Upcoming Events
​Mom's Club
Thursday, April 24th
6:30-8:30PM
Come join Mom's Club for a fun evening at Pinstripes (5001 Trailhead Bend Way, Fort Worth, TX 76109) on Thursday, April 24th, at 6:30 PM! Your registration includes appetizers and a game of bocce as we gather for a night of fun and connection. Please register at Mom's Club.
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Music Therapy and Story Time
Wednesday, April 30th
10:30-11:30AM
Join us for music therapy and story time on Wednesday, April 30th from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. The class is for individuals with Down syndrome ages birth to 8 years old and will be located at our DSPNT office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Please purchase one ticket for the whole family. Siblings are welcome to join! The first 30 minutes will be dedicated to story time, followed by 30 minutes of music therapy. Please register at Music Therapy and Story Time.
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Self-Advocate Day- Registration opens on Monday, April 28th at 9:00AM
Friday, May 16th
9:00-3:00PM
On Friday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., we are hosting Self-Advocate Day for individuals aged 18 and older with Down syndrome. The day will feature programs designed to support the development of educational, social, health, and wellness skills. Space is limited to 12 participants, and the event will take place at the DSPNT office (1000 Bonnie Brae Avenue, Suite 155 Fort Worth, Texas 76111). Lunch will be provided. Registration opens on Monday, April 28th at 9:00AM.
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Teen/Adult Hangout at Encore Dance Studio
Sunday, May 18th
2:00-5:00PM
Join us for a Teen/Adult Hangout at Encore Dance Studio (208 W J Boaz Rd, Saginaw, TX 76179) on Sunday, May 18th from 2:00–5:00 p.m. We’ll be dancing in a hip hop class, making a tasty snack, and creating a fun art project. This event is for individuals with Down syndrome, ages 13 and older.
Registration closes on May 13th. Please register at Teen/Adult Hangout.
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Our Special Heroes Golf Benefit
Monday, June 2nd
9AM
Our annual golf benefit raises money to support health and wellness programs in the Down syndrome community. Our event will be held at Waterchase Golf Course in north Arlington and will inlcude a round of golf with cart, drink tickets, breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A Mansfield, and lunch by Blue Mesa Grill, Fort Worth. For more information, go to GOLF.
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iCan Shine Bike Camp
June 9-13
UTA- Maverick Activity Center
Join us for iCan Bike Camp from June 9-13, at UT Arlington Maverick Activity Center. The camp fee is $150, and priority will be given to individuals with Down syndrome. All other applicants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if spots become available. To participate, riders must be at least 8 years old, have a disability, and be able to walk independently without an assistive device. Attendance for all five days is required, and a parent or guardian must remain on-site for the duration of each 75-minute session. Please register at BIKE CAMP.