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Upcoming Events

 

Summer IL Skills Classes

   Duluth Area

The Dating Game for People 25 and under

  • Are you under 25?
  • Want to meet new people?
  • Then this class is for you!

Developing and maintaining healthy relationships is exactly what this class is aimed at achieving.  Participants will learn about how to meet people, interpersonal behaviors, boundaries, and other dating & relationship skills. 

Sign up today for these effective "how to" tips!

  • June 18th - July 30th
  • Tuesdays from 1 - 2 pm

On the Road Again

Interested, but too afraid to try?
Wipe away your fear of the Duluth bus system with your new- found knowledge!  
After this class you’ll know the in’s and out’s of how to use the bus system.

  • June 6th - June 27th
  • July 11th - August 1st
  • Thursdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 PM

Kitchen Survival 

To burn or not to burn, that is the question?  Learn how not to make everything you cook taste burned.  Eat delicious foods in a hands-on learning environment.  Your family will be glad you did.

  • June 12th - July 17th
  • Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (a Tuesday class will be added if needed.
    • There will be a $5 charge for this class

Get a "Real Life!"

You’re someone who enjoys having a good time.  Have fun by meeting people and building connections in the community.  The world is waiting for someone like you!

  • Wednesday June 19th - Bowling and pizza at the Incline Station (2:00 - 4:00 pm)
  • Saturday June 22nd - Volunteering at Grandma’s Marathon
  • Wednesday June 26th - Park Point picnic and volleyball (2:00 - 4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday July 10th - Duluth Superior Dukes baseball game (7:05 pm)
  • Wednesday July 17th - Captain J’s Mini-golf at Barker’s Island (2:00 - 4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday July 24th - Fun at the pool! (2:00 - 4:00 pm)
  • Wednesday July 31st - Karaoke and dance (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
    • A one-time $20 fee covers all activities.

Defense Ability 

Explore the how to(s), do(s) and don’t(s) of defending your self.
Adaptive self-defense, first-hand & hands on.

  • June 17th - July 22nd
  • Mondays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • There is a $15 fee for this class

Crafts & Coffee 

Now’s the time to show your creative side! Bring your crafty ideas and learn from others.

  • The first Tuesday of every month from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • There is a maximum $3 fee per month

You too can be "Crafty" 

Learn to make fun and cool items to give away as gifts or not.

  • June 17th - July 22nd
  • Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    • There will be a $5 fee for this class

For more information or to register for classes call:
CILNM - Duluth
(218) 726-4896 Voice/TTY
(218) 726-4897 Fax
1-800-390-3682
E-mail - Val



Augmentative Communication & Assistive Technology Training

Hibbing Area - Pam
E-mail
(218) 262-6675 Voice/TTY
(218) 262-6677 Fax
1-800-390-3681

Duluth Area - Ann
E-mail
(218) 726-4896 Voice/TTY
(218) 726-4897 Fax
1-800-390-3682

 

National Disability Recognition Calendar

January

March of Dimes Birth Defects Month



February

American Heart Month



March

MR/DD(Mental Retardation Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Day



April

Cancer Control Month
National Occupational Therapy Month



May

Better Speech and Hearing Month
Mental Health Month
National Arthritis Month
Alcohol & Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week



June

National "Sure You Can Travel" Day (To encourage people with disabilities to explore travel options.)
National Scleroderma Awareness Week (2nd week)



July

National Therapeutic Recreation Week (3rd week)
Special Recreation Week (3rd week)
ADA Anniversary (26th)



August




September

Child Accident Prevention Week
National Rehabilitation Week



October

National AIDS Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Month
National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Disabilities Awareness Week



November

National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
National Disabled Americans Week



December

Universal Human Rights Month
National Autism Week (1st week)