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Jack, 5

Jack loves playing with his brother and going to swim class. He always has a smile or hug for new friends!

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Addison, 6

Addison is the big sister to Aaliyah and little sister to Ella. She is witty, smart, and full of life!

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Eric, 33

Eric is a one man band who plays the guitar, trumpet, keyboard, and sings. He loves his music and making people happy.

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Allie, 26

Allie is a self-advocate who loves her friends, working at her various jobs, dancing, modeling, skiing, exercising, and journaling.

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Jase, 2

Jase loves dancing with his siblings, dogs, and all things baby shark!

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Events Calendar

35 events found.

Events

  • June 2026

Calendar of Events

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M Monday
T Tuesday
W Wednesday
T Thursday
F Friday
S Saturday

1 event, 31

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
May 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share […]

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1 event, 6

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Behavior Workshop
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Behavior Workshop

Join us on June 6th at the Herrick District Library from 10am-12pm for a Behavior Workshop led by Sarah Feaster. Sarah Feaster is a Social Worker and a parent of […]

0 events, 7

2 events, 8

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
June 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

2 events, 9

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books […]

2 events, 10

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

3 events, 11

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh
June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh

Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals […]

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1 event, 13

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kalamazoo Member Picnic
June 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kalamazoo Member Picnic

Join us on June 13th from 11am-1pm for our Kalamazoo picnic for DSAWM members! Come kick off the summer by connecting with other families and enjoying River Oaks Park. DSAWM will provide […]

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3 events, 15

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Dance
June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Dance

Join us for our monthly Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion at the Loutit District Library, typically held on the third Monday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm! This adaptive […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

1 event, 16

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

3 events, 17

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
June 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out
June 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share […]

1 event, 18

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

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3 events, 22

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
June 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets on the fourth Monday of every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by […]

2 events, 23

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
June 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books […]

2 events, 24

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
June 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

3 events, 25

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh
June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh

Join us on Thursdays from 5pm-6pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on your […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals […]

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1 event, 27

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oh, Baby!
June 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Oh, Baby!

Join us for Oh, Baby! on June 27th from 10am-12pm! Oh, Baby! is a baby shower for families who have a child with Down syndrome aged 0-5. It is a celebration and […]

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1 event, 29

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

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May 31
May 31 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

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June 6
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Behavior Workshop

June 8
June 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

June 9
June 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

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June 6
June 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Behavior Workshop

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June 8
June 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

June 9
June 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

June 10
June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

June 11
June 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Drumming with Josh

June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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June 13
June 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kalamazoo Member Picnic

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June 15
June 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lakeshore Dance

June 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

June 16
June 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 17
June 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

June 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

June 18
June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

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June 22
June 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

June 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

June 23
June 23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

June 24
June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

June 25
June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

June 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Drumming with Josh

June 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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June 27
June 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oh, Baby!

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June 29
June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

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DSAWM is a proud member of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.
DSAWM is a proud member of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.
DSAWM is a member of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, an association of local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations who share experiences, exchange program materials, and find ways to learn from each other.
DSAWM is a member of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, an association of local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations who share experiences, exchange program materials, and find ways to learn from each other.

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