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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-8/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-for-parents-and-caregivers-5/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-7/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-6/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-for-parents-and-caregivers-4/
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UID:2314-1612000800-1612004400@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10 am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-for-parents-and-caregivers-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T010926Z
UID:2300-1611676800-1611680400@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-5/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T113000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security Webinar- Keeping Kids and Families Safe
DESCRIPTION:During this very challenging time in our lives\, DS Action has been focused on providing additional programs to support the health and wellbeing of all who are in need.\nDue to an increase in online activity\,\nDS Action has partnered with BARK to host a webinar which will educate parents in order to protect children from online dangers.\nBARK is an award-winning monitoring and screen time management service\, founded by a parent in 2015. BARK monitors online activities for potential issues such as: adult content\, cyberbullying\, predators\, depression\, acts of violence\, suicidal ideation and more. Their services provide parents with tools to manage screen time and filter the web.\nIn this webinar\, there will be a focus on:\n Digital Trends\n Online Dangers\n Practical Steps & Guidance
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/cyber-security-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210119T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-4/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210116T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20210110T011734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T011734Z
UID:2311-1610791200-1610794800@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-for-parents-and-caregivers-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201221T185308Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-3/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve Virtual Party
DESCRIPTION:Let’s come together for New Year’s Eve and say good-bye to a year of many challenges and share the hope that 2021 brings.\n\n\nGet your tickets – https://bit.ly/dsactionNYE2020\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, December 31\, 2020\, for a New Year’s Eve celebration filled with laughter and entertainment led by our hosts\, Mal Hall and Erik Rivera.  We have a special guest(s) who will be joining us as well.\n\nThe party will kick off at 5:30 pm PST/8:30pm EST\, with a variety of live comedy\, music\, interactive fun\, and surprises.  This will be a virtual event.  So\, you can attend from the comfort of your home and from any time zone.  Get your New Year’s Eve decorations\, festive attire\, and refreshments ready.  Invite your friends!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/new-years-eve-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Comedy Show,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program-2/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201221T184407Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Down Syndrome Action is excited to partner with Playing For Smiles for our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nZoom link will be emailed to you! \nPlaying For Smiles is a sports camp that is dedicated to providing a fun\, active and positive atmosphere for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports and fitness can change lives for the better and our goal is to give these experiences and opportunities to everyone. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave us in a world of uncertainty\, we are here to encourage our community to remain connected and inspired to try new things! Our Virtual Fitness & Wellness Program will be filled with fun workouts\, exercises\, and activities for all ages and abilities. \nDuring this time\, it is especially important to focus on taking care of your loved ones’ mental health as well as your own. Our program is committed to supporting overall wellness\, both mental and physical. \nZoom link will be emailed prior to each session! \nAll ages and abilities (friends and family included!) Please reach out to playingforsmiles@gmail.com with any questions!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/virtual-fitness-wellness-program/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201219T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201025T020727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T020727Z
UID:2094-1608372000-1608375600@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201206T213451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201206T215059Z
UID:2205-1607792400-1607799600@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Paint Night:  Paint\, Sip and Socialize
DESCRIPTION:  \nPaint\, Sip & Socialize \nJoin us for a Night of Painting and Fun! FREE Virtual Paint\, Sip & Socialize Night on Thursday\, December 12\, 2020\, at 5pm PST.\nSelect a paint-by-number kit of your choice\, grab some refreshments\, and hop online. See some familiar faces and meet some new friends.\nA virtual meeting link will be provided after you register.\nPlease be sure to purchase your paint-by-number kit in time for the event. There are many places to get supplies. We have found a large variety of kits\, on Amazon\, including some for the holidays. Check them out here:\nAmazon – https://www.amazon.com/Best…/zgbs/arts-crafts/7756212011
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/2205/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201025T021104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T021303Z
UID:2092-1607162400-1607166000@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-2/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201025T021925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T040203Z
UID:2096-1605985200-1605988800@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:DS Action's Night of Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:To help overcome the significant challenges that we have all been faced with during 2020\, DS Action has recognized the importance of providing Hope\, Inspiration\, and Laughter to support the well being of our families and friends. \nFrom November 1st – 21st\, DS Action will share videos and stories during our “21 Days of Thanks” campaign. Join us on Saturday\, November 21\, 2020\, as we come together to celebrate all that we are thankful for. \nThe festivities will kick off at 7 pm PST\, with a variety of entertainment – comedy\, music\, and interactive fun. This will be a virtual event. So\, you can attend from the comfort of your home and from any time zone. Invite your friends!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/special-evening-event-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201025T021604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T021604Z
UID:2090-1605952800-1605956400@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers-3/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downsyndromeaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Support_Group-Flyer_Oct-Dec.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201025T015139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T021703Z
UID:2087-1604743200-1604746800@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.  Also\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\n\nThis support group is FREE.\n\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\n\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-group-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downsyndromeaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Support_Group-Flyer_Oct-Dec.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201031T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201018T064631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T110346Z
UID:2044-1604156400-1604160000@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:DS Action's Virtual Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 31\, 2020 from 3pm – 4pm for a Virtual Halloween Party.  A VERY special thank you to our friends at Point Loma Nazarene University’s Department of Sociology\, Social Work and Family Services for hosting this event for DS Action Families and Friends. \n– Costume Contest for People of All Ages & Pets too! \n– Virtual Games \n– Pumpkin Decorating (Bring your own pumpkin or pumpkin cut out) \n– Music and Dancing \n– Spooky Dessert Contest (Show off your creative culinary Halloween themed dessert.) \n– Fun is the most important part of this party!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/ds-actions-virtual-halloween-party/
LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downsyndromeaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/halloween-5.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Point Loma Nazarene University":MAILTO:srogers@pointloma.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T030710
CREATED:20201023T103833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201025T021810Z
UID:2053-1603533600-1603537200@downsyndromeaction.org
SUMMARY:Down Syndrome Support Group for Parents/Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on select Saturdays at 10am PST for a Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group gathering. We recognize that our community is in need of ways to navigate the challenges we are all facing currently. We decided to take action and find solutions to help families cope.\nAlso\, we know that there has been a need for parents and caregivers to collaborate with other families who have children with Down syndrome\, of all ages. We are looking forward to providing a way to open communication.\nWe are excited to be working with the SMart Center from Jankintown\, Pennsylvania. They will be facilitating our group gatherings\, sharing ways that we can better manage stress and anxiety\, offer parenting strategies (with a focus on stress during the pandemic) and explain the significance of social support during a time when we are having to keep our distance.\nThis support group is FREE.\nCurrently\, DS Action is working on hosting additional family support groups/webinars. Donations are always welcome in order to help our efforts for our community. Click here to make a donation on our website.\nWe look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://downsyndromeaction.org/event/down-syndrome-support-group-for-parents-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Program Support
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://downsyndromeaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Support-Group-Flyer-1-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="DS Action":MAILTO:dsaction@dsaction.com
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