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Upcoming Events

Feb
23
Thu
February RMM @ Hancock United Methodist Church
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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 the topic of “Working Collaboratively with your School Team”.

When:  Thursday, 2/23/17
Time:    Doors open at 7pm, meeting begins at 7:30pm
Where: Hancock United Methodist Church
            Route 320 (Sproul Road) just off the  
            intersection of Route 420, Springfield, PA

Please click on the link below for a copy of the flyer that they have prepared especially for this meeting:

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b248b2c4b5fcb2f5924466caf/files/dcb1d1a9-6085-4937-8d40-8625dd48ba53/LTF_PEAL_FLYER_2_2017.pdf

Mar
5
Sun
Family Play Date for Ages Birth – 5 Years @ Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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
             Classrooms 1 & 2 – 3rd Floor (Go in the new section and take the elevator to the 3rd floor)

RSVP by 2/25/17 to Christa Ventura, either through the Facebook group or e-mail her at [email protected], with the number of children and adults that will be attending.

Apr
29
Sat
27th Annual “Walk for Our Kids” @ Springfield Mall
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

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 all of the wonderful events that we offer all year long.  If you have a business that you know would like to be a sponsor of this event, please contact Patty White at [email protected].  Look for more details about this event in the next few weeks!  It takes a village to run this event, so I will be in touch shortly about ways that families can get involved this year. 

May
5
Fri
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at The Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
May 5 @ 7:05 pm – 10:00 pm

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. Nationals at Citizens Bank Park
Date:  Friday, May 5, 2017
Time:  7:05 pm
Cost:  $38.00 per ticket
Seats: Sections 206 & 207
Perks: Depending on the number of tickets sold by all of the Down syndrome groups, there may be a t-shirt available on a first come basis.  One person with Down syndrome, who is over the age of 7, could be selected to participate in the first pitch ceremony, so please provide Jack Malone with your contact phone number where you can be reached if your child is selected.

If you are interested in tickets for this event, please be in contact with Jack Malone and send your payment ASAP.

Checks should be made payable to:

Jack Malone
4913 Jackson Drive
Brookhaven, PA  19015
Jack’s Cell # is: 484-682-5550

There are 225 tickets reserved for this game and handicap accessible seats are available.

Please be in touch with Jack ASAP if you are interested in attending this FUN night at the ball park!

Sep
23
Sun
B-5 Group Event at Chatter Splatter @ Chatter Splatter
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

RSVP to Christa at [email protected]

Please RSVP respectfully if you plan on attending! As always, your yearly dues should be paid in order to participate! We are looking forward to getting everyone together for a fun morning!

https://www.chattersplatterplaygroup.com/

Sep
26
Thu
DSIG Welcome Back Meeting! @ Widener University, University Center 2nd Floor, Room F
Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm
DSIG Welcome Back Meeting! @ Widener University, University Center 2nd Floor, Room F

We hope everyone had a great summer and are getting back into the swing of things now that Fall has officially begun! It’s time to begin a new year with DSIG, so please join us for our first meeting of the season at our new meeting location, Widener University!

When: Thursday, 9/26/19
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Widener University, University Center
2nd Floor, Room F

For a map of the campus, please visit their website at Widener.edu

We will not have a speaker for this meeting, as it will just be a time to catch up with old friends & possibly meet some new friends! We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you there!

Oct
22
Tue
Linvilla Wagon Ride: Tuesday, Oct 22nd 🍁🎃👻 @ Linvilla Orchards
Oct 22 @ 5:15 pm
Linvilla Wagon Ride: Tuesday, Oct 22nd 🍁🎃👻 @ Linvilla Orchards

The next event is planned and we hope you can attend!!!
We will be renting a 50 person wagon at Linvilla on Tuesday, Oct 22nd! The wagon leaves PROMPTLY at 5:45. They ask that we show up 30 mins prior to the hayride to ensure everyone is on in time! I know my husband missed it the last time we did this event by literally a minute!

This event will be open to our birth-5 and 6-12 group.

The event is free for DSIG paid members 😊


We can only take the first 50 RSVPs. Please RSVP respectfully as the DSIG is paying $8 per person to attend, and other people would gladly fill the spots! 🍁🎃👻

Please email Kelsey at [email protected]. Kelsey will be in contact with the first 50! 😀

Nov
9
Sat
Tools & Totes Bingo 2019 @ Brookhaven Municipal Center
Nov 9 @ 5:00 pm

Saturday, November 9, 2019 • Brookhaven Municipal Center

2 Cambridge Rd. Brookhaven, PA 19015
Doors open at 5:00pm/Games begin at 6:00pm

$40 at the door

  • 10 Bingo Games
  • Prizes range from designer bags to sporting event packages
  • Raffle baskets, 50/50, and a special Bingo game will be available
  • Bring your own snacks/beverages; some will be available for purchase
  • Tables can be reserved for parties of 8 or more.
  • Must be 21 to attend
All proceeds benefit the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group. This organization sponsors family training, education activities, social gathers, and health initiatives for those with Down syndrome and their families.

“Together we will make a BIG difference.”

Dec
4
Wed
2019 DSIG Holiday Party @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2019 DSIG Holiday Party @ Paxon Hollow Country Club

The annual DSIG Holiday Party will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, from 6 to 9 PM at Paxon Hollow Country Club. Come join us for a night of dinner, dancing & great friendship! RSVP is required for this event.

Please email Megan at [email protected] with the number of adults and number of children (12 and under). There is a strict RSVP date of Friday, November 29, 2019. No late responses will be honored.

As in years past, we will be collecting for a local food pantry, so please bring a $10 donation or $10 in food items, and consider this your admission to the party.

Last but not least, annual dues will be collected for 2020 at this event. Our dues will remain the same as in previous years at $10 per household.

We hope to see you there!

Feb
13
Sat
Virtual Valentine’s Day
Feb 13 @ 7:00 pm
Host: Kratowicz Family / (215) 421-4375
When: Saturday, Februart 13 from 7pmto 8pm ET
Where: The Comfort of you home!We are celebrating Valentine’s Day with our DCDSIG teens and adults social distancing style with a virtual Valentine’s day dance party!

Wear your most comfy pajamas, favorite Valentine’s sweater, or dress in your Valentine’s day best; whatever makes you to feel loved! Get out your disco balls, balloons, glow bands and join the party! (My daugther Jane personally prefers to jump/dance on her mini trampoline to her favorite tunes!)

If you’d like to hear any particular songs at the party let me know with a comment when you respond to this evite. Please RSVP to this evite if you can make it! ❤️

CLICK HERE TO RSVP