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

Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle
2019-03-03 15:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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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Check out our Facebook page or contact Gretchen White at gretchen.w@dspgwny.org or 716-465-0128 for more info.

Annual Kick Off Meeting
2018-09-17 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 17 at 7PM at The Museum of Disability History. We will share our annual report, a treasurer’s report, and hold elections for positions on our Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for a position on the board, please send an email to dspg@dspgwny.org.
We are also excited to be hosting an Open Forum with no topics off limits. We’ll have a panel of parents that have children of all ages available to share their incites and experiences. Go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/Sept2018 to submit questions or topic ideas.

Fantasy Island Picnic
2018-08-12 10:30 - 20:00 | Fantasy Island, 2400 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY, 14072, United States
Join us for a day of family fun at Fantasy Island. Once again, the DSPG will be renting a pavilion for our families to meet and eat under on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Tickets include all day admission to the park and lunch. The park opens at 10:30am. Lunch will be served from 12:00-1:30pm and includes hot dogs, hamburgers, Iitalian sausage with peppers and onions, garden salad, rigatoni with sauce, watermelon and ice cream treats. Unlimited soft drinks will be served from 11:30-2:00pm.
Due to your continued generosity, the DSPG will again absorb a portion of each ticket sold to keep this event fun and affordable for our families. Tickets will be sold to immediate family members and grandparents for $17. The cost to families who already have season passes to Fantasy Island is only $10 per person for lunch. Children ages 2 and under are free. We ask that extended family members and friends pay $27.00 per ticket. This is still a discounted price for our group through Fantasy Island.
To purchase tickets on-line go to https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/FantasyIsland2018 or send checks made out to DSPG to Bonnie Zon, 222 Culpepper Road, Williamsville, NY 14221, by August 1st. No tickets will be sold at the park. Any questions, please contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com, 632-0137 or text (347) 420-4934.

Santora's 90's Brunch Fundraiser
2018-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Santoras Pizza & Pub, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Santora’s is hosting a 90’s themed brunch to raise money for the DSPG. There is no cost for the event, but they will donate $1 for every 90’s drink sold. Come on out to support our group if you have the chance…

A Day at the Buffalo Bison's Game
2018-07-08 13:05 - 16:00 | Coca Cola Field, 275 Washington St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Join us for a fun family outing to the Buffalo Bison’s game on Sunday, July 8 at 1:05 pm when the Bisons take on the Syracuse Chiefs. The tickets are free to immediate family of members of the Down Syndrome Parents Group through a generous donation. There are a limited amount of tickets available so please only order tickets if you know you will be able to use them.
Please RSVP by July 1, to ensure adequate time for mail delivery. Don’t forget to include your mailing address! Email Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com or click on the link here https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bisons-game-2018

Overview of Medicaid Changes
2018-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Join us for our April meeting on the Medicaid Waiver program on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00pm at the Museum of disAbility. Topics to be discussed include an overview of Medicaid, Self-Directed Services, the Front Door and an update about the major changes that are happening this year. Go to the link below to RSVP https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/aprilmeeting.
We will also have someone on hand from Cradle Beach to talk a little about their respite program and summer camp. For more information on Cradle Beach go to https://www.cradlebeach.org/staff.
You won’t want to miss this important meeting.

World Down Syndrome Day Dinner
2018-03-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Santoras Pizza & Pub, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
World Down Syndrome Day is Wednesday March 21, come out and celebrate with us!!
Join us for dinner at Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill, 7800 Transit Road, Williamsville 14221, from 5:30-8:30. The cost is $5.00 per person (children 2 and under are free) and includes pizza, salad and pop. Other drinks can be purchased at the bar. Please go to the link below. Or contact Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com for tickets.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/WDSDay-2018

Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle
2018-03-04 16:00 - 19:00 | The Columbus Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227, United States
The Spaghetti Dinner will take place 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. Please purchase your dinner tickets by February 26 to allow time for mail delivery. Raffle tickets may be purchased with this form or on the day of the event. Please contact Tricia Winnicki at trishwinnicki@gmail.com with any questions.
Click the link below to purchase tickets or contact Tricia Winnicki at trishwinnicki@gmail.com with any questions.

https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/spaghetti2018

UB Bulls Basketball Game
2018-02-24 13:00 - 17:00 | UB Alumni Arena, 175 Webster Road , Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
The UB Basketball game originally scheduled for Sunday February 3, 2018 has been changed. The new date is Saturday, February 24, 2018 against the Ohio Bobcasts at Alumni Arena. It is a double header with the Women’s game at 1:00 and Men’s at 3:30. Tickets are good for both games.
Activities for kids and concessions will be available. For tickets contact Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com with your complete mailing address by February 17, 2018 or click the link below. Immediate family only please.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/ubbulls2018

Valentines Dance
2018-02-10 17:30 - 21:00 | NY
The Valentine’s Day Dance will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 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, 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 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.
Please RSVP below by Monday, February 5, so that we can ensure adequate food and seating.
https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/valentines2018

Family Bowling
2018-01-14 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Thanks to DSPG members, the Slachciak family, we will have a family bowling party at Mallwitz’s Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island, on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 1-4pm. Members will pay $8/person for bowlers and $5/ person for non-bowlers, which includes 3 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. 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 click this link https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/bowling2018. Contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com or 632-0137 with questions.

Special Needs Law Presentation
2018-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
On Thursday, January 11, 2018 DSPG member and Special Needs Lawyer, Marcy Hagen, will talk about special needs law at the Museum of Disability History, 3826 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226. She will give an overview on what school districts are obligated to provide, how to best advocate for your child, the due process complaint process and answer any questions you have. Click here to RSVP and submit your questions https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/january2018.

DSPG Holiday Party
2017-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Sacred Heart Academy, 3860 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14226, United States
Celebrate the holidays with the DSPG at our annual Holiday Party, Saturday, December 2,2017 from 11am-2pm at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, 3860 Main St. Enjoy games for the younger kids as well as music and dancing with Hank the DJ. If you would like your children to receive a gift from Santa, please bring them wrapped and labeled.
DSPG will provide pizza and beverages. Families with the last names beginning with A-M please bring a side dish and N-Z please bring a dessert. RSVP to Barb at bb.wakefield1.verizon.net or click this link https://form.jotform.com/dspgwny/holiday2017 by November 26 to let her know what you are bringing.

DSPG Fall Dance
2017-11-11 17:30 - 21:30 | NY
Come get your groove on, Saturday, Nov 11, 2017, from 5:30pm-9:30pm at Magruders Restaurant & Pub, located at 4995 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043. The DSPG will provide pizza, salad and drinks. Families with the last names A-M are to bring an dessert, and families N-Z will bring an appetizer. Please RSVP by November 6, so that we can ensure adequate food and seating.
Click here to RSVP

DSPG Halloween Party
2017-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary’s High School, 142 Lavarack Avenue, Lancaster, NY, 14086, United States
The DSPG of WNY is hosting its 5th annual Halloween Party at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster. Our Halloween Party is for children under 13 years of age. Costumes are encouraged. We will share some pizza and treats while enjoying some games and a trick or treat through the halls of St. Mary’s. Join us for a Spook-tacular time. We ask that families with the last name A to M bring an appetizer and N to Z bring a dessert. Please select the option that correlates to your family.
Click Here to RSVP

Step Up for Down Syndrome 10th Anniversary
2017-09-30 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Come celebrate 10 years of awareness, Saturday, September 30th from 11am-2pm at Coca-Cola field.
As a special 10th Anniversary addition, the walk will be lead by the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, Arts-Tech Marching Band. We will walk one mile around Harbor Center to celebrate National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We are excited to have music from Strictly Hip again this year as well as a photo booth, games and activities for children and entertainment from various local groups. Online registration is open! Advance registration is open until September 12th and includes a FREE t-shirt for $7. Walkins are welcome the day of the event for $10.
Check out our Facebook page or contact Amy Monson at amonson23@gmail.com or 716-677-0604 for more info.
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Annual Kick-Off Meeting and Presentation on Sleep Apnea
2017-09-14 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 Thursday, September 14 at 7PM at The Museum of Disability History. We will share our annual report, a treasurer’s report, and hold elections for four positions on our Board of Directors. We are also excited to have Dr. Sandra Block speak on sleep apnea!
The following board positions are open to DSPG members:1 Co-President, 1 Co-Vice President and 2 members-at-large. For more information or on these positions and/or to add your name to the ballot, please send an email to dspg@dspgwny.org. Thanks!

Buffalo Bison’s Game
2017-08-06 13:00 | NY
Join us for a family outing to the Buffalo Bison’s game on Sunday, August 6 at 1:05 pm where the Bisons will take on the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs. Tickets are for immediate family only. All tickets will be in the shade unless you request sunshine. Please email Janet Poreda at janpo788@aol.com for tickets by July 29. Don’t forget to include your mailing address!

Fantasy Island Picnic
2017-07-16 11:30 | Fantasy Island, 2400 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY, 14072, United States
Join us for a day of family fun at our local amusement park, Fantasy Island. Once again, the DSPG will be renting a pavilion for our families to meet and eat under on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Tickets include all day admission to the park and lunch. The park opens at 11:30am. Lunch will be served from 1:00-3:00pm and includes hot dogs, hamburgers, potato and macaroni salad, and ice cream treats. Unlimited soft drinks will be served from 12:30-3:30pm.
Due to your continued generosity, the DSPG will again absorb a portion of each ticket sold to keep this event fun and affordable for our families. Tickets will be sold to immediate family members and grandparents for $15.00. The cost to families who already have season passes to Fantasy Island is only $8 per person for lunch. Children ages 2 and under are free. We ask that extended family members and friends pay $27.00 per ticket. This is still a discounted price for our group through Fantasy Island.
To purchase tickets on-line go to https://form.jotformpro.com/dspgwny/fantasy-island-picnic-2017 or send checks made out to DSPG to Bonnie Zon, 222 Culpepper Road, Williamsville, NY 14221, by Friday, July 7th. No tickets will be sold at the park. Any questions , please contact Bonnie at bonzon1102@aol.com, 632-0137 or text (347) 420-4934.
Let’s enjoy this opportunity to spend the day together!
