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• Free Annual MAGE/CGCC Gifted Community Beach Meetup

  • When
    August 09, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Humboldt Park Beach, 1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60651

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  You are invited to our Free Annual MAGE Gifted Community Beach Meetup on Sunday, August 8, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Humboldt Park Beach, 1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60651

  Free Parking (see map).

  Bathrooms: Available at the field house.

  Bring your own: Chairs, blankets, tents, toys, food, and sun protection.

  Notes:

  • Beach is public—we won’t be exclusively alone there.

  • This is not a drop-off event; parents are responsible for supervising their own children.

  • Weather updates: facebook.com/MageEducation

  Open to the entire MAGE community, including CGCC, Davidson, MENSA, and PGR families. No formal activities provided, this is a social gathering/picnic.

  
  

  
  

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton

  • When
    August 13, 2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    The White Chocolate Grill 1803 Freedom Dr Naperville IL

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  As the school year begins, it's the perfect time to reconnect, share experiences, and build a supportive community with other parents of bright, complex, and gifted children. Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, encouragement, and connection with parents who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising exceptional kids.

  We'll be gathering at The White Chocolate Grill, where you can enjoy dinner, appetizers, dessert, or simply a beverage while spending time with fellow parents in a welcoming and supportive environment.

  Please register in advance so we can reserve adequate space for the group. This is a free event, with each attendee responsible for their own food and beverage purchases. If your plans change after registering, we kindly ask that you reply to the confirmation email so we can adjust our reservation accordingly.

  We look forward to seeing you and kicking off the school year together!

  
  

  
  

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• Strength-Based Approach to School Supports and Teacher Collaboration

  • When
    September 03, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This presentation will explore effective ways families and educators can work together to ensure students receive the supports they need to thrive. We will discuss Dr. Ross Greene’s philosophy, “Kids Do Well If They Can,” and examine how identifying lagging skills and addressing unsolved problems can help students achieve greater success. Participants will also learn how to create a one-page student profile and use a child’s strengths to build confidence, foster self-advocacy, and support learning in the classroom.

  About the Presenter

  Carole Jones, former President of the Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC), will lead this presentation. In 2011, she founded SOS for 2e and has spent more than a decade advocating for the rights and needs of twice-exceptional and neurodivergent children at the local, state, and national levels. In addition to serving on the CGCC Board of Directors, Carole is a State Advocate for Lives in the Balance, serves on the Policy and Advocacy Committee for the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the 708 Naperville Mental Health Board. Her passion is helping schools and families work together to meet the needs of all learners so that every child can thrive, build on their strengths, and reach their full potential.

  
  

  
  

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton

  • When
    September 10, 2026
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    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Basil Greek Dining 4000 Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora, IL

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  It's the perfect time to reconnect, share experiences, and build a supportive community with other parents of gifted, twice-exceptional, and complex learners. Join us for an informal evening of conversation, encouragement, and connection with families who understand the unique rewards and challenges of raising bright children.

  We'll gather at Basil Greek Dining for a relaxed evening where you can enjoy dinner, appetizers, dessert, or simply a beverage while getting to know fellow parents in a welcoming and supportive setting.

  Please register in advance so we can reserve appropriate seating for the group. Attendance is free, and each guest is responsible for their own food and beverage purchases. If your plans change after registering, please reply to the confirmation email so we can update our reservation.

  We look forward to seeing you and strengthening our CGCC parent community!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CGCC Parent Support Dinner Naperville/Aurora/Wheaton

  • When
    October 08, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Altiro Latin Fusion-Wheaton - 132 N Hale St. Wheaton

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  Take a break from the busy pace of parenting and connect with other families who understand the unique joys and challenges of raising gifted, twice-exceptional, and complex learners.

  Join us for a casual evening at Altiro Latin Fusion, where parents can share experiences, exchange ideas, offer encouragement, and build meaningful connections within the CGCC community. Whether you choose to enjoy dinner, appetizers, dessert, or simply a beverage, you'll find a welcoming environment and supportive conversation.

  Please register in advance so we can reserve adequate seating for the group. Attendance is free, and each guest is responsible for their own food and beverage purchases. If your plans change after registering, please reply to the confirmation email so we can adjust our reservation accordingly.

  We look forward to spending the evening with you and continuing to strengthen our CGCC parent community.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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