The Manasota BUDS chapter of Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome (DADS) meets monthly over a meal, cold drinks, and good conversations. This is a wonderful opportunity to network, share your story, and support one another. Meetings typically take place on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month. RSVP below and/or sign-up to receive DADS updates...
Celebrate the Winter holidays with us at Adventure for All! We'll be serving pizza, salad, and drinks as we enjoy the festivities together. This event is limited to 15 young adults with Down syndrome. Special thanks to Neal Communities for their generous grant that makes this event possible.
Cool BUDS are invited to a bowling party on Sunday, January 26th from 3 PM to 5 PM at Bowlero Gulf Gate. The event includes bowling, shoe rental, food & drinks. Please register only for the person with Down syndrome in your party. Registration will include the bowling and food package for the individual with...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING. Join us on Sunday, February 16 for an afternoon stroll through the gorgeous Neal Preserve. We'll be making plans for lunch depending on the weather as we get closer to the date of the event itself. Please RSVP for 1 individual...
Mom's Night Out is official back! We'll be meeting up at Lido Beach on Saturday, March 1st at 3 PM. Bring your favorite beverage (no glass, please) and a beach chair.
Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with Manasota BUDS! Join us for a fun-filled picnic celebration to honor World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) a little early! Gather with friends, family, and the community as we come together to celebrate inclusion, joy, and all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome who inspire us every day. Bring your...
Join us on Thursday, March 13th, at 6 PM for a charcuterie workshop at the Pineapple Culinary Theatre! This hands-on experience includes expert instruction to inspire creativity, along with a keepsake cutting board to take home. Space is limited, so we kindly ask that each adult with Down syndrome bring only one assistant. Please RSVP...
We invite you and your children to join us for our next Manasota BUDS Parent Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at The Haven – Frank Stern Employment Center (4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235). This will be a great opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy some food, and gain valuable insights from our...
Bring your teen out for a fun afternoon of mini-golf at The Fish Hole in Lakewood Ranch on Sunday, April 13! This event is open to all Teen BUDS ages 11–17. Manasota BUDS will cover the cost for one teen with Down syndrome and one accompanying adult. Other family members are welcome to join the...
Join us on Thursday, April 17th for a Cupcake Decorating Class at the Pineapple Kitchen! Work on your piping skills under the instruction of a professional pastry chef. This is an excellent opportunity for edible creativity. This event is open to 1 Cool BUD plus 1 adult assistant. Please RSVP for yourself and your BUD....
On Wednesday, April 23rd we're partnering with Adventure for All and The Haven to bring you an afternoon at the farm! Take a tour of Hunsader Farms and pick some veggies. This event is for our 18 years and older crowd. Please send your RSVP to Amanda Baar at amanda@adventureforall.org.
The Annual Gulf Coast MBA Charity Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for May 2nd to benefit Manasota BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome), has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. We appreciate your understanding and continued support. For updates or additional information, please contact the Gulf Coast MBA directly at https://gulfcoastmba.org/index.php Join us...
