Ages teen and up - Down Syndrome Connections has teamed up with the City of Las Vegas for a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

Classes are designed for teens and adults of all skill levels and are taught by Nyetta Abernathy, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Expressive Arts Facilitator and the Owner of Creative Learning Therapies LLC.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and hang out with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below before your individual participates. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

SEPTEMBER CLASSES Sept 14, 21, 28.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

Sun., 9/13 tickets and tailgating available at 1030 am- Game starts at 1205.

MiLB Game with Down Syndrome Connections courtesy of the Las Vegas Aviators at Las Vegas Ballpark

FREE - Must RSVP using FORM LINK BELOW

Ages teen and up - Down Syndrome Connections has teamed up with the City of Las Vegas for a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

Classes are designed for teens and adults of all skill levels and are taught by Nyetta Abernathy, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Expressive Arts Facilitator and the Owner of Creative Learning Therapies LLC.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and hang out with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below before your individual participates. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

AUGUST CLASSES Aug 3, 10, 17, 31. No class Aug 24 due to scheduled maintenance of the dance floor.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

Join Down Syndrome Connections families for an informal meetup! Now that school is in session, take time to unwind with #theluckyfew at Kneaders Bakery and Cafe on Criag (west of the 95 - or “11” if you want to call it that!).

No purchase is necessary but bring cash or card if you want to buy a coffee or some delicious bakery/breakfast item.

No pressure. Just support and encouragement from people just like you.

Call or text Lisa at 702-875-5007 for more info.

RSVP is requested, but not required. (We just want to know how many tables to save.)

Time: 8/19/2026, 10:00 AM (2 hours)

Playhouse: Las Vegas

Ages: All Ages

Description:

Join GiGi's LV and DSCNV for a New Baby Meet up!

Topic: ABLE NV Accounts with guest speaker Monico

What to expect:

• Community Connections

• ABLE NV Presentation

• Q & A Session

• Refreshments

• Family Support birth-3yrs 

Ages teen and up - Down Syndrome Connections has teamed up with the City of Las Vegas for a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

Classes are designed for teens and adults of all skill levels and are taught by Nyetta Abernathy, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Expressive Arts Facilitator and the Owner of Creative Learning Therapies LLC.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and hang out with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below before your individual participates. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

AUGUST CLASSES Aug 3, 10, 17, 31. No class Aug 24 due to scheduled maintenance of the dance floor.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

Ages teen and up - Down Syndrome Connections has teamed up with the City of Las Vegas for a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

Classes are designed for teens and adults of all skill levels and are taught by Nyetta Abernathy, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Expressive Arts Facilitator and the Owner of Creative Learning Therapies LLC.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and hang out with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below before your individual participates. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

AUGUST CLASSES Aug 3, 10, 17, 31. No class Aug 24 due to scheduled maintenance of the dance floor.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

Ages teen and up - Down Syndrome Connections has teamed up with the City of Las Vegas for a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

Classes are designed for teens and adults of all skill levels and are taught by Nyetta Abernathy, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Expressive Arts Facilitator and the Owner of Creative Learning Therapies LLC.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and hang out with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below before your individual participates. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

AUGUST CLASSES Aug 3, 10, 17, 31. No class Aug 24 due to scheduled maintenance of the dance floor.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

Join Firelight Barn and Down Syndrome Connections for a family-friendly hoedown. Bring your dancing shoes and learn some country line dance steps.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO FIRELIGHT BARN and congratulations on their 25th year in show business! Can’t make the show, go to their website for tickets to one of their popular dinner shows. https://firelightbarn.com/

Mama’s Wranglers is a family band that started with “Mama” and her kids performing a few small shows around the Salt Lake Valley and grew to entertaining audiences across all 50 states, Europe, and Canada. In 2014, they did 350 shows out on the road. In 2015, Mama’s Wranglers put down roots in Henderson, Nevada and opened the Firelight Barn, a family-friendly dinner theater venue. Known for their clogging, yodeling, multi-instrument talent, charming humor, and 3-part vocal harmonies, they captivate audiences near and far.

Free, all ages. RSVP REQUIRED.

(You are welcome to bring the whole family, neighbors, classmates and friends. This is not open to the general public, but is open to the greater Down syndrome community and other friends with diverse abilities.)

Call Lisa at 702-875-5007 for more information.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

June Classes June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. NO CLASS IN THE MONTH OF JULY.

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

June Classes June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. NO CLASS IN THE MONTH OF JULY.

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Join us for this fun annual event at the Cottonwood shelter at Sunset Park!

Enjoy a BBQ picnic, try your hand at fishing, and enjoy hanging out with #theluckyfew.

Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks provided. Bring a side dish to share!

All ages are invited. Fishing gear will be provided, or bring your own. We would love some additional volunteers with fishing experience. You can sign up on the event RSVP.

This event is NOT open to the public, however we also invite classmates, family and friends of individuals in the Down syndrome community to join us!

RSVP IS REQUIRED!

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

June Classes June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. NO CLASS IN THE MONTH OF JULY.

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Down Syndrome Connections and GiGi’s Playhouse want to shower our new families with a little love!

The whole family is welcome to join us on Saturday, March 14 for a meet and greet focused on answering your questions, meeting the needs of new families, and bonding with others who are on the same - new! - journey.

Food is provided; siblings are welcome!

RSVP required.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

May Classes May 4, 11, and 18. No class May 25 for Memorial Day Holiday.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

May Classes May 4, 11, and 18. No class May 25 for Memorial Day Holiday.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

May Classes May 4, 11, and 18. No class May 25 for Memorial Day Holiday.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

April Classes April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

April Classes April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Join Down Syndrome Connections to decorate a pot, and plant a seedling to take home.

All ages are welcome (everyone is welcome to create their own pot to bring home).

FREE - RSVP required please.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

April Classes April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

April Classes April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

For individuals with Down syndrome and other DD/IDD, ages teen and up - a weekly adaptive dance class that combines movement with communication and friendship-building activities to enhance new friendships amongst the participants.

An hour of movement and music for exercise and fun, with occasional performances scheduled to show off our talented dancers’ moves.

THIS IS A DROP OFF EVENT, but you are welcome to stay and watch through the one way glass and chat with other parents. This is a warm and very welcoming group, we hope you can join!

*The cost is $10 total for a six month period. The first class is free, but you need to fill out the City of Las Vegas registration form below. Please note there is no class when City of LV is closed.

Any questions, contact Lisa at 702-875-5007.

March Classes March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Down Syndrome Connections will have its annual egg hunt at Fox Hill Park on Sunday March 29 from 4-6 pm. People of all ages with trisomy 21, their siblings and friends are invited to participate.

Enjoy an afternoon of playing together - don’t forget to bring a basket to collect some eggs. This is a great park; we will have some fun and games available in addition to the egg hunt.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon with #theluckyfew!

This is event is NOT open to the public, it is for the Down Syndrome Connections community.

Join some of #theluckyfew moms at our Moms Night Out.

In March we’re going to be in Summerlin at the Pkway Tavern on Flamingo, just east of the 215.

You will get a free happy hour appetizer and soft drink - bring your own $ or card if you want an adult beverage or different food from the menu.

These meetups always bring so much information-sharing and offer an opportunity to connect with other parents. The event is from 4-6 pm but please come whenever you can make it - RSVP required so we can grab enough seats!

Questions? Call or text Carolee at 702-372-7806