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May 3 (Friday) Mercantile Bank & the local Arc seminar to be held at Transitions, "Legal and Future Care Planning for Your Relative with a Developmental Disability"  9-3pm @ Transitions CRC 631 N 48th St Quincy, IL  Call 217-223-7310 for more details…

May 4 (Saturday) Dogwood Parade  9am line up Parade starts at 9:30am The Quincy Autism Support Group will have a spot in this years Dogwood Parade. We are #21 and will line up around 24th and Maine. We ask you to wear blue or any Autism T-shirt. Hope to see you there to show Quincy our support for the families. Have a great weekend! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

May 21 Down Country Meeting & I Learn Recipient Social & Informational Meeting:  All are Welcome, Carry In at Kate Dougherty’s  but PLEASE make a reservation and let Kate know you are planning to attend 6:30pm…please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for directions or to reserve your place.  Thanks, Kate 217-617-3568

May 28 Ages 14-20:  Upper Morman Park 9am to 2:30pm SPECIAL !SPECIAL !SPECIAL!-NEILS is offering a summer youth program for individuals ages 14-20 in the state of Missouri –applications are due by April 17th…only room for 4…However, youth AGES 14-20 from Mo & IL may join in this summer for social time by calling NEILS Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

June

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

June 1:  Buddy Walk  9am to 2pm Central Park Hannibal, MO For more information Call Kyle Steinmann at 573-248-1077

June 4:   Ages 14-20 Movie Day Hannibal Movie Theater 9am to 11:30am SPECIAL !SPECIAL !SPECIAL!-NEILS is offering a summer youth program for individuals ages 14-20 in the state of Missouri –applications are due by April 17th…only room for 4…However, youth AGES 14-20 from Mo & IL may join in this summer for social time by calling NEILS Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

June 8 (Saturday):   Down Country’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the American Legion Golf Course in Hannibal, MO.  The tournament is a 4 Person Scramble and the entry fee is $160.00 per Team with the prize money based on 24 Teams. Tee Time is 8am with 2 Flights, 4 Places:  1st Place $400, 2nd Place $300, 3rd Place $200, 4th Place $160 Skins & Mulligans Available - No Personal Coolers Allowed-The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2013 - In Case of Ties there will be a Sudden Death Playoff on one hole.  Prizes: $100 for Closest to the Pin on Holes #3 or #12 (No Exceptions) Entries must be paid by 7:30am Saturday June 8, 2013.  Make Checks Payable to Down Country -Mail Entry to:  American Legion Tournament Committee 3861 Hwy MM Hannibal, MO  63401 (573) 221-5831 Please include -  (Name Address Phone & If Carts are needed, PLEASE RESERVE IN ADVANCE $30.00 Cart Rental)  Raffle/Auction at approx 3pm after Tournament-PROCEEDS from Tournament go to the I Care/I Pad Program for Tri-State Area Schools-Any questions call Paul Dougherty 573-231-5699 or 573-221-7079 . Money from the tournament goes to benefit Down Country’s I Care/ I Pad

June 18:  Down Country Meeting 6:30pm Heimer Construction

June 24: Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital 6:30pm For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

July

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

July 9 Ages 14-20 Croc Center 10am to 2pm SPECIAL !SPECIAL !SPECIAL!-NEILS is offering a summer youth program for individuals ages 14-20 in the state of Missouri –applications are due by April 17th…only room for 4…However, youth AGES 14-20 from Mo & IL may join in this summer for social time by calling NEILS Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

July 19 thru 20th:  NDSC conference in Denver, CO

July 29:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital 6:30pm For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

August

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

August 8:  Dr. Seaman“Back to School/Back to Basics:  Troubleshooting/Getting off behavior to a good start with nutrition & healthy living” Location TBA-For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

August 16:  Penni Ippenson at the Patio in Quincy, IL at 6pm with presentation beginning at 6:30pm on :  Back to School/Back to Basics:  Start your school year off right with  Cognitive Behavior Intervention 101...welcoming, parent, teachers, therapists, and community!!!  For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

August 19:  Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG Create a Positive School Environment !                                 For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

August 20:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pm For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

August 21:  I Care/ I Pad Fundraising Ends & Second I Care/I Pad beef drawing held- For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

August 26:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

September

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

September 1:  Down Country  I Care/ IPad registration re-opens, I Learn Scholarship Applications Open, Rhinestone & Rodeo Artwork Submission Opens

For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568  2014 "I Learn" Scholarship Applications OPEN thru November 1thru November 1 Deadline Recipients will be announced Feb. 8 at Down Country's Rhinestone & Rodeo 2013 "I Love" Artwork Entries for Down Country's Rhinestone & Rodeo Art Auction OPEN thru November 1 Deadline All Entries Judges by Hannibal ARts COuncil and Granite Bank Gallery-25 will be chosen for door prizes and 25 for LIVE Auction

 

September 16:  Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG Bring a teacher/aide/friend and I pad sharing ideas ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

September 17:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pmFor more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

September 23-27 TBS Transitions - Culver Stockton College , Down CO, & QMG For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

September 30:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

October-Down syndrome & Breast Cancer & Disability Awareness Month

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

October:  Striking Back at Autism (date not set) ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

October 15:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pmFor more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

October 16-20:  Dr. James Nuttall TBA For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

October 28:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting & Halloween Party!!! at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

November

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

November 1:  I Learn Scholarship Applications Due, Rhinestone & Rodeo Artwork Submission DueFor more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568 November 1-DEADLINE for "I LEARN" Scholarship Applications & "I LOVE" Artwork Entries

November 18:  Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG-Speaker,  Tara Shade, author of the Autism Pirate Blog, developmental professional & mother of a son with Autism-“Lessons Learned”  Register to share your story with Tara & group this night! ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

November 19:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pm For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

November 25:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

December

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

NO AUTISM GROUP MEETING ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

NO DOWN COUNTRY MEETING ! For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

December 6:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting & CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

January

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

NO JANUARY Down syndrome parent group meetingFor More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

January 20: Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG Jaime Hoerr – Mom of son with Autism & I Learn Conference Attendee- shares info from NDSC conference ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

January 21:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pm For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

February

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

February 8:  Rhinestone & Rodeo 6-11pm $30.00 per ticket For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

February 8, 2014 - Rhinestone & Rodeo Art Auction & Dance

All artwork created by individuals, families and friends of the differently abled. 

6-7:15pm Inspirational Music Mix &Mingle

7:15pm-7:30pm Speakers

7:30pm to 9pm Art Auction

9pm to 11pm NaceBrothers Band

Food Stations & Cash Bar Throughout the Evening

Black Tie Preferred, Not Required

The Ambiance:  5225 Kochs Lane Quincy, IL  62305

$30.00 per person Tickets may be purchased online via PayPal at www.upatdowncountry.com or by calling 217-617-3568

Down Country is a local  501 C3 organization and donations are tax deductible

All proceed benefit training/education on disabilities, positive awareness and outside the box learners

 

Down Country is a local non profit and recipient of the 2012 NDSC Presidents Award for its work  rural outreach, positive awareness & education
 $0.97 1/2 of every $1.00  per Down Country's 2012 Annual Report went directly to programming in the Tri-States
Menu:  Shrimp Cocktail, Baby Bakers, Kabobs (Assorted savory skewers of beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, and seared chicken layered with marinated vegetables, cheese, and seasonings,) Toast Points and marinated mozzarella cheese, salami and cream cheese coronets, assorted pinwheels of meat and vegetarian flavors, Assorted breads filled with hot BBQ Pork, Assorted cubed cheese and summer sausages,fresh vegetables, marinated snap peas, assorted dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips & granola, assorted cheeses, sliced and cubed with fresh fruit garnishes, mini desserts including cream puffs, petit fours, pecan tassies, etc...pretzels, trail mix, popcorn, chocolate fountain served with strawberries, pineapple, angel food cake, pretzel sticks, marshmellows, rice crispy treats and pringles, all courses water, tea, coffee
 
Cash bar
Black Tie Preferred, Not Required
Why and What is Black Tie Preferred, but not Required?  Rhinestone & Rodeo is not black tie in the strictest sense.  We live and honor a community that combines both city and country culture.  It is instead aimed to provide its families and attendees with the nicest evening possible.  The families and individuals Down Country seeks to honor often find themselves in sterile or clinical environments that nurture neither body nor soul and it is for them Rhinestone & Rodeo is a dress occasion.  For some it is their only night out the entire year.  But wht is black tie preffered, but not required?  It's your personal best.  For some cowboys, this could be:  a tuxedo, a suit and tie, dress slacks and a Sunday shirt, or the very best pair of Sunday morning jeans & For the LAdies, Rhinestone & Rodeo Room Block.  A shuttle will be available for guests to and from The Ambiance
 
For more information visit Down Country’s Facebook/UpatDownCountry
Call 217-617-3568 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

February 17:  Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG –Let’s talk about S-E-X & our kids health ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

February 18:   Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pmFor more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

February 24:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing Hospital For More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

March

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

March:  Autism Group 6:30pm @ QMG Transitions- DOR (date not set) ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

March 18:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pm For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

March 31:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing HospitalFor More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

April

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH- QMG AWARENSS ACTIVITES TBA ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

April 15: Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pmFor more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568

April 28:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing HospitalFor More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

May

NEILS Autism Group Meetings in Hannibal, MO are held the first Wednesday of Every Month from 6:30-8pm For More Information Contact Lindsay Spalding 573-221-8282

May Skate Night QMG  TBA ! For More Information, Contact Bryan Main 217-222-6550 x 3365

May 26:  Down syndrome Parent Group meeting at Blessing HospitalFor More Information, Contact Lisa Neisen @ 217-223-8400 x 4190

May 20:  Down Country Meeting Heimer Construction 6:30pm For more information, visit www.upatdowncountry.com, Facebook/UpatDownCountry, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 217-617-3568