Help For New Parents

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 23^rd, 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

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

What is MyBooklet BC?

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!

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 )

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

FUNDRAISING:

Canuck Place and the
Lower Mainlad 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:

Fill in all the contact information at the top right hand side of the page.
Select only one player for each box.
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 January 8th, 2020 to March 25th, 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 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: January 6th to March 30th, 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.
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 March 30th, 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.
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)

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Help For New Parents

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.