Sledding at Stone Cow!

Saturday, January 22nd | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stone Cow Brewery 500 West Street B Barre, MA 01005

Bring your sleds and enjoy their snowy hill! Fingers crossed Jack Frost gives us some fresh powder to play! If he doesn’t deliver we can still enjoy each other’s company inside the warm barn.

RSVP or send questions to group leaders Brian & Jessica Young.
jessica.flynnyoung@gmail.com; 774.239.5992

Ice Skating at Market Street

Sunday, January 23rd | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
600 Market St Lynnfield, MA 01940
Individuals with Down syndrome, their friends, and
family members, are invited to join us for a morning of hot chocolate, breakfast (including gluten free options) and ice skating! Food and drink will be served in the warming tent for skaters who work up an appetite or for anyone who wants a break from the cold!
 
Everything including ice skate rentals will be free of charge!
 
A limited number of volunteers will be present to assist skaters and skate assists will also be available for beginners!
 
*Helmets will not be provided, but are highly recommended for all skaters!* (it could be a bike helmet, motorcycle helmet, equestrian helmet
 anything to protect the noggin!)
 
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

Interactive Music Session (for all ages!)

Monday, January 24th | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Join Evan from Music at the Blissful and MDSC Self-Advocate Ashley DeNoble for a 45-minute virtual, fun, interactive music session!
This event is free and individuals of all ages are welcome to join!

Down Syndrome-Autism Connection Monthly Chat

Wednesday, January 26th | 8:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection convene its regular Zoom chat the last Tuesday of every month.  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism diagnosis, to join them. To be added to the invitation list, please contact Jeanne Doherty at jdoherty@mdsc.org.

Toddler Moms Group

Wednesday, January 26th | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a virtual event.

Moms of children with Down syndrome ages 18 months – 3.5 years are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.

Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link

Let’s Cook! Featuring The Kid’s Illustrated Cookbook (ages 8+)

Friday, January 28th | 6:00 PM
Families and individuals with Down syndrome ages 8+ are invited to join us on Zoom to get a sneak peak into The Kid’s Illustrated Cookbook, written by self-advocate, Cole LaMarca and his mother!
We will be making delicious and nutritious Cashew Butter Cups!
*this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and can be modified for various nut allergies *

Single Moms Group

Saturday, January 29th | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Single moms who live in MA are invited to join this support group facilitated by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.

Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link

New Moms Group

Monday, February 7th | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a virtual event.

New moms of children with Down syndrome ages 0-18 months are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.

Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link

Down Syndrome & Mental Health Support Group

Wednesday, February 9th | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual

Does your teen or adult loved one with Down syndrome also have a mental health diagnosis such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder? Often these illnesses bring on a change in daily living skills, mood, or interest in activities once enjoyed. Seeing these changes and regression in your loved one can be very difficult.

Please join other parents and caregivers for a support group meeting facilitated by Mary-Frances Garber, a licensed genetic counselor providing supportive genetic counseling in her private practice, Listening, Reflecting, Healing in Needham. She has been a consultant with the MDSC for the past 8 years providing insight and support to many families.

Please note that individualized psychiatric treatment will not be provided at this meeting. This meeting is meant to serve as a venue for families with loved ones with Down syndrome and mental health concerns so that they may obtain mutual support with professional supervision.
Please email mentalhealth@mdsc.org to register or for more information.

Toddler Moms Group

Wednesday, February 16th | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
This is a virtual event.

Moms of children with Down syndrome ages 18 months – 3.5 years are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.

Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link