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November 2019
Fall Dance
Come dance the night away with us on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM, at Magruders, located at 4995 Broadway in Depew. The DSPG will be charging a fee of $5 per person and will provide all food including: pizza, salad, snacks, and drinks. If you would still like to bring in a special treat for the group please feel free to do so. This event is suitable for all ages. Stay until the end or just come…
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Party
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at our annual Holiday Party, Saturday, December 7 from 11am - 2pm. Students at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will continue their long tradition of hosting. Enjoy games, crafts, music, dancing and a visit from the big man himself! The DSPG will provide pizza, salad and beverages while families are requested to contribute $5 for 1 person or $10 per family. If you would like to bring a dessert, please feel…
Find out more »January 2020
New Family Social
Families of children with Down Syndrome from birth through their 5 birthdays are warmly invited to join fellow DSPG members and other new families for these free informal get togethers. Light refreshments will be served. Siblings are grandparents are welcome. Dates are the last Saturday of the month unless otherwise specified: 1/25,2/29, 3/28, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 9/26, 10/31 and 11/21 from 9:30-11:00am. Contact Amy at amonson23@hotmail.com with any questions. Register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/NewFamilySocials
Find out more »Family Bowling
Put on your bowling shoes and join us at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 2-5pm. Members will pay $8/person for bowlers and $5/person for non-bowlers, which includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental and unlimited pizza and pop. Due to your continued generosity, the DSPG will cover the remainder of the cost. This event is for immediate family members only and we have a limit of 60 bowlers. This is not…
Find out more »Informational Meeting on the Able Act & Financial Planning
Bruce A. Goldstein will present on the topics of the ABLE Act and special needs trusts. Mr. Goldstein, Special Counsel at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP, brings over forty years of experience to the field. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Special Education, Special Needs, Estate Planning, Not-for-Profit Corporations, and Health Law. This Meeting will be held at Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 from 7:00-9:00pm. Please park behind the building and use the…
Find out more »February 2020
University of Buffalo Women’s Basketball Game
Join us to watch the UB Bulls Women's Basketball Game on Saturday February 8 at 2:00pm at Alumni Arena! There is a limited number of tickets available, so please request them only if you are sure you will be able to attend. Register by February 1st on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/UBBulls20 or contact Amy Monson at amonson23@hotmail.com with any questions.
Find out more »Valentines Dance
The Valentine's Dance is Sold Out. Hope to see you at our next event!
Find out more »March 2020
Toilet Learning
Please join the Down Syndrome Parents Group in collaboration with Bornhava for this special workshop, with featured speakers: Rebecca Vujnovic, PH.D., the Bornhava Consulting Psychologist, and Tara Harm, M.S.Ed., a Center Based Special Education Teacher for Children 3 to 5 year olds. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Ann at Bornhava (839-1655 ext. 309). To attend, please call Ann to register by Thursday, March 5, 2020. Toilet Learning~”Yipes!...Where do…
Find out more »Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle
We will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with our annual Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle at The Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 3:30. Spaghetti dinner tickets are available for advance sale only. No dinner tickets will be sold at the door. Raffle tickets may be purchased when you register on line or at the event. Please purchase your dinner tickets by March 15 to allow time for…
Find out more »September 2020
Parent Support Virtual Meeting
In collaboration with Parent Network, we have set up a GoTo Meeting on the second Monday of every month at 7pm to provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with Down syndrome to share experiences, ask questions and receive support. See the flyer or click the link below to join the meeting on Monday, September 14 at 7pm. Please contact us at dspg@dspgwny.org with any question. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/567555997 You can also…
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