Social Opportunities

Social Opportunities occur on occasion and include various learning components, but focus heavily on social networking and building relationships. Registration is required for each individual social. At times there may be a cost associated, but the majority of these opportunities are free.

Below are the Social Opportunities available for Winter 2024. New social opportunities are offered each quarter.

Winter (Jan, Feb, Mar - registration opens Dec 1)
Spring (Apr, May, June - registration opens Mar 1)
Summer (July, Aug, Sept - registration opens June 1)
Fall (Oct, Nov, Dec - registration opens Sept 1)

Winter 2024 Social Opportunities

Respite Care

Ages: all ages (siblings welcome)
Date: Sunday, February 25
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center- 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Our respite care provides parents with short-term care services in a safe, supportive, and structured setting. After drop-off, parents will have three hours to themselves to do whatever they please! Our “care assistant” volunteers are trained and must pass a background check.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

DS/ASD Playdate

Ages: all ages (siblings welcome)
Date: Saturday, March 9
Time: 1 – 3 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center- 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Does your loved one have a dual diagnosis of Autism and Down syndrome? Join us at the DSAGC Empowerment Center for an easy, relaxed family playdate. Connect with other parents and encourage playful interactions with other children/teens/adults with co-occurring diagnoses in a welcoming, comfortable environment. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required. Questions about this event can be directed to Amy Iten at amyi@dsagc.com.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

The Lucky Few St. Patrick’s Day Social

Ages: 0 – 5 (whole family is welcome)
Date: Thursday, March 14
Time: 5:30 – 7 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center- 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together with our LUCKY Few! We’ll have fun St. Patrick’s Day themed activities, pizza, and special treats for all the little leprechauns to enjoy.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Early Matters Play Group

Ages: 0 – 5 (whole family is welcome)
Date: every Wednesday
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center- 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite B Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Cost: Free
Description: The Early Matters Playgroup is an opportunity for parents to socialize with each other while children interact and play together. Each playgroup will start with circle time (introductions and a welcome song) and the rest of the time will be spent as open play. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Registration: Registration is required. Please register if you are interested in joining us for one Wednesday or every Wednesday. We will send reminders out each week, and you can join if it fits into your schedule!
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Let’s Get Fancy

Ages: 15+
Date: Friday, January 26
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite B, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: Free, but must have a ticket for Winter Dance
“Let's Get Fancy” is a pre-Winter Dance pampering event for teens and adults with Down syndrome. Professionals will be on-site for make-up, hair, and nails .... then we take a limo ride to the dance! Note, you must purchase a ticket to the dance to attend.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Art and Apps – February

Ages: 18+
Date: Friday February 9
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite A, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: $10
Description: Join us for an evening of art and apps! Each person will get to create a piece of art to take home! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Art and Apps – March

Ages: 18+
Date: Friday March 22
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: DSAGC Community Room – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite A, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: $10
Description: Join us for an evening of art and apps! Each person will get to create a piece of art to take home! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.

Singles Mixer

Ages: 18+
Date: Thursday February 8
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: DSAGC Empowerment Center – 4623 Wesley Ave Suite B, Cincinnati OH, 45212
Cost: Free
Description: By request, we are excited to host our third singles mixer! This mixer will be open to all adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are single and interested in dating. It will be an informal event where individuals are encouraged to make connections with new people. We highly encourage parents and caregivers to allow adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to decide whether they would like to participate in this event.
Register
Registration opens December 1^st.