Pine Tree Society Blog
Four ways to have fun getting active
Four Tips for Getting Active By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Looking for some ideas to promote movement this week? Here are four tips that are easily adaptable for children of all abilities. 1)...
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19 By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society With the developments over the course of the past few weeks, families have found themselves in the position of homeschooling their...
St. Patrick’s Day Sweeps Winner Announced
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hosford of Bangor, Maine! Mr. and Mrs. Hosford are the winners of our March 2020 St. Patrick's Day Sweepstakes drawing. Pine Tree Society's Sweepstakes raise money to support our programs. Want to learn more about our...
COVID-19 consequence: Emergency funds needed
I don’t normally share requests like this, but these are desperate times. COVID-19 is already hurting Maine people with disabilities and their families in countless ways – and we are working to respond. Would you please make an urgent gift to help? I just got off...
WMTW and WGME cover the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference
On Saturday, March 7, the 12th annual Southern Maine Autism Conference took place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in South Portland. Over 500 individuals with autism and their parents, educators, and providers came together for a day of learning, resources, and...
Virtual Pine Tree Camp Info Sessions
***Registration is required. The Zoom conference login will be sent to participants after registration*** Click here to register. Questions? Please contact Lori Chesley at lchesley@pinetreesociety.org or 207-386-5993. Taking the leap and sending a child to...
A Maine tradition since 1974: The Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to Benefit Pine Tree Camp
Snow was hard to find, but the 47th annual Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-in and Q106.5 Egg Ride to benefit Pine Tree Camp took the show on the road. The Q106.5 egg riders continued the unique fundraising tradition of stuffing raw eggs down their shirts before hopping on...
Freeport library incorporates sign language into reading program
Freeport Community Library has added another component to their reading program: sign language! The Portland Press Herald interviewed our very own Linda Bonnar, Director of Communication Pathways about the benefits of sign language with speech development. Check out...
Southern Maine Autism Conference continues for its 12th year
Saturday, March 7 is a particularly special day in Maine. It’s the day families from around the state come together for the Southern Maine Autism Conference. This conference began 12 years ago as a way to connect parents with educators, service providers and...