Upcoming Activities and Important Announcements
|
posted Sep 19, 2011 7:36 PM by James Mertz
We will NOT be having a meeting this month since we are gearing up for the Buddy Walk.
Keep raising Down Syndrome Awareness!!! |
posted Aug 26, 2011 5:37 PM by James Mertz
| Time | Tuesday, August 30 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
|---|
| | Location | St. Thomas Episcopal Church in
Springdale |
|---|
|
posted Mar 27, 2011 6:05 PM by James Mertz
Our April meeting has been moved from the 19th to the 26th, same time, same location.
|
posted Feb 11, 2011 3:01 PM by James Mertz
|
The Valentines Party scheduled for February 12 is canceled due to weather conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see everyone next month for World Down Syndrome Day. |
posted Feb 6, 2011 6:28 PM by James Mertz
Join us Sunday, March 20th from noon until 6pm at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day is held annually on March 21st to signify the uniqueness of Down syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome. Due to the 21st being a Monday this year, we are going to celebrate a day early on Sunday the 20th. We will have an informational table set up for our group along with other related organizations. We are in need of volunteers for our table. If you are interested in volunteering at our table, please let me know what time you would be able to work. We will be setting up at 11am and will be there until 6pm.
candia@cox.net OR (479)601-2923 |
posted Feb 6, 2011 6:23 PM by James Mertz
[
updated Feb 6, 2011 6:27 PM
]
St. Thomas Episcopal Church 2898 S. 48th St., Springdale, Arkansas.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church is on the corner of 48th Street and Watkins Ave. (Co. rd. 889). It's the church with the 3 windmills on east side of bypass, across the street from Miracle League Park. Since it's located directly off the by-pass, we hope the new meeting location will be more accessible to all our families |
posted Feb 6, 2011 5:53 PM by James Mertz
Valentine/Pizza Party - February 12th @ 11:00am St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Springdale, Ar. Join us in the fun and decorate Valentine bags, exchange Valentine Cards and top off the party with pizza, pizza and more pizza. If you are unable to bring Valentine cards to exchange (we suggest 15 cards) please let us know by the 10th and the support group will gladly provide them for you. Please RSVP # of people attending to Candia by Thursday the 10th so we’ll know how much pizza and decorating supplies to purchase.
candia@cox.net OR (479)601-2923
|
posted Jan 16, 2011 5:22 PM by James Mertz
Hello friends!
Hope 2011 is off to a good start. We have made a
lot of changes to Down Syndrome Connection of NWA support group (DSCNWA) that we
are proud of and think you will be too!
First of all we'd like to thank
everyone for coming to our DSCNWA Christmas Party at
Magnolia Gardens in Springdale. As always, the staff was friendly and the venue
was beautifully decorated and very inviting to our families. We had a huge
turnout...over 225 people - WOW! Lots of good food, mingling and making new
friends.
Next I want to inform everyone that we have changed our support
group meeting location to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 2898 S. 48th
St. in Springdale. It's on the corner of 48th Street and Watkins Ave. (Co. rd.
889). It's the church with the 3 windmills on east side of bypass, across the
street from Miracle League Park.
Since it's located directly off the by-pass,
we hope the new meeting location will be more accessible to all our families.
Another great thing we have to offer is...FREE childcare during support group
meetings! You must RSVP (name and age) by Friday the 14th to Candia to insure
we have enough staff to supervise our kiddos. Hope to see you there!
Our
next DSCNWA support group meeting will be held at our new meeting location on
Tuesday January 18th at 6:00-7:30pm. Everyone is welcome! Our guest speaker
will be:HORSES FOR HEALINGThe mission of Horses for
Healing is to provide therapeutic horseback riding programs for physically,
emotionally and/or mentally challenged residents of Northwest Arkansas,
regardless of their ability to pay. Our first priority is serving children with
special needs. That focus may expand as circumstances arise and resources
allow. http://www.horsesforhealingnwa.com/Horses for
Healing is a nonprofit, therapeutic riding center that helps children with
special needs across Northwest Arkansas grow mentally, physically and
emotionally. The amazing bond formed between the child and horse is a true
friendship that encourages incredible personal growth. Sitting on top of the
horse, the children develop confidence in themselves and feel freedom from the
different challenges they face. Check out this amazing YouTube
video. Click
HereCandia Nicholas, Interim President candia@cox.net(479)
601-2923 Down Syndrome Connection of NWA 614 E. Emma Ave., Suite
M403 Springdale, AR 72764 |
posted Apr 14, 2010 6:54 PM by Down Syndrome Connection Northwest Arkansas
Please join us for an exciting April DSCNWA meeting!
Learn what it is like to grow up with Down syndrome and what it’s like living with a family member with Down syndrome. We will have a panel of young adults with Down syndrome and their family members who can give us wonderful insight into their experiences and answer questions you may have.
Tuesday April 20th, 2010 at 6:30pm
John Powell Senior Center
610 E. Grove St. in Springdale
We have a new web site! Please check it out at www.dscnwa.com!
For more information, contact Kim at kim@dscnwa.com |
posted Apr 14, 2010 6:51 PM by Down Syndrome Connection Northwest Arkansas
***Attached is an article about a new program offered at the University of Arkansas for individuals with developmental disabilities. One of our panel members for Tuesday, Thomas Van Bebber, participates in the program.***
|
|
