GRAND OPENING: The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, Inc. a 501c3 (DSA Niagara) has recently ventured into a new initiative in collaboration with The Lewiston Public Library called the Chapter’s Coffee Cafe and Snack Bar. The Down Syndrome Association of Niagara is excited to announce the Grand Opening of Chapter’s Coffee Cafe and Snack Bar on Tuesday December 3, 2024. in the main lobby of The Lewiston Public Library, located at 305- South 8th. Street, Lewiston, N.Y. The cafe will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10-12 noon initially. The Cafe will be operated by individuals with Down Syndrome and their Direct Support Professional and will be serving the community by selling a variety of hot and cold beverages, coffee, teas, hot chocolate and prepackaged snacks for both adults and children. The program aims to provide purposeful and meaningful inclusion in a community based environment for individuals participating in a Self Directed Plan who are interested in learning preliminary job skills of a service type industry. If you are interested in participating in this new endeavor or for more details please contact Deborah Fleck, President of DSA Niagara at (716)799-5024 or downriverdebs@gmail.com or Christine Sirianni, Vice-President of DSA Niagara at (716) 870-4904 or dsaniagara@gmail.com Please come out and show your support.    Deborah Fleck