Connections - Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City

The DSG proudly serves a largegeographic area and therefore providesadministrative support and funding tothe advertised community groups tohelp meet our members needs in theirimmediate communities.DSG members are encouraged to attendgroup meetings in their area but mayalso choose to attend other groups if thetopic matter/event interests them. Pleasecontact us at info@kcdsg.org if youwould like to suggest a new groupAfrican American FriendsWe happy to announce Yinka Perryas the NEW leader for AfricanAmerican Friends. Yinka is preparingmeeting information for thecoming months. Until then pleasefeel free to contact Yinka atdsg.aafriends@gmail.com. We lookforward to seeing you at AfricanAmerican FRIENDS events in 2011.B.E.S.T. NetworkEvery Thursday from 6:30 to8:30pm, join us for Dance classes–From Hip Hop to Ballroom,Drama, Sign Language to Musicand other Activities. All levels oftalent welcomed, beginner, intermediate,and challenge. Call forfee prices.1st and 3rd Saturdays of themonth, from 3:30 to 6:00pm,Starring ME! Entertainment Club!Friends, Fun, and Food! We willenjoy Karaoke, Music Videos,Group and Line Dances. Entrancefee $7 or $10 for entrance fee anddinner.All Meetings held at BishopMiege North Campus, 4901Reinhardt Dr., Roeland Park, Ks.We are in the 2nd building in themulti-purpose room, just north ofthe High School, through thenorth doors. To RSVP or questions,please contact Marlene,913.663.9936 or email at bestnetarts@earthlink.netCONECTANDO AMIGOS LATINOSEstamos muy contentos de anunciarun nuevo grupo latino, "ConectandoAmigos Latinos",para nuestras familiasque hablan español. La reuniónserá el Viernes 25 de Marzode 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm y se llevará acabo en la Oficina de DSG, 10200 W75th St, suite 281 en Shawnee Mission,Kansas. Hemos invitado a unpsicólogo que dará consejos sobrecomo lidiar con los días buenos ymalos cuando se está al cuidado deun niño con Síndrome de Down. Esperamoscontar con su presencia.Viernes, 15 de abril, 6 pm a 8 pm,nuestro encuentro en la oficina delDSG. Hemos invitado a un representantede YMCA a unirse a nosotrospara hablar sobre las actividades quese llevan a cabo para los niños connecesidades especiales. Hay bocadillosy refrescos serán proporcionados.Dotte FRIENDSFriday, March 4th from 6:30 to8:30pm. Come join us for a familygame night. Bring your favoriteboard games and snacks and comeready for some fun. We will meet atDown Syndrome Guild office at10200 West 75th Suite 281 ShawneeMission KS.Mark your calendars for the EasterExtravaganza on Saturday, April 9th.We looking for more families to joinDotte! Contact Becky Messler forinformation and Please RSVP onboth events, 913-788-9013 or 913-940-8512 or via email atabecky529@kc.rr.com.Eastland FRIENDSMonday, March 14th, 6:30pm to9pm, MOMS MONDAY! Meet at2505 SW Wintercreek Drive in Lee’sSummit, MO. Bring a snack and/ordrink to share. If you have a favoriteparty/board game bring it too!Sunday, April 10th Swim Party atCoCo Key Water Resort at the HolidayInn KC, 103 East 39th Street,KCMO. We have 20 ticket for KIDS toGIVE AWAY, DSG member and siblingsonly please! Parents can purchasetickets for themselves or familyand friends for only $10 each. This isa special reduced rate! YOU MUSTEastland FRIENDS ( con’t)Send your check or cash to DSG byApril 1st. Children 2 and under arefree into the Park. The Water Park isopen from 10am-8pm, you may pickup your tickets before the event, inorder that you can come at a timethat works for your family. The ticketsare for all day.RSVP or questions contact KimKnipp at kknipp@kc.rr.com or LindsayTharpe RSVP to Lindsay atmamalins@hotmail.com.FACES of OlatheOlathe FACES needs some NEWFACES to join! For detail about thisgroup and Information on upcomingevents, please contact DebbieHorn via email Debbie@horns4.comor at 913.768.6717.FRIENDS of JoplinThursday, March 3rd at 6pm.Join us for Mom's Night Out at RedOnion in Joplin. Joplin FRIENDS willpay $5 toward each Mom’s dinner.RSVP by March 1st.Saturday, April 2nd at 2:30pm.Mark the calendar for our AnnualEaster Party at the Coate FamilyHome, 2120 N. Duquense, Joplin,Mo. Bring a dozen filled Easter eggper child and a snack or dessert toshare. RSVP by March 31st.Contact Alicia for questions andRSVP’s, alihammer@sbcglobal.netor via phone 417.499.4614.Johnson County FRIENDSMonday, March 21 at 6:30 pm.join us for a Ladies Night Out at Barley'sBrewhaus,16649 MidlandDrive, Shawnee, KS. We have theloft area reserved so we can movearound and chat easier. JoCoFriends will pay $5 per each person'stab. Watch your email for an evitecloser to the time of the event!Thursday, April 14th at 6:30pm.We will start with dinner followedby our speaker at who will be announcedat a later date. Watch youremail for an evite closer to theevent. Babysitters will be provided.RSVP to events or for questionsemail at debopks@gmail.com.