September Events

Upcoming Events Sat. Sept. 10th- 2nd Saturday Family Gathering, 9:30-11:30am, Derks Park, Appleton, Debbie Merkel will be bringing ice cream treats for Aaron's 4th birthday so please RSVP to Debbie . Tues. Sept. 13th- Dad's Night Out, 6:30pm at Coaches Corner, N140 Eisenhower Drive, Appleton (This event is not just for Dads!  Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers or any men who support someone with Down syndrome.) No DSAW-FC Advisory Committee Meeting or Advocacy Meeting in September. Fri. Sept. 23rd- 4th Friday Playdate, 9:00-11:00am, Jeff Brownell's home; RSVP (and for directions), email Jeff.  Friday, September 30th Friday Night Kickoff! "Dwell in the Possibilities" Perry Hall, UW-Fox Valley Doors Open @ 6:30pm Presentations start @ 7:00pm Saturday, October 1st 2nd Annual Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Riverside Park, Neenah 10:30am

The 2nd Annual Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is ONLY 4 weeks away!! Right now there are 26 teams, 285 people registered and just over $7,500 raised through pledges alone!  Last year, we welcomed 991 walkers and we expect to exceed that amount this year! The 2011 Fox Cities Down Syndrome Awareness Walk is accepting online registration until noon on Wednesday, September 28th!  On-site registration is accepted, but t-shirts are not guaranteed. Register Now!!  Walk Webpage: www.dsawfoxcities.org/walk Keep up with walk updates or ask questions about the walk at our new Walk Facebook Page! Brochures are available by mail.  Email Melanie atmelbaeten@hotmail.com to have one mailed to you! Friday Night Kick-off!  Friday, September 30th Perry Hall, UW-Fox Valley, Menasha Doors Open at 6:30pm Presentations start at 7:00pm "Dwell in the Possibilities"    This event is FREE and open to the public.   This event features a dance performance by Marcia's School of Dance, LLC/ARC Fox Cities as well as keynote presentations by Self-Advocate, Bridget Brown and Co-founder of Signing Time, Rachel Coleman.  Bridget Brown is a successful young woman who captures the attention of everyone she meets with her vitality and confidence. Bridget redefines the term "inclusion" by being the first person with Down Syndrome to be included in her school district. She graduated in 2005 as a result of this very successful school experience. She is a national public speaker and shares tools and strategies she used to be successfully included. She also is a person centered planning coach and works with young adults with disabilities to help them find their own voice. Rachel Coleman delivers an inspiring and heart felt presentation about raising two daughters with disabilities and also shares how Signing Time was created.  This event is NOT just for parents of children with disabilities!  Teachers, therapist, friends and relatives will be inspired to "Dwell in the Possibilities"! RSVPs are appreciated but not required.  Email melbaeten@hotmail.com if you plan to attend.