March RMM
When:
March 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Rd, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
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Events
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies
When:
May 5, 2017 @ 7:05 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Are you ready for some baseball??? A special “Thank You!” to Jack Malone who is once again coordinating the annual DSAN at The Phillies! Jack is accepting orders now for this event. Who: Phillies vs.
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27th Annual “Walk for Our Kids”
When:
April 29, 2017 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where:
Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
When: Saturday, 4/29/17 Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Where: Springfield Mall The date has been set, so please mark your calendars! This is our only fundraiser for DSIG and it helps to pay for
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Welcome Spring Event
When:
April 1, 2017 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where:
Linvilla Orchards, 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
When: Saturday, 4/1/17 Time: 10:30 am hayride to Bunny Land (Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early so that you do not miss the hayride) Where: Linvilla Orchards There will be a hayride to Bunny
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Family Play Date for Ages Birth – 5 Years
When:
March 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where:
Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
Please join the DSIG Birth – 5 Group for a family gathering… Date: Sunday, 3/5/17 Time: 10am – 1pm Where: Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803
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February RMM
When:
February 23, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Rd, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Our Guest Speakers are Diane Perry, DSIG Member/Parent and PEAL Eastern Region Parent Advisor; and Nora Connell, DCIU Liaison for the Delaware County Parent Advisory Council of Local Task Force. They will be speaking on
DSIG Annual End of Year Ice Cream Social
When:
June 15, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Details to follow.
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DSIG Annual Holiday Party
When:
December 7, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Paxon Hollow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
SAVE THE DATE* DSIG Annual Holiday Party *Please note: This event is being held on a Wednesday again
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Bowling and Pizza Night for DSIG Members Ages 13 years – 20 years
When:
October 15, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:
Sproul Lanes, 745 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
We are looking forward to a FUN night that will include, bowling, shoe rental, pizza, drinks, snacks and most importantly, good times with good friends! DSIG will pay for your child with Down syndrome, and
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26th Annual Walk for Our Kids
When:
April 2, 2016 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where:
Springfield Mall, Wet Seal, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
[metaslider id=3324] DSIG 26th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” WOW! It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating our 26th year of our annual walk-a-thon! The date has been set for the 26th Annual
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Sib Slam
When:
April 13, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Join us for a night of true stories about some of our first friends and enemies: our siblings. Storytellers from the “A Fierce Kind of Love” storytelling workshops will take to the stage with their
Makin’ Music Play Date
When:
February 20, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where:
Makin' Music's Hillwood Farm, 5561 Pennell Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
Makin’ Music Play Date For more information on Makin’ Music, please visit their website at www.MakinMusic.com RSVP to Christa at [email protected] or Kelsey at [email protected].
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Gymboree Play Date
When:
January 26, 2016 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where:
Gymboree, 4723 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
Gymboree Play Date Ages Birth-5 years RSVP to Christa at [email protected] or Kelsey at [email protected].
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Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance
When:
February 12, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Rutledge Borough Hall, 212 Unity Terrace, Rutledge, PA 19070, USA
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance Your teen or young adult should look for their invitation in the mail sometime during the week of 1/18/16. If we missed someone, please let us know! They
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Parents Night Out
When:
January 22, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Barnaby's Havertown, 1901 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
Parents Night Out Come out and relax with friends and meet some new ones! DJ John will be there just in case you feel like doing a little dancing! Please RSVP to Megan at
January RMM
When:
January 28, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Speaker – TBD
DSIG Holiday Party
When:
December 2, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
McCall Golf & Country Club, 201 N Lynn Blvd, Upper Darby, PA 19082, USA
Join us for dinner and dancing at the annual DSIG Holiday Party! You must RSVP for this event by 11/18/15 to Megan Califano at [email protected]. When you RSVP, please include the names and ages of
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November RMM
When:
November 19, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Speaker – Dr. Claire Field, Dentist (Please note this meeting is being held on the 3rd Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday)
October RMM – Navigating the Special Ed System
When:
October 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Need Help Navigating the Special Education System? Does your head spin when you sit in IEP or IFSP meetings? Does it sound like they’re speaking a foreign language? What does inclusion mean for my child?
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5th Annual Up Festival
When:
May 30, 2015 @ 12:00 pm
Where:
Duffer's Tavern, 192 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA
Join ROCK FOR CHOP for a day of family fun! Event includes live bands, games and rides for kids, food and drink, dancing, a raffle and a silent auction with prizes that rock. Attending is uplifting:
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DSIG Welcome to Spring Event at Linvilla Orchards Bunnyland
When:
March 21, 2015 @ 10:45 am
Where:
Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063, USA
Join us for a much needed welcome to spring event at Linvilla Orchards on Saturday, March 21st at 10:45am. The day will begin with a private hayride to Bunnyland, followed by an egg hunt in
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June RMM – End of year Ice Cream Social
When:
June 18, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Please note, this meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of the month
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May RMM
When:
May 28, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Symme Trachtenberg, MSW, Director of Community Education for the CHOP Trisomy 21 Program – “Caregiver Support”.
April RMM
When:
April 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Our guest speakers this month will be the Arcadia University Doctor of Physical Therapy students and they will be presenting recent literature and recommendations regarding exercise for adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Down syndrome.
March RMM
When:
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Speaker TBD
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies
When:
April 24, 2015 @ 7:05 pm
Where:
Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Are you ready for Spring and some baseball? Who: Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Date: Friday, 4/24/15 Time: 7:05pm first pitch Cost: $38.00 per ticket (there are 5 wheelchair and 5 companion seats reserved) Seats: Section
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25th Annual Walk for Our Kids
When:
March 14, 2015 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Where:
Springfield Mall, Wet Seal, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
[metaslider id=111] DSIG 25th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” WOW! It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating our 25th year of our annual walk-a-thon! The date has been set for the 25th Annual
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Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance
When:
February 13, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Rutledge Borough Hall, 212 Unity Terrace, Rutledge, PA 19070, USA
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance Invitations will be sent in the mail to DSIG Members ages 13 years and older.
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Parents Night Out
When:
January 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Barnaby's Havertown, 1901 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
Parents Night Out At Barnaby’s on West Chester Pike in Havertown, PA, 7-10pm. Please RSVP to Megan at [email protected] by 1/14/15.
February RMM
When:
February 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
February RMM Eileen MacDonald, Executive Director of the Arc of Delaware County will speak regarding The Arc and the services they offer to their members.
PEAC 3rd Annual Inclusion Conference
When:
November 7, 2014 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where:
PaTTAN King of Prussia, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
PEAC 3rd Annual Inclusion Conference See the link below for the conference brochure: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b248b2c4b5fcb2f5924466caf/files/PEAC_Inclusion_Conference_Brochure_2014_FINAL_1_.pdf I am so excited to share the attached brochure for PEAC’s 3rd Inclusion Conference this year being held on November
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Creative Options Forum
When:
November 1, 2014 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where:
Quality Inn & Suites Lantern Lodge, 411 North College Street, Myerstown, PA 17067, USA
Creative Options Forum: Choices Beyond Group Homes Can my family member and a friend share costs to rent a house? How can we arrange the supports they need and want? What’s a microboard? Ever hear about
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January RMM
When:
January 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
January RMM Our guest speaker will be dentist, Dr. Claire Field.
2014 Holiday Party!
When:
December 4, 2014 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
The Oaks Ballroom, 511 West Oak Lane, Glenolden, PA 19036, USA
DSIG Holiday Party All families are invited to the DSIG Annual Holiday Party. Please join us for an evening of dinner and dancing! When: Thursday, 12/4/14, 6pm-9pm Where: The Oaks Ballroom 511 W. Oak Lane
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November RMM
When:
November 20, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
November RMM (Please note that this meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday) – Doors will open at7pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm. The guest
October RMM
When:
October 23, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Our October RMM will take place this upcoming Thursday, 10/23/14, at Hancock Church in Springfield (located on Route 320, just off the 420 intersection). Doors will open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at
DSIG Board Meeting
When:
October 9, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Bishar's Home
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September RMM
When:
September 25, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Our September RMM will take place this upcoming Thursday, 9/25/14, at Hancock Church in Springfield (located on Route 320, just off the 420 intersection). Doors will open at 7pm and the meeting will begin at
iCan Shine Bike Camp
When:
June 22, 2015 – June 26, 2015 all-day
Where:
Notre Dame Academy, 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
The iCan Shine Bike Camp will once again be coming to our area this year. This camp is a wonderful experience for your child or young adult to learn how to ride a 2-wheel bike.
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
When:
July 7, 2014 – July 12, 2014 all-day
Where:
Notre Dame Academy, 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
Notre Dame Academy in Villanova, PA will once again be hosting a iCan Shine Bike Camp from Monday, 7/7/14 – Friday, 7/11/14. DSIG will reimburse families for the cost of the camp, which is $225,
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4th Annual Up Festival
When:
May 31, 2014 – June 1, 2014 all-day
Where:
Duffer's Tavern, 192 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA
Join us for an uplifting, upbeat day of family fun, including live bands, a DJ, games and rides for kids, food and drink, dancing, raffles and silent auction. Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014 Time: 12
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DCIU Transition Council Meeting
When:
May 20, 2014 @ 12:30 pm
Where:
Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA 19070, USA
DCIU Transition Council Meeting The Delaware County Secondary Transition Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 8:30AM in Room 255 at the DCIU. If you plan to attend this meeting, please send
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June RMM
When:
June 19, 2014 @ 11:00 pm
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
All families are invited to our Annual Ice Cream Social as we celebrate the end of another wonderful year for DSIG. Date: Thursday, 6/19/14 Time: Doors open at 7pm and we will begin serving ice
May RMM
When:
May 22, 2014 @ 11:00 pm – May 23, 2014 @ 12:00 am
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
Representatives from Delco Special Olympics will be presenting on their program and the Young Athletes Program.
Annual BEEF AND BEER for the T21 Club of the Delaware Valley
When:
May 17, 2014 @ 11:00 pm – May 18, 2014 @ 3:00 am
Where:
The Southampton Room, 2980 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154, USA
Please join us for our annual Beef and Beer on May 17th from 7P.M to 11P.M. This fundraiser is being held at The Southampton Room; 2980 Southampton Room Philadelphia, PA 19154, to support the T21 Club of
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CHOP Trisomy 21 Educational Series
When:
March 22, 2014 @ 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Where:
Ruth M. and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building, CHOP Main Campus, South 34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Educational Series The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26,
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CHOP Trisomy 21 Educational Series
When:
April 26, 2014 @ 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Where:
3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Educational Series The Trisomy 21 Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, in cooperation with Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, attorneys at law, is hosting a two-part educational series on March 22 and April 26, 2014.
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April RMM
When:
April 24, 2014 @ 11:00 pm
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 516 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
PT Students from Arcadia University will be presenting a session on Physical Fitness… more details to follow.
DSIG “Welcome Spring” Event
When:
April 13, 2014 @ 2:45 pm
Where:
Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063, USA
Are you tired of the snow and cold weather? Well join us for the Welcome to Spring Event! Join us for a much needed welcome to spring at Linvilla Orchards on Sunday, April 13th at
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Southeast Regional Parent Youth Professional Forum
When:
April 9, 2014 @ 8:00 pm – April 10, 2014 @ 12:00 am
Where:
Reading Area Community College, 10 South 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19602, USA
Spring is around the corner and so is the Southeast Regional Parent Youth Professional Forum! We are hosting our Spring forum at the Reading Area Community College (RACC) on Thursday, April 9, 2014 from 4pm-8pm. The
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DSIG Board Meeting
When:
March 18, 2014 @ 11:00 pm – March 19, 2014 @ 12:00 am
Where:
Yuhanna and Shirley Bishar's Home
The next DSIG Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 3/18/14 at 7pm @ the home of Yuhanna and Shirley Bishar. Contact us for further details if you are interested in joining our DSIG Board. We
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Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies
When:
April 14, 2014 @ 11:05 pm – April 15, 2014 @ 2:00 am
Where:
Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Tickets are still available for the Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies. Same as every year, you will get a t-shirt (there are plenty but it’s first come first serve) your size may not
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DSIG 24th Annual “Walk for Our Kids”
When:
April 5, 2014 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:
Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield Mall, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
24th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” – A Walk for Down Syndrome Please join us for another morning of FUN and friendship. We will be in need of Silent Auction items and baskets for our Basket
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DSIG March RMM
When:
March 27, 2014 @ 11:00 pm – March 28, 2014 @ 1:00 am
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
DSIG March RMM – Post Secondary Education Come hear DSIG families and young adults speak about their experiences with post secondary education. Date: Thursday, 3/27/14 Time: Doors open at 7pm with presentation beginning at 7:30pm Location: Hancock
DSIG February RMM
When:
February 28, 2014 @ 12:30 am – 1:30 am
Where:
Hancock United Methodist Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
DSIG February RMM – Using the Treadmill to teach Children with Trisomy 21 how to Walk Date: Thursday, 2/27/14 Time: Doors open at 7pm with presentation beginning at 7:30pm Location: Hancock United Methodist Church, Springfield, PA Child Care will be
Eastern PA Inclusion Conference
When:
November 15, 2013 @ 1:00 pm – November 16, 2013 @ 10:00 pm
Where:
PaTTan King of Prussia, 200 Anderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA
“Inclusion, Relationships for ALL!” hosted by Pennsylvania’s Education for All Coalition to be held November 15 – 16, 2013 at PaTTAN in King of Prussia. Featured keynote address by Dr. Cathy Taschner, so mark your
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Howard & Margie McKee 3rd Annual Golf Outing for the Benefit of Delaware County Special Olympics
When:
September 16, 2013 @ 4:30 pm
Where:
Paxon Hollow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008, USA
Here’s information for an upcoming Golf Outing to benefit the Delaware County Special Olympics: TIME: 1:30 PM Shotgun Start (Lunch/Registration – 12:30 PM) COST: $125.00 Golf, Lunch, Dinner or $40 Dinner Only @ 7:00 PM
Criminal Justice System and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
When:
August 13, 2013 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where:
Vision for Equality, 718 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
A broad overview of the criminal justice system and an open conversation about people with intellectual or developmental disabilities as victims, witnesses, or offenders and their interactions with the criminal justice system, police, judges, attorneys,
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September RMM
When:
September 26, 2013 @ 11:00 pm
Where:
Hancock Church, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
This month’s meeting will be an open forum.
Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Philly Zoo
When:
September 15, 2013 @ 1:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where:
Philadelphia Zoo
Below is an email from our friends at the T21Club of Philadelphia. They are again sponsoring a Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Philly Zoo. The email provides all the information needed to sign up
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Philadelphia Flyers Down Syndrome Awareness Day
When:
November 9, 2013 @ 6:00 pm
Where:
Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Who is Flyered up? Please save the date for Down Syndrome Awareness Day with Philadelphia Flyers! It is a 1pm game on November 9th, 2013. Tickets are very limited so it will be on a
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2013 Walk for Our Kids
When:
March 16, 2013 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:
Springfield Mall, 1250 Baltimore Pike, Springfield Mall, Springfield, PA 19064, USA
2013 Walk for Our Kids Hello Friends of DSIG! We would like to expand our sponsor base for our 2013 Walk-a-Thon, so if you work for a company, union, or use other vendors who might
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2013 Summer Picnic
When:
August 29, 2013 @ 10:00 pm – August 30, 2013 @ 1:00 am
Where:
The Willows Mansion, 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA 19085, USA
This year’s Summer Picnic will be held at the Willows from 6:00 PM till 9:00 PM. DJ dancing and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Megan Califano at 484-472-8347 and via e-mail at [email protected]. Thanks!
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