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Autism Society
Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter
P.O. Box 101
Enola, PA 17025


Logan's Run and Walk For Autism

Participate in the fifth annual Walk for Autism awareness and Logan’s Run 5K in memory of Logan Mitcheltree, a young boy with autism.

Date: Saturday April 10, 2010
Place: City Island, Harrisburg PA
Times:
10:00 am: Logan’s Run 5K. Registration and sign-in at 9:00 am.
12:00 pm: Walk for Autism; a Family/Kid Fun Walk for autism awareness. Registration and sign-in at 11:00 am.
Fee:
Runners-$15.00 if pre-registered, $20.00 on race day.
Walkers- FREE

Click here to register online for Logan's Run!

Click here to register online for the Walk For Autism!

MORE INFO:
Pledge form

Fund-raising Tips
Tips for Organizing a Team
Event Information Sheet
Donor Receipt


April 8th is our next Monthly Chapter Meeting

We will be discussing Chiropractic care with two area Chiropractors.  Mark the date on your calendars now!

 


March 21st from 12-4 PM

Premier Bride magazine is sponsoring a Bridal Show at the Four Points by Sheraton located off I-83 and Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg. 


The admission cost of $5 per person will be donated to the the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society. 

More than 40 vendors will be on site on Sunday, March 21st.  Brides can register online at www.premierbrideshows.com, or can contact Jeff Weiss at jweiss@benchmarkgroupmedia.com for more information.


Join Us Friday March 26, 2010 Gold’s Gym Couples Night / fundraiser

Gold’s Gym Camp Hill 3401 Hartzdale Drive, Camp Hill Pa, 17011.  Phone:  717-303-2070

Members and Non- Members Welcomed! Beginning at 6:30 pm.  The Cost is $15.00 per couple or pair.  70% will be donated to the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society

 

What do you get??

Les Mills Taster – Three 45 minute classes (approximate)

6:30 Body Pump (strength training)

7:15 Body Jam (dance) or RPM (you must reserve a bike)

8:00 Body Flow (Tai Chi/Yoga/Pilates)

 

Light refreshments will be served and Kidz Club will be available for those who need to bring their childrenEach non- member receives a 5 day pass to the club.  You get to work out and make a difference in the lives of others - at the same time!

  Better than the movies!

 

Bring a friend, relative, or spouse, anyone who is not already a member!!!!

 


Saturday, April 17th, 9:45am -Noon

Caitlin's Smiles and The Sarah Lynn Strohman Foundation are offering FREE art classes to the FIRST 15 children who register, ages 8 and up.  Parents will need to remain with their children for the class.

Caitlin's Smiles is located at 3303 North 6th Street in Harrisburg.

Click here to register!
Click here to download the flyer.


 

Save The Following Dates!!

Sensory Picnic - Sunday, May 16th

Our Annual family picnic event held at the Mechanicsburg Men's Club Picnic Grounds.

Afternoon of Inspiration -Sunday, June 13th

Our speaker this year is author and avid horsewoman, Liane Holliday Willey. 

Watch our web site for more details.


Meeting Information

The Harrisburg Area Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets the second Thursday of the month at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.

Capital Area Intermediate Unit Web site      Get directions

Supper provided by the Chapter at 6:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a food contribution if desired. Limited childcare is available free of charge. To reserve childcare, you MUST contact Suzy Brenner at (717) 697-2725.

Teen ASD Support Group meets during the Chapter meeting. For more information and to reserve a spot for your teen during the group contact Judy Chabanik (717) 774-3350

Upcoming Meetings:

 

3/25/2010

Adult ASD Group - 6:30 PM Camp Hill Giant

February Adult ASD meeting at the Community Center in the Camp Hill Giant.

For more information, contact georgia rackley [georgia.rackley@verizon.net]


4/6/2010

April BOD Meeting 6:30 pm

Camp Hill Giant Community Center


4/8/2010

April Chapter Meeting

Speaker TBA



Our Mission:

To promote opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to participate in the same valued life experiences as do other citizens, the Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter (GHAC-ASA) of the Autism Society will: