Upcoming Events & Announcements
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Manasota BUDS Events & Announcements
Monthly Meetings
1st Thursday of every month at Living Lord Lutheran Church (11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch 34202). Dinner and childcare with Yoga for the Special Child and/or Music Therapy session provided at no cost to BUDS families.
Upcoming meetings:
Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Buddy Walk Registration
The Manasota BUDS 17th Annual Buddy Walk will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Hunsader Farms! Online registration and donations are now being accepted.
Sponsorship opportunities available! Email info@manasotabuds.org
D.A.D.S. Night Out
Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00 pm
*Gecko's Grill & Pub, 351 N. Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232 (Fruitville/Cattlemen)
ALL Dads are invited and welcome at this monthly event. Dadsnightout@manasotabuds.org
Moms' Night Out
Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 pm
Valentino Pizzeria Trattoria, located at 8203 University Parkway in the Cooper Creek Plaza.
To RSVP, please email kbarry@manasotabuds.org
BUDS Family Karaoke and Dance Party
Teen BUDS will be hosting this new event and all BUDS families are invited!
When: Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: The Music Compound - 1751 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota 34232
Reserve your Karaoke tickets online!
Special Needs Planning Workshop
Will be rescheduled for January 2019.
More information will be available soon. This will be an all day event, with no childcare provided.
Martial Arts Classes - (Ongoing)
Manasota BUDS is sponsoring Martial Arts classes for individuals with Down syndrome (age 6 years-old and up). The classes will be held at Bostocks Martial Arts in Bradenton on Fridays from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
There is no cost to registered Manasota BUDS families. For more information or to register your child for BUDS Martial Arts, please email: info@manasotabuds.org
Dance Classes
Manasota BUDS has partnered with Stage Door Studios in Sarasota to provide 2 dance classes for girls and boys with Down syndrome.
New classes coming in the fall!
Buddy Up Tennis - Fall 2018
Check back for the fall schedule - coming soon!
Programs & Services
Group Meetings & Events
Connect with other families, learn more about current support systems and get involved! We offer guest speakers and time to network with other families. We also invite you to join in our Buddy Walk to socialize, connect and raise awareness about the BUDS mission.
Meetings are held the 1st Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 11107 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Food and drinks provided.
New & Expectant Parent Kits
Kits include books and inspirational essays, local contact names and phone numbers, and information about Manasota BUDS, NDSS, and NDSC. All materials are compiled and approved by Manasota BUDS parents, with families in mind.
Small Group Activities
Join our youth community!
Little Buddies - age birth to five
BUDS Kids - age 6 to 10
Teen BUDS - age 11 to 18
YADS - Young adults with Down syndrome, age 18+
