Events

A Sparkling Celebration! AFC is pleased to invite you to a sparkling evening of food, wine, champagne and desserts, to support recreational and social programs for children with autism spectrum disorders.   Please join us on March 31, 2012 to ring in  Autism Awareness Month.   7:00 - 10:00pm The Clubhouse at Gilette Ridge in Bloomfield   Honorary Celebration Chair: Tizziana Weber, Director of Communications at Pratt & Whitney   Click here for details and registration.

AFC Swim Programs Family Swim! Families are invited to enjoy the warm, sunny pool at Avery Heights, a modern and clean pool facility. Co-sponsored by AFC, the West Hartford Human & Leisure Services Special Needs Program, and the Marjory Doty Aquatic Center Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24 3:00-4:00pm Avery Heights Marjory Doty Aquatic Center Lifeguard present, but parent or caregiver must be in the water with child(ren).  Changing rooms will be available 30 minutes before and after each session. Children must be toilet trained; no diapers please. Cost: $16/person covers all 4 sessions.  Last year's session sold out quickly!  Call Elmwood Community Center at 860-561-8160 to register. Use code: 383103A.   Gym and Recreation Programs             Gym and Recreation Programs

Songs on the Spectrum           FREE two-week session! Group music therapy program led by Miss Emily of Connecticut Music Therapy Services for children with autism, ages 4-10   Saturdays, March 3 and March 10. South Windsor Community Center 10:00-10:45am.   Details and registration information.

Gym and Recreation Programs             Playing on the Spectrum, South Windsor South Windsor Community Center Sundays in February: Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26 Ages 4-7: 12:30-2:00pm Ages 8-12: 2:00-3:30pm Cost: $40 total Program full!