Upcoming Events
DSPNT Book Club
Tuesday Evenings
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, August 27th. We will be reading "The Jungle Book." 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. If you're interested in joining book club, please email Whitney at whitney@dspnt.org.
DSPNT Book Club
Thursday Mornings
10:30-11:30AM
Join us for book club! We will meet every Thursday on Zoom from 10:30-11:30 AM starting on Thursday, August 29th. We will be reading "The Jungle Book." 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. If you're interested in joining book club, please email Whitney at whitney@dspnt.org.
Step Up for Down Syndrome Family Walk
Saturday, October 12th, 11AM-2PM
EPIC Central, Grand Prairie
Step right up to our "carnival themed" Step up for Down Syndrome Family Walk. We will return to EPIC Central this year with more games, fun, music, vendors, and more fun than ever! You can form a team, join a team, make a donation OR sponsor our walk at STEPUP.
SPEAK
Thursday, October 24th
12:00-1:00PM on 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, Katie Frank will be presenting on "Supporting Healthy Sexuality for your Loved One with Down Syndrome". We know that individuals with Down syndrome are social beings and want to have healthy relationships. This is a skill they need to learn as it may not be inherent. In this session, participants will learn about why it is important to teach sexuality education, what topics that should be addressed, and how to talk about them. Resources will also be shared including visual supports in addition to books and free online resources. Please register at SPEAK.
Teen/Adult Harvest Hullabaloo
Friday, October 25th
6:00-8:00PM
Our Teen/Adult Harvest Hullabaloo will take place on Friday, October 25th, from 6:00 to 8:00PM at Bedford YMCA (2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021). We will have snacks and dancing. Feel free to come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costumes to join in the fun and festivities. This is for individuals with Down syndrome 13 and older. Registration closes on Friday, October 18th at 9:00PM. Please register at Harvest Hullabaloo.
Garden Work Day
Saturday, November 2nd
9:00-12:00PM
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help build our garden! We received a grant to create a raised bed garden at our office, and we'd love for you to be part of it. This event is for all ages and families, so bring everyone along to join in the fun as we build the garden beds and fill them with soil.
The event will take place at our office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Suite 155, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Please register at GARDEN.
Mom's Club
Thursday, November 7th
5:30-8:30PM
Join us for a Mom's Club Mahjong Night at the DSPNT office (1000 Bonnie Brae Ave., Ste. 155, Fort Worth, TX 76111) on Thursday, November 7th, from 5:30-8:30PM! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and a fun evening learning how to play Mahjong with fellow moms. Registration closes on Monday, November 4th. Please register at Mom's Club.