The Friends Club is for young adults who are out of school and who have Down syndrome. This is a social club which meets every six weeks or so.
The Friends Club is hosted by Brianne (Brie) Nobis who is a young woman who has Down syndrome. Brie also serves on the Board of Directors of the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center.
What Does the Friends Club Do?
The Friends Club very first event, a BBQ, which was held at Brie’s house. About eight people came and had fun dancing, eating, playing pool and bocci ball. There was lots of socializing!
The Friends Club met for pizza and a movie at Crossgates Mall.
The Friends Club hosts an online, private chat room. Brie says, “There is nothing more important in life than making friends and staying in touch with them. I am a young woman who has Down syndrome and I love to use the computer. Aim High has set up a website where you can chat with other people who have Down syndrome in a private chat room just for us. It is a forum/message board for the Friends Club…to leave messages for one another and share plans about upcoming events. So join in. Call me, Brie, at 456-7642 to get the secret password to get into the chat room and join me on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.”
How Can I Join the Friends Club?
A brochure is available if you call Brie Nobis at 456-7642. You can also e-mail Brie at
Call Brie to get on the Friends Club mailing list so you can receive information about the upcoming social events just for us adults.
