Many thanks to our Teen Group Leader, Kelly, who has set up a Virtual Dance Class, VDC, for our teens and adults, which started in October 2020, and runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 pm. The dancers are having a really fun time dancing and socializing and Taya their dance instructor, is caring and
2 Dec 2020 posted by upaboutdownHello everyone, As many of you know, the school has made some changes to classes as a result of COVID-19. They have also cancelled all on-and-off campus events that involve the general public. Unfortunately, this means that we are going to have to cancel our Down Syndrome Day Walk event. We will not be postponing
16 Mar 2020 posted by upaboutdownResending and Sharing Another Community Event from DSSA about their Annual Down Syndrome Day Walk on Sunday, March 22, 2020 and their Fundraising for UAD. They would love your support!! Gather your family and friends for some fun and exercise! The DSSA are organizing our annual Down Syndrome Day Walk on Sunday, March 22th from
13 Mar 2020 posted by upaboutdownThe health and well-being of our members and the community is a priority and so unfortunately we have postponed our Dance-a-Thon for World Down Syndrome Day. We look forward to sharing details about a new date in the upcoming weeks. The community can still celebrate together by sharing photos of themselves Rocking their Socks next
18 Feb 2020 posted by upaboutdownOur Valentine Dance on Friday, February 7, was a great success! Our location at Corpus Christi Parish Hall had a charming and cozy ambience. Families from every age group joined us for fun and dancing with friends and making new friends! The music kept everyone dancing and mingling on the floor. The very popular photo
10 Feb 2020 posted by upaboutdownThe 0-5 age group had an outing Sunday, February 9th at Cannon Cove which is Adventure Bay’s dry land attraction. This three-level play area is designed for children under 12. Four air-powered cannons are ready to fire, and air-pressurized features make it rain foam balls. There are climbing structures, slides and tons of obstacles the
10 Feb 2020 posted by upaboutdownWorld Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is such an incredible way to share the beauty, talents and abilities of people with Down Syndrome with the world. All of Windsor-Essex is invited to learn about Down Syndrome and Rock their Socks with us! For 2020 Up About Down has three fun ways to do it! 1. Rock
7 Feb 2020 posted by upaboutdownOn Sunday our families had a great afternoon at the Spits game! In addition to being named team of the game, the Spits won and we celebrated Bomber's birthday. A lot of fun was had by all! Share your pictures in the comments!
24 Jan 2020 posted by upaboutdownWith the Christmas Decorations all packed up again, it is time to think about DANCING!! In hopes this helps younger families come out, our Valentine Dance is booked for Friday, February 7, 2020 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Location: Corpus Christi Church, 1400 Cabana Rd West, between Dougall and Huron Church Rd. Come out to
16 Jan 2020 posted by upaboutdownKingsville Feb. 4: 9:30am – 11:30am ACCESS 23 Mill St., Kingsville Windsor Feb. 6: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Drouillard Place 1102 Drouillard Rd., Windsor Families will be able to learn about the steps to transitioning their son or daughter with special needs into school and how to partner with educators. They’ll also get to hear real
10 Jan 2020 posted by upaboutdown