Description: Moms and their Little Buddies are invited to the Buddy Center to enjoy a time of free play and spending time together. Target Age/Participants: Buddies age Birth-4 and their moms Registration Closed!
Description: Children with a diagnosis of Down syndrome are born with oral motor hypotonicity. This low tone can affect the way their oral motor (or muscles in their mouth) move together for speech and feeding purposes. It is important to understand feeding, oral motor development, when to introduce certain foods, and you, as parents, can […]
Dates: Tuesdays, November 8, 15, and 29, 5:30-6:30pm Description: Get ready to learn about how to care for a simple plant! This three-week gardening class will focus on parts of the plant, caring for plants, and even planting your own pansy! Target Age/Participants: Buddies only, age 12+ Registration Closes: Sunday, October 30 at Midnight Participant […]
Description: Are you interested in painting while hanging out with friends? This step-by-step painting session is for YOU! Target Age/Participants: Buddies only, age 10+ Registration Closes: Sunday, October 30 at Midnight Participant Limit: 10 Register at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FallPainting
Description: Buddies ages 10 to 16 are invited to the Buddy Center for a fun night of playing games, watching a movie, and enjoying some popcorn! Target Age/Participants: Buddies only, age 10-16 Registration Closed!
Description: Come enjoy delicious coffee and a midmorning treat courtesy of PJ’s Coffee, and a chance to connect with other moms/caregivers that have a child with Down syndrome. Target Age/Participants: Any mom with a child with Down syndrome Registration Closed!
Description: Bring the whole family to join in on the fun and listen to a read aloud of the book The Best Thanksgiving Ever, a fun book about a family of turkeys and their Thanksgiving feast. After the reading, we will discuss what we are thankful for and complete a fun thanksgiving craft! Target Age/Participants: […]
Description: Bring the whole family to join in on the fun as we play a series of 60 second games and challenges designed to be fun for all ages. You don’t want to miss this hysterically fun game night! Target Age/Participants: Buddies of all ages and their families! Registration Closes: Sunday, November 13 at Midnight […]
Description: Come ready to make a beautiful name bracelet for your best friend, a family member, or even yourself! Target Age/Participants: Buddies only, age 13+ Registration Closes: Sunday, November 13 at Midnight Participant Limit: 12 Register at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BraceletMaking Note: Please send your Buddy with a list of names they may want to turn into a […]
Description: Rates of mental health issues in children and adolescents today are skyrocketing. An already growing problem has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Navigating the mental health system and helping your teen through a mental health crisis is difficult enough, but this can be compounded by a chronic health condition or genetic condition, such as […]
Description: This event is for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Both kids and adults will get to decorate and take home (or eat) cookies. We will have frosting and sprinkles for decorating! Target Age/Participants: Buddies of all ages and their families! This Event is Full!
Description: In this class you will learn the importance of Hair Hygiene and how to properly care for your hair. You will leave understanding that hair care is not only for personal appearance but important for one's overall hygiene health. Target Age/Participants: Buddies only, age 13+ Registration Closes: Participant Limit: 10 This event is being […]
