River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 to Adult
2024-02-24 16:00 - 16:45 (America/New_York)
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: 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

Canceled - Weekend Play Date at A Party Placehouse
2024-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join us!

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.

Spring Dance (Ages 18+)
2024-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
Come out for a night of dancing and snacks!
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

March 1, 2024

Manchester Moose Lodge,
11110 Trade Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23236
Register
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66160-march-dance-at-manchester-moose-lodge-18

The Learning Program
2024-03-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-13 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

VCU SUPPORT (HER) Basketball Game
2024-03-02 13:00 - 15:00
Free Tickets for Game on March 2nd at 1 pm.
Tickets have been donated by Mike King from mikeking.bz
VCU Women’s Basketball will host its first Support[HER] game on Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. at the Stuart C. Siegel Center against George Mason. The game is presented by Synergy Technical.
As part of the nationwide movement in supporting women’s athletics, the Support[HER] game aims to break VCU Women’s Basketball attendance record for a non-education day game.
At the game, VCU will honor and recognize a “Support[HER] of the game” for a woman who has inspired others. VCU also encourages kids 13 and under to dress as any woman who inspires them. Those who dress up will be invited to join in a pre-game high five tunnel!
Register for tickets here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68392-support-her-vcu-women-s-basketball-game

Rock Climbing - Midlothian (All ages)
2024-03-03 12:30 - 14:00
Join us for Indoor Rock Climbing led by Beyond Boundaries! No experience necessary
March 3 -11421 Polo Cir, Midlothian, VA 23113
12:30 pm -2:00 pm.
All ages. Siblings welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65239-rock-climbing

Painting Class at The Art Factory (Homeschoolers and adults)
2024-03-08 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: 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

Nature Walk at Pocahontas State Park (All ages)
2024-03-10 14:00 - 15:00
Nature Walk at Pocahontas State Park
March 10, 2024 @ 2:00PM — 3:00PM

Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd.

Chesterfield, VA 23832

All ages and siblings welcome!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65260-nature-walk-at-pocahontas-state-park

Bowling in Colonial Heights
2024-03-12 13:00 - 15:00
Join homeschoolers and adult with Ds

March 12, April 19 and May 14
1:00PM — 3:00 pm
$4 per game + shoes. You will pay the bowling alley directly.

The Bowling Alley – Colonial Heights 2237 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68467-bowling-in-colonial-heights

Children’s Museum FREE Sensory Friendly Night (All ages) - Downtown
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Children’s Museum – Downtown – March 15
Children’s Museum – Chesterfield – April 19
FREE Sensory Friendly Night. Siblings welcome.
All ages welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65262-children-s-museum-free-sensory-friendly-night

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2 to 8
2024-03-16 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: 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
2024-03-16 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: 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

Friendship Club - Gals
2024-03-17 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
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/67281-friendship-club-gals-and-guys

Friendship Club - Guys
2024-03-17 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
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/67281-friendship-club-gals-and-guys

Moms' Night Out - Midlothian
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join for good food and conversation. All at 6:30 pm

March 22, Wong’s Taco,1106 Winterfield Crossing, Midlothian, VA 23113

All moms pay for their own meals. Register on event website link.

Spring Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-23 12:00 - 14:00
Spring Easter Egg Hunt

March 23, 2024 @ 12:00PM — 2:00PM

Meet at 12 noon for a picnic lunch. Bring a lunch for your family
Egg hunt at 1 pm
Cost: $9 per person. Pay venue directly.

Autumn Harvest Acres: 20825 Carson Rd Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Kindermusick
2024-03-23 15:00 - 16:00
Join us!

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

Teen Dance
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00
March 23, 2024 @ 7:20PM — 9:00PM

Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church – 4491 Springfield Road, Glen Allen
Teen Dance!!
Come out and dance!! What a fun way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!!
Wear Your Crazy Socks to the Dance!
Show off socks and dance the night away!
Please bring a snack, dessert or drink to share!
Register
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/67758-just-dance-teen-dance

Latinos de VDSA Reunión Mensual - VDSA Latino Meeting
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:30
March 28, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 2:30PM
Sala de Actividades en la oficina de la Asociación del Síndrome de Down de Virginia y Virtual (vídeollamada) 1504 Santa Rosa Rd
Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229

Latinos de VDSA
Únete a nosotros en nuestra primera reunión mensual el 28 de Marzo a la 1 pm para comenzar a crecer nuestra comunidad y proporcionar apoyo y conexiones a los recursos. Estamos ofreciendo la opción de asistir en persona o virtualmente (videollamada) para que todas las familias tengan la oportunidad de asistir.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68655-latinos-de-vdsa-reuni-n-mensual

Outdoor Adventure Club
2024-04-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-18 16:30 - 17:30
Spring 2024
Outdoor Adventure CLUB
Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life)
April 11 to May 16 – Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
Led by Beyond Boundaries
Co-hosted with Jacob’s Chance
Includes: fishing, Leave No Trace,hikes and more outdoor fun!
The cost is $25/person
We want to include everyone!!
If the registration fee would prevent you from attending please use code “VIPguest” to register at no cost.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68320-outdoor-adventure-club

Diagnosis+ Support Group - Hybrid
2024-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Diagnosis+ Support Group
April 12, 2024 @ 12:00PM — 1:00PM
Come learn and connect with other caregivers that understand your perspective. The theme for this session is preparing for the future as caregivers of an individual with a disability. In this session, we will enjoy a brief talk from Kathy Matthews from All Needs Planning regarding legal considerations for our families – the documents we should all have on file and how to start the process. After Kathy’s talk, you will have time to connect with one another over lunch. Bring your bagged lunch to the ASCV offices and gather in-person or meet us virtually on Zoom! All caregivers of individuals with a dual diagnosis are welcome.
Hybrid – First meeting 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at Autism Society of Central Virginia 8730 Stony Point Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23235
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68459-diagnosis-support-group-apr24

Painting Class at The Art Factory (Homeschoolers and adults)
2024-04-12 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: 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

Painting Class in Hopewell
2024-04-12 13:30 - 14:30
Painting Class in Hopewell
Friday, April 12 at 1:30 to 2:30 pm
$12
Register
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/69472-week-day-painting-class-in-hopewell

Friendship Club - Gals
2024-04-14 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

Friendship Club - Guys
2024-04-14 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

Bowling in Colonial Heights
2024-04-16 13:00 - 15:00
Join homeschoolers and adult with Ds

March 12, April 16 and May 14
1:00PM — 3:00 pm, $4 per game + shoes. You will pay the bowling alley directly.
The Bowling Alley – Colonial Heights 2237 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/68467-bowling-in-colonial-heights

Children’s Museum FREE Sensory Friendly Night (All ages) - Chesterfield
2024-04-19 17:00 - 19:00
Children’s Museum of Richmond
Children’s Museum – Chesterfield – April 19
FREE Sensory Friendly Night. Siblings welcome.
All ages welcome
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65262-children-s-museum-free-sensory-friendly-night

River City Inclusive Gym - Ages 2 to 8
2024-04-20 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: 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
