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Madison Area Down Syndrome Society
July 24, 2009
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Greetings!
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Well, if fairs and fundraisers are your cup of tea, THIS is your weekend. Check out the Weekend Fun feature below and you'll be knee deep in funnel cake before you know it.
When you're full up on
parades, craft fairs, and rides, take a moment to read MADSS news and events too! Word to the wise- beware the Waunafest Scrambler. It's a killer.
Be Well,
Andrea *Please send more photos to be featured in this space!*
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Weekend Fun
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Space Place Family Workshop (Faces of the Moon)
July 25, 2009
10:00 am
Free family workshop for ages 6-10
Call: 262-4779
Web: http://spaceplace.org
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
Art Cart @ various locations
July 27, 2009 to July 31, 2009
MMoCA & MSCR's free outdoor program for ages 3-8 (older kids welcome): 1:30-4:30 pm, 7/27, Shorewood Hills Elementary; 5:30-8 pm, 7/27, Marlborough Park; 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 7/28, Glacier Hill Park; 1:30-4:30 pm, 7/28, Elmside Circle Park; 1:30-4:30 pm, 7/29, Muir Elementary; 5:30-8 pm, 7/29, Eagle Heights Community Ctr.; 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 7/30, Warner Park; 1:30-4:30 pm, 7/30, Elvehjem Elementary; 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 7/31, Lucia Crest Park; 1:30-4:30 pm, 7/31, Olbrich Beach. Groups RSVP: 204-3021
Cost: Free
Web: http://mmoca.org
Open Art Studio @ MCM
10 am-2 pm, 7/27-30, Madison Children's Museum. 256-6445
Web: www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Military Ridge Fundraiser - Ice Cream Social
July 26, 2009
12:00 pm
Ice Cream Social
Special Events
Friends of the Military Ridge State Trail fundraiser (for trail signage/Depot exhibits), noon-3 pm, 7/26, Ridgeway Depot, with sundaes ($2) & brownies ($1). 437-7393
Taste of Sun Prairie
July 25, 2009
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dream Park fundraiser, noon-7 pm, 7/25, Cannery Square, Sun Prairie, with food by 13 local restaurants, kids' activities, raffle, beer garden, music by The Imposters & Four Below. 825-7346
Call: 825-7346
Free Pontoon Boat & Canoe Rides @ Tenney Park
July 26, 2009
With Madison School & Community Recreation, 10 am, noon, 2 & 4 pm, 7/26, from Tenney Park Boat Pier. 204-3000
Web: www.mscr.org
Blooming Butterflies @ Olbrich Gardens
Live display, 10 am-4 pm daily, 7/15-8/9, Olbrich Gardens (visit with Dan Capps 2:30 pm, 7/21 & 28 and 8/4). $5 ($3 ages 3-12).
Web: www.olbrich.org
Green County Fair
July 22, 2009 to July 26, 2009
7/22-26, Green Co. Fairgrounds, Monroe, with carnival, exhibits. Wednesday: Rodeo 7 pm. Thursday: Badger State Tractor Pull 6 pm. Friday: Horse Pull 4 pm, Neal McCoy 7:30 pm. Saturday: Blackhawk 7:30 pm. Sunday: Harness Racing 10:30 am, demo derby 4 & 7:30 pm ($5). $8 ($20 season). www.greencountyfair.net or 325-9159
Colombian Independence Day Festival
July 26, 2009
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lakeview Park, Middleton, with food, dance, music by Que Flavor, Esko, Boliviamanta, Salsa-Street. Free. www.colombianosenwisconsin.org or 217-6132
Columbia County Fair
July 22, 2009 to July 26, 2009
7/22-26, Veterans Memorial Field, Portage, with exhibits, food, carnival. Wednesday: Motocross 7 pm ($12), fireworks 9:30 pm. Thursday: Tractor pull 7 pm ($12). Friday: Demo derby 7:30 pm ($12). Saturday: Catch-a-pig contest 3 pm ($5); music by Charissa & the Auburn Sky 6 pm, Dewayne Spaw 8 pm ($7). Sunday: Demo derby 1 pm ($10). Free admission. www.columbiacofair.com or 697-5307
Web: www.columbiacofair.com
Atwood Summerfest
July 25, 2009
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Goodman Community Center's annual fundraiser celebration, noon-7 pm, 7/25, Atwood Avenue's 2000-2100 blocks, with food, crafts & music. Blues Stage: Chuck Bayuk & the Drunken Sailors noon, Dollar Bill & the Bucks 1:10 pm, Hounds Tooth 2:20 pm, Perry Weber & the DeVilles 3:30 pm, The Jimmys 4:45 pm, The Rousers 6 pm. Rock Stage: Rowdy Prairie Dogs noon, Joel Pingitore & the Playground of Sound 1:20 pm, V05 2:40 pm, Faces for Radio 4 pm, Magic 7 5:45 pm. Volunteers also needed: www.goodmancenter.org or 241-1574
Web: www.goodmancenter.org
WaunaFest
July 23, 2009 to July 26, 2009
Centennial Park, Waunakee, with sports tournaments, carnival, food, entertainment. Thursday: Teen dance 8:30-10:30 pm ($6). Friday: Shiloh 9 pm, fireworks 9:30 pm. Saturday: Run/walk 7:30 am, Village Park (registration 6:30 am, Village Center, $30/$25; $20/$15 by 7/15), craft show 9 am-5 pm, Super Tuesday 9 pm. Sunday: Parade 11 am, Bob Klinger Band 2 pm. Schedule: www.waunafest.org or 849-5977
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2009 Golf Outing: Register NOW
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MADSS' 2009 Great Dane Golf Outing
Thursday, August 6th
Oaks Golf Course. presented by Winston & Strawn, LLCRegister TODAY!!
www.firstgiving.com/MADSS
If you're interested in helping out during the planning of the outing or on the day of the event, please contact Sue at sue.dahlen@att.net
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MADSS' Annual Family Picnic- All Are Welcome!
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MADSS' 2009 Family Picnic
Monday, August 10th
5:30-8pm
Dinner at 6pm
Brats & burgers, served up by MADSS DADS
Please bring a dish to pass! (as a courtesy to those with allergies, please include a list of ingredients). No RSVP required.
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Moms' Night Returns, with Free Appetizers!
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Moms' Night Out
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
6:00pm
Appetizers provided by MADSS
Come and share a drink or stay for dinner!
Paisan's Restaurant
RSVP to Andrea- 608.692.7653
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Register NOW
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Registration Now Open!
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME
Walk 2009New Name! New Location! No Rain! Saturday, October 10, 2009 www.firstgiving.com/MADSS This year's event will be held at our all new location: Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center. Registration will open in August.
Bucky, Brat Man, Maynard, Dottie T. Dot, & Happy Heart will all be there...Will you???
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Safety Awareness for Kids 12-18
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Communication Innovations & MADSS would like to team up on a Class for kids ages 12-18 on personal safety issues such as knowing who to trust, safety in public areas and listening to your intuition.
Tentative plans include a monthly meeting.
Please contact Andrea if interested.
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Funding for Families
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Learning Enhancement Program, v. 2009
MADSS Learning Enhancement funds may be used for
materials, conferences (including family members), program, therapies,
classes, and other disability related education. Grant funded in previous years, this program is now supported through MADSS' general operating budget in response to families' stated needs. Please see
www.madss.org for the application form (front page). Questions? Contact Andrea anytime.
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Mark Your Calendars- MADSS Events Coming Up
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MADSS Golf Outing
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Oaks Golf Course
Registration open. www.firstgiving.com/MADSS
Annual Picnic
Monday, August 10, 2009
Kalscheur Park, Pine Bluff
Moms' Night
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Paisan's
DADS 3rd Annual Fall Campout
Sept 5-6- More information coming soon!
A great escape for the kids right before school takes over.
DADS-only Brewers Outing
Late Season Cubs game
Sept 22- More information coming soon!
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center
Registration open www.firstgiving.com/MADSS
Quality IEP Workshop, in partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District, coming in Fall 2009
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Sexuality & Puberty Workshops for Parents and Kids
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Workshop for Boys
This two-hour workshop is designed for parents and their sons ages 11-14. After attending the pro-gram participants will be able to:
Describe the physical and emotional changes that happen to boys during puberty
Identify societal rules related to private body parts
DATE:
Saturday, August 29th 1:00-3:00 PM
Workshop for Girls
This two-part program is designed for mothers and/or other significant female adults and their daughters ages 10-14. After attending the workshop participants will be able to:
Describe the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty
Use feminine hygiene products correctly
Identify societal rules related to private body parts
DATES:
Saturday, August 29th 9:30-11:30 AM
Saturday, September 5th 9:30-11:30 AM
Presented by:
Terri Couwenhoven MS is an AASECT certified sex educator who specializes in designing and implementing sexuality programs and materials for people with intellectual disabilities, their families and the professionals who support them. She is author of Teaching Children with Down syndrome about their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Her puberty workshops help families learn together in a comfortable, safe, and fun environment. Concrete teaching methods (videos, slides, pictures, games, activities) will be used to improve comprehension and help parents become more comfortable and confident helping their children understand body changes, self care, and appropriate social behavior.
Payment & Fee
Male workshop- $ 30.00
Female workshop- $45.00 (2 parts)
The cost of this workshop includes light refreshments and all handout materials. Send payment and completed registration form to the above address. Class size is limited to 12 parent/child couples per class. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Workshop for Girls
This two-part program is designed for mothers and/or other significant female adults and their daughters ages 10-14. After attending the workshop participants will be able to:
Describe the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty
Use feminine hygiene products correctly
Identify societal rules related to private body parts
DATES:
Saturday, August 29th 9:30-11:30 AM
Saturday, September 5th 9:30-11:30 AM
see the full brochure at MADSS Resource Page
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The wisest mind has something yet to learn.
George Santayana (1863 - 1952)
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Andrea Wipperfurth
Madison Area Down Syndrome Society
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