Virtual - Improvaneer
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!!
7:00 to 8:00 pm

Returning and new participants welcome!
Teens and adults are welcome to sign up!

The Improvaneer Method:
Teaches participants:
Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail.
Structure:

Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family.
In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various jobs, situations, and connections in real life.
Each week parents will receive an outline of what is coming up in the class.
After the class, emails will be sent to with ‘homeprov’ reminders.

Note from Rob Snow – CEO and Creator
The Improvaneer Method Way focuses on supporting our mission while maintaining immense respect, admiration, and support for the individuals utilizing the program. At all times, we will create a positive learning atmosphere that incorporates fun, humor, and discipline into the achievement and ultimate practice of this skill.
Learn more:
https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/90605-virtual-improvaneer-fall-2025

Tri-Cities Friendsgiving
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Tri-cities Friendsgiving
Join us for a potluck to celebrate our friends at our Friendsgiving.
– We’ll provide the Ham and Drinks –
Central Baptist Church, 6405 Courthouse Rd, VA 23833
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Register Here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94022-friendsgiving
Sign up here to let us know what you are bringing: 2025 Volunteer Group: Tri-Cities Friendsgiving Potluck Registration

Little's of F'burg Play Gym Playdate
2025-11-15 09:30 - 11:00
Come enjoy some indoor gym playtime and social skills practice! Limited spots available!
This event is for ages 10 and under. Siblings 10 and under are welcome to play with ticket purchase.
Cost:
$5/individual with DS
$10/sibling
Reserve your spots today! Click HERE to sign up!

This is NOT a drop and go event.

Richmond - Indoor Rock Climbing
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Peak Experiences RVA, 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA, 23220
Join us for a fun session of indoor rock climbing led by Beyond Boundaries. No experience is necessary! Cost: $10 per individual with Down syndrome.
All ages! Maximum number of climbers: 12!
November 15th 10:30 am – Noon
Peak Experiences RVA
1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/82481-rock-climbing-with-beyond-boundaries

"Bigs" of F'burg Art Time!
2025-11-15 13:30 - 14:30
Let’s get creative! Join us at Art Time 4 Kids for a special art class! Designed for ages 11+
Siblings (11yrs+) welcome

Cost: $15
Reserve your spot today!

Science Museum of Virginia Minds of All Kinds (All ages)
2025-11-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220
Meet up with friends from VDSA at the Science Museum

Minds of All Kinds event on Friday, November 21st from 4pm-8pm!

Enjoy the museum on this free night at the Science Museum.

The museum will be making exhibits sensory friendly on this evening, and
staff will be available to support and assist families.

You must register with the museum at this link which takes you
to the Science Museum of Virginia webpage:

No charge
For all ages!! Siblings welcome!
Register here: Minds of All Kinds

Teen Movie Night
2025-11-30 17:45 - 21:00 | Regal West Tower, Regal West Tower, Richmond, Virginia, 23294
Join Friendship Circle of Virginia and Virginia Down Syndrome Association for a Teen Movie night on Sunday, November 30th as we come together to watch the movie Zootopia 2!
Arrival Time: 5:45 PM, Movie Start Time: 6:15 PM
Regal West Tower – 8998 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294
This event is for teens 13+. 1 Parent/Caregiver will attend free of charge.
Register Here: Teen Movie Night

VDSA - Charlottesville Family Meet-up
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Get Air Trampoline Park, 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Charlottesville Family Meet-Up

Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park
Let’s meet during Get Air’s dedicated Sensory and Special Needs Time, held on the first Saturday of each month. This special session offers a more comfortable environment and a reduced rate of just $11-$15 (depending on height) for a child/adult and their companion to jump and play for 2 full hours.
The staff at Get Air are also open to exploring additional times in the future if there’s enough interest from our families—so your participation matters!
We hope to see you there for some fun and active play in a sensory-friendly setting!
👉 LINK: Family Meet-Up

Ornament Decorating Party, Manchester Moose Lodge, Richmond
2025-12-07 00:00 - 14:00 | Manchester Moose Lodge, 11110 Trade Rd N, Chesterfield, VA, 23236
Ornament Decorating Party hosted and sponsored by the Manchester Moose Lodge
11110 Trade Rd, North Chesterfield, Sunday, December 7th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Casual pizza lunch, decorate ornaments, see Santa, and everyone gets a gift too!
The whole family is welcome, including siblings and grandparents!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/78463-holiday-party-manchester-moose-lodge-dec-2024

Tri-cities Holiday Party
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Baptist Church, 6405 Courthouse Rd, Church Rd, VA, 23833
Tri-cities Holiday Party
December 7, 2025 @ 2:00PM — 4:00PM
Central Baptist Church: 6405 Courthouse Rd Church Rd, VA 23833

Ham as main dish will be provided!
Bring a salad, side, dessert or drinks to share!
Join for fun! Make crafts! Plus there may be a visit from Santa or one of his elves!
Individuals with Ds get gifts and siblings under the age of 10!

SIGN UP TO BRING: salad, side dish for adult and/kids, gluten free items, dessert and drinks.
Register for Party Here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94022-tri-cities-holiday-party
If you have any questions, please feel to contact Mindi Freds, Tri-Cities Coordinator
mindi_freds@yahoo.com or 217-892-2932

Hampton Roads Holiday Party
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Redeemer Church, 508 Centerville Turnpike N, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Celebrate the Holidays with your newly formed VDSA Hampton Roads Family!
Come one come all to a fun festive holiday party with dinner, a cookie exchange, dancing, and dreidel games! There will also be a visit from a jolly old elf from the North Pole. A place to take pictures with Santa will be available.
Register Here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94086-hampton-roads-holiday-party

Richmond Annual Holiday Party
2025-12-13 08:30 - 13:00 | Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association’s Annual Breakfast Holiday Party is coming up!
EMAIL kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org to be put on waiting list. Always have cancellations.
Two seatings
8:30 am – 10:30 am and 11:00AM — 1:00PM
Bon Air Baptist Church 2531 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Both seatings include:

Pictures with Santa, crafts & games
Quiet Sensory Room
All individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings under the age of 10 will receive gifts!
Two (2) adults who live in your household or care for your loved one (outside the household) are invited
Seating is limited due to capacity.
If you need an accommodation for an attendee OR to add more than two (2) adult family members who live in your household, please send an email to Kimberly Woodbury, kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org to discuss further.
Event is Free
Buffet Breakfast served of hashbrown casserole, monkey bread, scrambled eggs, pork bacon, sausage links, roasted breakfast potatoes, toasted English, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, mini muffins and fruit and nut charcuterie board.
If your child has food allergies, you are welcome to bring food for them to eat at your table.

VDSA is thrilled to sponsor this year’s Holiday Party! If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Let’s make it a night to remember!

RSVP First Seating: First Seating 8:30 – 10:30 AM
RSVP Second Seating: Sesond Seating 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fredericksburg Cookies with Santa
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
Pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, live music, crafts & more
All individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings under the age of 10 will receive gifts!
Seating is limited due to capacity.
Event is Free

RSVP here by Dec. 9th!

Williamsburg/Peninsula Holiday Party
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 201 Charter House Lane Williamsburg, 201 Charter House Lane, Williamsburg, 23188, United States
Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association Williamsburg/Peninsula for a fun afternoon of good food, play time, holiday crafts, cookie decorating and hopefully a visit from THE BIG GUY himself. Gifts provided for all individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as siblings aged 10 & under. Wear festive attire!! There is a playground next to the clubhouse so hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Main entree will be provided by VDSA please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Contact Williamsburg Community Coordinator for any questions at scleary@virginiadsa.org

REGISTER HERE

Richmond Respite Event
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Respite Event in Richmond
“Get your last-minute holiday shopping done while your kids enjoy a fantastic afternoon with our trained staff and volunteers. We are hosting a fun-filled event for self-advocates and their siblings. It’s a win-win for everyone!”

When: December 20, 2025
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Where: VDSA Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Road Suite 124

REGISTER HEREf

Virtual - Improvaneer
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | Zoom
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!!
7:00 to 8:00 pm

Returning and new participants welcome!
Teens and adults are welcome to sign up!

The Improvaneer Method:
Teaches participants:
Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail.
Structure:

Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family.
In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various jobs, situations, and connections in real life.
Each week parents will receive an outline of what is coming up in the class.
After the class, emails will be sent to with ‘homeprov’ reminders.

Note from Rob Snow – CEO and Creator
The Improvaneer Method Way focuses on supporting our mission while maintaining immense respect, admiration, and support for the individuals utilizing the program. At all times, we will create a positive learning atmosphere that incorporates fun, humor, and discipline into the achievement and ultimate practice of this skill.
Learn more:
https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/95223-virtual-improvaneer-winter-2026

202 Disability Expo, Richmond
2026-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA, 23220
VDSA will be attending the 3rd Annual Disability Expo at the Dewey Gottwald Center.
Friendship Circle of Virginia is proud to present the 3rd Annual Disability Expo, generously sponsored by QTS Data Centers and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond! The expo will feature non-profit organizations and businesses that provide services and resources for individuals across the lifespan from infants through senior citizens and their families.
Click for more Information and to Register!
