Events for April 12 - May 8

Event Series Rock Your Socks – Local Pick Up

Rock Your Socks – Local Pick Up

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by Rocking your Socks! On March 21st every year, people all over the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored socks. The date is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome, and socks were chosen because the Ds chromosomes look like mismatched socks! On March 21, 2025, Virginia Down Syndrome Association will join businesses, schools, and organizations everywhere to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by rocking our fun socks! Local Pick Up is available for all orders. Shipping is provided only for orders of 25 pairs [...]

Event Series Virtual – Improvaneer

Virtual – Improvaneer

Zoom

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! 7:00 to 8:00 pm Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends and family. In each class we will gradually build in real world scenarios by mostly playing games that imitate various [...]

VDSA Goes to the Movies

Regal West Tower Regal West Tower, Richmond, Virginia

Join VDSA in Observing World Down Syndrome Day at Regal West Tower Theater for a Screening of Snow White! The movie starts at 7:00 pm, but we will be there at 6:00 pm to start the celebration!!   Register Here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84362-vdsa-goes-to-the-movies  

Richmond – Parent Night Out Respite Night

VDSA 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA

Self-Care Time for Caregivers! We all love our kids, and we all need some adult time too. Enjoy some time away while VDSA keep your children ages 5 to 16 safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome and their siblings. For our Parent Night, we are accepting participants ages 5 to 16. Email Kim to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org. The VDSA Parents Night Respite Event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 4 pm- 7 pm at the VDSA's office (1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Henrico, VA [...]

Tri-city Rock Your Socks WDSD Celebration

Deborah School of Dance 5908 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA

Party March 22 6-8pm. Bring or wear your most funky socks (we will have some to purchase, as well). Bring your favorite craft, or toys to share. Boys bring a sweet snack, Girls bring a salty snack. I will provide lemonade, sweet tea and water.   Resister here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/84028-rock-your-socks-wdsd-celebration  

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