Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Feeding Parent Support Group (Virtual)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
If your child is having difficulty feeding and you would like support from parents who have been on this journey, we would love to have you join us. We plan to meet 2-3 times per year.
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/feedingjan/index.html

Improvaneer - ages 16+ (Virtual)
2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
The Improvaneer Method – Online Style (Virtual) for age 16+
This virtual class helps build key skills that enhance social, workplace, and lifetime opportunities in ways never imagined before!
Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Cost: $35 per person
Scholarships Available – https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/
Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ImprovaneerMethodJanFeb2023

Diagnosis + with ASCV
2023-01-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Come join us for a new peer-led group of caregivers of individuals of all ages with multiple diagnoses, including developmental and medical diagnoses, hosted by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association (previously DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia
Register at – https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplusjan24

Week Day Play Group
2023-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-17 13:00 - 14:00
Week Day Play Group for ages baby to 5 yrs old
The first two will be on Jan 17 and Jan 24 at 1 pm
at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association office, 1504 Santa Rosa Rd. Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229
Come meet other moms while the kids play. Siblings Welcome.
Additional dates and locations will be added in February. If you have locations to suggest, please feel free to reach out to me dzedd@virginiadsa.org.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/WeekDayPlayGroup

Rock Climbing
2023-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Rock Climbing at Peak Experiences, 11421 Polo Circle, Midlothian, VA
January 22 – Ages 6 to 12 years old.
January 29 – Ages 13 to Adult
Siblings Welcome
Rock Climbing sponsored and led by Beyond Boundaries.
No charge.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/rockclimbingjan2023

Shenandoah Valley Annual New Year Potluck Dinner
2023-01-21 16:30 - 18:30
Shenandoah Valley New Year Potluck Dinner
Family Program. Come meet families from Harrisonburg, Staunton and the surrounding communities!
Saturday, January 21, 2023
4:30-6:30 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church
Bring a dish to share.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/newyearspotluck

I'm Determined Self-Advocacy Youth Event
2023-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Open to all youth ages 14-21 with Down syndrome.
Learn to:

Create your good day plan
Build job skills
Connect with other individuals with Down syndrome

Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/imdeterminedselfadvocacy/index.html
For more information, contact – sklauer@virginiadsa.org

Fredericksburg Dads' Night Out
2023-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join Fredericksburg area Dads’ for a night out at Cafe Basilico

Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/FredericksburgDadsNightOutJan2023

Martin Luther King Day
2023-01-16
Office closed

VDSA Office Closed
2022-12-26 - 2022-12-30

Christmas Day
2022-12-25

Williamsburg Holiday Party
2022-12-17 16:00 - 18:00
Join Williamsburg families for the annual holiday party. This year the party will be a potluck dinner.
There will be cookie decorating.

Richmond Annual Holiday Party
2022-12-10 08:30 - 13:00 | Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Save the date for the annual Holiday Party at the Hilton in Short Pump.
There will be two (2) seatings again this year: 8:30 am and 11:15 am.
More details and registration will be open on Nov. 15th

Junior Volunteer Academy
2022-12-07 16:15 - 17:15
Join Junior Volunteer Academy and volunteer in our community. Learn skills important for future employment.
This session will volunteer at Discovery Village in the West End of Henrico County.
For ages: 12-17 with Down Syndrome
Parents must stay in the general area but students will have adult and peer support.
Sign up at website link on the right: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/juniorvolunteeracademyfall2022

RVA Ornament Decorating Party sponsored by Manchester Moose Lodge
2022-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Manchester Moose Lodge, 11110 Trade Rd N, Chesterfield, VA, 23236
Join us for this annual event sponsored by the Manchester Moose Lodge. 1-3 pm includes pizza lunch, visit with Santa and presents.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/OrnamentDecoratingParty2022
No cost

Charlottesville Family Holiday Party
2022-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Charlottesville Holiday Party
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Brooks Family YMCA
Santa, Gifts, Dreidels, Karaoke and more!
Each individual with Down Syndrome and children under 10 years old
will receive a holiday gift!
If you have any questions, please contact me Dana Zedd, Program Director at dzedd@virginiadsa.org or 804-256-6070.
Register at website link on the right.

Fire Station Visit for ages 2-12
2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Chesterfield Fire & EMS Station 15, 7300 Airfield Dr, Richmond, VA, 23237, United States
Get a tour from Gerrard Baines, Maya’s dad, at the Chesterfield Fire & EMS Station 15 near the Chesterfield Airport.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/FireStationVisitDec2022

Fredericksburg Moms' Night Out
2022-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Mi Rancho, 3400 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
Join Fredericksburg Moms!!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/FredericksburgMomsNightOutDec2022

Electrical Safety with Dominion Energy - all ages
2022-11-30 17:30 - 18:30 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Learn about electrical safety with Dominion Energy, 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesday November 30.

Navigating the Holidays with Diagnosis+
2022-11-29 18:30 - 19:30
Come join us for a new peer-led group of caregivers of individuals of all ages with multiple diagnoses including developmental and medical diagnoses, hosted by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association (formerly DSAGR) and the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Program will be on Zoom.
Register at website link on the right: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/diagnosisplus

Black Family Support Group
2022-11-28 19:30 - 21:00
Please join the Virginia Down Syndrome Associations new Black Family Support Group for a Virtual Interest Meeting on Monday, November 28th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.
The new 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.
To register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/21ShadesofVirginia

Thanksgiving Day
2022-11-24

Join Step UP Singers to perform at Holiday Party! Ages 18+
2022-11-22 17:00 - 18:00 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Sing and Dance at Holiday Party on Sat., Dec. 10th! Must be available for the Holiday Party on Dec. 10 between 9:00 am – Noon.
There will be two (2) performances as the Holiday Party will have two seatings. Exact times will be set closer to the date.
Do you love to sing and dance? Play a musical instrument?
Practices: Tuesdays: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6 from 5 pm- 6pm at 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond,VA
Cost: $15
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/StepUpSingersHolidayParty2022

Williamsburg Moms' Night Out
2022-11-20 18:30 - 20:30
Join Williamsburg area Moms’ for an evening out at Oceans and Ale.
Register at website link on the right.

Hike at Deep Run Park - Ages 13+
2022-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Join us for a fun hike led by Beyond Boundaries!
Snacks will be served.
We can’t wait to see you!
We strive to host inclusive, sensory friendly and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
To discuss additional accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org or 804-256-6070.
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/Hike2022

Yoga
2022-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
No prior Yoga experience required!
This program is open to individuals with DS ages 16 and up and will meet at the Virginia Down Syndrome Association Activity Center at 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA 23229. If your child is under 16, but you think they may enjoy class, please feel free to try a single session.
Day and Time: Saturdays 9/24-11/19 | 10:30-11:15am (no class on Oct. 15).
Each Session: $10 each
Join Suzanne Burns, owner of Humble Haven Yoga and parent within the Down syndrome community for an 8-week yoga series. Each class will be 45 minutes long and consist of various aspects of the yoga practice. Sessions will include guided breathing exercises, meditation, eye exercises to help with focus, or drishti as it is known in the yoga practice, movement, and deep relaxation. The structure of each session will be similar each week to encourage confidence in the practice. This series is open to any and all experience levels. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat. If you do not have one, please let us know so we can provide one to you.

CLICK on Website to register.

Art and Play in the Park - (Ages baby to 12 years old)
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Park 365, 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
Join us for play and an art project! The art project is led by Art on Wheels.
10:00 am – Hands-up – baby to 5 years old
11:00 am – Adventures – 6 to 12 years old
Siblings, grandparents are welcome!
If you have any questions, please contact: Dana at dzedd@virginiadsa.org or 804-256-6070
Register: https://virginiadsa.salsalabs.org/ArtandPlayintheParkFall2022
