Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-03-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+, 5 week class
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class
March 9 to April 6th
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here:https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodMarchApril2023
Learn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Vision Board Activity - World Down Syndrome Day Spirit Week
2023-03-24 17:00 - 18:30
World Down Syndrome Day Spirit Week
Friday, March 24

Vision Board Activity – In Person
Join VDSA to create a Vision Board. 5:00pm-6:30pm at Creative Approach in Henrico VA . Visions Boards: Dealing with feelings activities, Believing in yourself, Positivity and Affirmations
Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/VisionBoard2023

Creative Approach Development Center, LLC, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294

Adult Communication Class with Longwood, virtual
2023-03-28 16:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Speech/communication conversation with Longwood speech grad students! Fun! Ages 18+ welcome!
Register at –
https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/registerforsocialandcommunicationspring2023/index.html

Life in the Community Symposium
2023-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Dominion Innsbrook, VA, United States
Back again!
Life in the Community is an informative conference for caregivers of adults with disabilities. Co-hosted with the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Saturday, April 15th, 2023 | 9:00AM–4:00PM EDT | Dominion Energy’s Innsbrook Conference Center, 5000 Dominion Blvd, Glen Allen, VA
Parents & caregivers of adults and self-advocates are invited to join us for a day to explore interests and get better connected to opportunities within our community.
Through interactive “Community Mapping” activities, all will walk away with tools and strategies for increased community engagement.
Registration Includes:
– Five dynamic sessions
– Buffet lunch
– Exhibitors sharing resources & services
– DD Medicaid Waiver Consultations
Cost: 1 for $25, 2 for $40
Email info@ascv.org to request a scholarship
Sign up here to get more information and to register: https://ascv.org/lifeinthecommunity/

Richmond Bowling Ages 13+ at Bowl America Short Pump
2023-04-16 18:00 - 19:00
Richmond Bowling
Ages 13+ at Bowl America Short Pump, 4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Sunday, April 16th
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Register HERE

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 13 to Adult
2023-04-22 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym
Feb. 11, March 11 & April 22
3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 13 to Adult
$10 per session
Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
Exclusive class for Virginia Down Syndrome Association. Siblings welcome if the class is not full (please reach out to me dzedd@virginiadsa.org).
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/RiverCityInclusiveGymAges13toAdult

Diagnosis + with ASCV
2023-04-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Come join us for a new peer-led group of caregivers of individuals of all ages with multiple diagnoses, including developmental and medical diagnoses, hosted by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association (previously DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-01 19:00 - 20:00
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+, 5 week class
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person for 5 week class
May 4 to June 1
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-may-june-2023
Learn more at https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Let's Go Fishing
2023-05-07 10:00 - 11:30
This program is for everyone of all ages! No experience necessary. All fishing rods, etc. will be provided.
Program will be led by Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Dates: May 7, July 24, July 27 and August 3 at 10 am at Shield Lake. Lakes may change depending on the weather and how the fish are biting.
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56447-let-s-go-fishing

3G - Guys, Gals, and Games
2023-05-17 16:30 - 17:30
Open House Week with our partner- Jacob’s Chance
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Staff will be there to greet you also!

May 17 – Wednesday, 3G – Guys, Gals, and Games, 4:30pm-5:30pm at Belmont Rec Center (1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond, VA 23228). Ages 13 to adult. 3G is a weekly social group focused on providing opportunities for socializing, relationship building, and disability acceptance. We come together each week to play card games, board games, build Legos, draw, color, or just hang out! Led by Andrew and with volunteers of a variety of ages helping out, friends of all abilities are welcome to come each week to hang out and make new friends!
May 18 – Thursday, 4:15-5 pm | Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual). Highschool grads. A weekly Zoom program where participants can practice their skills in their own kitchens! Explore new recipes by joining us in the Zoom room as our instructor Chefs lead us through making a new recipe each week. Recipes will be sent in advance. Open to all ages, but supervision is recommended while working in the kitchen.
May 19 – Friday, 4-5:00pm | Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual). Highschool grads. A casual weekly Zoom gathering for participants to express themselves through music, art, poetry, or dance! Come out ready to perform or simply sit back and cheer your friends on!

All programs free.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57142-open-house-week-with-jacob-s-chance

Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual)
2023-05-18 16:15 - 17:00
Open House Week with our partner- Jacob’s Chance
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Staff will be there to greet you also!

May 18 – Thursday, 4:15-5 pm | Culinary Arts with Friends (Virtual). Highschool grads. A weekly Zoom program where participants can practice their skills in their own kitchens! Explore new recipes by joining us in the Zoom room as our instructor Chefs lead us through making a new recipe each week. Recipes will be sent in advance. Open to all ages, but supervision is recommended while working in the kitchen.
May 19 – Friday, 4-5:00pm | Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual). Highschool grads. A casual weekly Zoom gathering for participants to express themselves through music, art, poetry, or dance! Come out ready to perform or simply sit back and cheer your friends on!

All programs free.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57142-open-house-week-with-jacob-s-chance

Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual)
2023-05-19 16:00 - 17:00
Open House Week with our partner- Jacob’s Chance
Virginia Down Syndrome Association Staff will be there to greet you also!

May 19 – Friday, 4-5:00pm | Open Mic Karaoke (Virtual). Highschool grads. A casual weekly Zoom gathering for participants to express themselves through music, art, poetry, or dance! Come out ready to perform or simply sit back and cheer your friends on!

All programs free.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57142-open-house-week-with-jacob-s-chance

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-06-10 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
June 10, July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Summer Fun Pop Up - Ice Cream Social
2023-06-13 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Locations and Themes

Tuesday, June 13 – 9am-Noon

Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Association, Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, 23229
Theme: Ice Cream Social & Game Day. Kicking off the Summer pop ups with games and ice cream! An enjoyable gathering, making, and eating ice cream, and fun cooperative games.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Fun Pop Up - Nature Day and Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Locations and Themes

Tuesday, June 20 – 9am – Noon

Location: Rockwood Park, Shelter 4, 3401 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Theme: Nature Day and scavenger hunt. Join us for a nature scavenger hunt and make bird feeders to hang in the park and take one home.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Dinner & Dance Party - 18+
2023-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
Summer Dinner & Dance Party – 18+

June 23, 2023 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (VDSA) is excited to bring back (post Covid) Dinner and Dance Party for adults with Down syndrome. This is fun dress up evening.
The dinner will be potluck. VDSA will provide rotisserie chicken as the main dish. After you register, you will be sent a Sign Up Genius link to bring a salad, side dish, dessert or drinks.
Parents who would like to stay during the dance will sit in a separate area than the dance party.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56618-summer-dinner-dance-party

Summer Fun Pop Up - Red, White and Blue Day!
2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Dates, Location and Theme

Tuesday, June 27 – 9am-Noon

Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294
Theme: Red, White and Blue Day! Celebrate July 4ht! Crafts, Hotdogs, Chips and Fireworks (on tv)!

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-06-29 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25@ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke
Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-07-08 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
July 8, Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering the gym, the athletes begin their first course right away. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary. After 15 minutes the class takes a water break before beginning the next course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

3 Day Adventure Camp - ages 14 plus
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 13:00
3 Day Adventure Camp – ages 14 plus
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 10, July 11 and July 12
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 31, August 1 & August 2
Join us for a 3 Day Adventure Camp led by Beyond Boundaries. Space is limited. Ages 14 to adult.

Pontoon Boat on ride on the James Rivers – 10 am – 12 pm
Fishing – local pond – 10 – 12 pm
River Rafting on the James Rivers – 10 am – 1 pm.

A VDSA staff member will be present with participants the entire time. Outdoor various locations – James River and fishing location too be announced.
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Register for Adventure Camp here

Summer Fun Pop Up - Movie Madness Day!
2023-07-25 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, July 25 – 9 am – Noon

Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Association, Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, 23229
Movie Madness Day! Make your own trail mix, pop popcorn and enjoy a movie with friends!

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-07-25 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25 @ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke

Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides
