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Saturday, December 14th

2:00-4:00PM

Join us on Saturday, December 14th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a festive holiday party! We’ll have holiday crafts, cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and a chance to take a picture with Santa. This event is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email whitney@dspnt.org. 

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Buddy Up Pickleball

Sundays starting January 12th for 6 weeks

4:30-5:30PM

Buddy Up Pickleball is a 60-minute pickleball program specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome. Our 6-week winter session begins on Sunday, January 12th, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Chicken N Pickle in Grapevine (4600 Merlot Ave). The cost is $60, and athletes must be 12 years or older to participate. THERE ARE TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

RETURNING ATHLETES (THOSE THAT PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR) email fortworthpickleball@buforlife.org to register. 

NEW ATHLETES (THOSE WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE LAST YEAR) please click HERE to register. 

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Self-Advocate Day- FULL

Friday, January 17th

9:00-3:00PM

Friday, January 17th from 9AM-3PM, we are hosting our Self-Advocate Day for individuals aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. The day will include programs that support building educational, social, health and wellness, and independent living skills. Space is limited to 12 participants and will take place at our office. Lunch is included. This event is full. Please email whitney@dspnt.org to be added to the waitlist. 

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Music Therapy and Story Time 

Wednesday, January 22nd

10:30-11:30AM

Join us for music therapy and story time on Wednesday, January 22nd from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The class is for individuals with Down syndrome ages birth to 8 years old and will be located at our DSPNT office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Siblings are welcome to join! The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to music therapy, followed by 30 minutes of story time. During story time, students and faculty from Tarleton State University will engage the children in a reading activity focused on the day’s concept, along with interactive activities. Please register at Music Therapy and Story Time.

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Teen/Adult Main Event Night

Friday, January 24th

6:00-8:30PM

Come enjoy a fun-filled evening at Main Event South (4801 City Lake Blvd. East, Fort Worth, TX 76132) from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll kick things off with bowling, enjoy some pizza, and wrap up the night with time to play in the arcade. This event is open to individuals with Down syndrome aged 13 and older. Please register at Teen/Adult Main Event Night. 

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DSPNT Book Club

Tuesday Evenings starting January 28th via Zoom

5:30-6:30PM

Join us for book club! We will meet every Tuesday on Zoom from 5:30-6:30 PM starting on Tuesday, January 28th. We will be reading "Charlotte's Web." Individuals will participate in discussion groups, vocabulary activities, and oral reading practice. The reading level is approximately 3rd-5th grade. The book will be provided for participants. Space is limited to 10 participants and participants must be 18 or older. Please register at DSPNT Book Club.

 

SPEAK

Thursday, January 30th

12:00-1:00PM via Zoom

SPEAK (Sessions Promoting Education, Advocacy, and Knowledge) is a free monthly educational program for parents, community members, educators, and professionals. A Zoom link will be sent out three days before the event. This month, Dr. Grace Franko will be presenting on "Skills and Support Strategies to Promote Success for Transition to Young Adulthood with an Occupational Therapist". It's never too early or too late to spend time thinking about the transition to young adulthood for your pre-teen, teen, or young adult. Many families feel this is a time when support plummets for their loved one with Down syndrome. And while the traditional supports individuals may begin to differ at this time, there are still accessible options out there and many skills and supports can be thought about leading up to the transition to make the transition more successful. Please register at SPEAK. 

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Bubbles, Boots & Bingo

Saturday, February 8th

11AM-1PM

It is time for year three of Bubbles, Boots & Bingo. The event includes a VIP Bubble Hour, brunch, silent auction, and bingo with fabulous prizes.  All money raised will support programs for the Down syndrome community in North Texas.  If you would like information about sponsoring this event, please email KIM.  To purchase a table or tickets, go to BINGO.