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• 2023 Step Up Walk Buttons

  • Start
    August 02, 2023
  • End
    October 07, 2023
  • Location
    TBA

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  2023 GHFEDS Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk

  Walk Buttons
  

  Order due by October 7th

  Buttons are $3 each in quantities of 5.

   Please send a "Head Shot" photo to Elizabeth Stevens at elpool@earthlink.net

  Buttons can be picked up along with your walk shirt pick up on 10/26/23 from 6-8pm

  Location: 601 Chen Road Kemah, Texas 77565

  This is an example of the buttons, current year will be added to the buttons.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2023 Step Up Walk Sign

  • Start
    August 02, 2023
  • End
    October 07, 2023
  • Location
    TBA

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  Team Captains will receive 1 free walk sign when your team raises $100 or more. If your team does not raise $100+ or you want extra walk signs you will need to order here, walk signs are $50 each, please send a "Head Shot" photo and Team Name to Elizabeth Stevens at elpool@earthlink.net

  Please order by October 7th!
  
  This is an example of the walk sign, design may be different for this years walk.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Exercise Classes

  • Start
    September 09, 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 30, 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    VERNE COX - 5200 Burke Road, Pasadena

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  GHFEDS would like to invite your family for our Exercise Classes at

  VERNE COX Recreation Center, all ages welcomed. 

  
  

  DATES & TIMES

  Saturday's 10-11am

  September 9th 

  September 16th

  September 23rd

  September 30th

  Location

  5200 Burke Road, Pasadena, Texas 77504

  Movement Classes lead by UTMB Physical Therapy Students!

  Join us for 60 minutes of intentional movement, aerobic exercise, and fun this summer!

  Registration is for all dates and free for all family members.

  
  

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• Adult Social - Hibachi Lunch

  • When
    October 03, 2023
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    2525 Gulf Frwy S League City 77573

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  Adult Social- Lunch

  Come Enjoy Hibachi Lunch with friends

  Tuesday October 3rd

  11:30am - 1pm

  Location: Kabuki 2525 Gulf Freeway South

  League City

  This social is for adults with Ds ages 18 and up 

  Lunch include a drink and your choice of ONE of the following:

  Vegetable, chicken or steak

  This will be served with a house salad and onion soup, Hibachi veggies with choice of steamed or fried rice

  GHFEDS will purchase the adult with Down Syndrome meal 

  Parents will be responsible for their own food purchase

  *You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this event.*

  
  

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• Adult Social - Bayou Wildlife Zoo

  • When
    October 18, 2023
  •  
    10:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    5050 FM 517 in Dickinson
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Adult Social

  Bayou Wildlife Zoo

  Wednesday October 18th  from 10:45am- 1pm
  Location: 5050 FM 517 in Dickinson

  This social is for adults with Ds ages 18 and up and one parent/caregiver only! This event includes bucket of food for animals &  tram ride

  Please feel free to pack a sack lunch and drink and enjoy a picnic with friends while your there.

  Arrival time 10:45am. Tram Ride is on a schedule for our group if you are late you will miss the safari tram Ride.

  Registration closes October 5th at 9am.

  Limited amount of spots available for this event!

  This is a prepaid event, if you cancel after October 5th at 9am or no show you will be charged $10 per parent and kids with Ds to cover fee's and food.

  *You must have a current Annual Membership to register for this event.*

  
  

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• Family Social - Annual Halloween Family Party

  • When
    October 21, 2023
  •  
    4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    VERNE COX Recreation Center- 5200 Burke Road Pasadena, Texas 77504

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  GHFEDS Annual Family Halloween Party

  Saturday October 21st  from 4:30pm-8pm

  Location: VERNE COX Recreation Center

  5200 Burke Road Pasadena, Texas 77504

  Come Prepared to dance!

  Don't forget to wear your costume, there will be a costume contest.

  Fun Halloween Crafts + Food (Pizza, snacks, and beverages) provided

  
  

  This Family Social is for the kids with Down syndrome, their parents/caregivers and siblings only.

  You must have a current annual membership to attend this event.

  Sincerely,

  Kathryn Kane- Nelson

  Family Social Coordinator

  
  

  
  

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• Volunteers for Step Up Walk

  • When
    October 28, 2023
  •  
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Walter Hall Park - 807 Hwy 3 League City 77573

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  If you are interested in volunteering for GHFEDS Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk please register here.

  
  

  The walk will be held on October 28th from 9am - noon at Walter Hall Park in League City.

  We will need volunteers to help from 7am - noon with restocking water and capri-sun's in coolers, restocking snacks, setting up walk signs along walk path, hanging banners, placing fitted table cloths on tables, direct parking, cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, monitor stage, manage registration/volunteer/shirt/prize tables, monitor moonwalks/slides, and clean up.

  Each volunteer will receive a walk shirt and breakfast.

  Click on each volunteer job for a description and hours needed. Please bring your own volunteer hours form to be signed if needed.
  

  Please register by October 5th!
  

  If you have any questions please contact us at admin@ghfeds.org.
  

  We greatly appreciate your time to volunteer for GHFEDS Step Up Walk!!
  

  
  

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