Events for September 25, 2025 - November 27, 2025

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) – Virtual

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. [...]

Let’s Go Fishing

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    

River City Inclusive Gym – 3:00 – 3:45 pm – Ages 2 to 12

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup – Salem Church Library

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

Summer Fun Pop Up – Picasso Painting Day

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 [...]

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