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Mondays DSAWM Building Studio 6:00pm to 7:30pm 14+ Join us for another season of Shape Up! Shape Up is a health and exercise program for teens and adults to stay active this fall and winter. Each class will consist of a 45 minute lesson on nutrition and healthy choices, followed by 45 minutes of fun aerobic workouts and strength training. Registration is open HERE. Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
4th Mondays 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Email us at info@dsawm.org to RSVP.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month 5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pm Schuler Books (28th St.) Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. After completing a book, members will be invited to a movie night where they will watch a film based on the book they read. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club will meet in the Chapbook Café. Please email info@dsawm.org with any […]
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 5:30pm Ages 5 and younger Join us for a dance class for children ages 0 to 5! Molly from Arts in Motion will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our youngest members. Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Wednesdays DSAWM Office Social Space 5:00pm to 5:30pm Ages 6 to 13 Join us for an art class for children ages 6 to 13! Ken from Arts in Motion will be putting together age-appropriate art projects for participants to do before dance class! Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Wednesdays DSAWM Office Social Space 5:30pm to 6:00pm Ages 5 and younger Join us for an art class for children ages 0 to 5! Ken from Arts in Motion will be putting together age-appropriate art projects for participants to do after dance class! Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 12+ This fall we will again offer our Moviemaking program with Nate from Arts in Motion! During this session, we will be putting together a few small projects that we can share with our family members and friends at the end of the season. Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Thursdays DSAWM Building* 6:00pm to 7:45pm Ages 16+ (Ages 12 to 15 allowed with a parent/guardian present) Come out to join us for Cooking Capers! We are going to be learning cooking skills, kitchen health and safety, measurements, as well as nutrition. During each session, we will cook a delicious 3-course meal and then enjoy eating and socializing. Sign-ups will be required so that we can make sure to accommodate all food allergies and sensitivities of our members. Registration is open HERE! *Due to our regular kitchen space being under construction, we will be holding Cooking Capers in different locations […]
Join our DNO group at Thornapple Brewing Company at 6:00 pm for a good meal and great conversation! RSVP on the Google Form: https://forms.gle/rYKhwkkdG7pBjbmp6
Once a month on Thursdays (days may vary) 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm Join the Moms' Night Out support group for their monthly gatherings! Moms of children with Down syndrome are invited to meet up once a month to connect, share stories, offer support, and just have a fun night out together! Please RSVP to Wendy if you plan to attend! September 14 - The Friesian Gastro Pub October 12 - Blue Water November 7 - Ju Sushi December 1 - Wreath Making at DSAWM (email Wendy or Keri for details!)
DSAWM Kalamazoo Holiday Party Saturday, December 2 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Oshtemo Community Center All Ages Mark your calendars! Our DSAWM Kalamazoo Member Holiday Party will be hosted on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! This is a free gathering for all of our members to come and celebrate the holiday season! This event will offer games, crafts, and opportunities for fellowship with other members. DSAWM will be providing lunch and refreshments! We hope to see you there! Register Here!
Saturdays MVP Athletic Club - Crahen Ave 10:15 am to 12:00 pm Ages 5+ Join us for another season of Buddy Up Tennis! Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute clinic consisting of 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction and 30 minutes of fitness conditioning, for Athletes ages 5 and over. Each of our Athletes is partnered with a volunteer "Buddy" to maximize their experience. All athletes will receive a team shirt and a racquet. Registration is open HERE! (If you are a first-time Athlete, please apply HERE.) Interested in becoming a Buddy? We are always looking for amazing volunteers to […]
Mondays DSAWM Building Studio 6:00pm to 7:30pm 14+ Join us for another season of Shape Up! Shape Up is a health and exercise program for teens and adults to stay active this fall and winter. Each class will consist of a 45 minute lesson on nutrition and healthy choices, followed by 45 minutes of fun aerobic workouts and strength training. Registration is open HERE. Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Join the Holland Mom's Night Out group for dinner at On The Border, Holland at 6:30! No RSVP is needed and new members are always welcome!
Wednesdays DSAWM Office Social Space 5:00pm to 5:30pm Ages 6 to 13 Join us for an art class for children ages 6 to 13! Ken from Arts in Motion will be putting together age-appropriate art projects for participants to do before dance class! Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 5:30pm Ages 5 and younger Join us for a dance class for children ages 0 to 5! Molly from Arts in Motion will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our youngest members. Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Wednesdays SOMI Auditorium 5:30pm to 6:00pm Ages 6 to 13 Join us for a dance class for children ages 6 to 13! Molly from Arts in Motion will join DSAWM again to show off the dance moves of our school-aged members. Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Thursdays SOMI Auditorium 5:00pm to 6:00pm Ages 12+ This fall we will again offer our Moviemaking program with Nate from Arts in Motion! During this session, we will be putting together a few small projects that we can share with our family members and friends at the end of the season. Registration is open HERE! Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Thursdays DSAWM Building* 6:00pm to 7:45pm Ages 16+ (Ages 12 to 15 allowed with a parent/guardian present) Come out to join us for Cooking Capers! We are going to be learning cooking skills, kitchen health and safety, measurements, as well as nutrition. During each session, we will cook a delicious 3-course meal and then enjoy eating and socializing. Sign-ups will be required so that we can make sure to accommodate all food allergies and sensitivities of our members. Registration is open HERE! *Due to our regular kitchen space being under construction, we will be holding Cooking Capers in different locations […]
DSAWM Holiday Party Sunday, December 10 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm SOMI Main Gym All Ages *Please park in the West Parking Lot of the building and enter by the gym doors. Mark your calendars! Our annual DSAWM Holiday Party will be hosted on Sunday, December 10 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm! This is a free gathering for all of our members to come and celebrate the holiday season! Our event this year will be a holiday PJ party! We are asking everyone to bring their favorite dip (last names A-L) or dessert (last names M-Z) to share-- bring […]
Mondays DSAWM Building Studio 6:00pm to 7:30pm 14+ Join us for another season of Shape Up! Shape Up is a health and exercise program for teens and adults to stay active this fall and winter. Each class will consist of a 45 minute lesson on nutrition and healthy choices, followed by 45 minutes of fun aerobic workouts and strength training. Registration is open HERE. Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month 5:30-6:30pm Time changed to 6:00pm to 7:00pm Schuler Books (28th St.) Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. After completing a book, members will be invited to a movie night where they will watch a film based on the book they read. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club will meet in the Chapbook Café. Please email info@dsawm.org with any […]
Second Tuesday of each month Centerpoint City Church 6:30pm to 7:30pm Ages 12+ Come to Cooking Capers in Kalamazoo! We will be making healthy and delicious meals while developing our kitchen skills and nutritional knowledge! Please register if you plan to attend so that we can be ensure that we are taking everyone's dietary restrictions into account when planning the meal. Registration is open HERE! PROGRAM DATES: October 10 November 14 December 12 January 9 February 13 March 12 April 9 Please email info@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
Monthly, Last Thursday of the Month 6:30-8:00 pm Join the Moms’ Night Out support group for their monthly gatherings! Moms of children with Down syndrome are invited to meet up once a month to connect, share stories, offer support, and just have a fun night out together! Please RSVP to Tabitha at thomment@yahoo.com if you plan to attend! November 30 - Snug Harbor in Grand Haven December 28 - Hobo's in Muskegon
160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center
616-956-3488
Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
