Looking Back on December 2024

DSAW-Central

We had a jolly good time at DSAW Central's Santa's Workshop! Families gathered to create holiday magic, decorating cookies, crafting cards, and adorning ornaments. We even had a chance to shop for gifts for loved ones. And the icing on the cake? A surprise visit from Santa Claus himself! Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day of festive fun.

DSAW-Chippewa Valley

DSAW-Chippewa Valley had a GREAT turnout at this year's Holiday Party with almost 90 people! Through the generous donations earned at our annual Awareness Walk, DSAW was able to supply gifts for 46 children! We also had holiday arts and crafts projects to work on and a wonderfully delicious food buffet was enjoyed by all! It was SO COOL to see Santa and Mrs Clause (and their elves!), but the best part might have been seeing everyone enjoy the Holidays together!

DSAW-Fox Cities

In December, DSAW-Fox Cities celebrated the holiday season with two festive events! We strolled through the magical Fox Cities Festival of Lights, sipping hot cocoa and enjoying the company of friends. Later, we spent a cheerful Sunday afternoon at the theater, laughing through A Christmas Story in our own private screening, complete with plenty of popcorn. What a wonderful way to wrap up the year together!

DSAW-Green Bay

December was packed with festive fun and community connection! We kicked off with our first Fun Fit Friday on December 6, hosted by GRIT920, where energizing workouts and smiles set an inspiring tone for the month. On December 7, we celebrated the end of our Fall Buddy Up Tennis season with a special holiday party featuring festive activities and plenty of tennis. Finally, our Holiday Party on December 14 brought DSAW friends and family together for an afternoon of cookie decorating, crafts, snacks, games, and laughter—a perfect way to celebrate the season!

DSAW-Kenosha/Racine/Walworth

KRW families and friends had a wonderful time celebrating the season together with festive activities! From a magical Sleigh Ride at the Christmas Carnival of Lights, a true winter wonderland experience, to building Gingerbread Houses at the Kenosha Public Museum, joy and sweetness were shared by all. What a special way to enjoy the holiday season!

DSAW-Sheboygan and Surrounding Counties

The Sheboygan and Surrounding Counties Chapter had a great Holiday Party in December! Real Sportscards in Waupun opened up their beautiful space for us to decorate cookies, play fun games, make cute crafts, and enjoy each other’s company! This was an excellent way for us to kick off the holiday week.

DSAW-South Central

South Central has been having a GREAT December! On Saturday, December 7, we had a Glow Dance Party in Edgerton. The next day, December 8, we welcomed families to the holiday show at the House on the Rock in Spring Green. On Sunday, December 15, we had our annual holiday cookie decorating party! We're looking forward to a fun 2025!

Southeastern WI

Southeastern Wisconsin celebrated the season together at Milwaukee Zoo for Wild Lights. What a dazzling display of color, creating a truly magical experience! Lots of joy, presents and sweet treats were enjoyed by many.


Community Connections / Community Life Skills Hub - SE


Community Life Skills Hub - South Central

In December, our Community Life Skills Hub-South Central participants sponsored a local family, providing Christmas gifts and fulfilling the children’s wish lists, thanks to generous donations. They also enjoyed holiday painting, exploring music stores, arcade games, mall visits, making instruments, and learning about topics like tech safety, sustainability, and meal planning. Weekly volunteering at the Sunshine Place remained a highlight!