Events for October 21, 2023 - November 2, 2023

Step UP in Shenandoah Valley

Join us for our 3rd Annual Step UP in Shenandoah Valley! Saturday, September 14th from 10am – 1pm Hillandale Park: 801 Hillandale Ave. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Join us for a 1k, Family Festival, and Community Resource Fair, kids’ zone, music, exhibitors, food, Silent Auction, and more! Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74091-shenandoah-step-up-for-down-syndrome-in-the-valley-2024Register here  

Williamsburg/Newport News Virginia Living Museum

Ages 4 and older are welcome to join VDSA at the Virginia Living Museum.  Meet in the private party room and take a self-guided tour. Thanks to the Junior Women's Club of Williamsburg for sponsoring this.  Limited to 3o people.  Please RSVP.  Thank you Williamsburg/Newport News trip to Virginia Living Museum

Richmond – Yoga Through the Jungle

Join VDSA for this wonderful new program! Yoga Journey Thru the Jungle Promoting awareness, focus, balance and socialization Lots of animal poses and fun We know the kids will not stay still for too long and that is no problem! Ages 5 to 12 Siblings are welcome Cost $5 per person Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 - 10 am to 11 am Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75059-richmond-yoga-through-the-jungle

Event Series Volunteer Academy

Volunteer Academy – Richmond

Self-advocates, 18 and up, are invited to participate in a new program! Join Carol Coffin, MSRC, CRC, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and lead teacher of VDSA’s Summer Employment Academy to participate in community service activities to enhance social engagement, communication, and employability. Location: Brandermill Woods Health Center 2100 Brandermill Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 Dates:  September 17, 2024-October 22, 2024 Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm Volunteers may be dropped off (maximum of 5 registrants) or participate with an attendant (maximum of 2 registrants). Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76234-volunteer-academy

Virtual – School Inclusion Support Group

Connect with caregivers who speak your language! Join us for the monthly school-inclusion focused VDSA caregiver support group. This group is peer-led by parents of school-aged children with Down syndrome. Come ask your questions and share your knowledge and experience with others on a similar journey! 7-8 pm on Zoom, register to receive link Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75775-virtual-school-inclusion-support-group-september-2024

Free

Virtual – Housing Options presentation by Heart Havens

Zoom

The Virginia Down Syndrome Association invites parents and caregivers to attend a virtual session led by housing provider Heart Havens. This session will go into the types of housing, such as group homes or sponsored residential settings, and what caregivers should look for and be aware of when helping their loved ones on their residential journey. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74999-virtual-housing-options-presented-by-heart-havens

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