MVDSA NEWS & EVENTS

Board Meetings

The board meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month and are held in conference room A at the Job Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meetings start at 7pm.

Monday, July 12th

Monday, August 9th

 

General Monthly Meetings

July 15th, Thursday, 6:00pm. It's time again for our Annual Ice Cream Social at Delco Park located at 1700 Woodman Center Drive in Kettering. There will be lots of fun things for the kids to do as well as play on the playground. MVDSA will provide fried chicken, beverages, and ice cream. If you plan on attending, we ask that you bring something to share. If your last name begins with A-M, please bring a Dessert or ice cream topping. If your last name begins with N-Z, please bring a side dish. We look forward to seeing everyone and having a blast! Please RSVP to the office if you plan on attending. 937-222-0744 or email us at office@mvdsa.org. Thank you!

August 19th, Thursday, 6:30pm at the Job Center: Details will be announced at a later date.

September 16th: This Month's General Meeting will be a poster making party. Since we are having everyone make their own Walk of Achievement post boards this year for the Buddy Walk, this evening will be dedicated to making them if you haven't already done so by this time. MVDSA will provide the poster boards and supplies to help make them. All you need to bring are your pictures and information on your child that you would like to put on your poster board. If you would like to work on your poster board ahead of time, you can pick up a poster board in the office at the end of July. Please call the office to find out the office hours before coming.

Mom's Night Out
and Grandma's too!!

We would like to invite all moms & grandmas to join us.  If you would like to be added to the MOMS email list, please contact the office.  We meet on the last Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm.

July 29th

Wellington Grille in Beavercreek

August 26th

O'Charley's on Miller Lane

 

DADS Group 

D.A.D.S. Logo

(Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome)

The DADS group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month.

If you are a father of a child with Down Syndrome and are looking for a place to share your story or find others willing to share in the joy of fatherhood, please come join us.  We look forward to hearing from you.  All meetings begin at 7:00pm.  If you have any questions, please contact Mike Lee at 937-848-8607 or mikeandlouann04@sbcglobal.net.  

Future Events Coming Soon!!,


New Beginnings Play Group

This group is for parents of children with Down syndrome, ages 0 - 5.  All siblings are welcome to come join in the fun. We get together informally to share ideas and help our kids get to know each other.  We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at Living Word Church in Vandalia.  For more information, please contact Shannon Metzger-Roe at 937-433-2874 / shannonmetzger@gmail.com or Monica Mescher-Foreman at 937-276-9417 / moka6319@yahoo.com.

CANCELLED FOR THE SUMMER

Library News

Below is a listing of new library books & DVDs:

    My Up  & Down & All Around Book
    By Marjorie W. Pitter

    Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome
    A guide to emotional and behavioral strengths and challenges

    By Dennis McGuire, Ph.D. & Brian Chicoine, M.D.

    Negotiating the Special Education Maze
    A guide for Parents & Teachers
    By Winfred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood, Deidre Hayden & Cherie Takemoto

    Teaching Math to People with Down syndrome and other Hands-on Learners
    By DeAnna Hostmeier, Ph.D.  

    The Sibling SLAM Book
    What it’s Really like to have a brother or sister with Special Needs
    By Don Meyer & David Gallagher

    Kids with Down Syndrome– DVD
    Staying Healthy and Making Friends
    By Will Schermerhorn 

    Discovery– DVD
    Pathways to Better Speech for children with Down Syndrome
    By Will Schermerhorn

You are welcome to stop by the office to check them out or call and we'll be glad to send them via mail.

Library News - MVDSA Resource Library List (TITLES ONLY)
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