Maggie McHugh from Notre Dame asked me to share their bike camp information with the members of DSIG. This year they will be hosting this camp for their 9th year! I can tell you from personal experience that this was one of the best decisions that I have made in my life when I decided to sign Lauren up for this camp! We did not find this camp until Lauren was 21 years old, but I always knew that she could ride, we just needed to find the right way to teach her. Thanks to this camp, Lauren is an awesome and safe bike rider and we very much enjoy our very long bike rides in Ocean City, NJ!
When: June 25-29, 2018
Where: Academy of Notre Dame
560 Sproul Road
Villanova, PA 19085
DSIG will reimburse families who are current, paid members of DSIG, for the cost of one camp, at the completion of the camp. You will need to pay for the camp up front, and then once your child has completed the camp, you can submit a receipt for reimbursement to DSIG for the cost of the camp.
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/
Open Forum, Welcome Back meeting, no guest speaker
Anne Bradley Leopold, the founder of Emmaus House will speak about the history of the program, what it offers, answer questions and provide information for anyone who wishes to possibly join or be involved. Emmaus is non-profit organization that provides day programs and housing for adults with intellectual disabilities. The day program is located on Dutton Mill Road in Aston, PA. Anne has an adult son with Autism who inspired her to create Emmaus Home. https://www.emmaushome.org/
Doors open at 5:00pm / Games begin at 6:00pm
$25 in advance/ $30 at the door
To reserve your ticket(s) mail payment to DCDSIG PO BOX 5066 Springfield, PA 19064
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.
This RMM will be the 3rd Thursday of the month due to Thanksgiving.
Please join us at the Annual DSIG Holiday Party for an evening of dining, dancing, and connecting with old friends and meeting some new friends. Of course, no holiday party would be complete without a visit from the big guy in the red suit!
Please RSVP responsibly to Megan Califano at [email protected] by Friday, November 23, 2018 (the day after Thanksgiving). We are unable to accept late RSVP’s after that date as we need to give the venue our count. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
We are also once again asking that each family bring $10 worth of non-perishable food items that evening, which will be donated to the St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry in Chester, PA. This is our way of giving back to the community and helping those in need. If you do not have time to shop, monetary donations will be accepted as well. For more information on this food cupboard and their grocery list, please visit, www.orgsites.com/pa/skd/. We look forward to once again making the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need.
We will also be collecting the $10.00 DSIG Membership Dues at the holiday party for the 2019 membership year. If you pay at the party, you can have one item checked off on your “To Do List” for 2019. Checks should be made payable to DSIG and of course, cash is always welcome.
The meeting you have been asking for…
It wasn’t easy, but we were able to find a dentist come and speak to our group. Dr. Annie Creato from Kids Teeth agreed to present at our meeting.
Guest Speaker: Karen Carr,
PA Treasury Field Representative
Karen Carr will enlighten us on the topic of PA ABLE Accounts.
Date: 3/28/19
Time: Doors open at 7 pm and the meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Where: Hancock United Methodist Church 542 Wesley Road,
Springfield, PA 19064
Click here for directions.
Join your friends from DSIG & the T21 Group for the 10th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the Phillies!
Date: Sunday, May 5th
Game time: 2:05pm
Phillies v. Washington Nationals (Bryce’s old team)
Seats: Section 206 and 207 (Handicap Accessible Seating is available).
Promotion: Phillies celebrate Mother’s Day. Every young lady 15 years and older will receive a Ladies Fleece Pullover
There will be 2 ticket options this year as The T21 club is hosting a pre-game tent party from 12:00-1:30pm.
Option 1: Purchase a game ticket only for $38.00. (Children 3-under are free but do not have their own seat. Lap time!)
Option 2: Ages 11-up ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $78.00
Ages 6-10 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $58.00
Ages 3-5 ticket for Pre-game Tent party and seat in Sec 206-207 are $38.00 (must enter with parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket)
Ages 3-under no charge but must enter with a parent who purchased a $78.00 ticket
The Pre-game Tent Party will include a ballpark food buffet, soft drinks and water, a PHILLIES CAP, and a few special guests to visit with. There will be bartender service for a cash bar.
Tee-shirts (if sponsorship is obtained) may be given out at the Pre-game tent party only. Again that is not for certain.
I must have orders and payment prior to April 1st (no fooling!) Ticket order has to be placed by April 5th.
If you would like to send a check please make payable to me Jack Malone and if you would like to mail it to me:
4913 Jackson Drive Brookhaven, Pa 19015.
Please feel free to call me at 484-682-5550 if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jack Malone