Building Connections Social Group

05/02/2025

We are shutting down for a few weeks so we can finish out school and then we will be back with a twist! Stay tuned for updates 💙

04/22/2025

Come walk with us Saturday!

💙 Saturday, April 26th
💙 10am Sharp // Check-in starts @ 9am
💙 $75 Per Adult Walker // $20 Per Child 13U
💙 Includes Commemorative T-Shirt // Water & Coffee at check-in // 2 Hour Lunch Buffet W/ Soda, Beer & Sangria
💙 All Proceeds raised go to help children’s medical costs, materials & MRH sponsored sensory friendly events
📍 Sign-Up Sheets Available at MRH or Email: [email protected] or DM us for more Info
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out”
- Dr. Seuss

04/16/2025

Closed for spring break! See you next week

04/02/2025

We are closed this Friday, April 4 for Elke's talent show. See you next week!

04/02/2025

Happy World Autism Day from Building Connections Social Group!

In our group, we celebrate autism every single day! Our weekly meetups are filled with laughter, creativity, connection, and of course... LEGOs! 🧱✨

Autism isn’t just something we support—it’s something we celebrate. Here are just a few reasons why having autism is totally awesome:

💡 Creative Thinking – Our builders see the world in brilliant, outside-the-box ways.
🎯 Laser Focus – When they're into something, they're all in, and it’s amazing to watch!
💬 Unique Voices – Every kid brings their own perspective, and we wouldn’t want it any other way- verbal or nonverbal!
🎉 Honesty & Authenticity – No masks, just real talk and real fun.
💙 Passion Power – Whether it’s trains, space, animals, or LEGOs, their passions light up the room.

Neurodivergent kids make the world brighter, kinder, and more interesting. We’re lucky to know and play with each and every one of them.

Keep being awesome, friends. Autism is not just accepted here—it's celebrated. 🌈🧠✨

04/01/2025

Come support a great cause!

03/21/2025

Fridays are for friends!! See you tonight for some fun! 💙

03/21/2025

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Commissioner Tucci Invites Residents
to Celebrate Autism Awareness

Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci is once again inviting residents to join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism. Whether it's your front porch or your local business, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism.

Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing millions to research and developing innovative resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism, increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will “Light It Up Blue” to show their support. “I am confident that Nutley residents will embrace this cause and support the advocacy efforts to solve the autism puzzle,” stated Commissioner Tucci.

Join us now and help shine a light on autism. Commissioner Tucci has purchased 100 blue bulbs to distribute free to residents on a first come basis. Bulbs will be available at the Department of Parks and Recreation located at 44 Park Ave, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bulbs may also be purchased at local stores.

If you need further information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 973-284-4966.

03/07/2025

Fridays are for friends! See you tonight for some building 💙