Events

These are fun events for the whole family.

Summer Picnic

The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society is celebrating 30 years as a organization, and we would like to see EVERYONE come out to celebrate with us.

On June 23rd, 2019 we will be hosting a summer picnic at Campbell Valley Regional Park, in Langley, B.C. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. we will be having assorted games for both young and old, prizes,watermelon eating contest,photo booth,face painting,performance by the LMDSS dance class, barbecue,and so much more.

So send us an email and let us know you are coming.

Annual General Meeting

It’s that time of year again when LMDSS needs to host our Annual General Meeting.

This is a great way to learn what we have been up to as an organization, what’s new, and to hear from our membership on their ideas of what they would like to see in the future.

It is also a time that our members vote on new board members.

If you are interested in learning more about sitting on the LMDSS board, what positions are availalbe, please contact Theresa at 604-591-2722 ,or by email at info@lmdss.com

The Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Campbell Valley Regional Park, in Langely, B.C. (Old Orchard Picnic Shelter Area).

World Down Syndrome Day

Please join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day.

Here are some great ideas on how you can join in on the celebrations.

  1. See below list of all the places across Canada that have joined us by lighting up in blue and yellow. Pick your favourites place, then go and take pictures and post them to our Facebook page.
  2. Wear yellow and Blue on March 21st.
  3. Contact LMDSS at info@lmdss.com for free brochures so you can set them up in your office, school, etc.
  4. Make a donation through our website and change a life.
  5. Join us for a Family Bowling and Pub Night on March 19th at the Dell Lanes in Surrey. Details can be found under Fundraising.
  6. Climb on board and light up in blue and yellow. Let us know that you will be joining us so we can add your company name to our list of places who are lighting up.
  7. Order some of our yummy LMDSS designer Ribbon Cookies with a special message on each package to hand out to co-workers, classmates,family, and friends. Call the LMDSS office to place your order.

British Columbia

BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Fountain at Laforge Lake – 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Jack Poole Plaza Couldon -1075 Canada Place, Vancouver
Pinetree Way at City Hall – Intersection of Lougheed Hwy and Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Sky train Guideway Pillars– Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Telus World of Science – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver
Vancouver City Hall – 453 West 12th, Vancouver, B.C.

Alberta

Calgary Tower – 101-9th Ave, Calgary, AB

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland

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Events

COMMUNITY SUPPORT:

 

LOWER MAINLAND DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
PARENT NETWORKING BRANCHES:

 

To attend any of our Parent Networking Branches
you must register.


Registration can be done by either a phone call at
604-591-2722,or by email at info@lmdss.com.

If you require childcare
you must inform our office at the time of registration.

 

Burnaby
Topic: MyBooklet BC workshop for LMDSS Families

Date & Time:  Saturday, November 23rd, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
RSVP: Please RSVP to info@lmdss.com
Please bring a laptop or an iPad to work on your own myBooklet BC.
Cost: Free
We will be bringing in dinner, and drinks

****If you require childcare you must let us know at the time of registry***

What is MyBooklet BC?

MyBooklet BC is a FREE online tool that individuals and families can use to create a beautiful and personalized information booklet to store and share their child’s/adults strengths, gifts, goals and much, much more.

Some topics of the workshop are (but not limited to): 

  • Quick overview of MyBooklet BC online tool
  • Sharing lived experience behind the creation and application of MyBooklet BC
  • Step-by-step guide and useful tips on how to create your own MyBooklet!

 

Langley

Topic: Annual Christmas Event
Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1284-184th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Cost: LMDSS Members Free / Non-Members by donation

To Register by November 8th, 2019, please click on this link   https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lower-mainland-down-syndrome-society-9787008832

Okanagan
Topic:Christmas Party
Date: Sunday, December, 1st, 2019
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: #228-1891 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C.
Cost: Free

Contact  Amie Hough at amiemhough@gmail.com to RSVP

Surrey
Topic: Annual Christmas Event
Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1284-184th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Cost: LMDSS Members Free / Non-Members by donation

To Register please click on this link   https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lower-mainland-down-syndrome-society-9787008832

 

Vancouver
Topic: MyBooklet BC workshop for LMDSS Families

Date & Time:  Saturday, November 23rd, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver
RSVP: Please RSVP to info@lmdss.com
Please bring a laptop or an iPad to work on your own myBooklet BC.
Cost: Free
We will be bringing in dinner, and drinks

****If you require childcare you must let us know at the time of registry***

What is MyBooklet BC?

MyBooklet BC is a FREE online tool that individuals and families can use to create a beautiful and personalized information booklet to store and share their child’s/adults strengths, gifts, goals and much, much more.

Some topics of the workshop are (but not limited to): 

  • Quick overview of MyBooklet BC online tool
  • Sharing lived experience behind the creation and application of MyBooklet BC
  • Step-by-step guide and useful tips on how to create your own MyBooklet!

Topic: Annual Christmas Event
Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: 1284-184th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Cost: LMDSS Members Free / Non-Members by donation

To Register by November 8th, 2019, please click on this link   https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lower-mainland-down-syndrome-society-9787008832

 

Adults Development Connections Group (ages 19+)

Our Adult Development group will be going to the annual Christmas party
This is a great way to work on social skills, friendships, and your dancing moves.

Event: Christmas Networking Event
Date: November 30th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Semiahmoo Fish 1284 184th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Cost: LMDSS Members Free / Non-Members by donation

To Register by November 8th, 2019,please click on this link   https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lower-mainland-down-syndrome-society-9787008832

 

Youth Development Group (ages 10 – 18 )

Event: Christmas Networking Event
Date: November 30th, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Semiahmoo Fish 1284 184th Street, Surrey, B.C.
Cost: LMDSS Members Free / Non-Members by donation

To Register by November 8th, 2019 ,  please click on this link   https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lower-mainland-down-syndrome-society-9787008832

 

FUNDRAISING:

This year LMDSS will be hosting our “Sweet As Ever T21 Supporting Families” fundraiser, as there is nothing more sweeter than our children.

The proceeds from this year’s fundraiser will be going towards subsiding our yearly program costs.

This helps to keep the costs for families at a minimum, and let’s all children and adults participate without funding having to be an issue.

The products can be picked up anytime after November 25th at the LMDSS head office (#481-13320-78th Ave, Surrey).

Monday’s –       9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday’s –      9:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday’s – 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday’s –     9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday’s –          9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

You can also pick up your orders at our Annual Christmas Party on November 30th at the Semiahmoo Fish and Games Club from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For those that are not able to pick up your orders at any of the above locations please contact the LMDSS office to make other arrangements.

A email with information regarding this fundraiser was sent out,so check your inbox.

All orders are done online so click on this link  https://fundraising.purdys.com/1006085-66055
to view the products, and place your order.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for supporting the kids!

Please note all order must be in no later than November 10th, 2019

 

HEALTH AND EDUCATION:

Dance Classes: ( LMDSS Program)
Dates: Wednesday’s Starting on Oct 2nd, 2019 to December 4, 2019 (on the last day we will be having a dance party. If anyone has food allergies please let Theresa know).
Times: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Ages 11 years & Up)
Location: #481-13320-78th Ave, Surrey
Cost: LMDSS Members $25.00 for 11 weeks / Non-members $50.00 for 11 weeks
(This program is subsidized by LMDSS)

Students to bring water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes (No Jeans).
Please contact the LMDSS office to register !
If student requires support person, please provide.

All children that are 10 years and under who are interested in taking dance classes, please contact the LMDSS office at 604-591-2722 to be added to our list of students.

 

One to One Reading,Math,and Money Skill Classes:

Date: September 24th to December 12th,2019
Days: Monday’s,Tuesdays and Thursdays Classes available
Times: 3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Location: #481-13320-78th Ave, Surrey
Cost: LMDSS Members :$10.00 per 1 hour session
Non-Members : $20.00 per 1 hour session

(This program is subsidized by LMDSS)

Registration is required.

One to One Reading, Math,and Money Skills Classes:

Date: January 6th, 2020 to
Days: Monday’s,Tuesdays and Thursdays Classes available
Times: 3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Location: #481-13320-78th Ave, Surrey
Cost: LMDSS Members :$10.00 per 1 hour session
Non-Members : $20.00 per 1 hour session

(This program is subsidized by LMDSS)

Registration is required.

Learning and Play group (ages 2 to 5 years)

Date: Wednesday’s starting January 8th, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: #481-13320-78th Ave, Surrey
Cost: LMDSS Members $10.00 per class
Non-Members$20.00 per class

(These classes are subsidized by LMDSS)
Registration is required.           

                                            

Sexuality  and Relationship Classes:

These classes are designed for ages 9 and up

If you are interested in registering for our Sexuality and Relationship classes, please contact the LMDSS office to register or to get further details.

(These classes are subsidized by LMDSS)

 

Parents

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