Grow With Me New Parent Lunch

Bon Air United Methodist Church 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA

You are invited to VDSA's annual New Parents' Lunch Grow with Me: A New Parent Lunch - Dedicated to New VDSA Parents and Caregivers Join us for a casual lunch designed just for you—a chance to connect with other new families, share your journey, and grow together in community. ✨ It’s time to celebrate YOU! ✨ Childcare will be provided, with access to both a nursery and a gym on site for the kids. Please email Misti Pollaro if you would like to use childcare and let us know about any allergies. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/90777-grow-with-me-new-parent-lunch For questions or more information, please reach out: Misti Pollaro, [...]

Event Series Friendship Club+ Adult Edition

Friendship Club+ Adult Edition

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club+ Adult Edition. Friendship Club+ Social Group is a fun and welcoming place where adults with Down syndrome can connect, learn, and grow together! Each meeting is packed with engaging social skills activities that help participants make a positive first impression, greet others confidently, and practice active listening to build stronger friendships. Participants will explore teamwork through games, projects, and group challenges, learning how to work effectively together and celebrating each other’s strengths. Our group is dedicated to boosting confidence, enhancing personal and social skills, and fostering meaningful relationships in a friendly and supportive [...]

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

Virtual – Improvaneer

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 [...]

Event Series Friendship Club+ Adult Edition

Friendship Club+ Adult Edition

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club+ Adult Edition. Friendship Club+ Social Group is a fun and welcoming place where adults with Down syndrome can connect, learn, and grow together! Each meeting is packed with engaging social skills activities that help participants make a positive first impression, greet others confidently, and practice active listening to build stronger friendships. Participants will explore teamwork through games, projects, and group challenges, learning how to work effectively together and celebrating each other’s strengths. Our group is dedicated to boosting confidence, enhancing personal and social skills, and fostering meaningful relationships in a friendly and supportive [...]

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

Virtual – Improvaneer

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 [...]

VDSA – Charlottesville Family Meet-up

Get Air Trampoline Park 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville Family Meet-Up Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park this October! 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 $15 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 [...]

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