  Glide into the holiday spirit by joining us on Friday, December 13, at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex for a night of ice-skating fun for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned skater, a beginner, or just dusting off your skills, we recommend wearing a helmet for safety. Individuals using wheelchairs are welcome, and limited skate walkers are available for those who need a little more assistance on the rink. With skate rentals just $1 be sure to register the whole family (Activity #: 922225-03) to get in on the fun.

• Visit the Therapeutic Recreation Facebook page to see recreational activities posted weekdays that can help you practice your skills or develop new skills ones. Their daily themes are:
  • Monday: Self-Regulation skills
  • Tuesday: Fine motor skills
  • Wednesday: Gross motor skills
  • Thursday: Communication skills
  • Friday: Social skills

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Metro Travel Training Friday, December 13. 2024: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro Station During this practice trip, individuals with disabilities will learn basic travel skills and will become more comfortable traveling on the Metro.

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Arlington DADS Group
A Dinner and Conversation Group for Arlington Dads of students with disabilities
Thursday, January 16th
Ireland’s Four Provinces, Falls Church, VA

Additional dates:

December – No meeting

Tuesday, February 18th
Thursday, March 20th
Tuesday, April 22nd
Thursday, May 15th

To participate, please contact George Buzby at: gbuzby@aol.com

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NAMI Arlington – Parent Support Group
Parents/Caregivers of School Age Students and Teens (PK-12) for 2024-2025 
3rd Mondays 7:00-8:30pm
Next Meeting: Monday, December 16

This group is geared to parents whose child is experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, including: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, mood disorders and more. No diagnosis is required to participate. Participants are given the opportunity to share their story, experience support, and glean guidance (as desired) from group members regarding both community and school resources. Confidentiality is respected.
Register here: bit.ly/PSGArlington

Questions? Contact:

• Michelle Best (mczero@yahoo.com)
• Sandy Minners (mailforsandy@yahoo.com)
• Robin Pentola (rpentola@gmail.com)

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NAMI Virginia Offers FREE training and support groups for Peers, Friends, Family, Parents, Caregivers, Youth, and Young Adults. Find more information about local training and support through your local Affiliate.

• NAMI Family Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Youth under 18.
  First and Third Wednesday of the month
  7 – 8:30 PM on Zoom
  This Family Support Group, following NAMI’s signature programming model, is for parents or caregivers of children under the age of 18. For more information, please contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org or join here. Hosted by Virginia Family Network.
• Parent Leader Network Call
  Second Monday of the month 10- 11:30 AM on Zoom
  Connect with other parent leaders, learn new skills, and find out about upcoming learning opportunities. For more information, please contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org or join here.
  Hosted by Virginia Family Network.
• Book Club
  Second and Fourth Thursdays 7-8 PM on Zoom
  This is an online book club for parents and caregivers. The books will center on mental health and wellness, discovering yourself, and systems that parents and young people have navigated. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents in a relaxed environment. The group is ongoing, so you can jump in at any point! For more information, please contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org.
• Virtual Coffee Chat for Self-Care
  Third Thursday of the month 9 AM on Zoom
  Connect in a relaxed, informal setting and discuss your own self-care journeys while drinking your morning coffee, tea, or water! Contact Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org with questions and join here.
• Monthly Lunch & Learn
  Last Thursday of the month at noon on Facebook.
  Lunch and Learn is a monthly, one-hour-long presentation on topics for parents and caregivers. Past presentations centered on trauma, restraint, and seclusion, self-care, school during COVID-19, and more. Please send questions to Nicole Anjum at nanjum@namivirginia.org and Join us on our VFN Facebook Page.
• Youth Move Virginia Youth & Young Adult Peer Support Group.
  This youth support group creates a space for youth to take initiative in conversations, activities, and movements about mental health. Contact Miranda Schnoor at mschnoor@namivirginia.org for upcoming dates and any questions or register here.
  Hosted by Youth MOVE Virginia

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PEATC LATINX

Grupo de Chat para Padres: Únete a nuestro nuevo GRUPO DE CHAT mediante la aplicación de WhatsApp y podrás mantenerte al tanto de todo lo que PEATC Latino está haciendo. Entra al GRUPO: https://bit.ly/2VoU2vw