The Salvation Army and Douglas M. Woods are hosting Christmas in July! This free event helps raise awareness for mortgage, rent, utilities, food assistance, and available programs! This event will have a free lunch, bouncy house, play area, and more to enjoy for the family! Held on Saturday, July 16th from 11am-2pm at Evelyn Davis Park in Des Moines! For more information visit: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/desmoines/events/christmas-in-july-1/
ATP Art Therapy Flyer July 14 EveryStep Grief and Loss Services is hosting an Art Therapy Workshop on Thursday, July 14th. This workshop will be used to explore art to express and cope with grief. Sessions will be led by a Certified Art Therapist, Chelsea Capper. To register, call (515) 223-4837 or email griefandloss@everystep.org
Painting in the Park! This is an hour long event for those with special needs and their families to paint a canvas in the park at Rosedale Rapids Playground in Fort Dodge on June 25th at 10:30-11:30am. All materials will be provided and for more information: https://facingautismfd.com/ 
On August 30th from 10am-4:30pm and again on August 31st from 10am-3pm, Dr. Therese Wilkommm will be hosting an Assistive Technology Maker Workshop! During this event, participants will be able to create over 5 assistive technology devices to support various tasks and limitations. The event will take place at Easter Seals Iowa (401 Northeast 66th Ave, DM 50313). You are invited to register to attend one or both days in person at 1-day at $40 or 2-days at $80 or both days virtually for $80! Register here and to learn more information!
This support group is for survivors of brain injury and/or caregivers held the 3nd Monday of every month. This event will be at 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
Contact Theresacasg@gmail.com/ 515-537-9530
A monthly support group for survivors of brain injury and/or caregivers held the 2nd Monday of the month. This event will be at 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Location: New Location To Be Determined, Iowa City Area.
Contact: Tasnia Iqbal – 319-504-7951 or tasnia.iqbal26@gmail.com
Pregnant or have a child under the age of 1 year? Thinking about starting a family? This FREE event is for you!
– Find out how to get free baby supplies, including diapers, car seats, formula, and more!
– Get access to resources like WIC, Hawki (low-cost or free health insurance), transportation and other support.
– Learn how to stay healthy before, during and after your pregnancy.
– Learn how to navigate your health and your baby’s health when talking to doctors or providers.
– Visit with a nurse. Get free iron and blood pressure checks. (For pregnant individuals)
– Enjoy fun family activities, music, food and prizes!
This is event is at 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Click here for more info
This open house is for individuals with autism, special needs or disabilities and their families. Activities have been
modified for those with special needs:
•Meet Ankeny first responders in a fun, safe and sensory friendly way.
•Families can explore a fire engine, police car and an ambulance and meet personnel on their terms, making future encounters less frightening.
•Escape from the Fire Safety trailer
•Tour the Fire Department
•Spray water from a fire hose
•Explore firefighters’ protective gear
•Make an emergency plan for your family
•Fire extinguisher and hands only CPR training available for family members
•Storytime
•Quiet and sensory friendly areas
•Meet Ankeny Police officers
•Learn about Project LOST with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office
•Other fire safety and educational activities
Karen Peters
Public Education Coordinator
515-965-6478
kpeters@ankenyiowa.gov
www.ankenyiowa.gov
Learn Skills to help you Accept, Choose, and Take Action for self care and healthy relationships! interACT is a FREE virtual 4-Week series with one hour separate group sessions for adults and youth!
Wednesdays in May
May 4, 11, 18, & 25
Youth: 6:00-7:00 PM
Adults: 7:15-8:15 PM
Lessons Focus On:
• living a life that follows your values
• setting goals to reach new heights
• learning new tools to connect with
each other
• finding new ways to be in the present
moment
• how to overcome difficult thoughts
and feelings
• and much more!
