Welcome to Manasota BUDS

Our Mission:
To provide families with
a neutral and supportive forum for sharing and networking,
and to promote understanding and acceptance of Down syndrome.

Manasota BUDS is an all-volunteer organization.

 
Events & Announcements

SUMMER SCHEDULE TO BE POSTED SOON!

Free Drop-In Kids Yoga for BUDS Kids and Siblings
1:15-2pm Sundays beginning in May
Body Heat Yoga, Fruitville Rd., Sarasota
Private group class for all ages
Parents stay and sit in back or do parent-child yoga if necessary at no charge.

For more information about instructors, location, yoga, etc. please visit
http://kidsinmotionsrq.com


FREE Tennis Clinic run by teen volunteers and a tennis coach
May 11, 18, 25 and June 8
10 am to 11 am
Individuals with Down syndrome ages 7-18
Lakewood Ranch High

 


 

Manasota BUDS has a purchased a block of tickets for individuals with Down syndrome and their families to attend the Marauders baseball game on June 1st for Disability Awareness Night.

Tickets will be held at will-call.

To receive tickets, we must get your information by Thursday May 30th at 5pm.  Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, name of person picking up the tickets at will-call, individual’s name with Down syndrome, number of tickets requested, and your contact information.


 

Thank you for supporting the

11th Annual Buddy Walk

Thank You Sponsors!  Please support the businesses who support BUDS.

 


 

2013 Schedule of Monthly Meetings
See blog for prior meeting notes.

January 3
No speaker
Committee sign ups
Lending Library returns

February 7
Dani Williams
Kids in Motion

March 5
Kathy Corio
CMS - Med Waiver Eligibility
La Petite Academy check presentation
World Down syndrome Day

April 4
Rene Burke
Special Day Foundation
Summer Scholarship applications

May 2
TBA

June 6
TBA

July 11
TBA
* Note date change due to July 4th.

August 1
Susie Tromley
Developmental Specialist
Buddy Walk Kick Off

September 5
Vanessa Stull
Agency for Person’s with Disabilities

October 3
No speaker
Buddy Walk final details

November 7
Budget brainstorming

December 5
End of Year party

 

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