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SASS Meetings & Community Events

Monthly Meetings will run September through May with the exception of December and they are always on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Seaparc in the Boardroom.

The meetings will have two key components: one is a special topic
, which may result in a guest speaker and the other is a round-table discussion of what matters most to participating SASS members.  These discussions will help define our future special topics and guest speakers.







Calendar of Events Sept 2022 to June 2023 

Sept. 20 2022      Welcome Back & Meet the Sooke MFCD Case Worker & Update on New Service Model Hub
                               Guest Speaker:  Kimberly Skillings, CYSN Social Worker Ministry of Children & Family Development

Oct. 18 2022        Behavioral Challenges & Working with an Occupational Therapist (OT) 
                               Guest Speaker:  Fran Bitonti, Occupational Therapist SD62

Nov. 15 2022        Navigating Education & Maximizing Your Child's Success
                                Guest Speaker: Linda Lamers, District Vice Principal Inclusive Education SD62 
                                Guest Speaker: Veronika Kurucz, Inclusion Coach Inclusive Education SD62 
                                Distribution of the Holiday Care & Craft Packages

Nov. 22 2022        Festival of Trees Family Event

                                Come help us decorate the SASS-sponsored Tree at the Festival of Trees at Seaparc from 6 - 8 pm
                                Music, Food & Ornament-making onsite available by Searparc & the Sooke Lions
                                Also, enjoy a swim or skate compliments of SASS!

December            Community Events (No Meeting)            
                                Sensory Santa Family Photos
- December 9th 2022
                                
Jan. 17 2023         Understanding Assessments & "Free to Me" Give Away Night!   
                                Guest Speaker: Meris Hopkins, M.A. Behavioural Consultant - Blossom Behaviour Services
                                Guest Speaker: Shara Yule, Behavioural Interventionist - Blossom Behaviour Services


Feb. 21 2023         Financial & Estate Planning Needs for Special Needs Family
                                Guest Speaker: Vicki Cook, Financial Advisor - Echelon Wealth Partners

Mar. 21 2023        Swim Therapy for Children with ASD
                                Guest Speaker: Corrina Robb
                                

April 2023              AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH


                                 SASS SibShops & SibTeens 4 Weekly Sessions! 
                                 SASS Free Family Swim Event 

                                 Ap
ril 18 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

                                 April 22 Sookapalooza SASS Information, Draw Basket & Epicure Fundraiser 
 

May 1 2023           SASS EMCS Scholarship Applications due at EMCS Today 

May 6 2023           Annual Bottle Drive Fundraiser 10-2 pm under the Seaparc Sign

May 16 2023         Sooke Options for Community Living (SOCLA) - Learn more about their Day & Summer Programs
                                Guest Speaker:  Rod Holt, Executive Director SOCLA


June 2023             Summer Break for SASS Members & Planning Time for the SASS Executive
July 2023
August 2023


                                












                Calendar of Meetings & Events Sept 2021- June 2022   


                Calendar of Meetings & Events Sept 2020- June 2021

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