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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Pro-tips for developing successful social relationships
DESCRIPTION:Meeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share pro tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nThis session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to register in advance; you can attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. BUT\, attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you\, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop 4 – Pro tips for developing successful social relationships – March 5\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nThe Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with youDo you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversationsWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session\, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversationHow do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session\, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways. \n\n\n\nElectronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental healthTechnology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer\, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session\, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process. \n\n\n\nHandling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your coolDo you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement\, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you! \n\n\n\nPS Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage?
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-4-pro-tips-for-developing-successful-social-relationships-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Goal Setting Workshop: Creating a Blueprint for Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create meaningful and realistic goals and then take action to achieve them – one at a time. \n\n\n\nIn this fun and interactive session\, participants will learn about the importance of values and how they inform our life goals. We will also learn about SMART goals and how to determine what yours might be. \n\n\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity to participate in a values and a goal-setting exercise to practice these skills. \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW) and Online via Sinneave Connects. \n\n\n\nAdvance registration is not required. To access the online event\, click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects.” \n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nP.S. If you attended the Visioning workshop on February 27\, this workshop is a great way to follow up\, helping you take practical and realistic steps towards making your vision for your life a reality.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/goal-setting-workshop-creating-a-blueprint-for-your-life/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Strategies for Managing Electronic Communication
DESCRIPTION:Technology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer\, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session\, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process. \n\n\n\nThis session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to register in advance; you can attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. BUT\, attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you\, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop 5 – Strategies for managing electronic communication – March 12\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nThe Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with youDo you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversationsWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session\, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversationHow do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session\, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways. \n\n\n\nEstablishing Social Connections: Pro-tips for developing social relationships in your communityMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share pro tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nHandling Disagreements in communication: Tips for keeping your coolDo you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement\, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you! \n\n\n\nPS Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage?
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-5-strategies-for-managing-electronic-communication-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Autism: Highlighting the Positives of Being Autistic & Awesome
DESCRIPTION:Here at The Sinneave Family Foundation (Sinneave)\, we want to foster environments where Autistic individuals are free to be themselves and recognize the value they bring to the places they live\, learn and work\, so they can thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate all the positives of being Autistic & Awesome! \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 13\, 2025 4- 5 p.m. In-person at The Ability Hub (300\, 3820 24 Ave NW) \n\n\n\nWhen we read or search about autism online\, we notice that a lot of the information uses negative and disability-focused language. Words like “inflexible”\, “rigid”\, “lack ” and “difficulty” are commonly found alongside definitions of autism.  \n\n\n\nHowever\, we know that the medical model of disability–which uses those terms–doesn’t tell the whole story. The human experience really is one of diversity and we want to educate and encourage others to embrace our neurological differences\, not as something that needs to be “cured\,” but instead recognizing the benefits and beauty that different perspectives provide. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we will replace outdated definitions and descriptions of autism with positives\, beginning with celebrating the many positive traits and characteristics common among Autistics and empowering those individuals to embrace who they are and what they have to offer. We will also highlight the vibrancy of Autistic culture and learn ways we can support inclusion in our communities. \n\n\n\nWe are committed to changing the perception of and language around autism and celebrating the many amazing strengths and characteristics of Autistics we know and have the privilege of working with. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: \n\n\n\nSherry Taylor has more than 15 years of experience in the not-for-profit industry. She is currently the Program Coordinator for EmploymentWorks at Sinneave. She is passionate about developing engaging curriculum and content for Autistic youth and adults through a strengths-based lens\, focusing on the  strengths\, characteristics and positive traits that Autistics bring to their communities.
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/celebrating-autism-highlighting-the-positives-of-being-autistic-awesome/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Social Communication Workshop: Handling Disagreements
DESCRIPTION:Do you find it difficult to communicate when someone disagrees with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about conflict and share tips to help you keep your cool when you’re in the middle of a disagreement\, as well as provide strategies to help you work through it. \n\n\n\nThis session is one of six drop-in workshops designed to provide Autistic and neurodivergent individuals opportunities to learn and practice essential social communication skills in a safe and welcoming setting. Each 90-minute workshop covers a different aspect of social communication\, providing information\, tips and strategies intended to help in day-to-day social situations. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to register in advance; you can attend them all or just the ones that seem interesting to you. BUT\, attending in person is a great way to meet new people and get hands-on practice. If attending in-person isn’t possible for you\, you can also choose to attend virtually via Sinneave Connects\, our online learning portal. Sinneave Connects is FREE\, but you must register for an account to use it. \n\n\n\nIf you already have a Connects account\, just log in as usual. If you have not registered yet\, it’s easy! Click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” to access the portal and follow these steps: \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Social Communication Workshop 6 – Handling Disagreements – March 19\, 2025 course to access the virtual link.\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Social Communication Workshop topics include: \n\n\n\nThe Art of Non-verbal Communication: Learning how to tell if others want to talk with youDo you find it challenging to know if people are interested and willing to talk with you? In this session\, we’ll talk about non-verbal communication and learn some of the visual cues and strategies you can use to find out. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Entering Conversations: Easy ways to start or join social conversationsWe know that starting a conversation or joining in a conversation that is already underway can be difficult. In this session\, we’ll learn and practice a few strategies to help you enter into conversations more confidently. \n\n\n\nStrategies for Exiting Conversations: Easy ways to end or leave a conversationHow do you end or leave a conversation when it’s time to go? In this session\, we’ll talk about strategies you can learn and practice to help you leave a conversation or end a conversation in tactful ways. \n\n\n\nEstablishing Social Connections: Pro-tips for developing successful social relationshipsMeeting new people and making friends isn’t always easy. In this session\, we’ll share tips and strategies you can practice and use when it comes to making friends and maintaining social relationships. \n\n\n\nElectronic Communication: Strategies for managing electronic communication and maintaining good mental healthTechnology is rapidly changing and advancing. While we embrace the good things it has to offer\, it has also introduced many new challenges. In this session\, we’ll talk about the implications of online safety and discuss strategies for navigating electronic communication and maintaining good mental health in the process. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about these workshops or if you need help navigating the Sinneave Connects online learning portal\, please reach out by email at info@sinneavefoundation.org OR call us at 403 210-5000. We’re here for you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPS Did you know? We have a quick access button to Sinneave Connects on our Homepage?
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/social-communication-workshop-6-handling-disagreements-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid: The Ability Hub and Online\, 300\, 3820 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B 2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Joy of Cooking: Cooking Skills for Independent Living
DESCRIPTION:Whether independent living is one of your short term goals and you’re planning to move out soon\, or it’s a long-term goal for some time in the future – you can begin preparing for it now–starting in the kitchen! \n\n\n\nThis hands-on session is a great way to help you increase your confidence in the kitchen. \n\n\n\nWhile preparing a tasty and well-balanced dinner\, participants will also learn about: \n\n\n\n\nthe importance of good hygiene\n\n\n\ncleanliness in the kitchen and the importance of preventing cross-contamination\n\n\n\nthe proper use of utensils\n\n\n\nhow to properly measure and prepare food\, and\n\n\n\nworking with others.\n\n\n\n\nAnd then\, you’ll get to enjoy what you’ve made for dinner!  \n\n\n\nThe menu for this session is Baked Ziti with Greek Salad! (Yum!) \n\n\n\nPlease note: This activity is in-person only and limited to six participants. There will only be light support provided by staff\, so participants need to be able to follow instructions and be willing to work in a small group to prepare the meal. All supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\nTo register for this session\, click the button below that says “Sinneave Connects” and follow the instructions. If you have an account\, just log in as usual. If you don’t have an account yet\, it’s free and easy to sign up. \n\n\n\n\nCreate a user name\n\n\n\nCreate a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)\n\n\n\nSelect “Register”\n\n\n\nChoose the Joy of Cooking – March 24 course and follow the instructions.\n\n\n\n\nSinneave Connects\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\n\n\nSydney Crosby is a born and raised Calgarian who has had a passion for cooking ever since she was a child\, making mud pies in her back yard. Sydney is former Launch + Skills participant who attended SAIT and graduated with a professional cooking diploma. When she isn’t working on her business or YouTube channel\, she likes to relax by listening to music\, reading\, writing\, knitting or leading the Sparks unit for Girl Guides that she has been a member of for the past 15 years!
URL:https://sinneavefoundation.org/event/the-joy-of-cooking-cooking-skills-for-independent-living-5/
LOCATION:The Ability Hub\, Suite #300\, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3B-2X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning & Connection Activity,Workshops
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