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1/8/07 Special Olympics |
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Introduction of new board members for the Down Syndrome Support Group of B-CS at 6pm.
Come find out more on how to get your children involved with Special Olympics.
When: Monday, January 8, 2007
Time: 6:30pm
Where: St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 East 29th Street
Patricia Jones, Area 6 Director with Special Olympics Texas will come and speak on Young Athletes Program. This is a program for 2-7 years olds who train for the Special Olympics but can not compete until 8 years of age. She will also speak on the how to get your child involved with Special Olympics for ages 8 and above.
To be able to participate in Special Olympics you must have Mental Retardation. Special Olympics was created and developed to give individuals with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) the opportunity to train and compete in sports activity.
***Please RSVP to Christy Knight 979-778-7010 or downsyndromeofbcs@yahoo.com for pizza and drinks.
Childcare NOT provided at this meeting.
Board Meeting to discuss the 2007 Calendar will be held directly after speaker. 7:45 – 8:30pm
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11/7/05 |
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Presentation on Wills, Estate planning, and Guardianship
What to do when your kids come of age; how to plan financially for the future; how to identify guardians other than themselves; and why all of this is important. Where: College Station Conference Center on George Bush Dr. at 6:15pm
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1/16/06 |
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Presentation on Project Sunshine Buddy program, SPLASH program and SHARE program. Where: College Station Conference Center on George Bush Dr. at 6:15pm.
SPLASH - This is an exciting program designed for two purposes: (1) to serve children with special needs and their parents who live in the Brazos County and surrounding areas; and (2) to prepare undergraduate majors in Health and Kinesiology and other related programs in working with children with special needs.
S.H.A.R.E. - Special Horses And Riders Excelling. Our primary focus at this time is in providing recreational horseback riding. Riding horses provides increased confidence as well as improving motor and verbal skills. Riding helmets are required and are provided by S.H.A.R.E. Horses eat a lot, so a donation of $10.00 for the first rider, $7.50 for the second rider, and $5.00 per rider thereafter is requested. For more information, please contact us by phone at (979) 690-2364; by mail at S.H.A.R.E, 4996 Schehin Road, College Station, Texas 77845; or by email at share_program_cs@yahoo.com
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2/6/06 |
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Monthly Meeting on Social Security Income
Where: College Station Conference Center on George Bush Dr. at 6:15pm
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3/6/06 |
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Monthly Meeting on Extended School Year
Where: College Station Conference Center on George Bush Dr. at 6:15pm
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3/18-19/2006 |
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The Down Syndrome Group of B/CS along with Down Syndrome Association of Houston will be holding its family weekend camp at Camp for All. For more information please contact Christy at 979-778-7010.
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4/3/06 |
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Monthly Meeting on Camps & Local Summer Activities
Where: College Station Conference Center on George Bush Dr. at 6:30pm. We will have the City of College Station, City of Bryan, Camp for All, Kingdom Ranch and others will have booths to let you know about their summer programs, camps and activities.
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4/21-23/2006 |
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Camp Life will be having its respite weekend camp at Camp for All for kids. All special needs children along with siblings are invited. To register please visit http://fsn.tamu.edu
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5/6/06 Swimming Party |
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Family Support Network and Down Syndrome Group of B/CS invites you to the end of school Special Needs Swimming Party. It will be at Hallaran Pool on Rock Praire Road from 10 - Noon. This is the kick off to the beginning of summer. Bring you entire family to this event. You may bring snacks for your family to enjoy(no glass bottles). Life guards will be on duty and the pool will be closed to the public. Please RSVP no later than May 4th to Christy Knight at 979-778-7010 or via e-mail mothers_of_downsyndrome@hotmail.com
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6/10/06 Putt Putt Golf |
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Family Support Network and Down Syndrome Group of B/CS invites you to Putt Putt Golf for a round of golf and game tokens. It will start at 10 am. All kids free and parents can participate @ $3.00 each. You don't need to pay if you are just helping your child. Pizza and drinks will be served at 11:15 am.
Please RSVP no later than June 7th to Christy Knight at 979-778-7010 or via e-mail mothers_of_downsyndrome@hotmail.com
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7/7/06 The Children's Museum |
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Family Support Network and Down Syndrome Group of B/CS invites you to The Children's Museum for a private party from 6-8pm. It is located at 111 East 27th in Bryan. We will serve dinner and drinks at this event. Please RSVP no later than July 5th to Christy Knight at 979-778-7010 or via e-mail mothers_of_downsyndrome@hotmail.com
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7/17-20/2006 Trinity Baptist Church Special Needs Vacation Bible School |
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Special Needs Vacation Bible School at Trinity Baptist Church located 1070 N. Harvey Mitchell Parkway. For more information please contact Rev. Jerry Russum at 979-492-5382
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7/19/06 10th Annual Kids Day event |
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Trinity Wellness Center will be hosting its 10th Annual Kids Day event at Brenham High School on July 19th from 11-4pm. The Down Syndrome Group of B/CS and Family Support Network will have an informational booth at this event.
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8/5/06 Swimming Party |
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Family Support Network and Down Syndrome Group of B/CS invites you to the end of summer Special Needs Swimming Party. It will be at Hallaran Pool on Rock Praire Road from 10 - Noon. This is to end this summer with a splash. Bring you entire family to this event. You may bring snacks for your family to enjoy(no glass bottles). Life guards will be on duty and the pool will be closed to the public. Please RSVP no later than August 4th to Christy Knight at 979-778-7010 or via e-mail mothers_of_downsyndrome@hotmail.com
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11/4/06 |
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Down Syndrome Support Group of B-CS
Fall Picnic
To include slide, swings, sandbox, and a Joy Jump. We will provide hotdogs and hamburgers.
It will be from 11am - until everyone leaves. Please RSVP by November 1st so, we make sure we have enough food.
It will be held at Christy Knight's home located at 2208 Yellowstone, Bryan.
Take Hwy 6 N to Tabor Rd. exit. Turn left at light. Go down Wilkes Dr. until you reach blinking light. Take right onto Old Hearne Rd then take the first left onto Glacier Dr. go to second left and turn onto Missouri. This will deadend into Yellowstone Dr. take a right go past yield sign and it is 2nd house on the left. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 979-218-2892.
In case it rains the party will be rescheduled.
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11/16/06 |
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The Family Support Network & The Down Syndrome Support Group Monthly Meeting
Siblings of Kids with Disabilities Rescheduled to Thursday, November 16 at 6:30
Dr. Anne Wherly will speak on the effects of having a sibling with a disability.
This presentation will address how families can support the needs of all children.
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive
***Please RSVP to Christy Knight 979-778-7010 or downsyndromeofbcs@yahoo.com for childcare and pizza***
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