Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Painting Class - Creative Canvas at The Art Factory - Daytime
2023-09-29 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | VA
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

Improvaneer - Virtual
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00, 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

Step Up Singers
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00, 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

Diagnosis+ Help Group - Virtual
2023-09-26 18:30 - 19:30
Diagnosis+ Help Group – Virtual
This peer-led discussion provides support for caregivers of individuals with multiple diagnoses. The program is co-hosted by the Autism Society of Central Virginia and the Virginia Down Syndrome Association.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60302-diagnosis-help-group

Art in the Park - Deep Run Park
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30
Art in the Park
Sept. 23 and Oct. 21 – 10:00 am -11:30 am
Hands-Up: baby to 5 & Adventures: 6 to 12 yrs
Sept. 23 at Deep Run Park & Oct. 21 at Park365.
Art led by Art on Wheels and play in the park.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60611-art-and-play-in-the-park

Richmond - Annual Family Dance Party
2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Annual Family Dance Party
Friday, Sept. 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond
Pizza and salad will be served. Including gluten free pizza!
All ages welcome!
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60561-annual-family-dance-party

Info Session on Learning Program
2023-09-21 18:30 - 19:30
Support your young child as they learn math and reading skills! Come find out more about The Learning Program (in-person and virtual options) set to begin in October. Register to receive the Zoom link for this free virtual information session here:
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/61887-learning-program-information-session
sklauer@virginiadsa.org

All About IEPs - Virtual
2023-09-20 19:00 - 20:00
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

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

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
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
