Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Painting Class - Creative Canvas at The Art Factory - Daytime
2023-09-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-10-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2023-11-17 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | VA
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

Richmond Moms' Night Out - Marty's Grill in Mechanicsville
2023-09-29 18:30 - 20:30
Moms’ Night and Lunch Out

Marty’s Grill in Mechanicsville – September 29, Friday at 6:30 pm, 9357 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville VA 23116
The Daily Kitchen and Bar in Short Pump – October 20, Friday at 7:00 pm, 12201 W. Broad St. Henrico.
Mexico on Hull street – November 11, Saturday at Noon, 12031 Southshore Pointe, Midlothian

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60619-mom-s-lunch-night-outs-sept-oct-nov

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 13 to Adult
2023-09-30 16:00 - 16:45, 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

Rock Climbing - Ages 6 to 12
2023-10-01 13:00 - 14:00
Rock Climbing
Oct. 1 at 1:00 pm
Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113
Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Beyond Boundaries will help everyone to climb from beginners to more experienced.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60605-rock-climbing

Outdoor Adventure Club
2023-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 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

Step Up Singers
2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00
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

The Learning Program
2023-10-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-04 09:00 - 11:00
The Learning Program
Starts October 7 – 9:00 – 11:00 am
-8 monthly sessions held on Saturdays between October 2023 and June 2024.
-All sessions will have an in-person and virtual option (June is all virtual).
-Shady Grove YMCA – 11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
-Cost: The cost of the program is $260 (in person), $160 (virtual) (Scholarships Available).

The Learning Program is an educational program developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County (DSFOC). It serves as a platform for sharing literacy and math instructional strategies, resources and activities to improve academic outcomes for students with Down syndrome, equipping families with the knowledge and tools to work effectively at home and at school.

Virtual option for parents living outside of Richmond
LP Level 1 (recommended ages PreK-1st grade or emerging readers)
LP Level 2 (recommended ages 2nd-3rd grade)
Parent classes are taught by a local parent of a young adult with Down syndrome using the Learning Program curriculum.

During each session, parents will receive instruction in a separate parent only class. Children will receive hands-on learning in a student class with centers that focus on literacy and math led by qualified teachers and an occupational therapist.

Questions, email sklauer@virginiadsa.org
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/61132-the-learning-program

Rock Climbing - -FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
2023-10-08 13:00 - 14:00
Rock Climbing
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1:00 pm
Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA 23113
-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Beyond Boundaries will help everyone to climb from beginners to more experienced.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60605-rock-climbing

Children's Museum - Chesterfield - Free
2023-10-20 17:00 - 19:00
Free Special Night at Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbor Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23112

October 20, 2023 @ 5:00PM — 7:00

Reduced Noise
Lower Lighting
Sensory Activities

All Ages and Siblings Welcome

Richmond Moms' Night Out - The Daily Kitchen and Bar in Short Pump
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:30
Moms’ Night and Lunch Out

The Daily Kitchen and Bar in Short Pump – October 20, Friday at 7:00 pm, 12201 W. Broad St. Henrico.
Mexico on Hull street – November 11, Saturday at Noon, 12031 Southshore Pointe, Midlothian

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60619-mom-s-lunch-night-outs-sept-oct-nov

Art in the Park - Park 365
2023-10-21 10:00 - 11:30
Art in the Park
Sept. 23 and Oct. 21 – 10:00 am -11:30 am
Hands-Up: baby to 5 & Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Sept. 23 at Deep Run Park & Oct. 21 at Park365.
Art led by Art on Wheels and play in the park.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60611-art-and-play-in-the-park

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

WOODLAKE SWIM & RACQUET CLUB

Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00
Trunk or Treat
VDSA will have trunk!!
Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
1507 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia
Differently abled. Make sure to stop by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association’s trunk.
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60613-trunk-or-treat

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

Richmond Moms' Lunch Out -
2023-11-11 12:00 - 13:30
Moms’ Lunch Out

Mexico on Hull street – November 11, Saturday at Noon, 12031 Southshore Pointe, Midlothian

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60619-mom-s-lunch-night-outs-sept-oct-nov

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

Fire Station Visit
2023-11-18 10:00 - 11:30
Fire Station Visit
Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 am
13900 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23113
Ages 2- 12 years old welcome.
Fire station visit will be led by Maya Baines’ dad, Gerard.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60606-fire-station-visit

Weekend Play Group
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00
Weekend Play Group
Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Associations’ Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Suite 124, Henrico, 23229
Siblings welcome!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60616-weekend-play-group
