Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN)

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 8/26/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/0822f96a52c2/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140640

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🎉 Exciting news! After three years of preparation, our third center at 42080 Osgood Rd, Fremont is officially open today! 🥳

Plus, we’re hosting the 3rd FCSN Art Exhibition here from today until August 29 (closed on Sunday). 🎨🖼️ Come by and check it out! Can’t wait to see you all there! 😊

經過三年的籌備，我們的第三個中心（42080 Osgood Rd Fremont)今天正式開幕了！ 此外，由今天到八月二十九日 （星期日休息），FCSN的第三屆美術展覽也在上址進行，歡迎大家前來參觀。

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Tomorrow's the big day: FCSN's New Osgood Center's Grand Opening and the 3rd Annual Art Exhibit highlighting the wonderful artwork of our clients. Come celebrate with us.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZrykdmjPlRA0O0xmXUtqPWiE5ZZcI8GrKIVoB81OT__dVvQ/viewform

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 8/19/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/6cd2f5df9cf4/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140632

Come join us at the FCSN's Community Social Gatherings starting in at the end of August. Connect with other families to share experiences and resources. Learn from experts on different topics in the disability community that will help you and your special needs child or adult. To register:

East Bay: https://fcsn1996.jumbula.com/2024EastBayFall/2024EastBayFallCommunitySocialGathering

South Bay:
https://fcsn1996.jumbula.com/2024SouthBayFall/2024SouthBayFallCommunitySocialGathering

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 8/5/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/c3ceb0763219/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140628

Hello Everyone,

We are very excited to invite you to our 2024 Art Exhibition, "Expressions." Please join us as we celebrate and showcase the artistic abilities of our talented clients with special needs. This year, our art exhibit opening will be combined with the grand opening of the Osgood Building. We hope you will come and celebrate with us.

Grand Opening:
Date: August 23, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Due to the expected number of guests and limited parking spaces, please park at Walmart Osgood, located at 44009 Osgood Rd, Fremont, CA 94539. Shuttle service will be available from 11:45 AM to 3:45 PM.

Exhibition Dates:
Dates: August 26 - August 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We would be delighted to welcome you, especially on opening night. Please join us to witness and support our clients' incredible talents.

To Register: Scan QR code on flyer or click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZrykdmjPlRA0O0xmXUtqPWiE5ZZcI8GrKIVoB81OT__dVvQ/viewform

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Home Depot (Campbell Store), City of Campbell, Rotary Club of Almaden Valley - Willow Glen, our FCSN parents, participants, and staff for your incredible help last Saturday. This new collaboration team has made a tremendous difference, and the center looks fantastic thanks to your efforts. Our parents, clients, and staff were thrilled about the new plants and the weed-free parking lot!

Also, thank you Dream Achievers Band / Musicians with Autism for the live music! Your music made our day filled with joy and energy!

FCSN is truly blessed to have such committed and generous supporters and volunteers! THANKYOU!!!! 🙏🏻

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 8/5/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/96b2ad418786/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140620

FCSN was at San Andreas Regional Center's Special Needs Day at the Santa Clara Fairgounds this past Saturday. The Dream Achievers Band / Musicians with Autism provided great music. We even took a photo with Javier Zaldivar, executive director of SARC.

To celebrate Disability pride, ABC7's Allies in Action has aired a segment on FCSN and one of our parent volunteers, Kanit. You can watch it here:

Fremont father voice for children with special needs Father, advocate, and volunteer Kanit Therdsteerasukdi has become a voice for families at Friends of Children with Special Needs. Inspired by the support and growth his daughter Lily has experienced, Kanit dedicates his time and efforts to ensure that every family and child receives attentive care a...

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 7/29/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/6d7b64fad377/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140612

Yesterday's music camp concert was a spectacular success! Our talented special needs musicians received a well-deserved standing ovation for their incredible performances. 🎶✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support these amazing musicians. Your encouragement and applause made the concert even more special!

Here is the playlist of videos from yesterday's concert. Please enjoy.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQntAeXqpDnBMuPxf6DxWL2cPoIz3vvb_&si=9aNdyFsDfWlpIs73

These talented beginner and advance music campers are all rehearsing for their concert tomorrow. Please come watch and these awesome musicians perform tomorrow afternoon and be wow'd by the amazing music.

Date/Time: Saturday, 7/27/24, at 4pm
Location: Hope Community Church (2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536

Everyone welcome.

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 7/22/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/095173100a12/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140608

At our July 19, 2024 Zoom meeting, we invited Kirk Chang, Founder and Executive Director of Behavioral Consulting at Chang & Associates to talk about " Behavioral Management Strategies of Special Needs Kids." Behavior management in special education is a process of helping families with special needs make decisions that support positive learning. It can also include reducing negative behaviors and maintaining positive habits. Please join us to learn more about this topic.

🔗 Registration link is as follows:
Cantonese session, 3:00~4:30 pm (PST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkc-CsrzoiGNFj0V6-10iEb78iEtmgS1U9
Meeting ID: 829 4941 1825
Passcode: 2023

Chinese session, 5:00~6:30 pm (PST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpce-ppjMjHtKugo19KghY63z3VEDcm_Qh
Meeting ID: 884 6618 8946
Passcode: 2023

We are thrilled to invite you to our Music Camp Concert on Saturday, July 27 at 4pm. This special event will feature performances by our talented beginner and advanced music campers. Get ready to be captivated by a diverse array of music genres, including jazz, classical, pop, rock, and your favorite Disney tunes! Performances will not only include instrumental and vocal performances but also enchanting dances and percussion. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our musicians, celebrate their hard work, and enjoy an afternoon filled with vibrant and inspiring performances. We look forward to seeing you there!

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 7/15/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/669ca6833196/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140592

🎭✨ This past Saturday, our incredible drama campers—children and adults with special needs—put on an unforgettable performance of "Super Mario Brothers with a Twist"! 🌟👾

We are so proud of all our performers for their hard work and dedication. The show was absolutely awesome. Thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers who made this possible. A special shoutout to New Hope Church for letting us use their space and lighting, and for their unwavering support in making this show a success. ❤️👏

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us! Your presence and encouragement mean the world to us.

You can watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6zC1aUPze0&t=2530s

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 7/8/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/73e0f7b4a4e5/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140580

FCSN participated in the Fremont July 4th parade this morning. Many families and staff came out to march and support us even in the heat. After the parade, we held a booth at the After-Parade Party. Everyone was happy and had a great time.

Get ready for a spectacular evening as our Drama Camp proudly presents Super Mario Brothers with a Twist!

Date/Time: Saturday, July 13 at 7pm
Location: Hope Community Church (2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536)
FREE ADMISSION!!

Dive into the Mushroom Kingdom like never before with an exciting twist that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This special performance is brought to life by our incredibly talented individuals with special needs, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and creativity.

Bring your family and friends for a night of unforgettable fun and support our amazing performers!

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 7/1/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/21b9e06211de/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140572

We invite you to join us on this Friday, June 28, 2024, for a Zoom meeting to discuss past topics: Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Effective Speech Language Training, Housing Options Update, SARC POS Expenditure Report, and Medicare ABCD. You are welcome to join us.

🔗 Registration link is as follows:
Cantonese session, 3:00~4:30 pm (PST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkc-CsrzoiGNFj0V6-10iEb78iEtmgS1U9
Meeting ID: 829 4941 1825
Passcode: 2023

Chinese session, 5:00~6:30 pm (PST)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpce-ppjMjHtKugo19KghY63z3VEDcm_Qh
Meeting ID: 884 6618 8946
Passcode: 2023

FCSN will be participating in the FREMONT JULY 4TH PARADE. All FCSN families and members are welcome to join us as we march down Fremont downtown. This year's team is Peace and Love. See flyer and map for more details.

There will also be an after-parade event at the Fremont Event Center from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Come visit us at FCSN's booth. Hope to see you there.

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 6/24/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/bc960588166f/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140568

FCSN Weekly Announcement - Week of 6/17/2024 - https://mailchi.mp/0a505a81a0b2/fcsn-weekly-announcement-week-of-10140564