Thursday, February 7, 2013
Local Phoenix Center for children with autism and other disabilities has children perform "act of kindness," composing handmade Valentine's Day cards for Sandy Hook School children.
Students with autism and other developmental disabilities who attend the Phoenix Center in Nutley are reaching out this Valentine’s Day with handmade cards for the children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. “In spite of their disabilities, our students have deep compassion for the families and children in Newtown,” said Dr. Geraldine Gibbia, co-founder and executive director of the Phoenix Center. According to Gibbia, acts of kindness are part of the curriculum at the center. “Here, we actively teach our students about compassion and how they can make a difference in the lives of others,” she said. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, marks the two-month anniversary of the Newtown tragedy. “These Valentines are one small …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Three ways to have fun while helping others
Nutley has three great benefits on this Friday. There is something for all tastes! "You Can Count On Me" Beefsteak Fundraiser Friday 7pm 44 Park Ave, Nutley Nutley Volunteer Emergency & Rescue Squad’s Board of Trustee’s Fundraiser. NO Tickets will be sold at the Door. Call for Tickets – 973-800-0949. COST: Ticket price: $35 - Beef Steak, French Fries, Salad, Beer & Soda, Coffee & Tea Phoenix Center Casino Night Friday 7pm St. Mary’s Gym, 16 Monsignor Owens Pl, Nutley The Phoenix Center invites all to attend their upcoming Casino Night Fundraiser (with Cinco De Mayo theme) to be held on Fri., May 4 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. All guests will be provided with dinner, beer, wine, dessert and gaming chips…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Three fundraisers on Friday: Phoenix Center, Good Shepherd Academy and the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad.
Check out some of the events going on this week in Belleville & Nutley this week. To see all the events click on EVENTS on the home page. Manga/Anime Club at Nutley Library Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive, Nutley Monday 3pm – 5pm Watch anime, read Manga, and advise the library on it’s Manga collection. Our Next Meetings are Mondays in April 30, May 14, & June 11 & 25. We meet in the Story Time Room. Blood Pressure Screening Public Affairs Building, 1 Kennedy Drive, Nutley Monday 6:30pm – 7:30pm & Tuesday 1:30pm – 3pm Walk-in Clinic - To identify clients with elevated blood pressures. No appointment needed. Bingo on Tuesdays at St. Mary’s! St. Mary’s RC Church, 17 Monsignor Owens Pl, Nutley, NJ Tuesday 7:15pm Every …
hannahsmith
9:06 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thanks for sharing this story. The title is as much lovely as the post. Reference: http://cluas.ie/children/autism/ more ›