Past Events

Richmond Family Hike – Pocahontas State Park

Join VDSA for family friendly nature hikes! Nov. 2 at Pocahontas State Park led by a Park Ranger Will finish and have snack in their nature center activity room Nov. 10 at Deep Run Park in Henrico County led by Beyond Boundaries. Will end with snacks and drinks. All ages and siblings welcome! No charge Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75160-richmond-nature-hikes-nov-2024

Richmond – Friendship Club – Gals

VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals. Ages teen to young adult. Gals time: 1:00- 2:30 pm Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities. Friendship skills Social skills Build social connections Learn about emotions Deal with confrontation How to cope when things don't go your way and more Club meeting dates are all Sundays: March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party) It is important to be able to attend the majority of the [...]

Richmond – Friendship Club – Guys

VDSA is excited to announce the Friendship Club for Guys & Gals. Ages teen to young adult. Guys time: 3:00- 4:30 pm Each month will have a new topic included with fun activities. Friendship skills Social skills Build social connections Learn about emotions Deal with confrontation How to cope when things don't go your way and more Club meeting dates are all Sundays: March 17, April 14, May 5, June 2, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 (Club party) It is important to be able to attend the majority of the dates. Teen and young adult [...]

Richmond Grandparent Support Group – Nov 2024

Connect with other grandparents of individuals with Down syndrome! This group is peer-led and will meet in-person at our Richmond office. Details in the registration: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76776-hybrid-grandparent-support-group-november-2024

Richmond – Jr. Range After School Club Pocahontas St. Park

Jr. Ranger After School Club includes snack time at end at the indoor Nature Center Tuesday, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5 4:00 - 5:00 pm Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield 10301 State Park Rdm Chesterfield, VA 23832 All participants will earn a Junior Ranger Badge!! Siblings of all age welcome. All ages welcome! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75190-richmond-jr-ranger-club-at-pocahontas-state-park-oct-nov-2024  

21 Shades Fall Virtual Meeting Series!

21 Shades Fall Virtual Meeting Series! 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. October 2, 2024 — November 6, 2024  - 8:00 - 9:00PM Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Nov. 6 Any questions please email mail jsamuel@virginiadsa.org Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76989-21-shades-fall-meeting-series

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