BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Down Syndrome Parents Group of Western New York - DSPG of WNY - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Down Syndrome Parents Group of Western New York - DSPG of WNY X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dspgwny.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Down Syndrome Parents Group of Western New York - DSPG of WNY REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20220601T012127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T162722Z UID:413028-1664622000-1664632800@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Step Up for Down Syndrome 2023 DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us on as we return to Canalside for our 16th Anniversary!\nJoin us on September 30\, 2023 from 11am – 2pm for the 2023 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk as we return to Canalside for our 16th Anniversary! This is a rain or shine event. \nThe day will include a warm up led by Fitness Ability\, a one mile walk route along the water front\, games and activities for kids as well as music from Strictly Hip. Food trucks will be available for lunch. \nRegistration is $15 and includes a $5 food truck voucher. \nTo REGISTER : https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/StepUpforDS23  \nTo VOLUNTEER: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/StepUpVols23 \nDownload our brochure here \nSPONSORED BY URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/step-up-for-down-syndrome-3/ LOCATION:Canalside\, 44 Prime Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20220607T172115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T123629Z UID:413030-1659870000-1659880800@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of family fun on Sunday\, August 7\, 2022 from 11:00-2:00! We will meet at the George F. Lamm Post 622 located at 962 Wehrle Drive\,  Williamsville\, NY 14221. There will be food\, music\, games\, and lots of fun. \nThe schedule of activities will be as follows: \n11:30-1:30 – face painting \n12:30 – lunch \n12:30-2:00 – Mr. No Balloon creations \nFrom 11:00-2:00 will be arts/crafts\, lawn games and music.  The DSPG will provide bottled water\, pop\, chips and hot dogs. Please feel free to bring a treat or side dish to share. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/summer-picnic/ LOCATION:George F. Lamm Post 622\, 962 Wehrle Drive\, Williamsville\, New York\, 14221 CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T130500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20220601T011645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T011645Z UID:413026-1657458300-1657472400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Day at the Bisons Game DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun family outing to the Buffalo Bison’s game on Sunday\, July 10 at 1:05 pm when the Bisons take on the Syracuse Mets. Tickets are free to immediate family of members of the Down Syndrome Parents Group\, but they are limited\, so please only order tickets if you know you will be able to use them. \nRSVP by June 29\, to ensure adequate time for mail delivery. \nClick Here to Register URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/day-at-the-bisons-game/ LOCATION:Sahlen Field\, 275 Washington Street\, Buffalo\, 14203\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20220309T003148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T004240Z UID:309112-1648897200-1648911600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Drive Thru Chicken BBQ DESCRIPTION:The Down Syndrome Parents Group’s Chicken BBQ Drive Thru event  will take place at Union Fire Company\, 1845 Union Road\, West Seneca\, NY 14224 from 11:00 AM until SOLD OUT.  Please pick up pre-sold dinners before 2:00pm. Dinners will be provided by Carrubba’s Chicken Pit. \nPre-sale dinners will be $13 each.  All pre-sale dinners will include a half chicken\, buttered spuds\, cole slaw\, dinner roll\, butter\, Carrubbas special dipping sauce as well as a cookie.  Please purchase your dinner tickets by March 28.  Only pre-sale ticket holders will recieve a free cookie. A limited number of additional chicken dinners will be available for purchase that day for $13 without the cookie.  Additional cookies will be available for purchase for $2 each. \nPurchase tickets here: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/dspg-chicken-bbq-2022\nPlease contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/drive-thru-chicken-bbq/ LOCATION:Union Fire Company\, 1845 Union Road\, West Seneca\, 14224\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220322 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20220309T010210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T010851Z UID:309120-1647820800-1647907199@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day DESCRIPTION:World Down Syndrome Day is on 3/21 to symbolize the third copy of the 21st chromosome in people with Down syndrome.\nOn March 21\, 2022 the Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY will join together with others across the world in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day.\n\n A gathering held at YOLO will start at 5:00pm.There will be raffles\, guest bartenders\, snacks\, and lots of fun.  YOLO is located at 5841 Transit Road\, East Amherst\, NY 14051.  To join in the fun go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/DSDAY2022YOLO to RSVP. Rock Your SocksMany local families will be celebrating by participating in the Rock Your Socks campaign to spread Down syndrome awareness. To get people talking\, they are wearing brightly colored socks\, long socks\, printed socks\, 1 sock or maybe even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes. The point is to wear something which people will ask about so that they can tell them all about World Down Syndrome Day. Purchase Tickets to Our Chicken BBQOur Chicken BBQ will take place on Saturday\, April 2 from 11am-3pm at the Union Fire Hall\, 1845 Union Road in West Seneca. Purchase your tickets by 3/21 and be entered in a drawing for a free DSPG Embrace the Difference bracelet.To order: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/dspg-chicken-bbq-2022As the Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY\, our goal is to raise awareness of Down syndrome while enhancing the lives of people with Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome can and do bring so much to the community\, when given the opportunity.  What can you do to participate in World Down Syndrome Day 2022? \n\nRock crazy socks and encourage others to do so\nContact your school or workplace to join in on the crazy sock fun\nIf you don’t have crazy socks\, design some of your own on our coloring page\nWear your Step Up for Down Syndrome shirt\nShare about your loved one with Down syndrome on social media\nDisplay your yard sign to encourage other to Step Up for Down Syndrome  BUY A YARD SIGN HERE\nCheck out our resources or more ideas URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/world-down-syndrome-day-3/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20210407T160440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T212508Z UID:2976-1636398000-1636401600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Parent Network\, we have set up a Zoom 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 Zoom meeting October 11 at 7pm.   Please contact us at dspg@dspgwny.org with any question.\nNew Zoom Link\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91473020954?pwd=bm0wYkUwOFUyVitQKzIwYlJDbHN2QT09%20#success\nMeeting ID: 914 7302 0954\nPasscode: 902265 \nDial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nIf you would like a reminder sent via email for upcoming meetings click on the link below. https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/dspgvirtualmeetings \n \n  \n  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20210908T150537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T150959Z UID:5121-1633168800-1633179600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Event DESCRIPTION:REGISTER at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/StepUp21 URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/step-up-for-down-syndrome-awareness-event/ LOCATION:Canalside\, 44 Prime Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20210630T141309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T141309Z UID:3045-1626008400-1626022800@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:DSPG Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of family fun Sunday\, July 11\, 2021 from 1:00-5:00. We will meet at the Rich Marino Gazebo at Como Lake Park\, 2220 Como Park Blvd\, Lancaster\, NY 14086. There will be music\, games\, a small basket raffle\, and lots of fun! There is a playground close by as well as areas to play tennis\, soccer\, and basketball. The DSPG will provide drinks like bottled water and juice boxes and we will have ice cream from Chilly Billy.  If you would like to bring snacks for your family\, please do so. \nIce Cream : 1:00-2:30PM   •   Face painitng: 2:00-4:00PM   •   Basket Raffle Drawing: 4:00PM \nRestrooms will be available and are nearby the gazebo. Masks are required in buildings such as the restrooms. \nTo register go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/picnic21. \nPlease contact Wendy at weedyslisz@yahoo.com with any questions.  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/dspg-family-picnic/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20210207T162252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T164810Z UID:2967-1616328000-1616342400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day Chicken BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Drive Thru Chicken BBQ to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! Dinners will be provided by Carrubba’s Chicken Pit. \nPre-sale dinners will be $12 each. All pre-sale dinners will include a half chicken\, buttered spuds\, cole slaw\, dinner roll\, butter\, Carrubbas special dipping sauce as well as a World Down Syndrome Day cookie. \nOnly pre-sale ticket holders will receive a free cookie. A limited number of additional chicken dinners will be available for purchase that day for $12 without the cookie. \nAdditional cookies will be available for for $2 each. \nPlease purchase your dinner tickets by March 17. \n TO BUY TICKETS GO TO: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/BBQ2021 \nPlease contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions.  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/world-down-syndrome-day-chicken-bbq/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:For the Family,Fundraiser,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20210112T020126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T164921Z UID:2951-1609747200-1616338800@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day 3-21 Raffle DESCRIPTION:$10 donation • Only 1\,000 tickets will sold \nCash prizes will be worth $6\,930 – 3 winners of $2\,100 and 3 winners of $210 \nWinners will be drawn on World Down Syndrome Day\, 3/21 at 3:21pm \n TO BUY TICKETS GO TO: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/3-21-raffle\n \nA picture of your ticket(s) will be sent to you via email or cell phone.  \nThis raffle will be replacing our Annual Basket Raffle.  \nPlease contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions.  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/world-down-syndrome-day-3-21-raffle/ LOCATION:NY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200827T185538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T185538Z UID:2183-1600110000-1600117200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Parent Support Virtual Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/567555997 \nYou can also dial in using your phone. \nUnited States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 567-555-997\nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/567555997 \nIf you would like a reminder sent via email for upcoming meetings click on the link below. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/dspgvirtualmeetings \n  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/parent-support-virtual-meeting/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200322T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200203T035707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T040156Z UID:2130-1584891000-1584903600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle DESCRIPTION: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.\nNo dinner tickets will be sold at the door.\nRaffle 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 mail delivery.\nPlease contact Marcy at marcyhope960@gmail.com with any questions or Register at  https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/spaghetti-dinner-2020\n\nPlease contact Marc at  Marc.Kotarski@yahoo.com if you would like to make a donation to the raffle. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/spaghetti-dinner-and-basket-raffle-2/ LOCATION:The Columbus Hall\, 2735 Union Road\, Cheektowaga\, NY\, 14227\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200228T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T150109Z UID:2140-1584037800-1584043200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Toilet Learning DESCRIPTION: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. \nTHURSDAY\, MARCH 12\, 2020 • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nIf 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. \nToilet Learning~”Yipes!…Where do I begin?”  \n–  Readiness—Is my child ready? \n–  Am I ready?  \n–  Toilet training methods \n– Toilet training children with special needs \n–  Consistency between home and school environments \n–  Using public toilets \n–  Ongoing support \n–  Additional questions for group discussion URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/toilet-learning/ LOCATION:Bornhava\, 25 Chateau Terrace\, Amherst\, NY\, 14226\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191229T130443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T221543Z UID:2117-1581787800-1581800400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Valentines Dance DESCRIPTION:The Valentine’s Dance is Sold Out. Hope to see you at our next event! URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/valentines-dance-4/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Dance,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200124T155153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T155153Z UID:2128-1581170400-1581181200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:University of Buffalo Women's Basketball Game DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the UB Bulls Women’s Basketball Game on Saturday February 8 at 2:00pm at Alumni Arena! \nThere 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. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/university-of-buffalo-womens-basketball-game/ LOCATION:UB Alumni Arena\, 175 Webster Road \, Amherst\, NY\, 14226\, United States CATEGORIES:For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200110T001622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T001718Z UID:2119-1580238000-1580245200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Informational Meeting on the Able Act & Financial Planning DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 back entrance. Use the link below to submit questions and to RSVP so we know how many to expect. https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/JanMeeting URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/informational-meeting-on-the-able-act-financial-planning/ LOCATION:Union Fire Company\, 1845 Union Road\, West Seneca\, 14224\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191229T125352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191229T125352Z UID:2116-1579960800-1579971600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Family Bowling DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is for immediate family members only and we have a limit of 60 bowlers. This is not a drop off event. If parents choose not to bowl\, they must remain at the bowling alley with their child. For tickets\, register online at http://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bowling2020 or mail checks made out to DSPG to Bonnie Zon\, 222 Culpepper Rd\, Williamsville\, 14221. Contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com or 632-0137 with questions. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/family-bowling-4/ LOCATION:Mallwitz’s Island Lanes\, 1887 Whitehaven Road\, Grand Island\, New York\, 14072 CATEGORIES:For the Family,Recreational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20200110T002045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200110T002045Z UID:2122-1579944600-1579950000@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:New Family Social DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/NewFamilySocials URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/new-family-social/ LOCATION:Bornhava\, 25 Chateau Terrace\, Amherst\, NY\, 14226\, United States CATEGORIES:For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191110T211824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T211824Z UID:2112-1575716400-1575727200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party DESCRIPTION: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 free to bring one. If you would like your children to receive something from Santa\, please bring them wrapped and labeled gift. All children who see Santa will receive a small treat bag. All are welcome to come and have fun! Teens and adults with Down syndrome are also welcome to volunteer alongside our Sacred Heart friends. We will match them up so that they will have a buddy. \nContact Barbara Wakefield at bb.wakefield1@verizon.net with any questions \nRegister on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/holiday2019  URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/holiday-party-3/ LOCATION:Sacred Heart Academy\, 3860 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14226\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191017T160337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T200958Z UID:2108-1572715800-1572728400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Fall Dance DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis event is suitable for all ages. Stay until the end or just come for a little bit\, it’s up to you. Our dances have become very popular so please RSVP by October 28. to ensure your spot! \nhttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/fall-dance-2019 \n If you have any questions please feel free to contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/fall-dance-2/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Dance,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191012T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T193416Z UID:2102-1572177600-1572184800@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Best Buddies Halloween Party DESCRIPTION:On Sunday October 27 from 12pm-2pm  we will be joined by the UB Dental Student Buddies for a Halloween Party. This event is geared toward older kids and young adults.  We will carve and decorate pumpkins and of course there will be food!  The event will take place at University Pediatric Dentistry\, 1800 Maple Road\, Buffalo\, NY 14221.  RSVP below. Registration will remain open until noon on Wednesday 10/23. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/BB-halloween URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/best-buddies-halloween-party/ LOCATION:University Pediatric Dentistry\, \, Buffalo\, NY 14221\, 1800 Maple Road\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20191012T192407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T192702Z UID:2105-1571482800-1571493600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Halloween Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Spook-tacular time! Costumes are encouraged. We will share some pizza and treats while enjoying some games and a trick or treat through the halls. This event is geared towards younger kids\, but teens or adults with Down syndrome are also welcome to volunteer along side our St. Mary’s friends.  We will match them up with a student so everyone has fun! \nThis event is free for our members but please feel free to bring a Halloween themed treat or appetizer! Please RSVP below by October 16th. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/halloween2019 URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/7th-annual-halloween-party/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s High School\, 142 Lavarack Avenue\, Lancaster\, NY\, 14086\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190930T145847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T175327Z UID:2096-1570901400-1570910400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 40 Years of enhancing the lives of people with Down syndrome in Western New York. \nPlease join us to celebrate this incredible milestone together! \nSaturday October 12th\, 2019 \nSantora’s Pizza Pub & Grill • 5:00-8:00pm \nWe will have a short program at 5:30 and a pizza buffet dinner will be served from 6:00-7:00. \nSpecial guest speaker Shelly Helmer-Snyder \n$5.00 per person ~ cash bar will be available \nKINDLY RSVP BY OCTOBER 7\, 2019 TO JANET POREDA \nemail: janpo788@aol.com  •  call (716) 695-1299  \nor register online: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/DSPG-40th \nWe hope you will come and enjoy seeing some old and new friends.  \n ~ The Board of Directors for the Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY \nwith gratitude for all you have done to make this organization grow URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Santoras Pizza & Pub\, 7800 Transit Road\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190911T174334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T174702Z UID:2092-1569668400-1569679200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome DESCRIPTION:Advance registration for Step Up is open! Register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Step-Up-2019. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the event for $10. Registration includes lunch and ice cream. Children under 2 are free. \nThe schedule of events has changed for 2019. Lunch will begin at 11:30am and the walk will take place at 1:00pm with ice cream to follow. \nFor more info check our our Facebook page or contact Gretchen White at gretchen.w@dspgwny.org or 716-465-0128. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/2019-step-up-for-down-syndrome/ LOCATION:Sahlen Field\, 275 Washington Street\, Buffalo\, 14203\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190911T144402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T144402Z UID:2090-1568660400-1568667600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Annual Kick Off Meeting and Board Elections DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Meeting and Board Elections will take place Monday\, September 16 at 7PM at The Museum of Disability History. We will share our annual report and hold elections for positions on our Board of Directors. We will also have a resource night with brief presentations from Fantastic Friends\, GiGi’s Playhouse\, SowFit as well as a discussion about the recent NDSC Conference in Pittsburgh. \nPlease RSVP by 9/12/19 at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Sept-2019 URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/annual-kick-off-meeting-and-board-elections/ LOCATION:Museum of Disability History\, 3826 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14226\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190612T005757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T005831Z UID:2075-1564923600-1564934400@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:A Day at the Bisons Game DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun family outing to the Buffalo Bison’s game on Sunday\, August 4 at 1:05 pm when the Bisons take on the Syracuse Mets. The tickets are $5 per family. Please RSVP by July 28\, to ensure time for mail delivery. Immediate family only due to the popularity of this event. There are limited tickets\, so onlyorder if you plan to attend. \nRegister on line: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bisons2019 or email Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/a-day-at-the-bisons-game/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Annual Event,For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190612T005339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T005339Z UID:2072-1563022800-1563033600@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:Summer Mini Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of family fun at Broadway Driving Range & Mini Golf. Enjoy a game of mini-golf\, lunch and ice cream along with our DSPG families on Saturday\, July 13\, 2019 from 1-4pm. Tickets are $12/person for immediate family only. Due to your continued generosity\, the DSPG will absorb a portion of each ticket sold to keep this event fun and affordable. \nRegister on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/green-acres-2019 URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/summer-mini-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Broadway Driving Range & Mini Golf\, 4367 Broadway\, Depew\, NY\, 14043\, United States CATEGORIES:For the Family END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190210T150551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190210T150551Z UID:2063-1556650800-1556658000@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:April Meeting on Sexuality DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm at the Museum of disAbility History where Kristi Moscato from Parent Network will share strategies for keeping our kids safe as well as when to speak up. When it comes to discussing sexuality\, there are words to encourage a more comfortable conversation. Parents and caregivers will learn the importance of early and ongoing discussions about sexuality. There will also be a discussion about appropriate social behaviors for young adults with disabilities. URL:https://dspgwny.org/event/april-meeting-on-sexuality/ LOCATION:Museum of Disability History\, 3826 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14226\, United States CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker,Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T185043 CREATED:20190204T040442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T020958Z UID:2060-1553187600-1553200200@dspgwny.org SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day DESCRIPTION:World Down Syndrome Day is Thursday\, March 21. You can Rock Your Socks\, have dinner with us at Santora’s or check out the Peace Bridge which will be lit blue and yellow to celebrate! \nRock Your Socks – When you wear your ‘crazy’ socks on Thursday\, 3/21\, they aren’t meant to be hidden. Instead they are intended to start conversations and raise awareness. We hope when people look down and notice your socks\, you can share with them all about Down syndrome and your loved one. \nCelebrate at Santora’s – Come and enjoy dinner and activities with our DSPG family on 3/21 at Santora’s Pizza Pub and Grill on Transit Road in Williamsville from 5-8:30. We are excited to have Mr. No making balloon creations and a Spread the Word to End the Word table. Be sure to take the pledge to end the R-word. Tickets are $5 per person\, pre-sale only. Gluten free options will be available. Children under 2 are free. \nContact Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com