IVDSA Upcoming Events

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April is Autism Awareness Month! Did you know 1 in 54 children have a diagnosis of Autism and NDSS estimates that around 10% of individuals with Down syndrome have a dual diagnosis of Autism. More research is currently taking place about dual diagnosis and the prevalence in individuals.
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Join us for Kickboxing with Aida Mondays at 11 AM


My name is Aida Osborne and I live in the City of Chino Hills.
 
I have been a fitness instructor for almost 20 years; being an instructor has been one of the most fulfilling yet humbling accomplishments I have had.  
 
The class features moves from karate, taekwondo, boxing and a little bit of muay thai. Kickboxing is my favorite class to teach at all time. I love and what I do and passionate about it. 
 
There have been so many fun moments but there’s one unforgettable moments that stand out; during class at 24 Hour Fitness, I saw Catherine Lugo who has Down Syndrome at the back of my class. I then pulled her in front of the class and her face glowed with excitement; she became the star of the class and I gained a great friend. 


Kickboxing Zoom ID:845- 8583 -3488 Meeting Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Join us Mondays at 4:30PM for baking with Ms. Katie. Katie will show you how to use fun and simple recipes to support language development. She will also provide visual recipe cards and ideas for additional activities to try in the kitchen that can be made into a cookbook for your family. Katie is a speech-language pathologist and developmental specialist with more than 10 years experience working with children and families.


Baking Zoom ID:706-394-448 Meeting Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Come join us on Tuesdays 5:30pm for Yoga with Angela. This class will be taught by Angela Delgado, a 200RYT certified yoga instructor. Not only does she teach at a reputable studio in Redlands, but she also leads classes for the County of San Bernardino and a few school districts in California. Angela says, “I enjoy connecting with my students and helping create comfort in their bodies. Outside of yoga I enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, going on walks and bike rides, and eating tasty food.” 

In this class we will focus not only on physical movement, but also mindfulness, stress release, and cultivating calmness; benefits that will follow you well beyond the yoga mat.

It's important to have a safe and uncluttered space to practice in. A mat is nice but not required. In most classes we will use a chair as our prop to assist us in our postures. This will be a gentle slower paced class, combining motion and stretching.


Yoga Zoom ID: 878 4778 2819 Meeting Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Join us Wednesdays at 5PM for 3D Art with Ms. Laura. Laura Sanchez is a cyber security engineer specializing in digital forensics, and enjoys art in her free time.Prior to her career, Laura spent ten years working with young adults on the autism spectrum, teaching them life and social skills necessary for independent living. Check out the supply list and get ready for some crafting fun!


Art 3D Class Zoom ID:880-1751-0512 Meeting Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Join us for Hip Hop Dance Class with Kaylee Thursdays at 5PM! Kaylee Skinner is originally from Alabama having moved to California to pursue her studies in special education. She is an experienced lyrical, jazz, hip hop and beginning tumbling instructor that combines positivity and encouragement to motivate her students. She has experience working with individuals with special needs and has taught all abilities classes at Miknao Dance Studio in La Verne and Segrestrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.


Hip Hop Dance Zoom ID: 433-644-051 Zoom Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Join us Friday April 9th and April 23rd at 4PM for cooking class. Join Robin and Ant Paula's Kitchen as they teach us cooking skills and how to make a delicious dinner every other Friday.
Anthony and Paula will delight your taste buds as they create delicious flavorful recipes with you. They are the grandparents of Matthew Wickey and are excited to share their love of food with you. Mangia, mangia!!!


Cooking Class Zoom ID :813-0922-3311  Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Join us Sundays at 4pm for a Lyrical Dance Class with Julia. Julia is a lyrical and ballet dancer who has been dancing since she was 4. She has been to a few studios over the years, one of which being "Dance With Miss Lindsey" in Palm Springs, California. This class is for all ages and all skill levels. No need to bring any equipment. Come for some fun!

*NO CLASS 4/4


Lyrical/Jazz Dance Zoom ID: 889-3084-3939 Password:email info@ivdsa.org
Little Steps Meeting Saturday April 10th at 11 am. Parents of children with Down syndrome ages 0-3 are invited to attend. Join us for special guest speaker Annemarie Demarco speaking on the OT Perspective on Child Development and Sensory Play. Annemarie is a pediatric occupational therapist and will be speaking on child development and sensory play. We hope to see you there!

Zoom ID: 868 2542 9872 Password:email info@ivdsa.org
Join us for a member favorite event of Bingo! On Friday April 16TH 7 PM get your cards ready and have fun playing with old friends and making new friends during a fun night of Bingo. Make sure to rsvp on the google form so we can send you Bingo cards. Cards may go to your spam folder so check there before the event. We hope to see you there!


Zoom ID:867 5452 8295 Password: email info@ivdsa.org
Calling all 4- 7 year olds, join us for Next Steps on zoom Sunday April 25th at 1 PM! Come meet new friends and see old friends at this meet and greet! Everyone is invited if it is your first time joining Next Steps or if you have been attending for years. We hope to see you there.

Zoom ID: 829 7365 5113 Password email info @ivdsa.org
Congratulations to Carolyn S the winner of last month newsletter opportunity drawing! If you would like to be entered into the April opportunity drawing please email the phrase "IVDSA April" to Kimberly@ivdsa.org
We often get asked if we know someone who does a specific skill or service, and we would love to pass on the information of our IVDSA members that can help fill the roll. Times have been hard during this Covid-19 pandemic, IVDSA is about community and the IVDSA community is a strong one. Please use the link below to submit to be added to our directory sign up. (Being in this directory does not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation or favoring of IVDSA)
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