Welcome to this edition of the Down Syndrome Support Newsletter!

December Holiday Party REMINDER

Dec 12, 3-5pm at the Joliet Haunted Trails (1425 N. Broadway St.).
Free for DS Support Members.
Please RSVP by Dec 8 with how many family members along with the kids ages to info@dssupport.net or 815-439-8693.

There will be fun, food and games for all. And of course a visit from SANTA!!

The 2005 Down Syndrome Calendars are available now. Price is only $10 and the proceeds go to the GiGi's fund. These make great holiday gifts for teachers and therapists!! Please email info@dssupport.net to orders yours today.

These will be available for purchase at the Holiday Party.

Southwest Activity Center to open soon!
We are moving along with the plans for the southwest area GiGi's Playhouse Too. If all goes well the facility will open in Spring of 2005!!

Volunteers that have already contacted us should be receiving a package in the mail soon. Please email Rebecca at rboms@msn.com if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.

If you have a story, event, or happening email it to info@dssupport.net and we can include it in the next edition.

Save this Date:
February 19, 2005
WSPSG and DS Support will host the Family Support Network workshop. Please watch for more details coming soon.

NDSS Conference
July 7–10, 2005
Chicago, IL
Fairmont Hotel

Calendar updates can be found at www.dssupport.net/
local_happenings.html

Know of an event or other news? Email info@dssupport.net for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Looking for something to do with your kids?

Check out the December calendar at GiGi's Playhouse.