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For questions or submissions of future events, please contact Cindy Buckler at: 757-385-0602 1

November Event

1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

6, 7, 8, 9,

10, 11, 12,

13, 14, 15,

16

SkillQuest Art Exhibit

2 Community Resource

Fair

4 People First Meeting

6, 20 friendABLE Social Club

14 India Fest 2015

15 Paws 2 Read

15 Lipton Tea Celebration

16 SkillQuest Art Exhibit

Reception

20, 21, 22,

23, 24, 25,

26, 27, 28,

29, 30

McDonald’s Holiday

Lights

20 Suffolk Grand

Illumination

21 Coliseum Holiday

Parade

21 Norfolk Grand

Illumination Parade

27, 28, 29 Santa’s Seaside

Village

28 Sensory Friendly Film

Don’t forget the SkillQuest Art Exhibit

Reception on Monday, November 16th.

See pg. 2 for details.

November Calendar of Events

November 1st—Daylight Savings Time Ends

What is daylight savings?

Daylight Savings is a change in the standard time with the purpose of

making better use of daylight and conserving energy.

November 11th—Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated on the anniversary of the

end of World War I (November 11, 1918) and is a day dedicated to the

cause of world peace and to honor American veterans and the victims

of all wars.

November 26th—Thanksgiving

An annual holiday which commemorates a harvest festival

celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621, and is held in the US on the

fourth Thursday in November.

While you are setting your clocks back 1 hour, don’t

forget to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors!

Don’t forget to RSVP to this year’s

Snow Ball!! See pg. 10 for details.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Virginia Beach City Public Offices will be closed:Virginia Beach City Public Offices will be closed:

Thursday, November 25th and Thursday, November 25th and

Friday, November, 27thFriday, November, 27th

In observance of the Veteran’s In observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday, all Virginia Beach Day holiday, all Virginia Beach City Public Offices will be closed.City Public Offices will be closed.


2015 SkillQuest Art Exhibit

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

(MOCA)

2200 Parks Ave.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

(The “SkillQuest Art Exhibition” and Dessert Reception is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

The SkillQuest’s Annual Art Exhibit opened on Saturday, October 3rd at the Virginia Museum

of Contemporary Art (MOCA), with all artwork on exhibit, for your viewing pleasure, until

Monday, November 16th.

This year, there will again be a SILENT ART AUCTION of LAST YEAR’S ART and a BUY IT NOW

SALE for THIS YEAR’S NEW ART SHOW PIECES held during the Dessert Reception on

Monday, November 16th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

For additional information regarding this event or to receive an email invitation, please contact:

Ms. Marion Bloomfield at: 757-385-4423. Or email at: [email protected]

Monday (SkillQuest Exhibit Only) 10:00am—5:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am—9:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am—5:00pm

Thursday 10:00am—5:00pm

Friday 10:00am—5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm

Sunday 10:00am—4:00pm

Gallery Exhibition Hours


People First Meeting

Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library

4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.


Tuesday, November 4th

5:30pm - 7:00pm

In the Libris Room

People First is an organization that promotes the self-advocacy of adult persons with developmental disabilities.

For more information regarding this organization, please contact Robert Webb at: 757-352-2134

2015 Community Resource Fair

Landstown High School

2001 Concert Dr.


Monday, November 2nd

6:30pm - 8:00pm

(Free & Open to the Public)

The Community Resource fair is sponsored by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Office of

Programs for Exceptional Children and the Virginia Beach Special Education Advisory

Committee. You have questions, they have answers...so come out to the 2015 Community

Resource Fair and receive answers and information on a variety of topics ranging from

Respite Services to Recreational Programs to Support/Advocacy Groups.

For more information regarding this event, please call: 757-263-2066


friendABLE Social Club

Larkspur Middle School

4696 Princess Anne Rd.


Friday, November 6th & 20th

6:00pm - 8:00pm

$2.00 per person

The friendAble Social Club is a safe environment for adults with disabilities to socialize with their peers. There will be a DJ providing music to dance and sing to. There will also be board games for those who want a quieter way to socialize. Snacks are available for purchase for $. 75 an item.

For more information please contact: Joann Mancuso at : 757-274-7586

India Fest 2015

Virginia Beach Convention Center

1000 19th St.


Saturday, November 14th

11:00am - 7:00pm


INDIA FEST, one of the premier cultural events in the region, draws a large audience from all over the Commonwealth of Virginia and vendors from all over United States. This cultural event, provides a chance for the Hampton Roads community to experience the rich and unique culture and heritage of what is India. India Fest 2015 will host Bollywood dances, fashion shows, vibrant music, face painting, some fantastic Indian cuisine and so much more. So find some time to bring the family out and experience the fun!!

For more information regarding this event, please visit their website at: www.aihr.org


Paws 2 Read

Norfolk Botanical Garden

6700 Azalea Garden Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23518

Sunday, November 15th

2:00pm - 3:00pm Regular Admission Required:

Adults: $11,

Children (3-18): $9

Senior Citizens/Active Military: $10

Children 5-10 years old, bring your favorite book and come on out and improve your reading skills while making a new friend with one of our therapy dogs in Storybook Forest!

All therapy dogs and their handlers are certified by Therapy Dogs International or the Delta Society Pet Partners programs. During the reading session, the dog’s handler is always present along with a library staff member.

Pre-registration is Required. Please call the Education Office at: 757-441-5830 x338 to register.

Signed permission slip required and can be completed at the event.

Lipton Tea Celebration

Constant’s Wharf Park

100 East Constance Rd. (Behind the Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront)

Suffolk, VA 23434

Sunday, November 15th

2:00pm - 7:00pm


Let’s be more tea...and join in celebrating Lipton’s 60 years in Suffolk and 125 years in

business at the Constant’s Wharf Park!! This year’s celebration will host live music, a

Cornhole tournament, a bounce house, Frisbee games and plenty of other children’s activities

to keep the young and the young at heart busy! And if you work up an appetite, there will be

food trucks on site for food purchases.



McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

On the Boardwalk between 2nd and 34th Streets


Friday, November 20th - Saturday, January 2nd

5:30pm - 10:00pm (Sunday - Thursday)

5:30pm - 11:00pm (Friday - Saturday)

McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach brings joy and wonder to Hampton Roads each and every holiday season! Take a shining journey into nautical, holiday, and adventure lands - all along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk. This “Fanta-Sea” of lights is sure to dazzle and amaze citizens and holiday travelers alike.

For more information regarding this event, please call Beach Street USA at: 757-491-7866

Suffolk Grand Illumination

Market Park at Seaboard Station Railroad Museum

326 North Main St.

Suffolk, VA 23434

Friday, November 20th

6:00pm


Suffolk’s Grand Illumination is the hometown kick-off to the holiday season! The Grand

Illumination features the lighting of the Christmas Tree, horse & carriage rides, arts and crafts

for kids, yummy hot cocoa and apple cider and old fashioned Christmas carols. The Christmas

Tree is illuminated at 6:15pm and Santa arrives at 6:30pm! Bring your cameras for some

awesome pictures!!


Vehicle Type Cost of Admission

Cars $15

Limos $25

Motor Coaches $45

Mini Buses $25


17th Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade

Peninsula Town Center

4410 E. Claiborne Square

Hampton, VA 23666

Saturday, November 21st

9:30am - 12:00pm


Everyone loves a parade, so you won’t want to miss out on all the marching bands, floats,

helium balloons and much, much more as the parade takes center stage in the festivities.

Psst...Santa Claus will also be stopping by...so don’t forget your cameras!!

For information regarding this event, please call: 757-826-6351

31st Annual Grand Illumination Parade

Downtown Norfolk

St. Paul’s Blvd/Main St

Norfolk, VA 23510

Saturday, November 21st

7:00pm


Don't miss the 31st Annual Grand Illumination Parade in Downtown Norfolk. The parade kicks

-off with the illumination of the downtown skyline. Then enjoy the premier holiday parade in

the region featuring spectacular floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers and Santa

himself will delight spectators as they bring your favorite storybook characters to life. The

theme this year is "Musical Madness".



Santa’s Seaside Village

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Atlantic Ave & 30th St.


Friday, November 27th - Sunday, November 29th

2:00pm - 10:00pm

$4.00 per person or $10.00 family 4-pack

A new holiday tradition is coming to Hampton Roads this winter! Santa’s Seaside Village is setting up shop to delight the young and young-at-heart. Walk through the animated displays in the giant tent and see Santa’s elves busily building, packing, and shipping toys to be delivered on Christmas Eve to boys and girls everywhere. Feast on pretzels, popcorn and cookies, enjoy live entertainment, shop at the quaint merchandise booths, take a spin on the carnival rides or come visit and take a photo with Santa himself! Come enjoy this new holiday tradition with a “beachy” twist!

For more information regarding this event, please call Beach Street USA at: 757-491-7866

AMC Sensory Friendly Films Presents - The Good Dinosaur

AMC Lynnhaven 18

1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop


Saturday, November 28th

10:00am

(Tickets are $6.37 each)

The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Sooo...Get Up, Dance, Walk, Shout or Sing...enjoy the movie like you never have before!

For more information regarding this event, please contact AMC at: 757-486-5665


Pawsitive Reading at VB Libraries

Virginia Beach Public Libraries*

Year Round

Dates & Times Varies per Library

Calling all children in grades K - 5, bring your favorite books and come on out and practice your reading skills by sharing some of your favorite stories with our certified therapy dogs. Improve your reading skills while making a new friend with Pawsitive Reading at the Virginia Beach Public Libraries.

For more information regarding Pawsitive Reading, please call: 757-385-0150

Online registration is required and begins 2 weeks prior to the start date of the program.

*Select libraries. Please call for locations, dates and times.

Movies at the VB Libraries

Virginia Beach Public Libraries*

Year Round Showings!!

Dates & Times Varies per Library

Did you know that the Virginia Beach City Public Libraries show movies in the library?!? No...well now you do, so come beat that summer heat and enjoy a movie at one of the local Virginia Beach Public libraries!

For more information regarding Movies at the

Library, please call: 757-385-0150

* Select libraries. Please call for locations, dates and times.


To our Special Needs friends and caregivers

Please join us for the Annual

MISSION STATEMENT

Plans, develops, and implements services for Virginia Beach residents with intellectual

disabilities and their families through the provision of person centered services designed to

provide opportunities to individuals who have intellectual disabilities to become

self-directing and contributing members of our community; support families living with

family member with intellectual disabilities; provide early intervention when developmental

delays are identified in young children; and, promote the value of persons with intellectual

disabilities living and working in the community.

Welcome to the Developmental Services Division

297 Independence Blvd., Pembroke 6, Ste. 218


Phone: 757-385-0600 / Fax: 757-473-5235

from 5:30

until 8:00 pm

Saturday

December 5th

2015

Community United Methodist Church 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach

Dinner Provided Dress to Celebrate Santa will visit!

Please R.S.V.P. to 495-1021 by 12/1/14 with total including caregivers.


Cranberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Blend almond milk, banana, mixed berries, and cranberries in a blender until smooth; refrigerate until

chilled, at least 1 hour.

Serve Cold and Enjoy!

Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed gingersnap

cookies, pecans, and butter. Press into the bottom, and about 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch spring-form

pan. Bake crust 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Set aside to cool..

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla just until smooth. Mix in

eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture. Blend 1/4 cup sugar,

pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the remaining mixture.

3. Spread the pumpkin flavored batter into the crust, and drop the plain batter by the spoonful onto the

top. Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.

4. Bake 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until filling is set. Run a knife around the edge of the pan.

Allow to cool before removing rim. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Serve and Enjoy!

1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3 eggs

1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup canned pumpkin

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup white sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries

1 banana 1/2 cup fresh cranberries


Apple Pie

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon peel.

3. Line one crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan. Layer 1/3 of apples into pie crust. Sprinkle with sugar

mixture and repeat until done. Sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with butter.

4. Place second pie crust on top of filling and flute the edges. Cut vents in top crust and brush with milk for

a glazed appearance if desired.

5. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes.

Let Cool, Serve and Enjoy!

3/4 cup white sugar 7 cups thinly sliced apples

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 9-inch double pie crust

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 4 tablespoons milk (optional)

Wild Rice and Leftover Turkey Casserole

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Mix cream of mushroom soup, water, turkey, wild rice, milk and onion together in a 2-quart casserole

dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil and cook until rice is tender and liquid is

absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Serve and Enjoy!

1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of

mushroom soup

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice

2 1/4 cups boiling water 1/3 cup milk

2 cups cubed cooked turkey 1/4 cup chopped onion


Whipped Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until the milk begins to steam. Whisk in the sugar, cocoa

powder, vanilla extract, and salt until dissolved. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Remove saucepan

from heat, and allow to cool slightly.

2. Beat the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the

whipped cream into the hot chocolate.

Serve Hot and Enjoy!

1 cup milk 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup white sugar 1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet baking

chocolate, broken into pieces

1 pinch salt

Turkey Salad

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the turkey meat, celery, jalapeno, relish, and mayonnaise. Season with cilantro, salt,

pepper.

2. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serve chilled and Enjoy!

5 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon dried cilantro

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced 2 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons pepper


How many different words can you make

from the words:

Happy Thanksgiving



Oh no! Larry forgot a few items for Thanksgiving dinner!! Help

him shop for his items and get through the checkout line.


Can you come up with a Thanksgiving holiday themed word for

each letter of the alphabet??


S X L S G Z E L P P A Y N P C

U F Q Q N Y V A R G V Y D A Z

G O N U I L U F K N A H T R D

O O O A V Y P D S A P W T A P

X T I S I R A S C P T I F D W

I B T H G R E D U D G G E E A

W A A N S E B N M U T U A Y M

S L R I K B K E J O Y K S K P

T L B K N N O I T I D A R T A

U N E P A A X R G Z E I U D N

F T L M H R G F H D B R A O O

F U E U T C H A M H K U F O A

I O C P F E A S T E F N Q F G

N T H U R S D A Y M U X B E E

G Z P V R E B M E V O N E R N

THANKSGIVING STUFFING WAMPANOAG

JOY PUMPKIN GRAVY

SQUASH HAM FEAST

FRIENDS APPLE NOVEMBER

THANKFUL AUTUMN PARADE

FOOD CELEBRATION THURSDAY

TURKEY CRANBERRY TRADITION

FOOTBALL


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Community Resource

Fair

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Complete the Puzzle on

pg. 15

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People First Meeting

5


6


friendABLE Social

7


Make the Apple Pie on

pg. 12

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pg. 14

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11


Complete the Word

Find on pg. 18

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Make the Whipped Hot

Chocolate on pg. 13

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India Fest 2015

15


Paws 2 Read

Lipton Tea Celebration

16

SkillQuest Art

Exhibit Reception

17

Complete the Puzzles on

pg. 16

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pg. 17

19

Make the Cranberry

Smoothie on pg. 11

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friendABLE Social


Lights

Suffolk Grand Illumination

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Coliseum Holiday Parade

Norfolk Grand Illumination

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Lights

Make the Marbled

Pumpkin Cheesecake on

pg. 11

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Make the Wild Rice and

Leftover Turkey

Casserole on pg. 12

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Sensory Friendly Film

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Make the Turkey Salad

on pg. 13

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

November 2015

DON’T FORGET...

The Virginia Beach Public Libraries Pawsitive Reading Program and Movies at the Libraries!! (see page 9 for details)

and

The R.S.V.P. deadline for this year’s Snow Ball is Tuesday, December 1st!! (see page 10 for details)

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