Family Updates for Ages 18+

Read to stay in the loop on all the upcoming fun! Be sure to check out the DSL Calendar for full event details and other events happening in the community.

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Proceeds will benefit DSL

Join us for dinner or order take-out on 12/2, and up to 10% of the evening’s revenue will be donated back to DSL! Be sure to mention us when you make your reservation by calling (502) 333-9595 or by clicking the link below. We can’t wait to see you there!

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DSL Adult Winter Formal

Friday, December 5th from 6-8p

This dance is open to all DSL members, and a potential plus one, but all attendees must be 18 or older.

Indiana Families:
Jon Beams will provide shuttle service from Cardinal Ritter that evening, departing at 5:15 PM and returning around 8:30 PM.
Please email Jon B. at [email protected] to reserve your spot on the shuttle.

For additional questions, email John Davies

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DSL Sensory Friendly Santa

Sunday, December 7th 1-3p at DSL

This year, we’re transitioning from individual “appointments” with Santa to a two-hour party.

Families will take a number as they arrive, but will still be called back individually to have their private moment with Santa.

Additional questions? Email John D

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A New Holiday Tradition!

Thursday, December 11th

Join us for a night of fun at the Jeffersonian!

Questions? Email John D

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Barn Movie Night

Wednesday, December 17th at 7p

Showing “The Grinch” (live-action)

Any member 17 and under must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian

8805 Cedar Creek Rd Louisville, KY 40291

Questions? Email John Davies

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DSL Night at Derby Dinner

Friday, December 19th

Join our friends at Derby Dinner Playhouse for a season night of fun!

All attendees, including DSL participants, require the linked ticket.

Questions? Email John Davies

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DSL presents Beauty & the Beast

Coming Jan-March 2026!

Auditions to be held Wednesday, January 7th, from 5-6p

Rehearsals will then be held at DSL on Wednesdays starting Jan 14th, running to March 4th

The final performance will be open to the public on Friday, March 6th at 6:30

Additional questions? Email John D

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December Academy Outing Calendar

Scheduled for Fun!

Questions? Email Sharon

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Join us for Living & Learning

Monday nights from 5-6 at DSL!

Mondays at the DSL Main Campus and available virtually

Questions? Email Ashley C

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A real page turner!

Tuesdays from 5-6p at the Louisville Building

Questions? Email Ashley C

Always check the DSL Calendar for cancellations

Also available virtually

Learn more about Book Club!

Indiana Programing

Growing day by day!

The DSL Indiana Academy has expanded to Mondays and Thursdays from 10a-4p and Wednesdays from 1-5 at the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation. Join us Wednesday nights from 5-7:30 for our Healthy Movement, Book Club, and Living & Learning programs.

Questions? Email Jon B

Check the DSL Calendar for the new schedules

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