Dad's Group Happy Hour

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Londoner
14930 Midway Road
Addison, TX 75001
phone: (972) 458-2444

Join co-chairs, Chris McKee and Doug Dureau, for drinks and conversation. Feel free to invite other Down Syndrome Guild dads who might enjoy attending.

RSVP to Becky Slakman at (214) 267-1374 or via e-mail at dsged@sbcglobal.net. Not able to join this time, but would like to be added to the list to receive information for future events? Let Becky know that as well.

Mommy & Me Class
Wednesdays, September 15 - December 15, 2010
(No Class Wednesday Nov. 25th)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Aaron Family Jewish Community Center
7900 Northaven Road Dallas, TX 75230

The Down Syndrome Guild invites moms of toddlers with Down syndrome ages 1 - 3 years old to this fun learning experience. The class will be taught by Cynthia Casper, a certified Music Together instructor. Cynthia is a master teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education, who has over 20 years experience teaching preschool children. Mornings will include music, art, free play, movement activities, informal parenting discussions, as well as joining together with other toddlers for an outdoor playground experience.
No fee for Down Syndrome Guild members but space is limited to the first 12 toddlers to register. You must commit to the entire semester.
To register, call or e-mail
Becky Slakman at (214) 267-1374 or dsged@sbcglobal.net.

Dallas Premiere of "ANITA "
Winner Best Film Award - 2009 Los Angeles Latino Film Festival
Thursday, September 16, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Studio Movie Grill
Royal Lane
Co-sponsors:
Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
Aaron Family Jewish Community Center
The Special Needs Initiative of Jewish Family Services
Latino Cultural Center

Advance tickets are $10
Tickets purchased at the door are $12
Call 214-739-2737 for tickets or order online at:
www.jccdallas.org
Drama / Argentina / 104 minutes / 2009
Spanish with English Subtitles

Anita Feldman, a young woman who has Down syndrome, lives a happy and sheltered life in Buenos Aires, meticulously cared for by her devoted mother. One tragic morning, while left alone in the family's stationery shop for a short while, her carefree world is shattered by the terrorist bombing of the nearby Argentine Israelite Mutual Association. While her brother frantically searches for her, she wanders the streets, confused, for days on end, unable to explain where she lives. Her loving nature deeply touches those who come to her aid, from an alcoholic to a family of Asian immigrants. Alejandra Manzo, an actress with Down syndrome, gives a heartbreaking and touching performance in the title role.