Down Syndrome Parents Group of Western New York - DSPG of WNY

Family Picnic
2025-08-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
We will be hosting another family picnic on Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 11:00-2:00! There will be food, music, games, and lots of fun. Location TBD. Look for more info to come.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 14. Register online athttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/picnic25 or contact uswith questions at dspg@dspgwny.org

Step Up for DS Walk
2025-10-04
Sponsor letters will be going out soon. If you think your employer or any one you know may be interested in sponsoring thisyear’s walk, please let us know and we can get a request letter to them. Contact Gretchen at gretchen.w@dspgwny.org.
Thank you!

Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Bornhava, 25 Chateau Terrace, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
Saturday, October 25
10:00am -12:00noon
Wear your costumes and bring your treat bags as Trick or Treaters will make their way around stations on the back path at Bornhava. All are welcome!
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/trickortreat25

2025 Fall Dance
2025-11-08 17:30 - 21:00
Come dance the night away with us on Saturday, November8, 2025 from 6PM to 9PM, at Magruders, located at4995 Broadway in Depew. Once again there will be acharge of $5 per person, to cover the food provided by theDSPG.
Dances have been so well attended that we arerequiring a RSVP by November 4.We will provide all food including: pizza, salad, and drinks.Please order tickets through the link below and contactWendy at weedyslisz@yahoo.com with questions.https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/falldance25

Art of Advocacy
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30
Art of Advocacy
Thursday, November 13
6:30pm – 7:30pm
An overview of the Art of Advocacy: Assuring the Rights of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/ArtofAdvocacy

Save the date - DSPG Holiday Party
2025-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
DSPG Holiday Party
Saturday, November 23
Save the date! More details to come.

2026 Annual Meeting
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Daemen University, 4433 Main Street, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Join us for our annual meeting on Wednesday, January 21 where we will hold elections for our Board of Directors. There will also be time for parents and caregivers to meet and talk without a specific agenda. If you are having specific issues or just want to come and meet other parents, this will be a great opportunity. We are each other’s best resource!
The meeting will take place at 7pm at Daemen University in the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions, Room 105. (formerly AWC) 4380 Main St, Amherst. The building is across the street from the main campus, between Harlem Road and Amherst High School.
Register online at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/jan2026

Financial Planning Event
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Bornhava, 25 Chateau Terrace, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Planning for the future for your child with a disability
Financial Planning event will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 6:00pm -7:30pm at Bornhava which is located at 25 Chateau Terrace in Amherst. The presenter for the evening is Connor J Rosenecker, CFP of Jensen, Marks, Langer & Vance LLC.
Connor is a Certified Financial Planner® and has degrees in Finance, Economics, Management, and Psychology from Canisius University.
One of the most influential persons in Connor’s life is his younger sister, Claudia, who has developmental challenges herself. Claudia attended the Summit Center and, recently, Connor’s family founded a not-for-profit called Claudia’s Club which aims to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to support and programs that meet their unique needs and abilities across the WNY region. Claudia’s story inspires Connor to give back to communities that help individuals with special needs.
For more information and registration, please visit: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/financial-planning26

Valentine's Day Dance
2026-02-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Magruders Restaurant, 4995 Broadway, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
The Valentine’s Day Dance will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, at Magruders, located at 4995 Broadway in Depew. Please RSVP by February 1, so that we can ensure adequate food and seating.
The DSPG will be charging a fee of $5 per person and will provide food including: pizza, salad, and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Dances have been so well attended that we are requiring a RSVP to ensure that we are within capacity limits of the venue. Please do not bring additional guests. Parents and guardians are expected to stay for the duration of the event as we do not have staff to supervise individuals who are dropped off.
Register at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Valentine26.
If you have questions or would like to pay with
cash or check, please contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com.

UB Men's Basketball Game
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | UB Alumni Arena, 175 Webster Road , Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
University of Buffalo Men’s Basketball Game
Horn’s Up! Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as we cheer on the UB Bulls Men’s Basketball team when they play Central Michigan Chippewas at Alumni Arena! The game starts at 2:00pm. No paper tickets will be mailed out, they will sent electronically. The tickets were generously donated and are free to Down Syndrome Parents Group members. There is a limited number of tickets available so please only request tickets if you intend to use them. The deadline for tickets is 2/25/26.
For more information and RSVPing, please visithttps://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/ub-bulls26

Family Bowling - World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, New York, 14072
Join us at Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Rd. Grand Island, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 2:30pm-4:30pm to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
$10/person for bowlers and $5/person for non-bowlers includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and pop. Due to your continued generosity, the DSPG will cover the remainder of the cost.
This event is for immediate family members. If parents choose not to bowl, they must remain at the bowling alley with their child.
Please RSVP by March 17th. Register online at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bowling25 or contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com or 632-0137 with questions.
Checks can be made out to DSPG and mailed to Bonnie Zon, 222 Culpepper Rd, Williamsville, 14221.

Understanding Down Syndrome, IDD & Dementia
2026-03-20 15:30 - 18:30
October 16 – Alzheimer’s Awareness Presentation
Join us for an Awareness Presentation on Alzheimer’s and Dementia and how it impacts those with Down Syndrome.
This presentation will include information from Alzheimer’s Association Board Member Sarah Harlock, MBA on diagnoses.
Registration required – please call: 800-272-3900
