HOIDSA Newsletter
Winter 2023
From the HOIDSA Board
We had some fun social gatherings in the last quarter of 2022, including the Halloween Party, the Adult Holiday Party and then the Family Holiday Party. It was so nice to see everyone!
We also are always open to input on what resources that you may need or that would be helpful. We hope to get back into some larger fundraising events in 2023 as well, but that means that we are in GREAT need of volunteers. We need help in the following areas - Board Members, an Annual Friendship Walk Chair, Education Chair, and just General Event Volunteers. What can you help with? Please reach out to the board via email (info@hoidsa.org) or phone (309) 363-3125 to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Our board meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of each month at 6pm. Anyone is welcome to attend!
Upcoming Events
HOIDSA Family Dance Party
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023, 06:00 PM
Knights of Columbus, 616 West David Street, Morton, IL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Young Adult Cooking Class - March 21
The class is open to High School aged and older. Participants will learn safe food handling, preparation techniques, and knife skills. A different dish will be prepared each class.
Cooking Class Utensil Needed:
- “Let’s Cook! Healthy Meals For Independent Living” by E. Rice & A. Kissack
- Small to Medium Strainer
- Can Opener
- Vegetable Peeler
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- 2 Spatulas 1 small, 1 large
- 2 Wooden Spoons
- Whisk
- Turner
- Oven Mitt and Potholder
- Timer
- Meat Thermometer
- Sharp Paring Knife
- Sharp Medium Knife
- Apron
- Storage Case for Utensils
Optional:
- Glass Bowls Small, Medium, Large
- Glass Pie Plate
- Glass baking Dish
RSVP to Meri Tucker (endroad@comcast.net) or 309-264-4900
Space is Limited
Portillo's Fundraiser
Member Spotlight
AweSam Buttons by Sam Heim
You can buy buttons or magnets from Sam. He can sell single buttons or magnets but can also accommodate bulk orders! There are more details on his website: http://awesambuttons.weebly.com
You can also follow AweSam Buttons on Facebook. Go check him out!!
Recap of Recent HOIDSA Social Events
Halloween Party
Adult Holiday Party
Family Holiday Party
HOIDSA Support in Action
Student Support Stipend
If you would like to share details of the stipend with your child's teacher, you can find details here:
https://hoidsa.org/file/307/HOIDSA%20student%20support%20grant%20application.pdf
Holiday Gift Giving
Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association
Email: info@hoidsa.org
Website: https://hoidsa.org/
Location: 325 E. Queenwood Road, Morton, IL
Phone: 3093633125