October - Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Don't forget the Buddy Walk in Lacey coming up this Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010.

Buddy Walk 2010

That time of year has come around again.

The 2009 South Puget Sound Buddy Walk will take place at Rainier Vista Park, 45th & Ruddell, Lacey, WA, on Saturday, October 3, 2009. By participating in the Buddy Walk, we hope to help make a difference in the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Registration for participants starts at 9 and the program and walk starts at 10 am.
I'm walking in the Buddy Walk to show my support for the more than 400,000 individuals with Down syndrome in the United States. I want to do my part to make sure that each individual is given every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Play date

We will be having another Ds playdate here in Gig Harbor on Sept. 28, 2010 from 10AM-12PM. Call me or email me and I will give you directions here at my house.

If you are planning on going to the Penninsula Pediatric playdate please stop by afterwards for a bit. We will be here and would love to see you.

If you remember please bring your favorite snack to share!

Please leave a comment if you have a time that may work better. Starting in the New Year I will be reevaluating the time and day and will possibly change it if we have enough interest. Right now and through November it is the last Tuesday of the month from10Am-12PM.

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day
Saturday, September 25, 2010
12:00pm
Double 4 Tree Farm
4217 72nd St East, Tacoma, WA 98443

Ø This is an informal event with the simple goal of connecting families in the Down Syndrome Community.

Ø This is a potluck so bring a dish to share and a cooler with drinks for your family. You can also bring any outdoor games your kids would like to share with their new friends.

Ø The use of this venue has been donated by Bob and Jan Moore. There is a large covered area with tables and chairs in case of rain. There is also a grass area where we can set up games and kids can play.

Ø If you have any questions contact Shannon French at (253) 224-0397.

Down Syndrome Playgroup

Hello Friends,

We will be having a Down Syndrome Playgroup on Tuesday, August 31st, from 10AM intil 12PM.

Please come for some fun playtime and talktime. Michelle L. from Pave and Brigitta C. from A Step Ahead will be joining us.

Please bring your favorite snack to share.

Call me at 253-649-0003 and I will tell you the address. It will be in Gig Harbor, WA.

Moms night out

Just thought I would post about the upcoming moms night out. It is a really good time and great way to connect with other moms and gather resources for our kiddos. The next one is on Wednesday Feb 3rd at 6:00pm at the Olive Garden at South Hill Mall in Puyallup. Post a comment if you would like to attend and we can organize a car pool.

Upcoming event

There is a really great group for Thurston county that meets regularly in Lacey. They are the people that put on the buddy walk. The group is mostly parents of older children, but there are about 5 families with babies too.

Anyway, I know this is short notice, but the meeting tonight is going to be geared toward the families with little ones 3 and under. They will have multiple speakers discussing things pertaining to babies with Down syndrome. Nothing fancy at all, but there might be some good information. It is from 6:30-8 at Parent to Parent in Lacey. Pizza will be served. Here is the address if you are interested.

1012 Homann Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98513
(the building is located behind
Lacey Glass, just east of the
Lacey Post Office at the
round-about)

If you can't make it, I will pass along any good information I receive.