Down Syndrome Association of South Texas • 2800 NW Loop 410 • San Antonio, TX 78230 • 210-349-4372
Volume 14, Issue 2
april 2012
What’s
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Executive Director................1 HUGS...................................1 Support Groups...................2 Playgroup..............................3 Kid Connection....................3 Splashtown...........................3 Teen Club.............................4 Adult Matters!......................4 D.A.D.S. Golf Tourney.........4 Eva's Heroes.........................5 Outreach...............................5
www.dsastx.org
Downs Keeping Up With
Message from Terri Mauldin ... The most exciting news these days is the Down Syndrome Association of San Antonio has changed its name! We are now the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX). We also have a new and revised website, so visit us now at www.dsastx.org.
organization that is interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Buddy Walk, please contact me.
This name change shows the growth we are experiencing and also helps us identify the area where we can provide support and services. The DSASTX now has families in not just Bexar county, but all the counties surrounding it. In addition to the Parent Support Group meetings on the north side at Coker UMC, we now have monthly meetings on the south side of San Antonio, Boerne and New Braunfels. We hope to expand further and provide meetings in other outlying areas.
On Saturday, March 3rd, the Adult Matters participants dressed up in their formal Terri Mauldin attire and attended the 3rd annual Spring Formal held at Aldaco’s at Sunset Station. I want to thank Aldaco’s for the party room, Richard Hughes for the DJ services, Chris Reilly for the wonderful photos, and the ladies (and gentleman) from the San Antonio Junior Forum for helping us as volunteers. This was an extremely successful event, and we can’t wait for next year!
The DSASTX is planning a very busy summer and fall! We have the annual Spring Picnic at Landa Park on Sunday, May 20th and the Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 29th at Heroes Stadium. If you have a company or
Specs4Us...............................5 Working For You..................6 Audrey's Day........................6 Meet Julian...........................7 Board Highlight...................7 Moving Forward..................8 Summer Programs...............9 D.A.D.S.................................9 Spring Picnic........................9 Contributions.....................10 Join The Board!..................11 Who We Are.......................11 Calendar of Events.............12
Help Us Give Support
The DSASTX HUGS program is an easy way to donate through automatic monthly installments via all major credit cards or checking accounts. The minimum amount can be as low as $5 per month ($60/year). Every donation helps support all of the DSASTX programs. Visit the DSASTX website – HUGS link to start your monthly giving today!