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Elkhart County Down Syndrome Support Group Calendar
Elkhart County Down Syndrome Support Group Calendar
Here are some of our planned events for 2025. For updates and changes, please check back regularly here or on our Facebook page. Many of these take a lot of effort, so please do your part by volunteering your time on setup, cleanup, and other tasks. Contact our president Missy Newcomer to find out how you can help, or if you have ideas for other activities for fun, education, or family support. Other events may be added throughout the year.
Here are some of our planned events for 2025. For updates and changes, please check back regularly here or on our Facebook page. Many of these take a lot of effort, so please do your part by volunteering your time on setup, cleanup, and other tasks. Contact our president Missy Newcomer to find out how you can help, or if you have ideas for other activities for fun, education, or family support. Other events may be added throughout the year.
2025
2025
September:
September:
Play Group: Friday, September 12, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group is the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Teen & Adult Art Class: Friday, September 19, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Teen & Adult Art Class: Friday, September 19, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 at least a week before the activity so Amanda has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 at least a week before the activity so Amanda has an idea of the supplies she will need.
October:
October:
Play Group: Friday, October 10, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group is the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Mom's Nite Art: Friday, October 10, 6:30 pm to ?
For the second year, art teacher Amanda Wagner will lead moms in an art project! This is the person who leads our kiddo's Teen & Adult Art Class, and it's at the same venue: Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. The building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Our group will pay the fee for this get-together. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 by Monday, October 6 so Amanda has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Haunted Hustle: Saturday, October 25, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Haunted Hustle: Saturday, October 25, starting at 8:30 a.m.
At Abshire Park in Goshen. This annual running event is our main fundraiser and uses the Pumpkinvine Trail for a variety of walks and runs (up to a half marathon). We need a lot of volunteers, raffle items, sponsors, and runners to make this popular run successful. Every family is needed! Information will be posted here and on the ECDSSG Facebook page as the date gets closer, but put this date on your calendars NOW! ECDSSG members: to receive scholarship money for 2026, you need to sign up to help with this event or raise $500 in donations (feel free to do both!). More details will be added later.
At Abshire Park in Goshen. This annual running event is our main fundraiser and uses the Pumpkinvine Trail for a variety of walks and runs (up to a half marathon). We need a lot of volunteers, raffle items, sponsors, and runners to make this popular run successful. Every family is needed! Information will be posted here and on the ECDSSG Facebook page as the date gets closer, but put this date on your calendars NOW! ECDSSG members: to receive scholarship money for 2026, you need to sign up to help with this event or raise $500 in donations (feel free to do both!). More details will be added later.
November:
November:
Play Group: Friday, November 14, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group is the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Bowling: Sunday, November 16, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
At Signature Lanes off CR 17 in Elkhart. The group will pay for bowling shoes, lane rental, and snacks.
December:
December:
Annual Family Christmas Party: Saturday, December 6, 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Annual Family Christmas Party: Saturday, December 6, 4:00 to 7:00 pm
At the Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Avenue in Goshen. This is usually our best-attended event of the year. This is a potluck meal. Our group will provide meat, beverages and tableware. Members are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. There will be music for dancing and Santa will visit!
At the Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Avenue in Goshen. This is usually our best-attended event of the year. This is a potluck meal. Our group will provide meat, beverages and tableware. Members are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. There will be music for dancing and Santa will visit!
Play Group: Friday, December 12, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group is the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Past Events in 2025
Past Events in 2025
January:
January:
Play Group: Friday, January 10, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Mom's (of Teens & Adults) Nite Out: Friday, January 24, 5:00 pm to ?
At Sports Time Family Pub & Grill, 1001 Parkway Avenue (just off CR 17) in Elkhart. Discussion will include transitioning from school to adult life (jobs, activities, living situations, etc). We will have a separate room at the restaurant, and participants are responsible for their own meals.
February:
February:
Play Group: Friday, February 14, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Bowling: Sunday, February 16, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
At Signature Lanes off CR 17 in Elkhart. This is always a fun event. The group will pay for bowling shoes, lane rental, and snacks.
March:
March:
Play Group: Friday, March 14, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Teen & Adult Art Class: Friday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Teen & Adult Art Class: Friday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 by Friday, March 14 so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 by Friday, March 14 so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
April:
April:
Play Group: Friday, April 11, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Mom's Nite Out: Friday, April 18, 6:00 pm to ?
This is for all our Moms, and it has a new twist: art teacher Amanda Wagner will lead moms in an art project! This is the same person who leads our kiddo's Teen & Adult Art Class, and it's at the same venue: Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
This is for all our Moms, and it has a new twist: art teacher Amanda Wagner will lead moms in an art project! This is the same person who leads our kiddo's Teen & Adult Art Class, and it's at the same venue: Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 by Monday, April 14 so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 by Monday, April 14 so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Canceled Movie Nite: Sunday, April 6, 2:00 to ? CANCELED
Canceled Movie Nite: Sunday, April 6, 2:00 to ? CANCELED
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to unexpected high cost.
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to unexpected high cost.
We will be renting the Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main Street in Goshen for a mystery movie (stay tuned!). Our group will pay for admission, popcorn and drinks. This promises to be a lot of fun!
We will be renting the Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main Street in Goshen for a mystery movie (stay tuned!). Our group will pay for admission, popcorn and drinks. This promises to be a lot of fun!
May:
May:
Play Group: Friday, May 9, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Spring Fling! Teen and Young Adult Mixer - Pizza, Games & Dancing: Saturday, May 17, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Spring Fling! Teen and Young Adult Mixer - Pizza, Games & Dancing: Saturday, May 17, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
At Shelly & David Tucker's, 701 Danbury Drive in Goshen. The group will provide supper. Shelly will have music, and anyone can bring games. Please RSVP to Shelly as the date approaches at 574-320-3300. Fun time for all!
At Shelly & David Tucker's, 701 Danbury Drive in Goshen. The group will provide supper. Shelly will have music, and anyone can bring games. Please RSVP to Shelly as the date approaches at 574-320-3300. Fun time for all!
June:
June:
Play Group: Friday, June 13, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Young Adult Lake Party: Saturday, June 21, 12:30 to late afternoon
at Missy and Jim Newcomer’s, 32 EMS D6 Lane in Syracuse. Boating, swimming, tubing, fun and fellowship! Participants bring something to share for a potluck lunch. Don't forget your swimming suit, towel, water bottle (for on the boat), sunscreen, lifejacket (if you have one), and your favorite lawn chair! Please RSVP to Missy at (574) 903-5457.
July:
July:
Play Group: Friday, July 11, 10:00 am to 12 noon NEW LOCATION THIS MONTH!
This month Play Group will be held at Nappannee Missionary Church, 70417 IN-19 North, Nappanee, IN 46550. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
August:
August:
Annual Family Picnic: Saturday, August 2, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Annual Family Picnic: Saturday, August 2, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Cook Station Park in Millersburg. This is a great location for a picnic, and the group will be renting a giant water slide for kids of all ages, so bring your swimsuit and a towel. This is always a good time, at a location where you can let your kids run free. Our head chef Ken will be cooking up burgers, brats, and hot dogs, and the group will provide drinks and paper supplies. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.
At Cook Station Park in Millersburg. This is a great location for a picnic, and the group will be renting a giant water slide for kids of all ages, so bring your swimsuit and a towel. This is always a good time, at a location where you can let your kids run free. Our head chef Ken will be cooking up burgers, brats, and hot dogs, and the group will provide drinks and paper supplies. Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.
Play Group: Friday, August 8, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group is the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Past Events in 2024
Past Events in 2024
January:
January:
Bowling: Sunday, January 14, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Canceled due to inclement weather. Rescheduled in February.
February:
February:
Play Group: Friday, February 9, 10:00 am to 12 noon
Play Group dates are the second Friday of the month at Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Bowling: Sunday, February 18, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
At Signature Lanes off CR 17 in Elkhart. This is always a fun event. The group will pay for bowling shoes, lane rental, and snacks.
March:
March:
Play Group: Friday, March 8, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Young Adult Mixer - Pizza, Games & Dancing: Saturday, March 16, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Young Adult Mixer - Pizza, Games & Dancing: Saturday, March 16, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
At Shelly & David Tucker's, 701 Danbury Drive in Goshen. The group will provide supper. Shelly will have music, and anyone can bring games. Please RSVP to Shelly as the date approaches at 574-320-3300. Sounds like a lot of fun!
At Shelly & David Tucker's, 701 Danbury Drive in Goshen. The group will provide supper. Shelly will have music, and anyone can bring games. Please RSVP to Shelly as the date approaches at 574-320-3300. Sounds like a lot of fun!
April:
April:
Play Group: Friday, April 12, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Art activity: Friday, April 26, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Art activity: Friday, April 26, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
At Young at Art on the second floor of the Painters Guild building. This 2-story building is located on the east side of the parking lot behind the Farmers Market, 212 W Washington Street in Goshen (note: there is not an elevator). Enter through the door on the north side of the building. Art teacher Amanda Wagner will be leading art activities.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 at least a week before the activity so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
Our group will pay the fee for this class. We may be doing some work with paint so wear old clothes. Please RSVP to Shelley Tucker at 574-320-3300 at least a week before the activity so our teacher has an idea of the supplies she will need.
May:
May:
Young Adult Pretzel-Making Demo: Saturday, May 4, 9:00 to (about) 10:00 am
At JoJo’s Pretzels, 136 S. Main Street in Goshen. A new (and probably fun!) activity, which includes a pretzel-making demo, as well as making our own (including gluten-free!). Please RSVP to Shelly Tucker at 574-320-3300 if you plan to attend.
Play Group: Friday, May 12, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
June:
June:
Play Group: Friday, June 14, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Young Adult Lake Party: June 22, 12:30 to ?
at Missy and Jim Newcomer’s, 32 EMS D6 Lane in Syracuse. Boating, swimming, tubing, fun and fellowship! Participants bring snacks and drinks. Don't forget your swimming suits and towels! Please RSVP to Missy at 574-903-5457.
July:
July:
Play Group: Friday, July 12, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
SS Lily Pad Cruise: Saturday, July 13, 7:00 to 10:00 pm (board at 6:30)
SS Lily Pad Cruise: Saturday, July 13, 7:00 to 10:00 pm (board at 6:30)
Sizzling Summer Boat Cruise! Taking off from the Frog Tavern on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. There will be appetizers, cash bar, and deck dancing. This event is strictly limited to the first 100 guests to RSVP. First come, first served. RSVP no later than Sunday, July 7 with the exact number you will be bringing, to Shelly Tucker at 574-320-3300.
Sizzling Summer Boat Cruise! Taking off from the Frog Tavern on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. There will be appetizers, cash bar, and deck dancing. This event is strictly limited to the first 100 guests to RSVP. First come, first served. RSVP no later than Sunday, July 7 with the exact number you will be bringing, to Shelly Tucker at 574-320-3300.
August:
August:
Annual Family Picnic: Saturday, August 3, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Annual Family Picnic: Saturday, August 3, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Cook Station Park in Millersburg. This is a great location for a picnic, and the group will be renting a giant water slide for kids of all ages, so bring your swimsuit and a towel. This is always a good time, at a location where you can let your kids run free. Our head chef Ken will be cooking up burgers, brats, and hot dogs, and the group will provide drinks and paper supplies. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
At Cook Station Park in Millersburg. This is a great location for a picnic, and the group will be renting a giant water slide for kids of all ages, so bring your swimsuit and a towel. This is always a good time, at a location where you can let your kids run free. Our head chef Ken will be cooking up burgers, brats, and hot dogs, and the group will provide drinks and paper supplies. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Play Group: Friday, August 9, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
September:
September:
Play Group: Friday, September 13, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS 5 years and under can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Potawatomi Zoo Outing: Sunday, September 15, 2:00 pm to whenever you want to leave
Potawatomi Zoo Outing: Sunday, September 15, 2:00 pm to whenever you want to leave
At Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend. For those who have not been there yet, this zoo is very accessible and attractive and has a lot of variety in a small space. We will meet at the entrance at 2:00 pm. The group will pay the entrance fee, plus 2 ride tickets per person. You can then wander the zoo in whatever size group you choose and leave when you wish. Do Not be late or you will have to pay your own way. Our treasurer will write one check for the whole group and will not wait at the gate to pay for latecomers.
At Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend. For those who have not been there yet, this zoo is very accessible and attractive and has a lot of variety in a small space. We will meet at the entrance at 2:00 pm. The group will pay the entrance fee, plus 2 ride tickets per person. You can then wander the zoo in whatever size group you choose and leave when you wish. Do Not be late or you will have to pay your own way. Our treasurer will write one check for the whole group and will not wait at the gate to pay for latecomers.
October:
October:
Play Group: Friday, October 11, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Haunted Hustle: Saturday, October 26, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Haunted Hustle: Saturday, October 26, starting at 8:30 a.m.
At Abshire Park in Goshen. This annual running event is our main fundraiser and uses the Pumpkinvine Trail for a variety of walks and runs (up to a half marathon). We need a lot of volunteers, raffle items, sponsors, and runners to make this popular run successful. Every family is needed! Information will be posted here and on the ECDSSG Facebook page as the date gets closer, but put this date on your calendars NOW! ECDSSG members: to receive scholarship money for 2025, you need to sign up to help with this event or raise $500 in donations (feel free to do both!). More details will be added later.
At Abshire Park in Goshen. This annual running event is our main fundraiser and uses the Pumpkinvine Trail for a variety of walks and runs (up to a half marathon). We need a lot of volunteers, raffle items, sponsors, and runners to make this popular run successful. Every family is needed! Information will be posted here and on the ECDSSG Facebook page as the date gets closer, but put this date on your calendars NOW! ECDSSG members: to receive scholarship money for 2025, you need to sign up to help with this event or raise $500 in donations (feel free to do both!). More details will be added later.
November:
November:
Play Group: Friday, November 8, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
Bowling: Sunday, November 10, 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
At Signature Lanes off CR 17 in Elkhart. The group will pay for bowling shoes, lane rental, and snacks.
December:
December:
Annual Family Christmas Party: Saturday, December 7, 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Annual Family Christmas Party: Saturday, December 7, 4:00 to 7:00 pm
At the Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Avenue in Goshen. This is usually our best-attended event of the year. Our group will provide pulled pork & buns, macaroni & cheese, and coleslaw. We will also provide tableware and beverages. Members are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. There will be music for dancing and Santa will visit!
At the Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship, 2509 Berkey Avenue in Goshen. This is usually our best-attended event of the year. Our group will provide pulled pork & buns, macaroni & cheese, and coleslaw. We will also provide tableware and beverages. Members are asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. There will be music for dancing and Santa will visit!
Play Group: Friday, December 13, 10:00 am to 12 noon
At Sherry and Curt Wenger's, 64739 Apple Ridge Road in Goshen. Children with DS five years and younger can come to play together. It's a great time for parent sharing. Siblings may attend if necessary.
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