Upcoming Events
October
Monthly Teen/Adult Cooking Class
Wednesday, October 1
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, October 1 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration is currently full.
Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, October 3
Register for our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 3 at Deerfield Golf Club! We are open for registration for golfers (single golfers and foursomes), hole sponsors, and general sponsors.
Fall Teen/Adult Dance
Saturday, October 4
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+ are invited to our Fall Teen/Adult Dance at Bible Fellowship Church. Wear your favorite football jersey!
Mixed Media Art Class
Sunday, October 5
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, October 15
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class on Wednesday, October 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
The Delaware Down Syndrome Walk & 5K
Saturday, October 18
The DE Down Syndrome Walk & 5K is a family fun day, which includes an Awareness Loop, raffles, music, food trucks, face painting, caricatures, a photo booth, and much more! We also have an official 5K around the park hosted by Fusion Racing. Join us on Saturday, October 18 from 10AM-2PM at Glasgow Park.
October Milton FAMILY Meetup
Sunday, October 19
In place of our usual Parent Meetup, we invite DSADE families—parents, guardians, kids, and all—to a Family Meetup at Schellville Spooktacular during the event’s Special Needs Hour.
More details on how to RSVP coming soon.
October New Castle County Parent Meetup
Saturday, October 25
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome gather to share experiences, stories, and advice at this monthly event at Nemours Children’s Hospital.
Planning for the Future: Trusts, Wills, and Decision-Making Options
Monday, October 27
Parents/guardians of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this webinar where Paul O’Brien, an attorney at the Law Office of Kevin A. O’Brien, will discuss foundational estate planning documents, along with documents that are pertinent to the DSA community, like Special/Supplemental Needs Trusts.
November
Mixed Media Art Class
Sunday, November 2
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!
Monthly Cooking Class
Wednesday, November 5
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, November 5 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Registration is currently full
Special Needs Planning Workshop
Wednesday, November 5
In this webinar, Pat, Brian, and Brett from 1847Financial will discuss basic estate planning documents, Special Needs Trusts (SNTs), guardianship vs. Powers of Attorney, ABLE accounts, “3 Person Retirement,” tax planning considerations, funding strategies for a SNT, and more!
Monthly Youth Cooking Class
Wednesday, November 12
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-17 are invited to our monthly Youth Cooking Class on Wednesday, November 12 at Westminster Presbyterian Church!
December
Monthly Cooking Class
Wednesday, December 3
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 18+ are invited to our monthly Cooking Class on Wednesday, December 3 at Sherm’s Catering Bistro in Newark with Chef Angelo!
Mixed Media Art Class
Sunday, December 7
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 15+ are invited to our Mixed Media Art Class in Middletown!
Winter Teen/Adult Dance
Sunday, December 14
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 14+ are invited to our Winter Teen/Adult Dance at Bible Fellowship Church.