Family Group Night - Soaring Together; Intentional Community Living for Adults with IDD/ASD
Schedule
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 at 05:15 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Grace Lutheran Church - Hendersonville, NC | Hendersonville, NC
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Family Group Night is a free support meeting for families experiencing special needs. This group is not diagnosis specific, and is open to families living in Henderson and surrounding counties. Meet other parents, enjoy a meal, & leave feeling ready to tackle the days ahead! This month's meeting focuses on Soaring Together - Intentional Community Living for Adults with IDD and/or ASD.
The meeting will begin with a delicious family meal (dietary restrictions accommodated upon request). Afterwards, St. Gerard House staff and volunteers care for children of all needs while parents participate in the night’s presentation. Please return to this page monthly for up to date information and check out our Facebook page. Family Group Night is an informal, casual setting where everyone is welcome!
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Dinner begins at 5:15 PM
Dinner Menu - GF Chicken Tenders, Cauliflower Mashed, Coleslaw, GF Biscuits, GF Cookies. Dietary Restrictions are accommodated with advance notice.
Age appropriate activities and child/adult care are provided 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Parent presentation runs from 5:45 – 7:00 PM
RSVP by Friday, October 24th here: https://www.sgforautism.org/familygroupnight/
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Learn below about the panelists for our October Family Group Night!
Margaret Gaffney is the Vice President of Indie Tree, and the Transition Coordinator and Government Benefits Specialist with A Special Needs Plan in North Carolina. As a parent who speaks from experience, Margaret is well known in the community as a trusted resource with helping families transition their child with special needs to adulthood. She walks families through completing communication pieces, prepare for guardianship, as well as applying for SSI and Medicaid benefits.
Janet Price-Ferrell is the Executive Director of FIRSTwnc, and her personal experiences as a parent inspired her return to Asheville in 2000 to establish FIRSTwnc alongside other dedicated parents and professionals. With a vision of creating a comprehensive resource hub, Janet has worked tirelessly to bridge gaps and connect families to essential services.
Tom Brackett, COO of St. Gerard Center for Autism
Caroline Long-Tindall, Founder and CEO of St. Gerard Center for Autism
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Where is it happening?
Grace Lutheran Church - Hendersonville, NC, 1245 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739-3311, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
