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 available, 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 14 th, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. location to be announced at a later date.

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 favorite 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 at www.lmdss.com and change a life.
  5. Join us for or annual Charity Family Bowling Night on March 24th at the Dell Lanes in Surrey. Details can be found under our fundraising section.
  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.
    Thank you everyone for your kind support, and for helping to spread awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome.

British Columbia

BC Legislature – 501 Belleville Street, Victoria
BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Canada Place – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Fitzsimmons Creek Bridge -Whistler, BC
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.
Royal BC Museum – 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, B.C.
City of Langford – City Fountain at Goldstream Avenue
Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, B.C.

Alberta

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

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario
Niagara Falls– 6650 Niagara parkway (river rd) Ontario
CN Tower – 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario

Quebec

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland

Proclamations:

1)District of Central Saanich
2)Municipality of Whistler
3)City of Burnaby
4)City of Vancouver
5)City of Surrey
6)The Province of British Columbia
7) District of Highlands
8) District of Sooke

Social Media Posts:
Town of Sidney – Social Media Posts

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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
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Langley

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Okanagan
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Contact  Amie Hough at amiemhough@gmail.com to RSVP

 

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

 

 

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.

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Youth Development Group (ages 10 – 18 )

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FUNDRAISING:

Canuck Place and the
Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society
Hockey Pool

Canuck Place and the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society are raising funds to help support the kids.

The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society is pleased to be part of this joint fundraiser with Canuck Place, and to be able to help so many children that are in need of services, and support.

To participate just contact the LMDSS office for a copy of the hockey pool sheet, then you just need to:

  1. Fill in all the contact information at the top right hand side of the page.
  2. Select only one player for each box.
  3. Send in your completed document to the LMDSS office (email,fax,or by mail), along with your payment of $30.00 (Cheques, E-Transfer,or cash), and then watch your inbox each week for your score.

On April 4th, 2020 the person with the highest points will be contacted to receive their cash prize and trophy.

Odds of winning 1 in 200

Feel free to share with your family, friends, and co-workers.

LET’S SCORE ONE FOR THE TEAM GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

 

 

HEALTH AND EDUCATION:

Dance Classes: ( LMDSS Program)
Dates: Wednesday’s Starting on April 1st, 2020  to June 24th, 2020 
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 12 weeks / Non-members $50.00 for 12 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: April 1st to June 25th, 2020
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. and 6:20 p.m. -7:20 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 April 1st, 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)

 

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