Happy Father's Day
2023-06-18

Juneteenth
2023-06-19

Sedona Taphouse - Colonial Heights Dine out for VDSA
2023-06-19 11:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-26 11:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Every Monday in June 2023, enjoy 50% off a great meal at Sedona Taphouse while doing your part for charity.
Colonial Heights Location Only! 435 Charles H Dimmock Pkwy, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
For every HALF PRICE 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak, or 7 oz. Norwegian Salmon entrée sold,
Sedona Taphouse will donate $1 to the Virginia Down Syndrome Association.
Rules: You must dine in on a Monday at the Colonial Heights location, purchase a beverage, and the promotion is limited to one entrée per person.
You can’t beat that!

Summer Fun Pop Up - Nature Day and Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-20 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.

Dates, Locations and Themes

Tuesday, June 20 – 9am – Noon

Location: Rockwood Park, Shelter 4, 3401 Courthouse Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Theme: Nature Day and scavenger hunt. Join us for a nature scavenger hunt and make bird feeders to hang in the park and take one home.

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

Sweet Frog - Dine out for VDSA
2023-06-21 12:00 - 21:00

Summer Dinner & Dance Party - 18+
2023-06-23 18:30 - 20:30
Summer Dinner & Dance Party – 18+

June 23, 2023 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association (VDSA) is excited to bring back (post Covid) Dinner and Dance Party for adults with Down syndrome. This is fun dress up evening.
The dinner will be potluck. VDSA will provide rotisserie chicken as the main dish. After you register, you will be sent a Sign Up Genius link to bring a salad, side dish, dessert or drinks.
Parents who would like to stay during the dance will sit in a separate area than the dance party.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56618-summer-dinner-dance-party

Fredericksburg - Rockwater Park
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
June 24 – Rockwater Park
The splash pad is open at Rockwater Park – 421 Madison Road, Culpeper, VA

10:00 – 12:00, Culpeper. Bring towels and get ready to get wet!

Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56460-fredericksburg-summer-picnic-in-the-park-and-rockwater-park

Picnic & Polo at King Family Winery
2023-06-25 10:30 - 12:30
Picnic & Polo at King Family Winery
June 25 – 10:30 am
6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932
You are welcome to stay for the Polo match starting at noon.
Sign up here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57246-picnic-and-polo

Summer Fun Pop Up - Red, White and Blue Day!
2023-06-27 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.

Dates, Location and Theme

Tuesday, June 27 – 9am-Noon

Location: Creative Approach Development Center, 2819 N Parham Rd Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23294
Theme: Red, White and Blue Day! Celebrate July 4ht! Crafts, Hotdogs, Chips and Fireworks (on tv)!

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

Caring for the Caregiver Speaker Series: All About Waivers
2023-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-06-29 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25@ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke
Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides

Happy July 4th!
2023-07-04

21 Shades (Black Family Support Group) - Virtual
2023-07-05 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

RVA Moms' Night Out
2023-07-07 18:30 - 20:30
RVA Moms’ Night Out at Can Can Brasserie, 3120 W Cary St, Richmond, Virginia 23221

July 7, 2023 @ 6:30PM — 8:30PM

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56621-richmond-moms-night-out-july-2023

River City Inclusive Gym - 3:00 - 3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 12
2023-07-08 15:00 - 15:45
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
July 8, 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 - 4:00 - 4:45 pm - 13 to Adult
2023-07-08 16:00 - 16:45

Let's Play Together At The Virginia Discovery Museum - Charlottesville
2023-07-09 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s Play Together At The Virginia Discovery Museum
July 9 – 2:00-4:00 pm –
524 E Main S, Charlottesville
VDSA will have the entire museum. All ages welcome.
No charge.
Sign up here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/57281-let-s-play-together-at-the-virginia-discovery-museum-charlottesville

3 Day Adventure Camp - ages 14 plus
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 13:00
3 Day Adventure Camp – ages 14 plus
3 Day Adventure Camp – July 10, July 11 and July 12
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

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Alum Springs Park
2023-07-12 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

Fredericksburg Dads' Breakfast
2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:30
Fredericksburg Dads’ Breakfast
July 15, 2023 @ 10:00AM — 11:30AM

Cracker Barrel 1971 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 2240
Sign up here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56495-fredericksburg-dads-breakfast

Shenandoah Valley Summer Picnic
2023-07-15 11:00 - 14:00
Shenandoah Valley Summer Picnic on July 15 from 11 am – 2 pm at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. Potluck, bring a dish to share! Siblings, grandparents are invited too!!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/58475-shenandoah-valley-summer-picnic

Family Summer Pool Party
2023-07-16 14:30 - 17:30
Family Summer Pool Party

July 16, 2023 @ 2:30PM — 5:30PM

Cobblestone Water Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
VDSA will have a reserved area and will bring snacks and drinks. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56639-family-summer-pool-party

Children's Museum - Free Special Night
2023-07-21 17:00 - 19:00
Children’s Museum – Free Special Night
Join VDSA and the disability community at the Children’s Museum of Richmond at both locations – downtown and Midlothian. These nights are FREE admission, reduced noise, lower lighting, sensory activities and cool down area.
All ages and siblings welcome!
Friday, July 21, 5:00- 7:00 PM – Downtown location, 2626 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56502-children-s-museum-free-special-nights

Richmond Spray Park Outing
2023-07-22 10:30 - 12:00
Richmond Spray Park Outings
July 22 and 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

Williamsburg Summer Pool Party
2023-07-23 15:00 - 18:00
Save the date!

Summer Fun Pop Up - Movie Madness Day!
2023-07-25 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, July 25 – 9 am – Noon

Location: Virginia Down Syndrome Association, Activity Room, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, 23229
Movie Madness Day! Make your own trail mix, pop popcorn and enjoy a movie with friends!

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

Summer Pontoon Boat Ride
2023-07-25 16:00 - 18:00
Summer Pontoon Boat Rides

June 29, 2023 and July 25 @ 4:00PM — 6:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Osborne Park & Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Tpke

Richmond, VA 23231

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56527-summer-pontoon-boat-rides
