OOP'S TROOPS BOWLING 2026 Please join The Swenson's for some bowling fun. This is a perfect event to bring the whole family. Do not worry if you don't know if your child will bowl or not. Join us! Meet some other families. Have fun! In a safe, inviting, non-judgement space. Date: SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 Arrival: 11:30 A.M. Start Time: 11:45 A.M. - 12:45 p.m. Location: Concord Lanes365 Concord Exchange N,South St Paul, MN 55075 REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../30E0E4FA4AC22ABFB6... Cost $15.00 per person includes bowling shoes and 1 hour of bowling with…

Coop's Troops MN Movie Theater Event 2026 Please join us for a Coop's Troops Sensory Friendly Movie Theater Date: Saturday April 11, 2026 Check-in Time: 2:30 p.m. Movie Start Time: 2:55 p.m. CST. Location: Woodbury 10 Movie Theater 1470 Queens Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125 https://woodburytheatre.com Price: $7.00 per person Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Galaxy Movie - NEW RELEASE Mario will bounce his way to outer space in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie.The follow-up is inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy…

Join the Rochester Area Autism Association in hosting parent and advocate Kate Swenson as she reflects back on her family's journey through an autism diagnosis, early intervention, and navigating a world not made for Cooper, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family. In her talk, Kate will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent, but as a person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of…

Tickets are on sale now! Kate Swenson is a Minnesota-based author, speaker, and advocate best known as the voice behind the widely followed platform Finding Cooper’s Voice.She began sharing her family’s story after her son Cooper was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, writing with raw honesty about the joys, grief, humor, and resilience that come with special needs parenting. Kate is also the author of the memoir Forever Boy, and her work has touched millions of parents, caregivers, and educators navigating disability, motherhood, and unconditional love. Through her writing and…

We are thrilled to share that the 2026 Care for the Caregiver Conference will be hosted in Owensboro, Kentucky, April 30–May 2 — right in the heart of Kentucky Derby weekend! There’s no better time to experience the beauty, culture, and hospitality of the Bluegrass State. We are so excited to partner with Puzzle Pieces to bring you this life changing event. Known as the Bluegrass Music Capital of the World, Owensboro offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for this year’s event. Caregivers can: Rest. Relax. Socialize. Learn. Connect. Dance. And... Take…