Our Happenings
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Writing Workshop (Ages 18+)
This is a FREE creative, writing workshop open to developmentally disabled adults. All forms of communication are welcomed and supported. This is in partnership with Cow Tipping Press. Class size is limited to 10. An OT will be available to support regulation, accommodations, and adaptations
Location: Maple Grove Library
Dates/Times: Thursdays, February 6 - March 6, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM. The book launch will be Saturday, March 29, 2025
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Create & Connect (Ages 18+)
This is an inclusive group for adults who are interested in creative endeavors and are looking for social engagement. Each week multiple art and craft activities will be offered to work on autonomously, parallel to other adults, or collaborating with other adults.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 25, 6:15 to 7:30 PM
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Create & Connect (Ages 8-16)
This is an inclusive group for youth who are interested in creative endeavors and are looking for social engagement. Each week multiple art and craft activities will be offered to work on autonomously, parallel to peers, or collaborating with peers. Activities will also support motor skills and executive functioning.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 25, 4:45 to 6:00 PM
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Fine Motor Fun (Ages 3-6)
This course is an inclusive child and caregiver playgroup focusing on fun and playful fine motor activities. Activities will support your child’s foundational skills in handwriting, scissor skills, and coloring such as strengthening, manipulation, grasping, fine motor control, self-confidence, motivation, spatial awareness, visual-motor, and sensory processing.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, Jan 8 - Feb 26, 9 to 10 AM
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Sensory Play Group (Ages 3-6)
This course is an inclusive child and caregiver playgroup. Playful and functional activities lead by an occupational therapist, designed to support sensory empowerment, connection, developmental strides, and meaningful conversations around your child’s growth.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, Jan 8 - Feb 26, 10:15 to 11:15 AM
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Nature Navigators (Ages 8 to 16)
This an inclusive, therapeutic, curiosity-driven, and naturebased camp. It offers youth to explore and access nature in various ways for mindfulness, fun, and reaping the therapeutic benefits of nature. This is a space for youth to connect with their true selves, connect with peers in their own way, and connect with nature
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, April 1 - May 20, 4:45 to 5:45 PM
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Forest Friends (Ages 2-6)
This course is an inclusive child and caregiver playgroup that offers kids the chance to explore and access nature in various ways for mindfulness, fun, reaping the therapeutic benefits of nature, and growth/development.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, April 2 to May 21, 9 to 10 AM
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Hungry Caterpillar Feeding Group (Ages 3 to 6)
Exploring new foods can be stress-free and fun when it’s paired alongside “The Hungry Caterpillar.” Each session will include sensory and/or oral-motor activity that can support readying your child’s body for trying something new. Each week we will complete a Hungry Caterpillar art or craft and explore and play with food embracing our various senses.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Wednesdays, April 2 to May 21, 10:15 to 11:15 AM
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Board Game Group (Ages 8 to 16)
Have fun with peers engaging in a board game of your choosing. This is an inclusive group that will promote social engagement and executive functioning.
Location: Plymouth Community Center
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, April 1 to May 20, 6:00 to 7:00 PM
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Nature Camp with Therapeutic Animal Friends (Ages 6 to 16)
This camp offers youth the opportunity to explore and access nature in various ways for mindfulness, fun, and reaping the therapeutic benefits of nature. This is a space for youth to connect with their true selves, connect with peers in their own way, and connect with nature.
Location: RecuperAcres, Watertown, MN
Dates/Times: June 23-26, 9 AM to 12 PM