Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | VA
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

Outdoor Adventure Club
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

The Learning Program
2023-11-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-02 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

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

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 13 to Adult
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

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

Painting Class - Creative Canvas at The Art Factory - Daytime
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

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

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.

Ornament Decorating hosted by the Manchester Moose Lodge
2023-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Ornament Decorating hosted by the Manchester Moose Lodge
Decorate ornaments, pizza lunch, see Santa and get a gift! For all ages!!
Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-3 pm at
Manchester Moose Lodge
North Chesterfield
Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62890-ornament-decorating-party-at-the-manchester-moose-lodge

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.

Disability Expo
2024-01-07 10:00 - 14:00

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

Parent Night Respite Event
2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00
Self-Care Time for Caregivers!
We all love our kids, and we all need some adult time too. Enjoy some time away while VDSA and Treehouse Therapy keep your children ages 5+ safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome. For our first Parent Night, we are accepting participants ages 5 and older. Email Sherry to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: sklauer@virginiadsa.org.

The VDSA Parents Night Respite Event will take place on Friday, January 12th from 6 pm- 8 pm at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy (12201 Gayton Rd. Henrico, VA 23238). Individuals with Down syndrome (5+) and their siblings (5+) are welcome at this event. Games and activities will be provided for the attendees. Please bring a labeled bagged dinner (something that does not need to be heated) and a water bottle as well as any other supplies your children may need during their time with us.
When you register, please add tickets for all of the children that will attend. You will also receive an email requesting additional information about your children that will assist us as we care for them on 1/12. We must receive all of the information back before Monday 1/8 to ensure your family’s participation.
VDSA staff along with volunteers (who have all passed criminal background checks) will be on sight to supervise the attendees. The max attendance for this event is 15 participants so the event will book up quickly! We plan to make these events more regular and offer sessions where we will welcome babies and children under 5 in the future. Stay tuned!
email Sherry with questions sklauer@virginiadsa.org
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65003-parent-night-respite-event

Kindermusick
2024-01-14 15:00 - 16:00
Join us!

Kindermusik, Sunday, Jan. 14 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Virginia Down Syndrome Associations’ Activity Room 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

A Party Playhouse, Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at 7478 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Kindermusik, Saturday, March 23 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm $5 per child Siblings welcome at Little Sunshine Music Studio, 12010 Southshore Pointe Dr Midlothian, VA 23112
$5 per child. Siblings welcome.

Kindermusik led by Little Sunshine Music Studio

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65201-baby-to-8-years-old-music-and-play

Developmental Disabilities Rally - Richmond
2024-01-17 10:30 - 11:30
Join the Developmental Disabilities Rally on January 17 @ 10:30 – 11:30am at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds in Richmond.
For more information:
https://www.thearcofva.org/action-center

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 - Ages 2 to 8
2024-01-20 15:00 - 15:45
River City Inclusive Gym

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 8
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.
Parents of children ages 2 & 3 are required to be the 1:1 with your child
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

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

Science Museum of Virginia with Friendship Circle (All ages)
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:30
VDSA is joining Friendship Circles’ January BIrthday Circle at the Science Museum of Virginia
January 21 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Explore the science museum for this out of this world birthday event! Every child with Ds who has a January birthday will get a special birthday box from Friendship Circle.
Light refreshments provided
No charge
For all ages!! Siblings welcome!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65226-science-museum-vdsa-and-friendship-circle

VCU Basketball Game
2024-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
VCU Basketball Game
January 23, 2024 @ 7:00PM
Come out and see VCU play against the Loyola Ramblers.

20 tickets have been donated to VDSA from Synergy Technical
Everyone will be able to stay after the game and meet the VCU players
Meet and Greet with player will take place on Feb. 10th. More details on time and location soon.

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65232-vcu-baskeball-game

Moms' Night Out - Mechanicsville, VA
2024-01-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join for good food and conversation. All at 6:30 pm

January 26, Kreggers Tap and Table, 9523 Kings Charter Dr, Ashland, VA 23005
February 23, Plaza Azteca, Short Pump, 12020 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233
March 22, Wong’s Taco,1106 Winterfield Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23113

All moms pay for their own meals.
Register:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65235-moms-night-out-richmond

Disability Planning Clinic
2024-01-31 10:00 - 14:00
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association has partnered with the Special Abilities Network for a Disability Planning Clinic

Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 10 am to 2 pm
In person or VIRTUAL. In person will be at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond
Sign up for you 30 minute slot starting at 10 am and last time slot at 1:30 pm

This is a FREE planning clinic which will address the planning needs of your family, answer your questions, and help you develop a strategy that addresses your needs now and in the future.
Planning Comprises:

Understanding the lifetime costs of care and how to obtain the needed funded resources
Identifying what legal documents you are your family may need
Creating a support plan and obtaining resources for every member of the family

If you have questions, please reach out to sklauer@virginiadsa.org
Register here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1IJzYfaiHubaGV_fVCPfk9ZdiPhpufXv3v6vB2L7cGs7jDudrdDgP2L7YWGu330tRPI3GMGv7P
