Mid Michigan Autism Association

11/20/2025

We will have all of these items available for FREE while supplies last at Silver Bells in the City!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/20/2025

Have you ever been to Silver Bells in the City before? For the second year in a row, we will be in the "Village" handing out fidgets, fidget spinners, sunglasses, headphones and earplugs (while supplies last)!!!! Grewal Hall at 224 located on the Parade Route at 224 S. Washington Avenue has graciously agreed to be open for those that are overwhelmed. In the basement of Grewal Hall there is a "Quiet Room" and sensory toolkits. You do NOT need to register ahead of time to take advantage of this opportunity!! Here is a link with much more info, like a map, roads that will be closed, best places to park, etc. Hope to see you there!

Free parking at 4:00 pm in the following State of Michigan surface lots: Allegan and Library visitor lots, Elliott-Larsen Lot (not Executive), Allegan, Ottawa, Butler and Pine.

11/18/2025

We are thinking of offering a Water Safety/Basic Safety Education Class. If this is something you would be interested, please take just a few moments to answer our two-question survey!! This survey will close on November 30 at noon. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Blatnik at blatsie63@yahoo.com. Thanks so much in advance!!

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11/18/2025

11/17/2025

Thanks so much to Emma, our Vice-President and the group of MSU Students she is working with!! They came up with this flyer!!!

11/17/2025

Our last Ladies Night Out for 2025 is December 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be at the Nurture Yoga Studio in Dimondale. No babysitting is offered for this event. Please sign up through Event Brite. Registration closes December 10 at noon!

Please join us for yoga (optional), refreshments and conversation!!! This is our last one for 2025!!

11/16/2025

PLEASE NOTE!!!!

11/15/2025

Have you signed up yet for our Coffee for Caregivers event on December 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.? We are meeting at Morning Lory Cafe and Bakery in Dimondale. Your choice of beverage and breakfast is on us! You are welcome to bring your loved one with a disability. The deadline has been extended to December 3! When registering, please put the total number attending. Here is the link:

Please join us for our last "Coffee for Caregivers" event for 2025!!

11/14/2025

Looking for something to do this Sunday, November 16? Head on over to the Abrams Planetarium for a Sensory Friendly Show, there is one at 11:30 a.m. and another one at 1:00 p.m. Both Shows are free! Please see this link for more information:

The Abrams Planetarium offers sensory friendly shows on the third Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. These shows will run with the lights up, the sound down, and the theater doors open so people can move about as needed. We also provide a place to "chill out" in our lobby. All shows i...

11/13/2025

Our President, Bri and our Treasurer, Cathy were interviewed this morning by Larry Wallace of FOX 47 News - WSYM about Silver Bells in the City, which is just ONE week away from tomorrow on November 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For the second year in a row, we will have a table in the "Village" handing out headphones, fidgets and sunglasses, while supplies last. We will also have a Board member at Grewal Hall at 224, if you want a place to watch from inside (there will be a Sensory Room available also). Our interview will be aired either Monday or Tuesday of next week, stay tuned!

11/13/2025

Mark your calendars for this!! Registration opens on November 17!!! Ages seven and up (no maximum age)!!!! Kudos to the DeWitt Area Recreation Authority for continuing to see a need AND filling it!

We are so excited to share the news! ✅Mark your calendars✅
🏀Registration for our first season of Adaptive Recreational Basketball will open on November 17th
🏀 $40 for the season - (New DARA Adaptive gameday shirt is sold separately for $10.. we are using the same Gameday shirt from Adaptive Soccer, if you already have one!)
🏀 Please message Ilah Coe at icoe@dewittrecreation.org if you are interested in being a VOLUNTEER COACH or BUDDY!
🏀 Open to any athlete with a disability - Ages 7 and up *No max age*

11/13/2025

We just received the most updated Sensory Showtimes and a coupon for Celebration Cinema! There is a Celebration Cinema located at 200 E. Edgewood Boulevard in Lansing. It's always a good idea to call the theater ahead of time, as days/times may change!!