Upcoming Events

Feb
13
Fri
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance @ Rutledge Borough Hall
Feb 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance

 

Invitations will be sent in the mail to DSIG Members ages 13 years and older.

Mar
21
Sat
DSIG Welcome to Spring Event at Linvilla Orchards Bunnyland @ Linvilla Orchards
Mar 21 @ 10:45 am
DSIG Welcome to Spring Event at Linvilla Orchards Bunnyland @ Linvilla Orchards | Media | Pennsylvania | United States

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 the field. Try to arrive as close to 10:45 am as possible, the wagon leaves for Bunnyland at 11:00 am sharp. If you are not in the area, you will miss the ride.  This event is completely outdoors so please dress appropriately. DSIG will not be offering food at this event, but families are encouraged to pack a lunch and eat together in the picnic area.
In an effort to build awareness, DSIG invites you to extend this invitation to your family and friends. The more the merrier! You are REQUIRED to RSVP for this free event. Please call Megan Califano at 484-472-8347 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Reservations will only be accepted up until Thursday, March 19th at noon. We’re sorry but we cannot accept any late registrations as we need to ensure there is enough eggs and candy for all children in attendance.  This rule will be STRICTLY enforced this year.

 


 

We are looking for a few (4 or 5) people to help us with this event, assist with minimal setup or cleanup, stay behind and “hide” the eggs while everyone is on the hayride, assist the kids with an craft project or two.  Please click here if you are interested in volunteering for this event.

 

March 21st also happens to be World Down Syndrome Day, so make sure you are rockin’ your crazy mismatched socks that day.  If someone asks you about your socks, you can then take that opportunity to tell them about someone that you love who has Down Syndrome!  If you are a member of the DSIG FB Page, we’d love to see pictures of you and your family rockin’ your socks!

Jun
22
Mon
iCan Shine Bike Camp @ Notre Dame Academy
Jun 22 – Jun 26 all-day
iCan Shine Bike Camp @ Notre Dame Academy | Villanova | Pennsylvania | United States

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.  This program has been attended by many of our members who now know how to ride a 2-wheel bike independently.

When:  June 22-26, 2015
Where:  Notre Dame Academy in Villanova, PA

Please see the flier in the link below for the details of the camp.

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b248b2c4b5fcb2f5924466caf/files/iCan_Bike_Rider_and_Volunteer_Recruitment_Flier_1.docx

If you are a paid member of DSIG and your child completes the full week of camp, you will reimbursed by DSIG for the cost of the camp after completion of the camp.

You must be at least 8 years of age to attend and must meet the criteria that is listed on the iCan Shine website at www.icanshine.org.  I encourage you to visit their website for information and videos on the iCan Bike Camps.

Dec
2
Wed
DSIG Holiday Party @ McCall Golf & Country Club
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DSIG Holiday Party @ McCall Golf & Country Club | Upper Darby | Pennsylvania | United States

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 your children.  No Walk-In’s Please!

As in years past, we ask that each family brings $10 worth of non-perishable food items which will be donated to the food cupboard in Chester, PA.

Board Members will be available that night to collect $10 for dues for the 2016 membership year.

Hope to see you there!

Feb
12
Fri
Teen and Young Adult Valentine Dance @ Rutledge Borough Hall
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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 must be age 13 by the date of the party to attend.

Apr
13
Wed
Sib Slam @ Christ Church Neighborhood House
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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 true tales about how disability affects families. You’re invited to throw your name into the hat, and share your own story about a brother or sister too!

 

For full details, visit http://www.temple.edu/instituteondisabilities/voices/afkol/sibslam.html

Dec
7
Wed
DSIG Annual Holiday Party @ Paxon Hollow Country Club
Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE*

DSIG Annual Holiday Party

*Please note: This event is being held on a Wednesday again

Apr
1
Sat
Welcome Spring Event @ Linvilla Orchards
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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!

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!

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