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

Toilet Learning
2020-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bornhava, 25 Chateau Terrace, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
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 I begin?”
– Readiness—Is my child ready?
– Am I ready?
– Toilet training methods
– Toilet training children with special needs
– Consistency between home and school environments
– Using public toilets
– Ongoing support
– Additional questions for group discussion

Valentines Dance
2020-02-15 17:30 - 21:00
The Valentine’s Dance is Sold Out. Hope to see you at our next event!

University of Buffalo Women's Basketball Game
2020-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 | UB Alumni Arena, 175 Webster Road , Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
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.

Informational Meeting on the Able Act & Financial Planning
2020-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Road, West Seneca, 14224, United States
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 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

Family Bowling
2020-01-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, New York, 14072
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 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.

New Family Social
2020-01-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Bornhava, 25 Chateau Terrace, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
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

Holiday Party
2019-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Sacred Heart Academy, 3860 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
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.
Contact Barbara Wakefield at bb.wakefield1@verizon.net with any questions
Register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/holiday2019

Fall Dance
2019-11-02 17:30 - 21:00
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 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!
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/fall-dance-2019
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com.

Best Buddies Halloween Party
2019-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | University Pediatric Dentistry, , Buffalo, NY 14221, 1800 Maple Road, Buffalo, New York, 14221, United States
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.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/BB-halloween

7th Annual Halloween Party
2019-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Mary’s High School, 142 Lavarack Avenue, Lancaster, NY, 14086, United States
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!
This event is free for our members but please feel free to bring a Halloween themed treat or appetizer! Please RSVP below by October 16th.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/halloween2019

40th Anniversary Celebration
2019-10-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Santoras Pizza & Pub, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Celebrating 40 Years of enhancing the lives of people with Down syndrome in Western New York.
Please join us to celebrate this incredible milestone together!
Saturday October 12th, 2019
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill • 5:00-8:00pm
We will have a short program at 5:30 and a pizza buffet dinner will be served from 6:00-7:00.
Special guest speaker Shelly Helmer-Snyder
$5.00 per person ~ cash bar will be available
KINDLY RSVP BY OCTOBER 7, 2019 TO JANET POREDA
email: janpo788@aol.com • call (716) 695-1299
or register online: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/DSPG-40th
We hope you will come and enjoy seeing some old and new friends.
~ The Board of Directors for the Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY
with gratitude for all you have done to make this organization grow

2019 Step Up for Down Syndrome
2019-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Sahlen Field, 275 Washington Street, Buffalo, 14203, United States
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.
The 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.
For more info check our our Facebook page or contact Gretchen White at gretchen.w@dspgwny.org or 716-465-0128.

Annual Kick Off Meeting and Board Elections
2019-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
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.
Please RSVP by 9/12/19 at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Sept-2019

A Day at the Bisons Game
2019-08-04 13:00 - 16:00
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.
Register on line: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bisons2019 or email Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com.

Summer Mini Golf Outing
2019-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Broadway Driving Range & Mini Golf, 4367 Broadway, Depew, NY, 14043, United States
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.
Register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/green-acres-2019

April Meeting on Sexuality
2019-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
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.

World Down Syndrome Day
2019-03-21 17:00 - 20:30 | Santoras Pizza & Pub, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
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!
Rock 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.
Celebrate 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.
Contact Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com<mailto:janpo788@aol.com with any questions or register on line at: https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/World-DS-Day2019.

Museum of Disability World Down Syndrome Day Celebration 2019
2019-03-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Join us at our 1st celebration of a very special day! Come tour the museum from 9-10:30am and see the “In Celebration of Down Syndrome” traveling exhibit on World Down Syndrome Day! Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event but please RSVP so we know how many to expect. The Museum of disAbility is located at 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226. https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/MofDWDSDay19

Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle
2019-03-03 15:30 - 19:00 | The Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227, United States
Our annual Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle will take place at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 from 4PM – 7PM on Sunday March 3. Doors will open promptly at 3:30PM. Tickets are now available for $8 each & children under 2 are free. Contact Marcy at marcyhope960@gmail.com or 716-572-4127 with questions. If you would like to volunteer to help or donate a basket please contact Tracey Flick at leo8408@gmail.com.
To Register On Line go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/spaghetti-dinner-2019

Valentine's Dance
2019-02-09 17:30 - 21:00
The Valentine’s Day Dance will be held Saturday, February 9 from 5:30 to 9:00pm, at Magruders, 4995 Broadway in Depew. The DSPG will be charging a fee of $5 per person and will provide all food including: pizza, salad, snacks, drinks, and desserts. If you would still like to bring in a special treat for the group please feel free to do so. If you would like to sign up with cash or check or have any questions please feel free to contact Trish at trishwinnicki@gmail.com
Please RSVP by Monday, February 4, so that we can ensure adequate food and seating. To register on line go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/valentines2019.
Dances have been so well attended that we are requiring an RSVP in advance in order to prepare the space and ensure that we are within capacity limits of the venue. We will be limiting the number of people in attendance so please do not bring additional guests. Thank you for your understanding.

January Meeting on Special Needs Financial Planning and the ABLE Act
2019-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Join us for our first general meeting of the New Year, Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7pm at the Museum of disAbility History, 3826 Main St, Buffalo, New York 14226. at 7pm. Topics will include special needs planning, trusts and wills. Also we’ll learn how the ABLE Act will be beneficial to our families. Click here to register https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Jan2019

Parents Night Out
2019-01-25 18:30 - 21:30
Join us for a fun adult night out Friday, January 25 from 6:30 – 9:30pm. Let’s get together to chat and nibble! Food will be provided for $5 per person and a cash bar is available. Meet us at Magruders Restaurant and Pub, 4995 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043. Adults only please. RSVP to Janet at janpo788@aol.com by January 11, 2019 or click here to RSVP https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/parents-night-out

Family Bowling
2019-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, New York, 14072
Put on your bowling shoes and join us at Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 1-4pm. 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 a drop off event. If parents choose not to bowl, they must remain at the bowling alley with their child.
Mail checks made out to DSPG to Bonnie Zon, 222 Culpepper Rd, Williamsville, 14221 or register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bowling2019. Contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com or 632-0137 with questions.

New Family Social & Open Play at Sweet Charlotte's
2019-01-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Clarence, NY, 14031, United States
Join us for a fun morning for parents and grandparents of babies and toddlers with Down syndrome to come together for informal support, networking and , or course, treats at Sweet Charlotte’s.
Sweet Charlotte’s is an all-inclusive play space and preschool for children of ALL abilities located in Clarence, New York.
Have fun watching your little one engage in toys and activities geared towards babies crawling to 8- and 9-year olds. Enjoy yourselves in a relaxed, clean and safe environment where ALL children are welcome and encouraged to explore using their own imagination.
To register click the link below or contact Amy Monson at amonson23@hotmail.com
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/newfamilysocial

UB Bulls Basketball Game
2019-01-12 12:00 - 15:00 | UB Alumni Arena, 175 Webster Road , Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 12, 2019 as we cheer on the UB Bulls! Tickets will be good for the 12:00 Men’s Basketball game when the UB Bulls take on the Miami Redhawks. There is a limited number of tickets that are free to immediate family of members of the Down Syndrome Parents Group through a generous donation. To register on line go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/ubbulls2019 or please contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions.
* Please request tickets only if you intend to use them as we have a limited amount of tickets. *

Holiday Party
2018-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Sacred Heart Academy, 3860 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Celebrate the holidays with Down Syndrome Parents Group family and friends at our annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 1 from 11am – 2pm. Students at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, 3860 Main Street, will continue their long tradition of hosting. Enjoy games and crafts as well as music and dancing. Mr. No will also be on hand to make balloon creations and perform a short magic show.
The DSPG will provide pizza, salad and beverages while families are requested to pay $5 for 1 person or $10 per family. We know many of our families enjoy baking special treats for our events. If you would like to bring a dessert please 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.
For more information contact Barbara Wakefield at bb.wakefield1@verizon.net or click the link below to register on line
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/party2018

Fall Dance
2018-11-03 17:30 - 21:00
Come dance the night away with us on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 5:30PM to 9:00PM, at Magruders, located at 4995 Broadway in Depew. Please RSVP using the link below by October 28, so that we can ensure adequate food and seating.
The DSPG will be charging a fee of $5 per person and will provide all food including: pizza, salad, snacks, drinks, and desserts. If you would still like to bring in a special treat for the group please feel free to do so. Dances have been so well attended that we are requiring a RSVP to prepare the space and ensure that we are within capacity limits of the venue. Please contact Janet at janpo788@aol.com with any questions.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/fall-dance-2018

How and Why to Use Sign Language to Communicate with Your Child
2018-11-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Bornhava, 25 Chateau Terrace, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
Join us for a free, fun and interactive class on how and why to use to sign language to communicate with your child on Saturday, November 3 from 9-11am at Bornhava. Sign language is the use of manual signing allowing infants and toddlers to communicate prior to spoken language development. There will also be Bornhava staff and fellow DSPG families on hand to answer any questions you may have about local Early Intervention services. Child care will be available but please RSVP so we can staff appropriately. To register for the class go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/sign-language2018.

Halloween Party
2018-10-20 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Mary’s High School, 142 Lavarack Avenue, Lancaster, NY, United States
The DSPG of WNY is hosting its 6th annual Halloween Party at St. Mary’s High School on Saturday October 20 from 11:00am-2:00pm. Costumes are encouraged. We will share some pizza and treats while enjoying some games and a trick or treat through the halls. Join us for a Spook-tacular time!
Check our website for a date or for more information contact Barbara Wakeﬁeld at bb.wakeﬁeld1@verizon.net or 716-983-2140 or register on line at https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/halloween-party-2018

Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk 2018
2018-09-29 11:00 - 14:00
Come Celebrate Saturday, September 29th • 11am-2pm • Coca-Cola Field
Once again we will walk one mile around Harbor Center to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We are excited to have music, a photo booth, games and activities for children and entertainment from various local groups. To register on line click the link below or download our brochure.

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REGISTER ON LINE
Check out our Facebook page or contact Gretchen White at gretchen.w@dspgwny.org or 716-465-0128 for more info.
