2026-2027 Speaker Series
Club 21’s Second Saturday Speaker Series (10:00-11:30AM) provides a wide range of guest speakers that provide important information for parents, caregivers and professionals in our community. The goal of this series is to educate on issues that will be helpful and of interest in raising a child with Down syndrome. Recent sessions have covered topics such as Speech and Oral-Motor Placement, Special Olympics, Regional Center services and more.
- 539 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena 91101
- Parking is in the Lot on Santa Barbara Street
- All Meetings are free of charge and child care is provided
Previous Second Saturday presenters from the past three years are recorded and available on the Member Portal accessible exclusively to Club 21 members.
| 2026-2027 Dates: | Speaker Topics |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Evelyn Acevedo & Gina Gandolfi - “Starting the school year off right.” |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Kelly Kulzer - Reyes “Know your Power. Know Yourself: Grassroots Advocacy in Action" |
| Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Jessica Lu - "What are Special Needs Trusts and how do I use them?" |
| Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Resource Fair - NO SPEAKER SERIES |
| Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Holiday Market - NO SPEAKER SERIES |
| Saturday, January 9, 20270, 2026 | Lia Cervantes - SDCC |
| Saturday, February 13, 2027 | TBD |
| Saturday, March 13, 2027 | TBD |
| Saturday, April 10, 2027 | TBD |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Marlene Garcia - Topic TBD |
