Riverbend

Down Syndrome Association

Meetings

Riverbend Down Syndrome Association Monthly Meetings

Where: LeClaire Christian Church, 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Map

When: Sunday, November 20, 2011:

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Topic: Family Night/Riverbend Down Syndrome Association 2012 Planning

Contact: Sara Schwarz and Tammy Wrobbel, E-mail: support@riverbendds.org

2011 Riverbend Down Syndrome Association Meeting Calendar

January 24 - Speaker: Vicky Few, Easing the Transition from E.I. to School
February 28 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m., Meeting Speaker - Ellen Singh, Music Therapy and Kindermusik Curriculum.
March 28 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m., Metro-East IL Group Picnic for World Ds Day (March 21st, 2011). No general meeting scheduled.
April 25 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m., Dave Crouthers, Area Director, Southwestern IL Special Olympics *Include: Special Olympics/Challenger Baseball Informational meeting (have forms available for parents/caregivers)
May 23 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m., Special Needs Trust & Estate Planning
June 27- Member Meet & Greet
July 25 - Transitioning into the Community - Job Coaching (older children/young adults) - Micki Watkins, DHS
August 22 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m. Speech Therapy Discussion: Laurel West & Paula Baima
September 18 - Fall Picnic, Tri-Township Park (Pavilion #1)
September 26 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m.
October 24 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m. Diet and Nutrition: Keeping your Family Healthy - Speaker: Michelle Hoover, MA, RD, LDN (IL Early Intervention Nutritionist)
November 28 - Kindermusik Session 6-6:30 p.m. Family Night! (Movie & games, popcorn and dessert to be provided)
November 20, Sunday 2-4:00 p.m. - Family Night/Riverbend Down Syndrome Association 2012 Planning
December 30, Friday 6-9:00 p.m. - Holiday Dance and Movie

Kindermusik

The Riverbend Down Syndrome Association will be offering a half hour Kindermusik class from 6:00 p. m. to 6:30 p.m. on the 4^th Monday of each month before our meetings in August, September, October, and November. Children 5 and under are encouraged to participate. Each child needs a parent/adult to "do" Kindermusik with them. Dinner will be provided free of charge from a local restaurant to make the evenings more convenient for busy families. The fees for Ellen Singh, licensed Kindermusik instructor, are covered by the Riverbend Down Syndrome Association.
If you have questions about Kindermusik, please contact Ellen Singh at (618) 792-6190 or desingh@juno.com.

Metro-East Down Syndrome Alliance Meeting Calendar

October 10 - Health Fair and Down Syndrome Awareness Training
November 14 - Therapy Night
December 12 - Christmas Karaoke, Cookies, Cards, & Crafts Party!
January 9 - Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs
Feburary 13 - Special Education Teachers Panel
March 21 - 2nd Annual MEDSA World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
April 9 - IEPs, Individual Education Plans
May 14 - PTOEC, Parent Teacher Organization for Exceptional Children - Special Olympics