2013 World Down Syndome Day Celebration

 

Greetings! We would like to invite all our friends and family to the 3rd annual Word Down Syndrome Day at McKey Park. The event is set for Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 12 noon-4 p.m. Worldwide, this is the 8th year that World Down Syndrome day has been observed. The date of 3-21 was set since individuals born with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. We will have our traditonal yellow and blue balloon release, a bounce house and slide for the kids, and lunch. We are asking for families to assist with food items or other donations for the luncheon. If you would be willing to help, please let me know, and I will e-mail out a list of items for you to choose from. If you have any ideas you want to share for that day, please let us know. We cannot do this without your support. Let's get out and celebrate those who are living with Down Syndrome!

January Meeting and other news

Greetings everyone and Happy New Year.  As we push forward into another year, we are coming up to our 2nd anniversary since we decided to form our group.  We have many wonderful ideas that we would love to expand upon outside of the talking and planning stage; some of which include things such as fundraisers for our group (including a Buddy Walk), educational opportunities at resource fairs and community events, and  a library with material devoted to Down syndrome and other informative resources to our members and new parents.  If you feel led to head up a project or you have an idea you want to share, please let us know.  We are here to assist you and your family. 

Speaking of ideas, we do have two socials planned in Feb. and March.  Our January meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, January 12th at First Christian Church on Patterson Street, Valdosta, Ga.  First Christian has generously supported and allowed us usage of their church to hold these meetings every month.  The meeting site will not change unless you are notified from us ahead of time.  Big thanks to First Christian for allowing us to be on site.  We are still working on childcare for each meeting.  If you have any suggestions on childcare possibilities, please let us know. 

Please make plans to join us in Feb for a Valentine social at our regularly scheduled meeting time on 2/9/13.  We will also have our 3rd annual World Down Syndrome Day celebration at McKey Park on Saturday, March 16th.  World Down syndrome day is actually on 3/21 (3 copies of that extra special 21st chromosome--that is why this day was chosen), but we have already planned for the next several years to hold it on the 3rd Saturday in March.  Everyone can mark their calendars way ahead of time!

We hope to see you soon!  If we can be of any service, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@southgeorgiadsa.org. 

The November meeting scheduled for Saturday November 10th has been CANCELED!
Activities will resume in December.
Make sure to check back here to stay updated on times.
- erin

Support Group meets monthly

Just a reminder that we are still meeting monthly as a support group on the second Saturday of every month during the school year. We meet at First Christian Church, 1905 N Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31602. Our meeting time is from 10 am -12 noon. Next meeting is this Saturday, October 13th, 2012. We would love to see you there!

Last day to get a custom Buddy Walk shirt for the Jacksonville Buddy Walk on November 3rd, 2012

Today is the last day to register and receive a custom Buddy Walk t-shirt with our name on the back of the shirts.  You can still register after today.  If you register after 5 pm, you will  receive a plain white Buddy Walk shirt.  Follow the link attached to register.  If you have any questions, please e-mail us or call.  We hope you will join us!

Buddy Walk-Jacksonville, Florida, November 3, 2012--Team DSA South GA

Buddy Walk-Jacksonville, Florida

Greetings everyone!  It is that time of the year again where we join up and walk to raise awareness for all the amazing people living with a diagnosis of Down syndrome.  We have walked in Tallahassee the past two years, but we are changing things up this year.  We will be walking in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012.  The event takes place from 11:30 am- 4pm at the Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion. The walk will be on the beach and is approximately one mile.  There will be entertainment, food vendors, carnival games, awards, face painting, inflatable jump houses, carnival rides, prizes, and music. This walk promises to be a fun time for all involved. The registration fee for each participant is $15.00.  You will receive a t-shirt to wear on the day of the walk (t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for anyone registering after October 11th).   Please visit the following link to register for the walk or sponsor a walker. 

 

Buddy Walk-Jacksonville, Florida-November 3, 2012

 

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at  info@southgeorgiadsa.org. 

 

  

 

 



Pool Party

July 28, 2012 (Sat)

10 am- 2 pm

Hello everyone!  It has been awhile since we have posted and I hope that this summer has been a pleasant one.  It doesn't seem possible, but we are in the final few weeks of our summer vacation before the kids head back to school.  What better way to kick off our new school year by having a pool party!  Matt and Amy Reaves have graciously opened their home to host this event (they live in Hahira and directions will be sent out). 

We will grill hot dogs and have Chick fil A nuggets for the kids.  We are looking for other items such as chips, desserts, drinks, etc.  If you and your family would like to attend, please e-mail us at info@southgeorgiadsa.org.  Let us know how many people will be attending and if you are able to bring a food item.   

If you do have any safety flotation devices, please bring those also.  We will have a baby pool set up for the smallest ones also. 

We will resume our monthly meetings in August after school starts back up--the second Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 10am-12 noon.

Invite anyone who you think may want to attend and get ready for a great day of fellowship and fun with your T21 families!  We hope to see you there!