Moving Forward is for Adults 18-26ish

Two fun social groups for adults 18 and older

Our groups are geared to those students who want less life skills and more opportunities to hang out and make friends.
Our socials run the first and fourth Saturday of each month.
Group 1: First Saturday of each month:
  • This social is at Sunnyside Weslyan Church and limited to 25 students
We offer crafts
  • Pot Lucks
  • Board Games
  • Retro Video Games
  • Group Cooking and Meals
  • Guests and workshops
  • $282.50 - 10 sessions, Sept to June
  • Drop in fee is: $28.25
Group 2: Fourth Saturday of each month
  • Limited to 12 students - we have drop in spots available.
This social group explores fun social opportunities in the Ottawa area.  Please see our schedule to the right to learn more about what we do.
Drop in fee is: $28.25
To learn more
  • email us: Info@spectruminsights.ca
  • New Students can Apply HERE
  • Existing Spectrum Insights students can register for drops in via the link HERE

Life Skills we cover in the Moving Forward Social group and summer camps
  • Taking the bus/Light rail – Learning bus schedules, using the OC Transpo Website And google maps
  • Time management – Planning our day trips, telling time, wearing a watch
  • How to use money – where to keep your wallet, how to talk to a cashier, counting change, social skills in a line
  • Social etiquette – on the bus, in theaters, shopping etc
  • How to shop for yourself – Buying your own groceries, Buying personal effects like Deodorant, tooth brushes etc. 
Social Skills Focus
  • Planning socials - Learning how to connect with friends and plan activities
  • Using Social Media, texting and emails to stay in touch
  • Ordering food/restaurant etiquette
  • Small talk
  • How to make a good first impression
  • How to keep friends
To find out if Moving Forward is right for your Son or Daughter, please contact the Program Director:
John Anderson
John@Spectruminsights.ca

 All new candidates must be met prior to registration to ensure that Moving Forward is suitable for them.

Please note our programs are not appropriate for any aggressive behaviours or students that may potentially run off.  Students must be able to exhibit independence and ability to follow complex instruction.

Schedule

  •  Sept 22 River cruise $28
  • Oct 27 - Halloween Dance $10
  • Nov 24 Ottawa 67's  vs Sarnia Sting
  • Dec 8 Xmas shopping and dinner
  • Jan 5 Ice Breaker Challenges, Pizza Making $6
  • Jan 26 Winter fun at Doverourt and Pizza Group Two
  • Feb 2nd Ping Pong Tourney and Taco Lunch $10 Group One
  • Feb 23 Community Valentines Dance Group Two
  • March 2 Karaoke, Pot luck, ping pong, games, video games
  • March 23 Laser Quest and St Hubert
  • April 6  Group games, Movie, pot luck. Group One
  • April 27 Board Games and Lunch at the Loft
  • May 4 Trying our new game, King of New York!  Pot Luck Group One
  • May 25  Community Dance
  • June 1st End of season party, all MF welcome $10
  • June 22 TBA

Our Moving Forward Leader
Julie Bode

Moving Forward Summer Program
August 10-14 2015