Arts and Crafts for Mom

By LAURIE BORST

Published: May 11, 2007 12:00 am

Arts and Crafts for Mom

Â Want to make your Mom a picture frame for Motherâs Day? Newtown Youth Services is holding an Arts and Crafts day on Saturday, May 12, from 10 to 11:30 am. Everyone will leave with a decorated frame and gift bag. Perfect to surprise Mom with on Motherâs Day!

This activity is free of charge and appropriate for children age 3 and older. For additional information, call NYS at 270-4335.

Outstanding Youth Awards

Nominations for Outstanding Youth are available at NYS, the schools, churches, and the Booth Library. This award ceremony will be held Thursday, May 24, 4 pm, at the Booth Library.

Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: Service to Others, Babysitting, Friend, Sister/Brother or any other outstanding quality. It is Newtown Youth Servicesâ pleasure to honor Newtown youth for the everyday, wonderful things that they do. Nominations must be received at NYS by May 16.

Youth Programs

20th Annual Youth Talent Show is Friday, May 18, 7 pm, Reed Intermediate School. Tickets are $5 for adults (13 and older) and $3 for children (12 and under). Tickets are available at NYS and will be available at the door.

HSYAB meeting will be Monday, May 21, 2 pm, in the high school cafeteria.

Sibshops for children with a special needs sibling meets Monday, May 21, from 5 to 6 pm.

Children of Divorce meets on Monday, May 21, from 6 to 7 pm.

Support Groups

Caregivers/Grandparentsâ Group â The Second Time Around: Raising Your Childrenâs Children is an ongoing support program that meets Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 pm. There is no fee.

Hope and Support meets Mondays, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Parents or caregivers with questions or concerns about a childâs possible or confirmed substance use or abuse are welcome to attend this group. The Hope Group will not meet on school holidays, school breaks, or snow days.

NAMI Support Group for relatives and caregivers of the mentally ill. Join in a confidential and supportive setting to discuss and share information, resources, and fellowship twice a month. The group meets on the first and third Monday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 at NYS. For further information, contact Laura Miller Kurtz, 313-0412.

Autism Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 pm.

All groups meet at NYS, 10 Glen Road, unless otherwise noted. For additional info, call 270-4335.

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