Down Syndrome Association of Delaware

January – March 2026

Upcoming Events

January

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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Mixed Media Art Class

Sunday, February 8

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!

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Monthly Youth Cooking Class

DATE TBD

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!

Registration to come

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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.

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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

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Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class

DATE TBD

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!

Registration to come

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Mixed Media Art Class

Sunday, March 8

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!

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Monthly Youth Cooking Class

DATE TBD

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class at Westminster Presbyterian Church!

Registration to come

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Guest Bartending Fundraisers

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.

Link to come!

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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!

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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.