Sunday
28Feb2010

Great Presentation

Great presentation done by one of our members, Catherine, Timmy's sister.

Saturday
27Feb2010

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS

For the third year, our awesome photographers have donated their time for FREE 30 minute photo sessions for your family, focusing on individuals with Down syndrome of all ages.  These photo shoots are what we use to get the gorgeous images for our calendar, brochures, and other awareness or educational materials.
You can call the office (314-961-2504) beginning MONDAY, MARCH 1 at 10:00AM to reserve a session. Sign-up sheets will also be at our Family Conference on Saturday, March 6! There is limited space, so don't delay!

 

Photographer Nichole Olea     Soléa Photography
     www.soleaphoto.com

  • SATURDAY, MARCH 27 at Bee Tree Park in South County (1:00pm-5:00pm)
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 18 at the Grand Basin in Forest Park (1:00pm-5:00pm)
  • SUNDAY, MAY 23 at Creve Coeur Park (1:00pm-5:00pm)
  • SUNDAY, JUNE 27 at Tower Grove Park (1:00pm-5:00pm)

 

Photographer Jeremy Keltner     Your Story Studios
     www.ysstudios.com

  • SUNDAY, MARCH 28 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in South County (1:00pm-5:00pm)
  • SATURDAY, APRIL 3 at the St. Louis Arch (9:00am-1:00pm)
  • SUNDAY, APRIL 18 at Lafayette Park in Lafayette Square (1:00pm-5:00pm)
  • SUNDAY, MAY 16 at the St. Louis Zoo (1:00pm-5:00pm)

 

Photographer Kristie Cromie     L Photographie
    www.lphotographie.com

  • DATE TBA IN JULY



Friday
26Feb2010

New March 2010 Exercise and Healthy Lifestyles Classes to begin at Fitwize4Kids

Exercise and Healthy Lifestyles Classes at Fitwize

On March 22, 2010 the popular, Healthy Lifestyles sessions will begin a 2nd session this year, at "Fitwize4Kids" on Telegraph Rd in south St Louis county.  The 8 weekly sessions will be held on Mondays 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm.  Session spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to the 1st 12 participants.

Each class will include 45 minutes of exercise and circuit training and 15 minutes of healthy eating discussion and education.

If you were one of the energized participants who enjoyed last year's spring, fall, or winter exercise and healthy eating classes, you’ll be interested in signing up for the spring 2010 session!  To register, click on link:

http://www.dsagsl.org/fitwize-registration/

Tuesday
23Feb2010

Free iphone IEP Checklist Application!

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is pleased to announce the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Checklist iPhone application. The IEP is an individualized program designed to support the educational needs of school aged students with disabilities. This new IEP app helps parents of students with special needs become better-informed advocates by making IEP information easier to access.

The IEP app is offered free of charge.

Click Here for more information and the free download!

Monday
22Feb2010

St. Charles - Project Heart March Activities for Adults w/ Disabilities

FRIENDSHIPS:  Game Night
We'll play games like Friendship Jenga and others you'll love. 
You'll get to know other Project HEART classmates better by also work in teams. 
Be prepared to laugh, learn and have fun!
Wednesday, March 3 6-7:15p
 
 
COOKING:  Spring Fling
Prepare a home cooked meal perfect for the springtime.
You will also learn how to read a recipe, measure and safe kitchen skills.
Thursday, March 11 5-6:30p
 
REGISTER with Sara Willis at 636.757.0541 or saraw@willowsway.org



Friday
19Feb2010

What to Do This Summer Resource Fair

Summer Recreation Opportunities

from

THE RECREATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Special School District Central Office, Room 60/61

12110 Clayton Road (just east of Ballas Road on Clayton Road)

Click Here for more information


 

Thursday
18Feb2010

Meet Diana Braun, advocate, friend and star of the award winning documentary, “Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy”

                                                                       Friday, March 5, 2010

                                                         1:00—2:30 pm                                           

           The Center of Clayton

            50 Gay Avenue                                           

            Clayton, MO 63105

            314 290-8500

Presentation is free but registration is required.

Register by going to the event calendar at www.slarc.org or by contacting

Tya at (314) 817-2221.  Space is limited.      

       Click Here for flyer                                                    

Diana will tell her personal story and share clips from the documentary that tells her

amazing journey from institutionalization to living and working in the community with her

friend & fellow advocate, Kathy Conour.        

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