Mile High Down Syndrome Association has several community groups that meet on a monthly basis. The goal of the community groups is to help parents meet with other families to connect, share resources, and provide mutual support.

Look through our list of community groups, find a group near you, and plan to attend! Be sure to call the MHDSA office at 303-797-1699 to RSVP. The regular monthly meeting days and meeting times are listed below, but please call (303) 797-1699 for more information.

Castle Rock Community Group

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 7 years of age.
Meeting Day: Second Saturday of every month.

Denver Area Community Group—Espa–ol - "Grupo el Cromosoma del Amor"
In Collaboration with El Grupo Vida and PASCO

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Spanish-speaking parents of children with Down syndrome of all ages.
Meeting Day: Fourth Saturday of every month.

Denver Area Grandparents/Extended Family - "Kinship Circle of Love"

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends who want to learn how to support each other and celebrate their loved ones with Down syndrome.
Meeting Day: Third Saturday of every month.

Evergreen/Conifer/Bailey/Idaho Springs Area Community Group

Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced.
Focus: Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Meeting Day: Second Tuesday of every month.

Fort Collins Area Community Group

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 5 years of age.
Meeting Day: Third Friday of every month.

Greeley Area Bilingual Community Group

Time: To be announced.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 5 years of age.
Meeting Day: First Friday of the month

Littleton Area Evening Community Group

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 5 years of age.
Meeting Day: First Friday of every month.

Longmont/Boulder Area Community Group

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 18 years of age.
Meeting Day: Third Friday of every month - January through May
June BBQ (date TBD)
No meeting in July or August
Third Friday September and October
No meeting in November
Holiday gathering in December (date TBD).

Longmont Area Grandparents/Extended Family Community Group

Time: Meeting time fluctuates.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for specific information.
Focus: Grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends who want to learn how to support each other and celebrate their loved ones with Down syndrome.
Meeting Day: Meets quarterly.

Loveland/Ft. Collins Area - "Northern Colorado Circle of Friends"

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents in Weld and Larimer Counties whose child with Down syndrome is between 5 and 12 years of age.
Meeting Day: Second Saturday of every month.

Montrose Area/Western Slope Community Group

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: To be announced.
Focus: Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Meeting Day: Second Saturday of every month.

North Metro Area/Broomfield/Thornton/Northglenn/Commerce City/ Henderson/Brighton - "Forever Buddies Linked Through Love"

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and age 12.
Meeting Day: First Saturday of every month.

South Metro Area School Age Community Group

Time: Meeting time fluctuates.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for specific information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is school age.
Meeting Day: Fourth Saturday of every month.

West Metro Area/Arvada/Westminster/Wheat Ridge/Lakewood Area Community Group

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for more information.
Focus: Parents whose child with Down syndrome is between birth and 18 years of age.
Meeting Day: Third Saturday of every month.

DS-Autism Connection - Offered in collaboration with the Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic (DADSC) and the Autism Society of Colorado (ASC).

Focus: Providing support, education, resources and inspiration to families, health care providers, teachers and community support persons who provide care and services to individuals with Down syndrome and autism/complex behaviors.
Interested? Please email familyprograms@mhdsa.org to learn how to join our listserve and to receive updates on this brand-new initiative.

Aging Issues Action Group - In Collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association and the Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic

Time & Location: Call (303) 797-1699 for details.
Focus: Parents and extended family members of adults with Down syndrome and aging issues.
2009 Meeting Dates: January 26, March 23, May 18, July 27, September 28, November 23.