Upcoming Events

Oct
15
Sat
Bowling and Pizza Night for DSIG Members Ages 13 years – 20 years @ Sproul Lanes
Oct 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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 if siblings or friends would like to attend, they may do so by paying a discounted price of $10.00 per person. The $10.00 will be collected at the door the day of the event. Please respond by the date requested with the number of guests that will be attending as we will be unable to add you on after that date!  We need to give the guest count to Sproul Lanes ahead of time since we are reserving lanes!

In order to participate in this event, you must be a current paid DSIG member before the day of the event. If you are unsure if you have paid your dues for 2016, just ask and we will let you know. If you need to pay your dues, please send a check made payable to: DSIG, P.O. Box 5066, Springfield, PA 19064

Hope to see you there!

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

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
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!

Jun
15
Thu
DSIG Annual End of Year Ice Cream Social @ Hancock Church
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
7
Sat
Behaviors and Boundaries Conference with Dr. Patel @ Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behaviors and Boundaries Conference with Dr. Patel @ Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware and the Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group are pleased to partner together to offer a Behavior and Boundaries Conference to their families. Dr. Lina Patel, an expert on the topic, will be offering three sessions (listed below).

Date: Saturday, April 7th, 9am-4:30pm, AI duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE

  • Behavioral strategies to manage challenging behaviors
  • Teaching good boundaries
  • School behavioral plans and advocacy in the schools

Free childcare will be provided. Please click HERE to view registration fees, read session descriptions, view Dr. Patel’s bio and sign up. Limited spaces available- this will sell out!

May
8
Tue
Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Are you ready for some baseball?

While most of us are still relishing the Eagles Super Bowl Victory earlier this month, it’s time to begin thinking of baseball and some warmer weather. This year’s Phillies team has already made some moves that should make the team more exciting than in the past few years. Once again, together with the T21 Club from Philly, Jack Malone will be coordinating our multi county Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the Phillies for DSIG. This year’s game is going back to being held on a “DOLLAR DOG NIGHT”. The Friday night experiment did not increase ticket sales as was hoped. Actually sales have fallen off in all of the counties in the past few years. The Phillies performance may have contributed to it, but we’re hoping that the dollar dog night may bring you back out. If there are enough tickets sold, one lucky child, 7 years of age or older, will be selected to take part in the first pitch ceremony. Also the first come first served event t-shirts will be available as long as enough sponsors are obtained. I’m guessing they will make that requirement. So with all that said here are the particulars for this year’s game:

WHO: Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants
DATE: Tuesday, MAY 8th
TIME: 7:05PM
COST: $38.00 PER TICKET

Handicap/companion seats are available. Our seats will be in section 206 & 207 (same sections as past years). Jack can be reached via email at [email protected], phone (484-682-5550) or text, if you are interested in tickets. Payment deadline is 4/7/18, however, Jack is asking for payment as quickly as possible after placing your order.

Checks may be made payable to:

Jack Malone
4913 Jackson Drive
Brookhaven, PA 19015.

A special “Thank You” to Jack Malone for coordinating this wonderful evening at the ball park for DSIG once again this year!

We look forward to another great night at the ball park and hope to see you there!