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 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 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 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

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

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