Upcoming Events

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:

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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.

Topic TBD

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 Land followed by an egg hunt and light snacks.  Please note, there is no rain date for this event.

Please RSVP by 3/25/17 to Joanne Bannister at [email protected].  Please RSVP Responsibly and on time as we cannot accept late RSVP’s. 

We hope you can join us!

Topic TBD

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. 

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!

Topic TBD

Details to follow.

4-H Horse Farm Event for DSIG 4-14 year old Group * Please note, this event is now open to children up to the age of 14.

Place:   4-H Horse Farm
             395 Bishop Hollow Road
             Newtown Square, PA  19073
Date:    Saturday, 11/4/17
Time:    2pm-4pm
RSVP:  Leah at [email protected] by 10/31/17

Come join us for an afternoon of pony rides, followed by snacks and drinks.  Riding will begin promptly at 2pm, so you may want to arrive a few minutes ahead of time.  This event is entirely outside, so it will be cancelled in the case of bad weather.  You will be on a farm for this event, so please wear appropriate foot wear and clothing and shoes/boots.  Children must wear closed toe shoes, no sandals.   

As with all of our events, you must RSVP by the deadline above.  No walk-ins or late RSVP’s will be accepted!  Please RSVP only for those children in your household.  You must be a paid member of DSIG to attend this event.  If you are unsure if you have paid your dues, please ask and we will let you know.

Hope you can join us!