It’s that time of year again and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on a new relationship with GlenDenning Golf Course! We are still in need of teams so if you or someone you know likes to play golf contact us at officenldss@gmail.com to register.

Register a team ($600 per team or 4/$150 per player) and you will enjoy a fun-filled day, which includes your round of golf followed by a delicious steak meal.  We will provide a charitable receipt for income tax purposes. ($300 per team or $75 per player). Of course, we will also be having a “fun-raising” portion to our day with ticket sales and prize draws on some great items during the lunchtime festivities: 50/50 tickets, mulligan purchases, etc. So make sure to have some extra cash on hand so you do not miss out.

All funds raised go towards our “SPREADING OUR WINGS” initiative, which seeks to provide necessary therapy programs that include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy and Social Skills Group Sessions. Our goal at NLDSS is to ensure we help all persons with Down syndrome, across the whole province, have access to these services but we cannot do it without your help.

For more information, click on the Golf icon on the sidebar. For your convenience, we’ve also attached the registration, sponsorship and golf cart and rental forms.

We hope to have you join us!

2018 NLDSS Golf Letter & Tournament Team Registration Form.docx

Power Cart and Club Rental Request Form

2018 NLDSS Golf Tournament Advertising.docx

The NLDSS is excited to partner with Spirit of Newfoundland to bring you Skeets, Snobs and Peppermint Knobs!  This event will be a lot of fun and a great way for the Society to bring in necessary funds to help all persons with Down syndrome with Speech, Music and Occupational Therapy. Please feel free to e-mail the attached poster to all your friends in your contact list and it would be great if you could print it off and post in your office. Tickets are $85 each (tax included) and we are offering a $35 tax receipt to all those who purchase. Tickets can only be purchased by calling 738-3336 or visiting our office at 21 Pippy Place, Suite 106. We take M/C, VISA or EMT. If you have any questions, or to reserve your seats, e-mail Tonya at officenldss@gmail.com.

Spirit of Newfoundland Presents: Skeets, Snobs and Peppermint Nobs

Spirit of Newfoundland takes us back to a time when the Ryan’s and Pittman’s ranted and roared and Dr. Chase and cod liver oil got us through the hard, hard times. Elsewhere in the world, the twenties were roaring and the thirties were dirty. Here at home Gerald S. Doyle was creating the beloved Newfoundland song books. Now, decades later, fans around the world are clapping their hands and stomping their feet to the music of Newfoundland.

Starring: Dana Parsons, Keith Power, Jeff Simms, Kara Noftle and the Spirit of Newfoundland band.

Current Dinner Menu Winter 2018

 Bread Sampler

Spirit of Newfoundland’s famous sourdough bread. Served with a variety of flavoured whipped butters.

 Appetizer

Cream of tomato & roasted red pepper topped with crumbled saltine cracker and roasted garlic oil.

Main Course

Choice of:

Chicken Marsala ~ a bone-in chicken breast with a traditional Italian sauce of mushrooms, bacon, cream and Marsala wine.

~or~

Poached Atlantic cod in a citrus nage ~ a light sauce of lemon, basil, spinach and cream.

Main courses served with fluffy mashed potatoes, and our chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

The official Newfoundland Screech Rum Cake served with NL berry compote and Chantilly cream.

Served with Coffee or Tea.

Related show

• Artist: Spirit of Newfoundland
• Date: 05/13/18
• Time: 6:00pm
• Venue: Masonic Temple
• City: St. John’s , NL
• Address: 6 Cathedral Street
• Country: Canada
• Admission: $85
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• Box office: 709-738-3336
• Notes: We are offering a $35 tax receipt for anyone who purchases a ticket.
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Our hearts our filled with gratitude to all the schools, families and organizations that participated in World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. We’d also like to mention three of our elected officials that took part – Minister John Haggie, MHA Pam Parsons and MP Scott Simms.

Below is a list of businesses, schools, preschools and organizations that we have heard from so far (this list will be updated as new information arrives).

Businesses

NL English School District

Preschools

Organizations

On March 21st, in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, the NL Down Syndrome Society (NLDSS) asks everyone to participate in the “Don’t Knock Them Just Rock Them” funky socks day fundraiser. We are asking all participants to wear a pair of funky socks and bring in a $2 donation to their school or workplace to donate to NLDSS. These funds go towards necessary therapy services for persons with Down syndrome.

If you would like to participate, it’s not too late, please e-mail nldss@nl.rogers.com with your school or company information.

#WDSD2018 #LotsOfSocks #NLDSS

wdsd flyer 2018

On Saturday, March 10th, the NLDSS is hosting a full day of training called Developing speech and language skills for children with Down syndrome. This event will be at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Parish Hall and is open to early childhood educators, teachers, family members, students or any other interested individual. Registration for the half day is only $10 for students or members of the NLDSS and $15 for everyone else. If you want to attend the full day session it will be $20 for students or members of NLDSS and $25 for everyone else.  To register, you can e-mail nldss@nl.rogers.com or call the office at 738-3336.

About Becky:

Becky is a speech and language therapist registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice and the Health and Care Professions Council.  

Following registration as a speech and language therapist Becky worked at Down Syndrome Education International for 4 years. Her roles included delivering specialist early development groups for children with Down syndrome from birth to school age; managing an outreach support service to children with Down syndrome in local mainstream schools, providing specialist assessment and consultancy services with families and in schools as well as delivering training conferences and workshops around the world.

 In 2011 Becky started the independent practice LETS Go! providing a comprehensive range of services developed to support children, families and professionals covering a  variety of speech, language and developmental needs. She continues to work as a consultant for Down Syndrome Education International providing training and consulting on the development of resources including the See and Learn teaching programs.  

In 2013 Becky co-wrote a book chapter with Dr Kelly Burgoyne and Professor Sue Buckley.  This chapter is entitled Developing the reading skills of children with Down syndrome which features in the book Educating Learners with Down Syndrome: Research, theory, and practice with children and adolescents.  

Becky has a Masters degree in Language and Communication Impairments in Children through Sheffield University. This program included an in depth focus on a diverse range of specific areas and client groups including; cognition, memory, literacy, written difficulties, numeracy, teaching, social communication, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioural difficulties, moderate and severe learning difficulties, verbal dyspraxia, hearing impairment and supporting communication through the use of alternative and augmentative communication. She is currently working towards completing a  Doctorate in Clinical Communication Science at University College London.

For more information on Rebecca Baxter please visit her home page.

Click on the link below to see the poster for the event.

Special SLP Guest Speaker

On behalf of everyone here at the NL Down Syndrome Society, we would like to wish you and your family a wonderful 2018!

The NLDSS is working towards becoming a truly provincial organization. For the first time, on January 16th at 8pm we will be launching our monthly meeting virtually so that people with family members who have Down syndrome can take part, no matter where they live in the province! If you are a family member and haven’t connected with us yet to be added to our e-mail list, please e-mail us at officenldss@gmail.com.

Also we are working diligently to keep the website current. To stay on top of Down syndrome news stories or connect to our upcoming events, check out Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NLDSS/ and Twitter @NL_DS_Society.

We would like to congratulate Kelli Sheir of St. John’s, NL in winning the Air Canada ticket draw for a trip for 2 anywhere Air Canada flies in North America including Hawaii and the Caribbean.

A HUGE thanks to Air Canada for donating the tickets and for each and every person that bought a ticket ensuring that we have the necessary funds for our children and young people with Down Syndrome!!

Here is the link to the video announcement.

https://www.facebook.com/NLDSS/videos/1201690929963180

Do you have a child with Down Syndrome between the ages of 12-16. There is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a research study. Please see below link for more details.

Recruitment Poster Newfoundland

Speech Language Pathologist Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society

The NLDSS is excited to announce the 3rd annual Spring Lip Sync and Dance competition with proceeds going to the Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society!

When : Wednesday May, 24th @ 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)

Where : MacDonald Drive Elementary Gym

Cost : $3.00 per participant and a donation at the door for spectators.

Details: There will be 2 categories – Lip Sync and Dance. A Participant may register for both categories and with as many other people as they wish but it will cost $300 per person, per song.

Please e-mail joannemcdonald@nlesd.ca BEFORE May 21st with the name of your song, category and child(rens) name. Payment must be paid to secure your spot in the competition. There will be prizes for the winner in each category.

There will be a canteen and a 50/50 draw throughout the night! Come out and support this great organization!