Parents Night Out

The Autism Alliance of Chester County invites you to Parents’ Night Out!

Please note that PNO will be on hiatus until further notice. We are working to get the Monthly PNO restarted as soon as possible. Please keep an eye here on our website and on the listserv for more information as it becomes available.

PNO provides respite care for individuals with Autism and their siblings. This event takes place one time per month from 3:30 p.m. –7:30 p.m. on a Saturday. There is a $20 donation per family (regardless of the number of siblings).

Activities include:moon bounce,gym activities,arts and crafts,movies and pizza. Registration opens on the first of the month of each PNO. Families can register by clicking on the event date in the calendar in the sidebar and follow the instructions.

Registration fills up very quickly,and no RSVPs can be accepted prior to the first of the month. Registrations can be made only for one month at a time,although new forms do not need to be submitted if our information on file about the child is current and accurate. Payment can be made on the day of the event. You will be told if your RSVP has been accepted on screen.

Please keep an eye on your listserv blasts,as we will contact all members once the PNO’s openings have been filled for the month.

Dates for 2011

Location

United Sports

1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road

Downingtown,PA 19335

Phone:610.466.7100

 

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