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• UTMB PT Tiny Tots Movement Class

  • When
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Verne Cox - 5200 Burke Rd Pasadena

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  UTMB PT Tiny Tots Movement Class

  November 8th from 9-10am 

  Location: Verne Cox Recreation Center - 5200 Burke Rd, Pasadena

  Come join us for a developmental movement class for infants and toddlers with Ds. 

  Learn playful strategies to promote your baby’s gross and fine motor development while enjoying social time with other parents.

  Classes will be designed and led and by UTMB physical therapy faculty and students.

  
  

  
  

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• UTMB PT Exercise Class - November (Verne Cox)

  • When
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Verne Cox - 5200 Burke Rd Pasadena

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  UTMB PT Exercise Class

  November 8th from 10-11am 

  Location: Verne Cox Recreation Center - 5200 Burke Rd, Pasadena

  This class is for individuals with Ds of all ages and for those who need one to one assistance.

  These classes are designed and led by doctor of physical therapy students and supported by Dr. Laurie Farroni, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Pediatric Clinical Specialist.

  These classes are designed to meet participants at their individual levels of development and motor skills, and to promote inclusion and fun.

  
  

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• Special Strong Class - November

  • Start
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    November 15, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573

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  Health and Wellness Program

  Special Strong FunFit Class

  Dates: Saturday November 8th & 15th 
  Time: 2-3pm
  Location: Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573

  The class is open for individuals with Ds ages 13 and up.

  Your child must be able to participate with the group, no roaming the gym or getting on equipment for safety reasons. If your child needs assistance you must help during the class due to no 1:1 coaching. 

  *If your child already attends Special Strong Kickboxing or Boot Camp classes Do Not register for this class so it will give others a chance to attend.

  *Wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, and bring a water bottle.

  *Annual Membership Required to register for this event

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• Teen Social - Urban Air

  • When
    November 09, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Urban Air - 20251 Gulf Frwy in Webster

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  Teen Social

  Urban Air
  20251 Gulf Frwy in Webster

  Sunday November 9th from 6-8pm

  This event is for teens with Ds ages 13-20, siblings are welcomed with a fee of $19 each.

  This event includes all activities, jumping socks, pizza and drinks.

  Registration closes November 5th. No Shows will be charged $38 for this prepaid event. If you are unable to attend the event please notify us so we can offer to another family.

  *Annual Membership Required

  
  

  
  

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• Parent Educational Meeting - Ds Regression Disorder

  • When
    November 13, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    United Way - 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

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  Parent Educational Meeting

  Ds Regression Disorder

  Thursday November 13th from 630-8pm

  Location: United Way, 1300 Bay Area Blvd
  Building A, Room 230 

  This parent meeting will be presented by Dr. Vithalani from the Baylor Transition Clinic who will be discussing symptoms, treatments, and the latest info on Down syndrome Regression Disorder.

  DSRD is a rare condition characterized by the loss of previously acquired skills in individuals with Ds, typically occurring during adolescence or early adulthood.

  This meeting is for parents only, no childcare available.  

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• Volunteers for Step Up Walk

  • When
    March 07, 2026
  •  
    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 March 7th 2026 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, popcorn machine, monitor stage, help manage registration/volunteer/shirt/prize tables, 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 February 2nd 2026!
  

  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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