Pot-luck BBQ Family Picnic Gathering At Labrador Park (4:00PM - 7:00PM)

After the great success of the Botanic Gardens Family Outing last year, some members would like to invite all members of DSA to organize a Family picnic pot-luck BBQ evening at the Labrador Park. Every participant would be required to prepare and bring along some BBQ food and/or any other type of food (To be discussed nearing the date). The purpose of this gathering is to provide an opportunity for families to come together and have a relaxing good time sharing different experiences.

Date: 01 May 2008
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Venue: Labrador Park A BBQ Pit 7 (Sajahat Battery)

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Family Yoga Workshop (9:30AM - 11:30AM)

DSA is organizing a series of family yoga sessions for children with Down syndrome starting on 29 March 2008.  Target audience is children with Down syndrome from 3 years to 13 years old.   Please note at least one parent must accompany each child. Details are as follows:

3 sessions  for  Group 1  ( For Age Group 3 to 6 years old) on 29 March, 05 April and 19 April.
3 sessions  for  Group 2 ( For Age Group 7 to 13 years old) on 03 May, 17 May and 14 June.

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Venue: DSA Centre, Bishan Junction 8 Level 6
Fees: $5 per family
Closing date for registration: 18 March

Before each session commences, there will be a brief discussion on the importance and benefits of yoga for children with special needs.

These sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Tan Kai Hiang of Wand Inspiration, our facilitator at last October’s session. She is also bringing some of her colleagues to assist in the sessions.

Interested applicants kindly contact Ronald at 62556112 for further enquires and registration.

Family Yoga Workshop (9:30AM - 11:30AM)

DSA is organizing a series of family yoga sessions for children with Down syndrome starting on 29 March 2008.  Target audience is children with Down syndrome from 3 years to 13 years old.   Please note at least one parent must accompany each child. Details are as follows:

3 sessions  for  Group 1  ( For Age Group 3 to 6 years old) on 29 March, 05 April and 19 April.
3 sessions  for  Group 2 ( For Age Group 7 to 13 years old) on 03 May, 17 May and 14 June.

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Venue: DSA Centre, Bishan Junction 8 Level 6
Fees: $5 per family
Closing date for registration: 18 March

Before each session commences, there will be a brief discussion on the importance and benefits of yoga for children with special needs.

These sessions will be facilitated by Ms. Tan Kai Hiang of Wand Inspiration, our facilitator at last October’s session. She is also bringing some of her colleagues to assist in the sessions.

Interested applicants kindly contact Ronald at 62556112 for further enquires and registration.

DSA Medical Seminar (9:00AM - 12:30PM)

DSA Medical Seminar - "Raising Awareness of Medical Concerns and Developmental Milestones of Children with Down Syndrome”

Date:              Saturday, 24 May 2008
Registration:   8.30 to 9.00 am
Time:              9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue:            DSA Resource Centre, Junction 8

Dear Parents,

Cognizant of the needs of parents to gain greater insights on health requirements of their child with Down syndrome, and to more effectively understand their developmental needs, DSA will be organising a medical seminar on Saturday 24 May 2008, at DSA Resource Center, Junction 8.  The seminar entitled, "Raising Awareness of Medical Concerns and Developmental Milestones of Children with Down Syndrome,” aims to raise the awareness of parents about the medical needs, effective health care, and the stages or developmental milestones of their child.

The Resource Speakers include specialists from KK Children’s and Women’s Hospital and National University Hospital.  The topics to be discussed include:
                      
    Ø      Developmental Milestones of Child with Down Syndrome

    Ø      Ear, Nose and Throat Concerns (ENT Specialist)

    Ø      Eye Concerns (Eye Specialist)

    Ø      Foot Conditions and other concerns (Podiatric Specialist)

    Ø      Nutrition Guides for child with Down syndrome

There will be a Question and Answer portion after each talk for you to have your queries addressed. Due to our speakers’ tight schedule, the seminar will start at 9.00am sharp. We appreciate if all participants come punctually.

This seminar is open to all DSA members for free.  A minimal registration fee of $5.00 shall be collected for Non-DSA members.

To register, please call Ronald at 6255 6112 or email to ronald@downsyndrome-singapore.org  on or before 16 May 2008.

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