Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Step Up Singers
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Practices on Wednesdays, Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. $25.
6:00- 7:00pm -(Ages 16 – 20) and Fun4Life (21+)
Do you love to sing and dance? Play a musical instrument?
Perform at the 17th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome on Oct. 14, 2023.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60589-step-up-singers

Improvaneer - Virtual
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
Improvaneer – Virtual
Oct. 12 – Nov. 9. $25 each 5 week session.
Thursday Nights from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Teens to adults are welcome to sign up! FunQuest (Ages 13 to 20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to offer another session of Improvaneer Method!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-october-and-november-2023

Outdoor Adventure Club
2023-10-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-11-06 17:30 - 18:30
Outdoor Adventure Club
6 weeks on Mondays – Oct. 2 to Nov. 6
5:30-6:30 pm at Huguenot, Deep Run & Bryan Park
Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life). Led by Beyond Boundaries. The cost is $25/person.
Learn: fishing, camping and more! Each club member will receive club shirt, field guide book, and name badge, and work toward pins along the way.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60591-outdoor-adventure-club

Painting Class - Creative Canvas at The Art Factory - Daytime
2023-10-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-11-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-12-15 12:30 - 13:30
Painting Class – Creative Canvas at The Art Factory
Monthly on Fridays: Sept. 29, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15
Time: 12:30 pm. – 1:30 pm. $5 per class
FunQuest (13 to 20) & Fun4Life 21+
Exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities
at The Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112
Register here; https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60574-painting-class-creative-canvas

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 13 to Adult
2023-10-21 16:00 - 16:45, 2023-11-11 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym
Monthly on Sept. 30, Oct. 21 & Nov. 11
4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 13 to Adult
$5 per session
River City Inclusive Gym classes is designed to engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in obstacle course format and provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

Pickleball Clinic
2023-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
October 26, 2023 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM

WOODLAKE SWIM & RACQUET CLUB

Halloween Dinner and Dance Party - Ages 18+
2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:00
Halloween Dinner and Dance Party
Friday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 pm
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen
-Ages 18+ invited.
Dance the night away! Potluck – bring a side. Costumes optional.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60615-halloween-dance-for-ages-18

Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
2023-11-04 14:00 - 15:00
Nature Walk and Scavenger Hunt
Nov. 12 – 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Deep Run Park
-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Siblings welcome to join on this family fun nature walk.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60612-nature-walk-and-scavenger-hunt

Friends Dinner Out at California Pizza Kitchen
2023-11-13 18:30 - 20:30
Friends Dinner Out at California Pizza Kitchen
Nov. 13 – 6:30 pm
Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233
-Ages 18+ invited.
California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales to VDSA. Parents welcome to dinner at table nearby.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60617-dinner-out-at-california-pizza-kitchen

Friendsgiving
2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
Friendsgiving with Jacob’s Chance
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to join our friends, Jacob’s Chance for a Friendsgiving celebration this year!

Potluck dinner for Fun4Life (ages 21+)!! After registration, you will receive the Potluck sign up list to bring a salad, side dish or dessert.

November 17, 2023 @ 6:00PM — 8:00PM

Westover Hills United Methodist Church – 1705 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/64045-friendsgiving

Holiday Singers Practice -
2023-11-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-28 18:30 - 19:30
Practices on Tuesdays – Nov. 21, 28 & De c. 5
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE
at The Virginia Down Syndrome Association, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
Must be able to perform at the Holiday Party on December 10 between 9 am – 12: pm at the Hilton Hotel in Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233.

Holiday Singers Practice -
2023-12-05 18:30 - 19:30
Practices on Tuesdays – Nov. 21, 28 & Dec. 5
6:30-7:30 pm
FREE
at The Virginia Down Syndrome Association, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, VA 23229.
Must be able to perform at the Holiday Party on December 10 between 9 am – 12: pm at the Hilton Hotel in Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233.

Improvaneer (5 weeks) Virtual for Teens & Adults
2024-01-11 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual Class for ages 16 to adult. Teens to adults are welcome to sign up!
Thursday Nights from 7:00-8:00 pm virtually on Zoom
Session 1: January 11 to Feb. 8 (5 weeks)
Session 2: Feb. 29 to March 28 (5 weeks)
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.
-Rob Snow – CEO and Creator
https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/64904-improvaneer-method

Painting Class at The Art Factory (Homeschoolers to adults)
2024-01-12 12:30 - 13:30
Painting Class at The Art Factory
Creative Canvas at the Art Factory exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities and Virginia Down Syndrome Association. This class is opening to individuals with Down syndrome or other disabilities.
Once a month on Fridays: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10.
For homeschoolers and Fun4Life ages 21+
$15 per class at The Art Factory. 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112.
A VDSA staff member will be there. Parents and caregivers are welcome to either stay in the class, enjoy the Art Factory’s coffee area or drop off and pick up.
Seasonal canvas painting for each class.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65181-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

Movie Night - ages 18+
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join your friends for a movie night!!
Movie choices will be sent when you RSVP.
Ages 18+
Popcorn, drinks and snacks will be served.
7-9 pm at Virginia Down Syndrome Association: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, VA 23229
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65217-movie-night-ages-18

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 to Adult
2024-01-20 16:00 - 16:45
4:00 – 4:45 pm – Ages 9 to Adult (Adventurers age 6 to 12) FunQuest (ages 13 to 20) and Fun4Life 21+
$10 per class
Age groups will be separated as appropriate
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
Location is 3 miles from Hwy 288 & Patterson Ave.

Dates: Jan. 20, Feb. 24, March 16, April 20,May 18, June 15

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 court.
River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, 23238
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65222-river-city-inclusive-gym

Painting Class at The Art Factory (Homeschoolers and adults)
2024-02-09 12:30 - 13:30
Painting Class at The Art Factory
Creative Canvas at the Art Factory exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities and Virginia Down Syndrome Association. This class is opening to individuals with Down syndrome or other disabilities.
Once a month on Fridays: Feb. 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10.
For homeschoolers and Fun4Life ages 21+
$15 per class at The Art Factory. 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112.
A VDSA staff member will be there. Parents and caregivers are welcome to either stay in the class, enjoy the Art Factory’s coffee area or drop off and pick up.
Seasonal canvas painting for each class.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65181-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

I'm Determined Self-Advocacy Training
2024-02-10 09:30 - 13:00
I’m Determined Self-Advocacy Training
February 10, 2024 @ 9:30AM — 1:00PM

VDSA Office 1504 Santa Rosa Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Practice Self-Determination Skills for School, Work, and Life!
Self-Determination for Self-advocates and caregivers

Join us for the Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined self-advocacy program at VDSA. Self-advocates will attend the workshop from 9:30-1 pm and caregivers are welcome for their own special session from 9:45-10:45 am. A pizza lunch will be provided for all! Contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org for more information. Individuals with Down syndrome ages 13+ are welcome. This program is in-person at the VDSA Richmond office but families from all Virginia localities are welcome.
Register here.

Building Communication Skills - Adults
2024-02-12 16:00 - 16:30
Classes are each Monday (Feb 12-Mar25th) from 4-4:30 pm on Zoom. There is no class on Monday 3/4 due to Longwood spring break.
Feb. 12, 19, 26 and March 11, 18, 25.
Longwood University speech therapy students will guide you each week with new conversations on fun and rewarding topics. In this low-pressure, conversational style program you’ll learn just by connecting with friends and having a great time!
This program is best for self-advocates aged 19+. If you are interested in the program for teens, contact sklauer@virginiadsa.org for the link.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66694-building-communication-skills-for-adults
