DSAGSL Calendar - Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis

	February 2023
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		1 Improv with Andi Improv with Andi February 1, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 Fun activities and games to enhance communication Let's Talk! on Zoom Let's Talk! on Zoom February 1, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Description: Join us for interactive discussion, games and a whole lotta fun! For teens and adults 16+. To join the ZOOM meeting, click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354134038 If you need some help getting started with ZOOM, go to youtube.com/stlouisdsa and check out the how to video Visit dsagsl.org/programming for more information Bingo! Bingo! February 1, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 Meeting ID: 842 9270 6605 Passcode: 482957 Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (DADS STL) bi-monthly meet up Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (DADS STL) bi-monthly meet up February 1, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm DADS STL MISSION: To assist and support, through fellowship and action, the fathers and families of individuals with Down syndrome. Bi-monthly get-togethers The DADS group meets on the first Wednesday of every even month. For 2023, those dates are Feb 1, April 5, June 7, August 2, Oct 4 and Dec 6. For more details, please email dadsstl@outlook.com. Please check our Facebook group for more DADS STL information. • • • •	2 Ukulele Club Ukulele Club February 2, 2023 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 Meeting ID: 811 8714 9003 Passcode: 598788 •	3 Fusion Fridays on Zoom Fusion Fridays on Zoom February 3, 2023 9:30 am - 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 Meeting ID: 830 0465 4639 •	4	5
6 Living Your Best Life Living Your Best Life February 6, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video series on Facebook and YouTube. Learn skills to increase independence and growth for all ages! facebook.com/dsagsl or youtube.com/stlouisddsa •	7 Llifelong Learning Llifelong Learning February 7, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come to the DSAGSL office for a day of art and music. Registration required. Improv with Cara Improv with Cara February 7, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Join Cara for a fun hour of Improv! Practice critical thinking, increase communication skills and have fun with your friends! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Meeting ID: 874 9593 7908 Passcode: 244426 • •	8 Improv with Andi Improv with Andi February 8, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 Fun activities and games to enhance communication Let's Talk! on Zoom Let's Talk! on Zoom February 8, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Description: Join us for interactive discussion, games and a whole lotta fun! For teens and adults 16+. To join the ZOOM meeting, click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354134038 If you need some help getting started with ZOOM, go to youtube.com/stlouisdsa and check out the how to video Visit dsagsl.org/programming for more information Bingo! Bingo! February 8, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 Meeting ID: 842 9270 6605 Passcode: 482957 Family Resource Network: Assistive Technology Family Resource Network: Assistive Technology February 8, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO-qrzopH9DvX-XqK4WhOg4PUfjgCPy0 This support group is a way to connect with other parents, siblings and caregivers who are taking care of an adult with Down syndrome. January's special guest speaker is Holly Reiff, Provider Relations Specialist for Assistive Technology! DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcO-qrzopH9DvX-XqK4WhOg4PUfjgCPy0 Meeting ID: 879 7621 1354 Passcode: 822226 One tap mobile +16469313860,,87976211354#,,,,822226# US +19294362866,,87976211354#,,,,822226# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 931 3860 US +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 879 7621 1354 Passcode: 822226 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd05HIg1e9 • • • •	9 Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Regression Family Support Group Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Regression Family Support Group February 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87902285321?pwd=WHdZMEtBUDlXSTFuMExhMmF0dmlrQT09 The DSAGSL invites you to participate in our monthly support group if you are caring for someone with Down syndrome who exhibits symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The group will discuss topics such as: Creating Dementia-Friendly Environments, Remaining Safe at Home, Medical Advocacy, Changing Yourself to Change the Outcome, Rethinking Expectations, Maintaining Self-Care Skills, Your Questions and Concerns. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkduGvrDgoH9MYEOv3eQPIDX6yPxS8wGVU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81918723257?pwd=dFpoOHdvczFrbmF3Z2VQMi8xb25EQT09 Ukulele Club Ukulele Club February 9, 2023 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 Meeting ID: 811 8714 9003 Passcode: 598788 • •	10 Fusion Fridays on Zoom Fusion Fridays on Zoom February 10, 2023 9:30 am - 1:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 Meeting ID: 830 0465 4639 •	11	12 UNO Club at Pioneer Bakery UNO Club at Pioneer Bakery February 12, 2023 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Pioneer Bakery Cafe, 210 N Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA UNO Club welcomes you! Join friends and play some UNO at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood, MO every other Sunday from 2:30-3:30 PM. This group is geared toward youth around ages 10 -14 but all are welcome! •
13 Living Your Best Life Living Your Best Life February 13, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video series on Facebook and YouTube. Learn skills to increase independence and growth for all ages! facebook.com/dsagsl or youtube.com/stlouisddsa •	14 Llifelong Learning Llifelong Learning February 14, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come to the DSAGSL office for a day of art and music. Registration required. Improv with Cara Improv with Cara February 14, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Join Cara for a fun hour of Improv! Practice critical thinking, increase communication skills and have fun with your friends! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Meeting ID: 874 9593 7908 Passcode: 244426 • •	15 Improv with Andi Improv with Andi February 15, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 Fun activities and games to enhance communication Let's Talk! on Zoom Let's Talk! on Zoom February 15, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Description: Join us for interactive discussion, games and a whole lotta fun! For teens and adults 16+. To join the ZOOM meeting, click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354134038 If you need some help getting started with ZOOM, go to youtube.com/stlouisdsa and check out the how to video Visit dsagsl.org/programming for more information Bingo! Bingo! February 15, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 Meeting ID: 842 9270 6605 Passcode: 482957 • • •	16 Helping Hands Volunteer Group Helping Hands Volunteer Group February 16, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, 1300 Strassner Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144, USA A monthly volunteer opportunity for individuals of ALL ABILITIES. The third Thursday of each month, volunteers will create thank you gifts, awards, and cards for supporters of the DSAGSL. To sign up, visit dsagsl.org/volunteer Small Steps Missouri Small Steps Missouri February 16, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (Upstairs), 1300 Strassner Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144, USA Join us for gross motor activities from Special Olympics Young Athletes program and music with Midwest Music Therapy! RSVP to linda@dsagsl.org Ukulele Club Ukulele Club February 16, 2023 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 Meeting ID: 811 8714 9003 Passcode: 598788 • • •	17 Fusion Fridays on Zoom Fusion Fridays on Zoom February 17, 2023 9:30 am - 1:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 Meeting ID: 830 0465 4639 •	18 Let's Play Monthly Meetup Let's Play Monthly Meetup February 18, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join DSAGSL and the Let's Play Community Group for monthly meetups! The location will change each month and will be in different areas of Missouri and Illinois. Join the Let's Play Facebook Page, subscribe to the DSAGSL emails, and check our website often to find out details about the meetup each month! •	19
20 Living Your Best Life Living Your Best Life February 20, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video series on Facebook and YouTube. Learn skills to increase independence and growth for all ages! facebook.com/dsagsl or youtube.com/stlouisddsa •	21 Llifelong Learning Llifelong Learning February 21, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come to the DSAGSL office for a day of art and music. Registration required. Improv with Cara Improv with Cara February 21, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Join Cara for a fun hour of Improv! Practice critical thinking, increase communication skills and have fun with your friends! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87495937908?pwd=cHVEbUF1aVN1aWxNWkJBYnMzZ3l2QT09 Meeting ID: 874 9593 7908 Passcode: 244426 • •	22 Improv with Andi Improv with Andi February 22, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82085581669 Fun activities and games to enhance communication Let's Talk! on Zoom Let's Talk! on Zoom February 22, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Description: Join us for interactive discussion, games and a whole lotta fun! For teens and adults 16+. To join the ZOOM meeting, click here https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85354134038 If you need some help getting started with ZOOM, go to youtube.com/stlouisdsa and check out the how to video Visit dsagsl.org/programming for more information Bingo! Bingo! February 22, 2023 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84292706605?pwd=OHFIUk56UFJXSU85ZzNSOHJVM3BVUT09 Meeting ID: 842 9270 6605 Passcode: 482957 Small Steps Illinois Small Steps Illinois February 22, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA Join us for gross motor activities from Special Olympics Young Athletes program and music with Midwest Music Therapy! RSVP to linda@dsagsl.org • • • •	23 Ukulele Club Ukulele Club February 23, 2023 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81187149003?pwd=cWszcW9IUkdwZ2o5dmRjVmZkRUFNZz09 Meeting ID: 811 8714 9003 Passcode: 598788 •	24 Fusion Fridays on Zoom Fusion Fridays on Zoom February 24, 2023 9:30 am - 1:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 DSAGSL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83004654639 Meeting ID: 830 0465 4639 •	25 Behavior Workshop Behavior Workshop February 25, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm St. Luke's Hospital Emerson Auditorium, 232 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017, USA Register at Workshops - Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (dsagsl.org Fees are associated with each workshop, but scholarships are available. 9a-11am: Behavior Basics Audience: New to Behavior Principles Behavior can be frustrating and confusing, but the good news is that there is a science of learning and behavior that can help you no matter what age or stage your child is in. It is important to understand the basics of behavior because once you do, you can apply them to a variety of situations. Participants will learn these behavior basics and some effective strategies they can use to prevent and respond to their child’s behavior. 11a-12p: Lunch 12p-1:45p: Toilet Training Tips and Tricks Audience: Getting ready to toilet train, working on toilet training Toilet training is a definite rite of passage for children and parents. Don’t let this important skill become frustrating for your family. Come and learn some practical tips and tricks and set everyone up for success! 1:45p-2:00p: Break 2:00-5p: Benefits of Being Busy Audience: School Age through Adulthood Prevention, engagement, and education play important roles in behavior development. Participants will learn effective strategies they can use to help increase engagement and learning to promote more positive behaviors at home, at school and in the community. There are great benefits to being busy and focusing on learning to help prevent and reduce problem behaviors. This session will help us all learn ways to keep teaching and have fun!! Circle of Friends Social Event w/ SLU Best Buddies Circle of Friends Social Event w/ SLU Best Buddies February 25, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, 1300 Strassner Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144, USA Teens and adults of all abilities are invited to join the DSAGSL Young Friends Board, SLU Best Buddies, SLU Service Fraternity Sig Tau, and SLU Special Olympics volunteers for a fun social event at DSAGSL! We'll play ice breaker games, do some group dances, and have a great time together. RSVP at dsagsl.org/social-events Last Saturday of every month from 2-3:30 at DSAGSL \| January - April • •	26 UNO Club at Pioneer Bakery UNO Club at Pioneer Bakery February 26, 2023 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Pioneer Bakery Cafe, 210 N Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA UNO Club welcomes you! Join friends and play some UNO at Pioneer Bakery in Kirkwood, MO every other Sunday from 2:30-3:30 PM. This group is geared toward youth around ages 10 -14 but all are welcome! Deer Creek Bar & Grill Giveback Night Deer Creek Bar & Grill Giveback Night February 26, 2023 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm Deer Creek Bar & Grill, 3233 Laclede Station Rd, Maplewood, MO 63143, USA Save the Date! Deer Creek Bar and Grill is doing a giveback night! More details coming soon. • •
27 Living Your Best Life Living Your Best Life February 27, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video series on Facebook and YouTube. Learn skills to increase independence and growth for all ages! facebook.com/dsagsl or youtube.com/stlouisddsa •	28 Llifelong Learning Llifelong Learning February 28, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Come to the DSAGSL office for a day of art and music. Registration required. •

February 2023

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