Please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending events. JUST A WHIFF of perfume, pesticide, or tobacco smoke could make a person with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities sick for hours, days, or longer.

ABIL offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. ABIL is a member of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). "Not just responding to change, but leading it!"

ABIL Community Calendar – RSVP for All Events

Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided (in part) by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van transportation. Reasonable Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request.

Please do not smoke or wear scented products

when attending events.

JUST A WHIFF of perfume, pesticide, or tobacco smoke could make a person with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities sick for hours, days, or longer.

ABIL Soc/Rec Events, JUNE-JULY ‘09
Contact Leanne, 602-296-0535

Transportation is limited. Please RSVP at your earliest possible convenience. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for transportation. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van.

Jun 23 Work Incentives for Providers, 10:00am-12:00pm. Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert Rd, Suite 134, Gilbert. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Jun 23 Healer Within, 10:00am-12:00pm. Women’s Wellness Group - Body, Mind & Spirit.  DEC, 5025 E Washington, Phx., Classroom A. Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722

Jun 25 SR/In House Movie, 10:00am-2:00pm. DEC, 5025 E Washington, Phx., Classroom B. Refreshments will be provided.  Cost: None. Leanne Murrillo,  602-296-0535

Jun 25 West Valley Work Incentives Twofer -  SSDI Beneficiaries, 10:00am-12:00pm. SSI Recipients, 1:00pm-3:00pm. John F. Long Family Services Ctr, 3454 N. 51st Ave. Phx. Yvonne Cisneros, 602-443-0720

Jun 29 Lively Limbs-East! 6:00pm-8:00pm. Support group for persons with amputations. Banner Baywood Medical Center. Copper Room-First Floor. Center For Women’s Health. 6644 E. Baywood Ave, Mesa. Lise R. Lindsay, C.P. 480-620-7125

July 2009

Friday, July 3, ABIL OFFICES CLOSED - Celebrating Independence - Have a happy & safe 4th of July!

Monday, July 6, Healer Within, 10:00am-12:30pm. DEC Classroom A. Women’s Wellness Group - Heat got you down? Cool out with us. Relaxation practices and group support! Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722

Tuesday, Juyl 7, Work Incentives/SSDI Beneficiaries, 10:30am-12:30pm. City of Phoenix One-stop, 9801 N. 7th Street, Phx. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Wednesday, July 8, Social Security Benefits Workshop, 1:00pm-3:00pm. DEC Classroom B. Details above. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Thursday, July 9, 10:30am – 1:30pm AZ Capitol Museum -  Come explore the history of Arizona.  1700 W Washington, Phx. Cost: $4.

Monday, July 13, Valley Metro/FREE Light Rail Ride, 10:00am-12:00pm. Conf Room 1. Details above. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Tuesday, July 14, Work Incentives Twofer, SSDI Beneficiaries; 10:00am-12:00pm, SSI Recipients; 1:30pm-3:30pm. Gilbert Career Center, 735 N. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert.. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Tuesday, July 14, VOICE, 2:00pm-4:00pm. A monthly support and information group for individuals with disabilities, their families & rehab providers. Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Janene Werner, 602-814-9717

Wednesday, July 15, Social Security Eligibility Workshop, 1:00pm-3:00pm. DEC 1st floor Conf Room 1. Details above. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Wednesday, July 15, 10:30am –1:30pm  Cooking Group Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Each month we try to have a luncheon theme. 5025 E. Washington, Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch.

Thursday, July 16, Men’s Disability Group, 5:30pm-7:00pm. DEC Classroom B. Exploring the impact disability has on your life and the perceptions of others. FOR ADULT MEN ONLY! Don Price, 602-443-0733

Friday, July 17, COMPASS, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities. Granite Reef Senior Center, Room 10, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale. Pauline Staples, 602-241-1006

Tuesday, July 21, Work Incentives/ SSI Recipients, 10:30am-3:30pm. City of Phoenix One-stop, 9801 N. 7th Street, Phx. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Tuesday, July 21, Glendale Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Open to the public. 2nd floor Conference Room, 5959 W. Brown St. Sylvia Charters, 623-930-2297

Wednesday, July 22, CLO/StRUT Computer Basics, 12:30pm-2:00pm. DEC 2nd Floor Computer Lab. Details above. Liticia Hawkins, 602-443-0715

Thursday, July 23, Work Incentives Bilingual Twofer, SSDI Beneficiaries; 10:00am-12:00pm, SSI Recipients; 1:00pm-3:00pm. John F. Long Family Services Center, 3454 N. 51st Ave, Phx. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Thursday, July 23, SR/Bingo, 10:30am-1:30pm. DEC Classroom B. (Bring a lunch or $3 for pizza) Cost: None. Leanne Murrillo, 602-296-0535

Thursday, July 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm  Bingo - (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Come play bingo with a group of friends. 5025 E. Washington, Phx.  Cost:  None.

Friday, July 24, 19th Anniversary of the ADA Celebration at the Capitol, 11:30am-1:00pm. Opening page above. John Beaubien, 602-443-0738

Tuesday, July 28, Goal Setting/Independent Living Skills, 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm. DEC Classroom B. Lyne Petersen, 602-296-0534

Tuesday, July 28 Healer Within, 10:00am-12:30pm. DEC Classroom A. Women’s Wellness Group - Heat got you down? Cool out with us. Relaxation practices and group support! Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722

ABIL Soc/Rec Events, AUGUST – SEPTEMBER ‘09

Contact Leanne, 602-296-0535

Thursday, August 6, 10:30am - 1:30pm Arts & Crafts Group.  (Bring your lunch or $3 for pizza) Come be creative with Arts and Crafts projects.  5025 E Washington, Phx. Cost: $2.

Thursday, August 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm  Ice Cream Social.  Come enjoy some ice cream and toppings on this hot summer day. 5025 E Washington Phx.  Cost: None

Wednesday, August 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm Cooking Group – Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Each month we try to have a luncheon theme. 5025 E. Washington, Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients.

Thursday, August 27, 11:00am –2:00pm  Bowling.  Enjoy an afternoon of fun and bowling.  Bowling ramps will be provided.  4407 S Rural Rd. Tempe.  Cost: $1.75.

September

Thursday, September 3, Bingo 10:30am-1:30pm. Bingo - (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Come play bingo with a group of friends. 5025 E. Washington, Phx. Cost: None

Wednesday, September 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm Cooking Group Learn new recipes, skills, and just socialize with others. Each month we try to have a luncheon theme. 5025 E. Washington, Phx. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch.

Thursday, September 24, 10:30am-1:30pm, In-House Movie Come watch a movie with friends. Refreshments will be provided. 5025 E Washington, Phx. Cost: None.

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