Upcoming Events
January
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Wednesday, January 7, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration is full. Please contact office@dsadelaware.org if you’d like to be added to the waitlist.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
ASL Sign Basics, Emotions & Actions
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 PM
Join us for a virtual, beginner-friendly session for families who want to build and practice American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary to support a loved one with Down syndrome. This webinar is held in partnership with the DSA of Maryland.
Decision-Making Options Beyond Guardianship: What Families Need to Know
Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 PM
Join Hope Vella, BSW, MS, from Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), along with Valerie Snow, Esquire. for an informative webinar that breaks down decision-making options such as Supported Decision-Making Agreements, Power of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. The team will explain how these tools empower individuals with ID/DD to maintain their rights while receiving the support they need.
February
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Wednesday, February 4, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration is full. Please contact office@dsadelaware.org if you’d like to be added to the waitlist.
Mixed Media Art Class
Sunday, February 8
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!
Down to Box Pop-Up Class
Thursday, February 19, 4:30 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+ are invited to a special pop-up Down to Box class with Coach Jon!
Rock Your Socks Mismatching/Pick-Up Events
New Castle County Volunteering & Pick-up: Saturday, February 28
Kent County Pick-up: Saturday, February 21
Sussex County Pick-up: Saturday, February 14
Our Rock Your Socks bulk order form is open!
We also welcome volunteers at our New Castle County date to help us mismatch and pack socks! Sign up to attend.
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
Friday Friends: Painting Pottery
Friday, February 27, 6:15 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+ are invited to our first Friday Friends get-together at Your Creation Station to paint pottery!
Friday Friends are monthly, activity-based hangouts for teens and adults with Down syndrome and their invited friends. These are casual events where attendees can get to know one another over a fun bonding activity, with DSA staff there to support the community!
Moms Retreat
Friday, February 27 – Sunday, March 1
Meet other DSADE moms and share experiences! The DSADE will cover a two-night stay for any mom of a child (of any age) with Down syndrome who is a DSADE member. This event is for moms only!
March
Advocacy 101 Webinar
Monday, March 2, 7:00 PM
Join DSA of DE Advocacy Chair Maddie Bennett for an informative and empowering webinar designed to help you feel confident engaging with your elected officials. Free and open to all!
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 PM
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
Monthly Caregiver Connections
Friday, March 13, 6:00 PM
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this monthly meetup. Childcare and pizza are provided. This month, we’ll be discussing the topic of transition in Middletown.
Guest Bartending Fundraisers
Wednesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 19
Join us at our annual Guest Bartending Fundraisers across the state! At these events, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and our favorite self-advocates and DSADE community members as we take over local bars & restaurants.
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
Saturday, March 21
Build awareness and raise funds for the DSADE by rocking some socks on World Down Syndrome Day!
To learn about our Rock Your Socks program and World Down Syndrome Day—and to order your socks—click the button below!
Run for the Buds 5K
Sunday, March 22
Run for the Buds is BACK at an exciting new location: The Starboard in Dewey! Get all your friends & family together for a morning of movement in support of our mission.
Friday Friends: Pool Party
Friday Friends: Bingo Night
Friday, March 27
Teens and adults with Down syndrome and their invited guests are invited to our March Friday Friends! This month, we’ll be holding two events on the same night—bingo night in New Castle County and a pool party in Sussex County.
Mixed Media Art Class
Sunday, March 29
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!