Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region - Association Syndrome de Down Région de la Capitale Nationale upcoming events

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

Participants will be taught simple craft projects that can then be sold at a Christmas Craft Fair. They will learn about colours, patterns, cutting, painting, sewing, how to work as a team, and about display/pricing for sales.

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

The program is still looking for a lead hand. The lead hand will help carry boxes of supplies to and from the room, lead chair yoga/exercise during breaks, and help with Christmas Craft Fair set up/take down. If you or someone you know would be interested, please reach out to jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

Annual General Meeting ONLINE ONLY/ Assemblée générale annuelle EN LIGNE SEULEMENT (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The Down Syndrome Association of the National Capital Region (DSANCR) is pleased to invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026

All members are invited to attend online. Registration is mandatory.

An overview of 2025-2026 activities and events will be presented as well as the financial status of the association.

Please note that in accordance with DSANCR by-laws, only members are entitled to vote at the AGM.

We have openings on the Board (Board member), so why not get involved and help the DSANCR continue to operate and provide activities, support and services to the Down syndrome community in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau region.

To sit on the DSANCR Board, you must be available to attend Board meetings, usually held monthly, and willing to help organize and participate in Association events.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about becoming a Board member, please send us an email to info@dscncr.com in advance of the AGM. You are invited to check out the task descriptions here. As well, do feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in joining the Board.

General Board member

Secretary

We believe strongly that new ideas and perspectives are essential for a healthy, progressive approach to managing the DSANCR to ensure everyone benefits as much as possible.

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L’Association du syndrome de Down de la région de la capitale nationale (ASDRCN) a le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à son assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) qui aura lieu le mercredi 23 septembre

Tous les membres sont invités à participer en linge. L’inscription est obligatoire.

Un bilan des activités pour l’année 2025-26 sera présenté aux participants.

Veuillez prendre note qu'en vertu des règlements de l'ASDRCN, seuls les membres sont habilités à voter au cours de l'AGA.

Nous avons des postes disponibles au conseil d’administration (c.a.) (Membre général du c.a.) Venez vous joindre à nous et ainsi contribuer à l’organisation d’activités ainsi qu’à l’offre de services et de soutien à la communauté de la trisomie 21 dans la grande région d’Ottawa et de Gatineau.

Pour siéger au c.a., vous devez être disponible pour participer aux assemblées mensuelles du conseil. il faut également être prêt à aider, à organiser et participer aux activités de l’Association.

Si vous êtes intéressé(e) à siéger au conseil d’administration, ou avez des questions, veuillez nous le faire savoir par courriel à info@dsancr.com avant l’AGA. Vous pouvez consulter les descriptions de fonctions ici. N’hésitez pas à les partager avec toute personne intéressée à devenir membre du c.a.

Membre CA

Secrétaire

Pour optimiser nos services et nous assurer que tous et toutes en bénéficient, nous croyons qu’une gestion saine et progressiste de l’Association doit s’accompagner d’un apport constant de nouvelles idées et de nouveaux points de vue.

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, November 11, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, November 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca

FREE Weekly Christmas Craft Club for Adults 21+ (Wednesday, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Christmas Craft Club

A new weekly activity for adults 21+ with Down syndrome has been made possible by a Momentum Grant from the CDSS to the DSANCR.

This event is FREE for adults with Down syndrome!

When: Wednesday September 9th to Wednesday December 9th 2026

Time: From 10am to 3pm, weekly

Where: 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive - Diane Deans Community Centre

**Participants must bring their own lunch and drink to each session.**

Para-Transpo support (getting on and off at location) will be available.

If you have any questions, please email jill.mcknight@sympatico.ca