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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    March 25, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

  While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with the topic of rejection sensitivity dysphoria in ADHD with the Neurodiversity Podcast: Episode 296: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria with Dr. Bill Dodson (reprise)

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• CGCC Family Game Night at The Parched Pug

  • When
    April 05, 2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

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  Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL
  

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    April 22, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

  While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with the topic of giftedness and autism with Dr. Matt Zakreski: It's Not Like Sheldon: When Giftedness and Autism Spectrum Disorder Interact

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• CGCC Family Game Night at The Parched Pug

  • When
    May 03, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Parched Pug, 1590 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

  Register

  Come meet with other parents and kids to talk and play games during our monthly Family Game Night! Games are free on Sundays and choose any of the games from 200+ board game library. Join us at The Parched Pug in Libertyville for food, drinks, and games while the parents connect, and the kids enjoy time together playing games.

  Please register so that we can reserve adequate space for the group. This event is "free" as everyone will pay their own bill at the end of the evening. There are no drop offs and a parent or guardian must accompany their child during the length of the event.  If your plans change after registration, please kindly respond to the confirmation email so we can adjust our arrangements.

  Please note that by attending this event, you confirm that you will assume all the risk to yourself and your family related to coronavirus.

  The Parched Pug: An Upscale Gastropub & Gamery in Libertyville, IL
  

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• Walking the Journey of Parenting Bright, Complex Kids

  • When
    May 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Come share your journey with other parents in this monthly discussion group facilitated by CGCC Board members.

  While conversation topics are flexible based on the needs of attendees, we will begin with the topic of advocating for yourself or your child with Dr. Julie Skolnick: 3 Things You Need To Know When Advocating

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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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