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, 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 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

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

Halloween Dinner and Dance / Souper et danse de l'Halloween (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Come on out to our Halloween/Fall Family & Friends Dinner Dance

Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Sala San Marco Event and Conference Centrec - 215 Preston St, Ottawa

Halloween costumes are encouraged!

Familiar adult presence is needed for young adults.

Menu: Dinner served at 6:30 PM

Roasted chicken
Pasta with sauce
Two salads
Vegetables
Bread rolls
Dessert
Coffee/tea

(Gluten-free and other dietary accommodations available upon request, email helen.rostoker@dsancr.com)

Bar: Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available for purchase (cash or card).

Pricing:

$30 for participants with Down syndrome 13 and older
$35 for registered members (13 years and older) and their immediate family members
$45 for non-members (extended family, friends etc)
$20 for children (4 to 12 years)
$15 for children with Down syndrome (4-12 years)
Free for children 3 years and under

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY.

Please indicate the appropriate age category.

PLEASE: Validate the amount of your payment on the invoice before paying.

Deadline for registration is November 1 at noon, there will be no refunds after October 31st.

We regret that we can't reimburse for no shows.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you for a wonderful evening with fantastic DJ music, socializing and food! See your "old" friends and meet new ones! We hope to see you there!

Organizers: Helen Rostoker & Charlene White

*We’re happy to offer this event at a reduced cost thanks to DSANCR support, $25–$40 per person (depending on age/category).*

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Invitation au souper familial et danse de l'ASD pour Halloween et l'Automne

Venez célébrer avec nous lors d'un superbe dîner dansant familial et amical!

Vendredi 6 novembre 2026

18 h 00 à 22 h 00

Centre d'événements et de conférences Sala San Marco
215, rue Preston, Ottawa

Les costumes d'Halloween sont encouragés !

Une présence adulte familière est nécessaire pour les jeunes adultes.

Menu: Dîner servi à 18 h 30.

Poulet rôti
Pâtes avec sauce
Deux salades
Légumes
Petits pains
Dessert
Café/thé
(Option sans gluten et autres mesures d'adaptation diététique disponible sur demande, email helen.rostoker@dsancr.com)

Bar: Boissons non alcoolisées et alcoolisées disponibles à l'achat (en espèces ou par carte).

30 $ pour les participants atteints du syndrome de Down 13 ans et plus
35 $ pour les membres inscrits (âgés de 13 ans et plus) et les membres de leur famille immédiate
45 $ pour les non-membres (famille élargie, amis, etc.)
20 $ pour les enfants (4 à 12 ans)
15 $ pour les enfants (4 à 12 ans) atteints du syndrome de Down
Gratuit pour les enfants de 3 ans et moins

L'inscription est OBLIGATOIRE.

Important:
Veuillez valider le montant de votre paiement sur la facture avant de payer.

Date limite d'inscription: 1 novembre à midi, aucun remboursement ne sera effectué après le 31 octobre.

Les absents ne pourront pas être remboursés.

Nous avons hâte de vous voir pour une soirée merveilleuse avec une fantastique musique DJ, des rencontres, et bien sûr, de la bonne nourriture! Réunissez-vous avec vos «vieux» amis et faites de nouvelles connaissances!

Organisateurs: Helen Rostoker & Charlene White

*Nous sommes heureux d'offrir cet événement à un coût réduit grâce au soutien de DSANCR, 25 et 40 dollars par personne (selon l'âge ou la catégorie).*

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

Playgroup for families, babies and children 12 and under / Groupe de jeux pour les familles, bébés et enfants 12 ans et moins (Sunday, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

(Le français suit)

A fun time where families and kids come together to connect and play. Siblings are welcome! The Association provides lunch to all the registered participants. Please take the time to register all participants and indicate whether you'll be eating or not. This helps us better plan for food.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Please note that English and French speaking families are welcome - we encourage a bilingual atmosphere for our play group sessions.

This activity is for DSA-NCR members.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write us at info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION: Everyone needs indoor shoes for playgroup.

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L'ASD-RCN, vous invite à venir vous amuser en famille à notre groupe de jeux, là où les enfants peuvent jouer et les parents discuter! L'Association fournit le dîner à tous ceux qui sont inscrits. Veuillez prendre le temps d'inscrire tous les participants SVP. Ainsi nous pouvons mieux prévoir les quantités de nourriture.

Quand : le dimanche 15 novembre 2026, de 10 h à 13 h.

Où: Centre de la petite enfance de l'Ontario 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Veuillez noter que les familles anglophones et francophones sont les bienvenues – nous encourageons une ambiance bilingue pour nos rencontres du groupe de jeux.

Cette activité est offerte aux membres de l'ASD-RCN.

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter au info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION : Chaussures d'intérieur requises pour tous ceux qui participent au groupe de jeux.

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

Family Christmas Party / Fête familiale de Noël (Saturday, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The DSANCR invites you to celebrate the Holidays together as we wrap up another year!

All are welcome to join us on Sunday December 12, 2026 for a family Christmas party!

Special Guest: Santa and The Grinch!

Activities: Crafts

Location: Fred Barrett Arena - Lions Hall 3280 Leitrim Rd, Gloucester ON K1T3Z4

From: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Lunch will be provided

Registration is mandatory. You have until December 10th to register.

Please CANCEL your registration if you can no longer make it, or email info@dsancr.com

In the spirit of the holidays, we will be collecting non perishable food items to donate to the food bank.

You need indoor shoes for this event. Wet snowy footwear is not permitted in the hall.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@dsancr.com

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L'ASDRCN vous invite à venir célébrer le temps des Fêtes!

Vous êtes invités à venir célébrer Noël avec nous le dimanche 12 décembre, 2026 !

Invité spécial : Pere Noël et le Grinch !

Activités: Artisanat

Où: Aréna Fred Barrett - Lions Hall - 3280 Leitrim Rd, Gloucester ON K1T 3Z4

De: 11 h à 14 h

Un lunch sera servi.

L'inscription est obligatoire. Vous avez jusqu'au 10 décembre pour vous inscrire.

Veuillez ANNULER votre inscription si vous ne pouvez plus venir, ou envoyez un e-mail à info@dsancr.com

Dans l'esprit de partage des Fêtes, nous accepterons les denrées non périssables, que nous donnerons.

Des chaussures d'intérieur sont nécessaires pour cet événement. Les chaussures mouillées et enneigées ne sont pas autorisées dans la salle.

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter à info@dsancr.com

Playgroup for families, babies and children 12 and under / Groupe de jeux pour les familles, bébés et enfants 12 ans et moins (Sunday, January 17, 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

(Le français suit)

When: Sunday, January 17, 2027 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Please note that English and French speaking families are welcome - we encourage a bilingual atmosphere for our play group sessions.

This activity is for DSA-NCR members.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write us at info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION: Everyone needs indoor shoes for playgroup.

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Quand : le dimanche 17 janvier 2027, de 10 h à 13 h.

Où: Centre de la petite enfance de l'Ontario 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Veuillez noter que les familles anglophones et francophones sont les bienvenues – nous encourageons une ambiance bilingue pour nos rencontres du groupe de jeux.

Cette activité est offerte aux membres de l'ASD-RCN.

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter au info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION : Chaussures d'intérieur requises pour tous ceux qui participent au groupe de jeux.

Playgroup for families, babies and children 12 and under / Groupe de jeux pour les familles, bébés et enfants 12 ans et moins (Sunday, March 21, 2027)

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

(Le français suit)

When: Sunday, March 21, 2027 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Please note that English and French speaking families are welcome - we encourage a bilingual atmosphere for our play group sessions.

This activity is for DSA-NCR members.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write us at info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION: Everyone needs indoor shoes for playgroup.

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Quand : le dimanche 21 mars 2027, de 10 h à 13 h.

Où: Centre de la petite enfance de l'Ontario 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Veuillez noter que les familles anglophones et francophones sont les bienvenues – nous encourageons une ambiance bilingue pour nos rencontres du groupe de jeux.

Cette activité est offerte aux membres de l'ASD-RCN.

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter au info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION : Chaussures d'intérieur requises pour tous ceux qui participent au groupe de jeux.

Playgroup for families, babies and children 12 and under / Groupe de jeux pour les familles, bébés et enfants 12 ans et moins (Sunday, May 23, 2027)

Sun, 23 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

(Le français suit)

When: Sunday, May 23, 2027 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Please note that English and French speaking families are welcome - we encourage a bilingual atmosphere for our play group sessions.

This activity is for DSA-NCR members.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write us at info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION: Everyone needs indoor shoes for playgroup.

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Quand : le dimanche 23 mai 2027, de 10 h à 13 h.

Où: Centre de la petite enfance de l'Ontario 2330 Don Reid Drive, Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Veuillez noter que les familles anglophones et francophones sont les bienvenues – nous encourageons une ambiance bilingue pour nos rencontres du groupe de jeux.

Cette activité est offerte aux membres de l'ASD-RCN.

Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter au info@dsancr.com

ATTENTION : Chaussures d'intérieur requises pour tous ceux qui participent au groupe de jeux.