BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Resource Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familyrn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Resource Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T123247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T123247Z UID:10000488-1725388200-1725391800@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month\nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-219/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T124800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T124800Z UID:10000489-1725530400-1725534000@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month\nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-220/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240830T102546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T102546Z UID:10000484-1725710400-1725721200@familyrn.org SUMMARY:TS/DD Event: Mini Golf DESCRIPTION:Come join the Family Resource Network’s Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our Fall Mini Golf Event! \nSaturday\, September 7th\n12:00pm-3:00pm\nOneonta Sports Park\n132 County Hwy 47\nOneonta\, NY \nEnjoy a round of mini golf with the Family Resource Network!  The Family Resource Network will cover a game of Mini golf for each family member followed by a pizza lunch at the picnic area at the Sports Park. \nPlease Register by September 5th \nRegistration is REQUIRED.  \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nThe age range for Teen Scene events has been expanded and Teen Scene events will be open to any school aged youth in Otsego\, Delaware and Chenango County. \nDragon Dates events are for the families of individuals with OPWDD eligibility living in the family home in Broome\, Chenango\, Otsego\, Delaware\, Tioga or Tompkins County. Self-directing families will need to add “Social Skills” to their budgets before attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget. \n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.* \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/ts-dd-event-mini-golf-4/ LOCATION:Oneonta Sports Park\, 132 County Hwy 47\, Oneonta\, NY ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T125402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T125402Z UID:10000490-1725993000-1725996600@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-221/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240901T132800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T132800Z UID:10000839-1726077600-1726084800@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Training: The Power of Play and Socialization DESCRIPTION:Join Family Resource Network for our upcoming training on the \nPower of Play and Socialization \nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\nOnline via ZOOM \nPlay is an important part of a child’s life and essential to learning and development. Play allows persons to interact with others\, learn new skills\, and develop trust. It facilitates practice in decision making and conflict resolution\, hones critical thinking skills\, and above all else\, provides opportunities to have fun in the company of others. Join Family Resource Network for this interactive workshop on play and socialization. \nThis workshop will discuss: \n\nThe types and stages of play\nA parent’s role in children’s play\nHow to support play\nSocialization and inclusion\n\nThis is an interactive workshop and participants are encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones on during the session with the presenters. We do understand that everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to the use of video conferencing. \nOur Presenters:  Robin Piefer and Terry DiLuzio\, Education Advocates and trained facilitators focusing on positive parenting of children diagnosed with special needs or health challenges. \nThe Nurturing Program for parents and their children with Special Needs and Health Challenges is designed to help families explore their hopes and fears\, develop effective parenting skills\, enhance communication\, develop strategies for facing challenges and recognize opportunities for celebration and growth. \n*Registration is required* \nTo register online please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \nFor assistance with registration or for questions\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816. \n***This workshop is funded through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budgets prior to attending. Please contact FRN for assistance adding this to your budget.*** \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/training-the-power-of-play-and-socialization/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240830T070717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T070717Z UID:10000483-1726333200-1726344000@familyrn.org SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Programs for our upcoming event\n30th Anniversary Celebration \n Help the Family Resource Network Celebrate our 30th Anniversary of helping families in our community that are raising loved ones with special needs. \nSaturday\, September 14th\n5:00pm-8:00pm\nFoothills Performing Arts Center\n24 Market Street\nOneonta\, NY \nEnjoy a live performance by FLAME the Band from 6-8pm with music by DJ Cam from 5-6pm! There will be dancing as well as fun games to play throughout the evening. \nWho is FLAME the Band?  Our special guests for the night will be FLAME The Band\, from the Lexington County ARC.  Flame is a group of musicians with powerful vocals\, smooth harmonies and a rich array of instruments.  The cover band from Gloversville\, NY also happens to have disabilities. Flame’s mission is to change the world through music. They inspire people with disabilities and give hope to them and their families – hope that they can do great things and live a fun and fulfilling life. Flame’s performances help change how the public perceives people with disabilities and increase the awareness and acceptance of all people\, regardless of their differences. \nSweet Peach Smokehouse food Truck will be parked outside the Foothills.  Families of Teen Scene and Dragon Dates Participants who have registered in advance will get a meal voucher to the food truck for each member of their family! \nPlease Register by September 12th. \nTo register please follow the link below: \nRegistration Form\n*This is a family event.  FRN is not responsible for supervision.* \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/30th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Foothills Performing Arts Center\, 24 Market Street\, Oneonta\, New York ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T125641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T125641Z UID:10000829-1726597800-1726601400@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-222/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T125837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T125837Z UID:10000830-1726740000-1726743600@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-223/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240830T161809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T161809Z UID:10000485-1726790400-1726876799@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Mohawk Valley Gives Day DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the partnership between the Community Foundation of Otsego County and the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties\, the Family Resource Network will be able to participate in Mohawk Valley Gives for the second year in a row! \nMohawk Valley’s day of giving is an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. \nWe need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. \nGet ready to give! On September 20th\, follow the link below and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in our region. All giving will end at 11:59PM on September 22\, so make sure to get your gift in on time! \nDonate Now!\nWe appreciate your support\, and look forward to providing updates on all the great things we’ll be able to accomplish thanks to your generosity. \nFor more information please contact our office at 607-432-0001. To help spread the word be sure to check out FRN’s facebook page for additional information to share! \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/mohawk-valley-gives-day/ LOCATION:New York ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Winn":MAILTO:kwinn@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240831T130100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T130100Z UID:10000831-1727202600-1727206200@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Online and Phone Family Support Group DESCRIPTION:Please Join the Family Resource Network for Our\nOnline And Phone Family Support Groups:\nAt Family Resource Network\, we recognize that during these difficult times\, families of individuals with special needs are facing unique challenges and may feel even more isolated.  While we can’t meet in-person to support one another\, we invite you to join us for online support groups.  These will be conducted through Zoom Meetings\, and families may participate online or by phone.  We are offering these groups as an opportunity for families to form connections\, support\, and learn from each other.\nSupport Groups meet every Tuesday evening and the first and third Thursday morning of the month.\n  \nRegistration is required.\nREGISTER HERE\nFor questions\, or to participate by phone\, please call Terry at (607)287-3816.\n***Support Groups are funded by a grant from the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “training groups” to their budgets.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** URL:https://familyrn.org/event/online-and-phone-family-support-group-224/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T204142 CREATED:20240901T133335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T133335Z UID:10000840-1727254800-1727262000@familyrn.org SUMMARY:Lay Advocacy Training: Teaching Self-Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Please join the Family Resource Network and Starbridge for an upcoming training: \n“Teaching Self-Advocacy” \nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024\n9:00-11:00 am\nOnline \nSelf advocacy is the act of speaking up for yourself to protect your right to direct your own life\, including your interests and needs. Families can help their children develop advocacy skills from a young age. This workshop will teach families strategies to ensure their child’s voice will be heard throughout their life. \n\nIncrease understanding of self-advocacy skills\nIncrease knowledge of appropriate IEP goals to support self advocacy\nIncrease understanding of the importance of self advocacy skills for transition planning and beyond\n\nOur Presenter: Kara Georgi is the Parent Education Specialist for Starbridge Parent Training and Information Center. She offers support and information for families and professionals navigating the special education system in Cayuga\, Tompkins\, Onondaga\, Cortland\, Broome\, Madison\, Chenango\, Otsego and Delaware Counties. \nRegistration is required.  \nTo register follow the link below: \nRegistration Form \n***This training is provided through a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.  Self-directing families will need to add “Training Groups” to their budget prior to attending.  Please contact Robin at (607)287-6358 for assistance adding this program to your budget.*** \n  URL:https://familyrn.org/event/lay-advocacy-training-teaching-self-advocacy/ LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference\, NY\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Terry DiLuzio":MAILTO:tdiluzio@familyrn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR