Richmond - Friendship Club - Guys
2024-08-25 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.

This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Richmond Laser Tag
2024-09-07 11:00 - 13:00
Richmond Laser Tag
September 7, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 12:45PM

Mission Laser 889 Research Rd, Richmond, VA 23236
$12 per person
Includes Laser Tag & PIzza Lunch
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75062-richmond-laser-tag

Richmond - Art and Play in the Park, Midlothian
2024-09-08 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond – Art and Play in the Park, Fall 2024

Sunday, September 8, @ 10:30AM — 12:00PM at Huguenot Park: 10901 Robious Rd Midlothian, VA 23235 Get Directions
Saturday, Oct. 5 @10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Park 365, 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75213-richmond-art-and-play-in-the-park-fall-2024

Richmond - Summer Painting Classes (Midlothian)
2024-09-13 12:30 - 13:30
Summer Painting Classes at The Art Factory

Once a month on Fridays
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
$15 per class
9/13
FunQuest (Ages 13-21) & Fun4Life (21+)adults!
Siblings welcome.
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112

Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

Richmond - Yoga Through the Jungle
2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00
Join VDSA for this wonderful new program!
Yoga Journey Thru the Jungle

Promoting awareness, focus, balance and socialization
Lots of animal poses and fun
We know the kids will not stay still for too long and that is no problem!
Ages 5 to 12
Siblings are welcome
Cost $5 per person

Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 – 10 am to 11 am
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75059-richmond-yoga-through-the-jungle

Volunteer Academy - Richmond
2024-09-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-09-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:30
Self-advocates, 18 and up, are invited to participate in a new program! Join Carol Coffin, MSRC, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and lead teacher of VDSA’s Summer Employment Academy to participate in community service activities to enhance social engagement, communication, and employability.
Location:
Brandermill Woods Health Center
2100 Brandermill Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
Dates:
September 17, 2024-October 22, 2024
Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Volunteers may be dropped off (maximum of 5 registrants) or participate with an attendant (maximum of 2 registrants).
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76234-volunteer-academy

Richmond- Children's Museum
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00
Join VDSA at the Sensory Friendly Nights at The Children’s Museum of Richmond
Fridays, 5-7 pm
Sept 20 – Downtown
Oct. 18 – Chesterfield
Nov. 15 – Downtown
No charge
Siblings welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75209-richmond-sensory-night-at-the-children-s-museum

Richmond - River City Inclusive Gym
2024-09-21 15:00 - 17:00
River City Inclusive Gym
Monthly on Saturdays
Dates: Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & Nov. 9
Times and ages: 3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
Times and ages:4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 9 and up
(age groups will be separated))
Cost: $10 per session
Siblings welcome. Register in age group of sibling with Ds.
Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
2 miles from Hwy 288
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74443-richmond-river-city-inclusive-gym
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage every athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in an 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. This pattern continues for the length of the class

Richmond - Family Dance Party
2024-09-21 18:00 - 21:00
Annual Family Dance Party!
Pizza and Potluck!
Bring a Side dish or dessert! Upon registration, you will receive a sign up genius link.
New Location this year! Christ Church Episcopal
All ages, siblings, all families invited!!
September 21, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM=

Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd.Glen Allen, VA 23059

Register
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75067-richmond-family-dance-fall-2024

Richmond - Friendship Club - Gals
2024-09-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Gals time: 1:00- 2:30 pm
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Richmond - Friendship Club - Guys
2024-09-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-06 15:00 - 16:30
VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals.
Ages teen to young adult.
Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm
Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities.

Friendship skills
Social skills
Build social connections
Learn about emotions
Deal with confrontation
How to cope when things don’t go your way
and more

Club meeting dates are all Sundays:

March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party)

It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult volunteers will be part of the Club as well.
This program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Pickleball Clinic - Richmond
2024-09-27 10:00 - 12:00
September 27, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Woodlake Swim and Racquet Club – 5000 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112

Richmond - Mini Golf
2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:30
Mini Golf at Bogeys

September 29, 2024 @ 3:00PM — 4:30PM
Bogeys Sports Park (near Hwy & 288) 1675 Ashland Road, Richmond (Goochland), VA 23233
Teens and Adults, FunQuest (ages 12 to 20) and Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Parents can stay and volunteer or drop off!
$5 per person

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75149-richmond-min-golf-sept-2024

Adventure Club - Richmond
2024-10-03 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-17 16:30 - 17:30
Adventure Club
Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM
NEW FALL DATES
Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 – Indoor rock climbing.
Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond
Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun!
Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob’s Chance
Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life)
Register here

Richmond - Art and Play in the Park, Park 365
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond – Art and Play in the Park, Fall 2024

Saturday, Oct. 5 @10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Park 365, 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75213-richmond-art-and-play-in-the-park-fall-2024

Richmond - River City Inclusive Gym
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00
River City Inclusive Gym
Monthly on Saturdays
Dates: Oct. 5 & Nov. 9
Times and ages: 3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
Times and ages:4:00-4:45 pm – Ages 9 and up
(age groups will be separated))
Cost: $10 per session
Siblings welcome. Register in age group of sibling with Ds.
Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238
2 miles from Hwy 288
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74443-richmond-river-city-inclusive-gym
River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage every athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in an 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. This pattern continues for the length of the class

Richmond Rock Climbing
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30
Rock Climbing, led by our partner, Beyond Boundaries
October 13th at Peak Experience, Midlothian, 11421 Polo Circle
Nov. 16 – Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd

No experience needed
Siblings welcome
$5 per person

Richmond - Jr. Range After School Club Pocahontas St. Park
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00
Jr. Ranger After School Club

includes snack time at end at the indoor Nature Center
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield 10301 State Park Rdm Chesterfield, VA 23832

All participants will earn a Junior Ranger Badge!!
Siblings of all age welcome.
All ages welcome!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75190-richmond-jr-ranger-club-at-pocahontas-state-park-oct-nov-2024

Richmond - Painting Class
2024-10-18 12:30 - 13:30
Richmond – Painting Class in Midlothian

Fridays
12:30 to 1:30 pm
$15 per person
Open to All Friends with Disabilities
Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 8 & Dec. 13
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-fall-2024

Chesterfield- Children's Museum
2024-10-18 17:00 - 19:00

Richmond - Moms' Night Out, Richmond city
2024-10-18 18:30 - 20:30
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal.
All start at 6:30 pm.
Friday, August 9 – Midlothian – Charred – 13451 Hull Street Rd N, Midlothian, VA 23112
Friday, Sept. 27 – Forest Hill – Maldini’s Ristorante Pizzeria, 4811 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
Friday, October 18 – Richmond, Brambly Park, 708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230
Friday, November 1 – Short Pump – West Coast Provisions, 301 Maltby Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233
Friday, November 22 – Midlothian – Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, 13607 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
Hope you can join us!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71054-moms-night-out-greater-richmond-2024
