Mini Golf at Bogeys September 29, 2024 @ 3:00PM — 4:30PM Bogeys Sports Park (near Hwy & 288) 1675 Ashland Road, Richmond (Goochland), VA 23233 Teens and Adults, FunQuest (ages 12 to 20) and Fun4Life (ages 21+) Parents can stay and volunteer or drop off! $5 per person Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75149-richmond-min-golf-sept-2024
six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19 at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday
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
Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Fall Session 1: Sept. 5 to Oct. 3 Fall Session 2: Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and [...]
Register for The Learning Program 2024-2025! -8 monthly sessions held on Saturdays between October 2024 and May 2025. -All sessions will have an in-person and virtual option, except May which is entirely virtual. -Location: Shady Grove YMCA – 11255 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059 -Cost: The cost of the program is $250 (in person), $205 (virtual) (Scholarships Available). Dates: October 5, 2024, November 9, 2024, December 14, 2024. January 11, 2025. February 8, 2025. March 8, 2025, April 12, 2025 and May 10, 2025 (Virtual only Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am -Link to apply for scholarship: https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/ The Learning Program is an educational program developed by the Down Syndrome Foundation of [...]
Richmond - Art and Play in the Park, Fall 2024 Saturday, Oct. 5 @10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Park 365, 3600 Saunders Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75213-richmond-art-and-play-in-the-park-fall-2024
River City Inclusive Gym Monthly on Saturdays Dates: Oct. 5 & Nov. 9 Times and ages: 3:00-3:45 pm - Ages 2 to 8 Times and ages:4:00-4:45 pm - Ages 9 and up (age groups will be separated)) Cost: $10 per session Siblings welcome. Register in age group of sibling with Ds. Location: 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238 2 miles from Hwy 288 Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74443-richmond-river-city-inclusive-gym River City Inclusive Gym class is designed to engage every athlete physically and mentally. Each class is set in an obstacle course format. This provides us optimum opportunity to instruct 1:1 while the whole group stays engaged. Upon entering […]
October 6, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM Autumn Harvest Acres 20825 Carson Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Join VDSA families for Fall family fun at Autumn Harvest Acres from 10 am to Noon. $15 per person. 2 and under are free. Pay at the venue. (admission does NOT include pumpkins, sold separately) Activities include: Hayride Barrel Train ride Jump Pillow Corn maze Farm House Playground Sandbox Hay Pyramid Black Pipe Play Tunnel Cornhole Tic Tac Toe and Checkers Goat feeding area Roller slides Pumpkin Patch (admission does NOT include pumpkins, sold separately)
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 […]
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 […]
six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19
at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday
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
Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2: Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends […]
Rock Climbing, led by our partner, Beyond Boundaries October 13th at Peak Experience, Midlothian, 11421 Polo Circle Nov. 16 - Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd No experience needed Siblings welcome $5 per person
six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19
at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday
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
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
It's time to make time for YOUR wellbeing! Connect with other caregivers, learn tools for self-care, and practice taking better care of ourselves together! Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week, evidence-based program out of Iowa State. We are thrilled to bring this program to VDSA families for the first time! Please register by Friday, October 11 so we can ship printed materials to you in time for the first class. Details: - 6 weeks (each week builds on the last so attendance is required) - Thursdays October 17th-November 21st - 12 noon-1:30 pm (it's ok if the kids are in the […]
Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2: Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends […]
Richmond - Painting Class in Midlothian Fridays 12:30 to 1:30 pm $15 per person Open to All Friends with Disabilities Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 8 & Dec. 13 Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71081-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-fall-2024
Join VDSA at the Sensory Friendly Nights at The Children's Museum of Richmond Fridays, 5-7 pm Sept 20 - Downtown Oct. 18 - Chesterfield Nov. 15 - Downtown No charge Siblings welcome Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75209-richmond-sensory-night-at-the-children-s-museum
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal. All start at 6:30 pm. Friday, August 9 - Midlothian - Charred - 13451 Hull Street Rd N, Midlothian, VA 23112 Friday, Sept. 27 - Forest Hill - Maldini's Ristorante Pizzeria, 4811 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225 Friday, October 18 - Richmond, Brambly Park, 708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230 Friday, November 1 - Short Pump - West Coast Provisions, 301 Maltby Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233 Friday, November 22 - Midlothian - Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, 13607 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 Hope you can join us! Register here: […]
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
Families who have recently joined VDSA will enjoy a lunch and lean opportunity. Child care available.
Pumpkin Carving! Let by parent Kim Woodbury! Bring your own pumpkin! For FunQuest Teens ages 12 to 20 years old. Snacks will be served. Outdoors at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, Shelter 5 Siblings welcome. Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75078-pumpkin-carving
six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19
at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday
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
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
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is pleased to offer free, virtual educational sessions for caregivers this fall. All Needs Planning, which provides financial, estate, and life planning for families, has generously offered to provide the following upcoming sessions: Wednesday, August 21st - IEP Advocacy from 6:30pm-7:00pm Wednesday, September 25th - Transitioning from school to adulthood from 6:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday, October 23rd - Medicaid waiver updates from 6:30pm-7:00pm Feel free to register for all three topics and join us in conversation! For more information, contact Ame Branam, Education Director, at abranam@virginiadsa.org Click here to register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74996-virtual-educational-webinars-from-all-needs-planning
Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2: Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends […]
The VDSA Parents' Night Respite Event will take place on Friday, October 25th from 6 pm- 8 pm at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy (12201 Gayton Rd. Henrico, VA 23238). Individuals with Down syndrome (5+) and their siblings (5+) are welcome at this event. register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76026-richmond-parent-night-respite-event-october-2024
Richmond, Trunk or Treat, Oct. 2024 October 26, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 2:00PM Location: 1507 Huguenot Road Midlothian, VA 2311 VDSA is excited again to participate in Trunk or Treat 5th Annual Trunk or Treat event, a festive celebration designed to support and bring joy to individuals with special needs in our community. VDSA will have a trunk along with 15-20 other organizations and businesses. This is an outdoor, welcoming, sensory-friendly, intimate, and supportive event Each year we have at least 100 happy faces, young and old, visit our event. There will be popcorn too Hosted by Sandra L. Thompson and Associates Dress up and […]
six week sessions - 9/24 to 10/29 and 11/12 to 12/19
at 10 am or 5 pm for an hour each Tuesday
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
Adventure Club Day: THURSDAYS 4:30-5:30 PM NEW FALL DATES Dates: 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 10/31/24*** Halloween, maybe move it to Wednesday of that week, 11/7/24 - Indoor rock climbing. Location: Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond Join us for hiking, fishing and outdoor fun! Led by Beyond Boundaries and co-hosted with Jacob's Chance Ages 13-20 (FunQuest) & 21+ (Fun4Life) Register here
Join us for this fulfilled virtual hour! Thursdays: 7:00-8:00 pm Session 2: Oct. 10 to Nov. 7 Ages teen to adult Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74445-virtual-improvaneer-method-class The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is excited to start the virtual Improvaneer Method 5 week class again!! Returning and new participants welcome! Teens and adults are welcome to sign up! The Improvaneer Method: Teaches participants: Eye Contact. Creative Thinking. Adaption To Change. Quick Thinking. Focus. Listening. Voice Projection. Character Development. Attention To Detail. Structure: Each class lasts one hour and has a theme, a discussion, five games, and ‘homeprov’ that the participants are to practice with friends […]
Join other Moms for a Dinner out for good food and conversation. Everyone pays for their own meal. All start at 6:30 pm. Friday, August 9 - Midlothian - Charred - 13451 Hull Street Rd N, Midlothian, VA 23112 Friday, Sept. 27 - Forest Hill - Maldini's Ristorante Pizzeria, 4811 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225 Friday, October 18 - Richmond, Brambly Park, 708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230 Friday, November 1 - Short Pump - West Coast Provisions, 301 Maltby Blvd, Henrico, VA 23233 Friday, November 22 - Midlothian - Yamato Japanese Steakhouse, 13607 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112 Hope you can join us! Register here: […]
Charlottesville Moms' Night Out Fall 2024 All Friday nights at 6:30 pm Sept. 27 - La Zeez, Modern Indian Fair, 401 E. Main St., Charlottesville Oct. 18 - Burton's Grill and Bar, 3530 W. Cary St. Nov. 1 - Fardowners, 5773 The Square, Crozet Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/74979-charlottesville-moms-night-outs-aug-nov-2024
Fredericksburg Family Program at Steadfast Trail Farm November 2, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM Steadfast Trail Farm 6830 Hickory Ridge Rd Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551 Join Fredericksburg area families for a morning at Steadfast Trail Farm! Steadfast Trail farm is a non-profit organization founded to utilize horses in therapy for special needs and youth! We will be grooming the horses, petting the goats and playing games! Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/76201-fredericksburg-fall-family-program-2024
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
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