The Down Syndrome Network of Greater Greensboro offers a variety of family events and parent support groups. Check out these great events coming up for Spring 2012:

* Biking for a great cause: For the past few years, the DSNGG has been fortunate to receive donations from the Ancient Order of Hiberians, an Irish Catholic men's organization. This year, they are organizing their 2nd Annual Bike Ride on March 17th, 2012 to benefit our group!  Here’s Interested riders can find information at www.cyclesdeoro.com/Rothar_Turas.htm. If you can help with serving food and drink along the three legs of the bike ride, or volunteer in other ways, please contact Diane Kroeger at dkroeger@triad.rr.com or 336-644-9244. Thanks--and please spread the word with family & friends who like to bike!

* Tumblebees Gymnastics Family Event: Join us on Sunday, Feb. 26th from 4-6pm. We will have the whole gym to ourselves! Then a pizza dinner will be served. This event is FREE for the whole family, but please RSVP soon to Lauri Lyn Hodges at 336-856-8968 or e-mail nickelhodges@yahoo.com. Tumblebees Gym is located at 6904 Down Wind Rd at corner of W. Friendly and W. Market St, ph. 665-0662. 

* DSNGG’s Mom's Night Out events welcome mothers of children with Down syndrome for informal discussion, friendship, & support. Join us on the following dates for dinner, or just to hang out and talk with other Moms who “get it.”
February 5th: Join us at PF Changs at the Shoppes at Friendly, GSO, at 6:30pm.

March 1th: Brixx Pizza, 1424 Westover Terrace, GSO, 6:30 p.m.

April 22: Our Annual Ladies tea at the O'Henry Hotel lobby at 3:00 p.m. 624  Green Valley Road, GSO. This event is free, but please RSVP to Lauri Lyn Hodges at 336-856-8968 or nickelhodges@yahoo.com. If you have never been, please sign up and enjoy a delightful afternoon!

HIT THE JACK POT!
Please click here to read about our new fundraising program to assist local children in need who have Down Syndrome. This fund will be used to help families pay for expensive medical or therapy co-pays, medications, or medical supplies that they struggle to afford on their own. No child should go without what he or she needs to prosper. You can make a secure online donation to The Jack Pot right here. When you see the "This donation is for..." prompt, please type in The Jack Pot.

For more information on these meetings and the DSNGG, call (303)870-5238 or send us an e-mail.

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