Virginia Down Syndrome Association

All About IEPs - Virtual
2023-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
The IEP process can be frustrating and confusing. Medical Home Plus (MHP) has supported families through the IEP process for decades. We will start with an informational session and end with Q&A. This program is free for families of children with Down syndrome.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60264-all-about-iep-s

Step Up Singers
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-06 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

Mentor Training
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
Interested in being a mentor to fellow parents raising a child with Down syndrome?
Register for one of our next training sessions to become an official VDSA Mentor!
What is a Mentor? Someone with lived experience raising or supporting a child with Down Syndrome who wants to support other parents.
Who are mentors? Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers
What are the requirements of a mentor? Attend Mentor Training (Virtual), Dedicate a few hours a month, Have an open and honest heart.
Training dates:
Sept. 19, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 all from 7- 9 pm virtually
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60999-mentor-program

Rosh HaShanah (Jewish New Year)
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17

Improvaneer - Virtual
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
Improvaneer – Virtual
Two sessions: Sept. 7 – Oct. 5 & Oct. 12 – Nov. 16. $25 each 5 week session.
Thursday Nights from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Teens to adults are welcome to sign up! FunQuest (Ages 13 to 20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to offer another session of Improvaneer Method!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56171-improvaneer-method-october-and-november-2023

Richmond - Dads' Night at Top Golf
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:30
Top Golf
Thursday, Sept. 14 from 6:30-8:30 pm
308 Westwood Ave.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56497-rva-dads-outing-at-top-golf-no-cost

Save the date for the Annu al T21 Golf Tournament on November 10

Mini Golf - Richmond
2023-09-10 15:00 - 16:00
Mini Golf
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3:00 pm
Patterson Golf Park, 12586 Patterson Ave(near 288 & Patterson Ave.)
-FunQuest (ages 13-20) & Fun4Life (ages 21+)
Join for a fun round of miniature golf.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60618-mini-golf

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) - Virtual
2023-09-06 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-02 20:00 - 21:00
21 Shades (Black Family Support Group)
Please join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations monthly 21 Shades of Virginial Black Family Support Group.
The group, 21 shades of Virginia, is a support group created after an expressed need in support of families expecting or raising a Black/interracial child with Down Syndrome.
The purpose of this group is to create a safe space for the Black Community to network, collaborate, create and share information while building meaningful connections.
Upon registration you will be sent a link to Zoom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Raena Gradford, rgradford@virginiadsa.org.

Feb. 1, March 1, April 5 & May 3

Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesMonthlySupportGroupforBlackFamilies

Labor Day (VDSA Office closed)
2023-09-04

Williamsburg Moms' Night Out
2023-09-03 18:30 - 20:30
Moms’ Night Out – 6:30 pm
Billsburg Brewery –
2054 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/61184-williamsburg-moms-night-out-sept-2023

Shenandoah Step Up for Down Syndrome
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/58478-step-up-for-down-syndrome-in-the-valley-2023

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Riverfront Park
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00
Fredericksburg Summer Meetups
Join us this summer for informal meetups!

All start at 10 am. Cancelled if raining.

July 12 – Alum Springs Park for playground and creek play- 1 Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
July 29 – Chichester Park meet up – 125 Ralph Williams Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
August 7 – Salem Church Library – Grow A Reader playroom. – Spotsylvania County at 2607 Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407.
August 26 – Riverfront Park meetup – 713 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56480-fredericksburg-summer-meetups

RVA Moms' Night Out
2023-08-18 18:30 - 20:30
RVA Moms’ Night Out
Fest Midlothian, Virginia • 7044 Woodlake Commons Loop
Friday, August 18 at 6:30 pm

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56750-rva-moms-night-out-at-the-boathouse-at-sunday-park

Sweet Frog - 25 % donated to VDSA (click here to see locations)
2023-08-17 11:00 - 21:00

Richmond Spray Park Outing
2023-08-12 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond Spray Park Outings
Aug. 12 @ 10:30AM — 12:00
Ages baby to 12
Twin Hickory Spray Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56640-richmond-spray-park-outings

Summer Fun Pop Up - Picasso Painting Day
2023-08-08 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, August 8 – 9am – Noon

Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294
Picasso Painting Day. Canvas painting day! A masterpieces will be created. Paint an abstract picture on canvas.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Salem Church Library
2023-08-07 10:00 - 12:00

River City Inclusive Gym - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-08-05 16:00 - 16:45
River City Inclusive Gym for Virginia Down Syndrome Association
3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12
4:00 – 4:45 pm – 13 to Adult
$5 per class
Aug. 5
Sign up for each individually. Choose the dates that work in your schedule.
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 course.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/55826-river-city-inclusive-gym

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-08-05 15:00 - 15:45

Let's Go Fishing
2023-08-03 10:00 - 11:30
This program is for everyone of all ages! No experience necessary. All fishing rods, etc. will be provided.
Program will be led by Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Dates: August 3 at 10 am at Crump Park in Glen Allen.
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56447-let-s-go-fishing

3 Day Adventure Camp - ages 14 plus
2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-31 10:00 - 12:00
3 Day Adventure Camp – ages 14 plus
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 31, August 1 & August 2
Join us for a 3 Day Adventure Camp led by Beyond Boundaries. Space is limited. Ages 14 to adult.

Pontoon Boat on ride on the James Rivers – 10 am – 12 pm
Fishing – local pond – 10 – 12 pm
River Rafting on the James Rivers – 10 am – 1 pm.

A VDSA staff member will be present with participants the entire time. Outdoor various locations – James River and fishing location too be announced.
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Register for Adventure Camp here

Summer Fun Pop Up - Day of Kindness
2023-08-01 09:00 - 12:00
We are so excited for this new summer program!

Ages 13 to adult
Tuesdays, 9:00 am to Noon
June 13 to Aug. 8 (no meeting on July 4)
8 weeks
Sign up individually or for all 8 weeks
$10 per week or $70 for all eight.
Virginia Down Syndrome Association staff at each weekly program
Programs led by Sandra Thompson from Sandra L. Thompson & Associates.
Scholarships available.
Email Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org for more information.

Date, Location and Theme

Tuesday, August 1 – 9 am – Noon

Location: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
Day of Kindness. Paint or decorate rocks with kind words to place around the park.

Sign up and see all dates and themes here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57346-summer-fun-pop-ups

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Chichester Park
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00

Let's Go Fishing
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
This program is for everyone of all ages! No experience necessary. All fishing rods, etc. will be provided.
Program will be led by Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.
Dates: July 27 and August 3 at 10 am at Shield Lake. Lakes may change depending on the weather and how the fish are biting.
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56447-let-s-go-fishing
