Richmond - Art and Play in the Park, Park 365
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 - Friendship Club - Gals
2024-10-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-11-03 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
2024-10-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-03 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

Volunteer Academy - Richmond
2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-10-22 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

Adventure Club - Richmond
2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-11-07 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 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, 2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-05 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, 2024-11-08 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
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 - 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

Richmond - Yoga Through the Jungle
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

Pumpkin Carving - Richmond
2024-10-20 15:00 - 16:30
Pumpkin Carving!
Let by parent Kim Woodbury!
Bring your own pumpkin!
For FunQuest Teens ages 12 to 20 years old.
Snacks will be served.
Outdoors at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, Shelter 5
Siblings welcome.
Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75078-pumpkin-carving

Richmond - Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 13:30 - 16:30
NEW LOCATION AND TIME FOR TRUNK OR TREAT
VDSA is excited again to participate in Trunk or Treat
C.A.T.S. and The Whole Family Foundation present Hallowheels, a Halloween trunk-or-treat themed celebration and Children’s Disabilities Resource Fair on Saturday, October 26th. This event is an all-inclusive and accessible Halloween trunk-or-treat themed Disability Resource fair which will be hosted at MobilityWorks of Richmond. This will be a rain or shine event. If it rains, we will move indoors.

Still Saturday, Oct. 26
Time: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: Mobility Works, 7450 Midlothian Turnpike N Chesterfield VA 23225
VDSA will have a trunk along with organizations and businesses.
This is an outdoor, welcoming, sensory-friendly, intimate, and supportive event
Each year we have at least 100 happy faces, young and old, visit our event.

Dress up and stop by for some candy!! Register so we know to look for you!
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75154-richmond-trunk-or-treat-oct-2024

Park Meet Up - Taylor Farm Park, Sandston (RVA)
2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00
Join families for Fun Park Meet ups
October 27 – Taylor Farm Park, Sandston, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Nov. 17 – R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks, Chester – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
All ages welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/78196-park-meet-ups-tricities-2024

Richmond - Moms' Night Out, Short Pump
2024-11-01 18:30 - 20:30

Richmond Family Hike - Pocahontas State Park
2024-11-02 14:00 - 15:30
Join VDSA for family friendly nature hikes!

Nov. 2 at Pocahontas State Park led by a Park Ranger

Will finish and have snack in their nature center activity room

Nov. 10 at Deep Run Park in Henrico County led by Beyond Boundaries.

Will end with snacks and drinks.

All ages and siblings welcome!

No charge
Register:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75160-richmond-nature-hikes-nov-2024

Richmond - T21 Golf Tournament 2024
2024-11-08 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for the 2024 T21 Golf Tournament!
Join us for the 2024 T21 Golf Tournament benefitting the Virginia Down Syndrome Association. Tee off at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8th at the Sycamore Creek Golf Course. All greens fees, carts and lunch are included in the cost.

Any questions or to sponsor, contact Mike Baum, mbaum@virginiadsa.org
Questions? Contact Tournament Director, Billy Hamm: billhamm117@gmail.com
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74279-richmond-t21-golf-tournament-2024
