October 2021
Aging with Down Syndrome
Monthly, dates vary 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM office @ SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 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 Nate at nate@dsawm.org for the link to participate. 2021 Schedule January 25 February 22 March 22 April 5 - Alzheimer's Presentation April 26 May 24 June…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm 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. All reading levels are welcome. We will begin our new book, Pippi Longstocking, on August 11. Register
Find out more »Virtual Music Jamboree
Wednesdays & Thursdays 8pm Members of all ages are invited to join our Music Therapist Leah for a virtual sing-along session featuring your favorite songs. Sessions will be offered online via Zoom every Wednesday and Thursday evening at 8pm. Please note that this is not a therapy program, but rather focused on fun and socialization. Wednesdays: Participate Thursdays: Participate
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14 - December 16 *No class on November 4, 11, or 25 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We will be meeting in the Life Skills Room at SOMI beginning October 7. Depending on interest, we may form two separate groups who alternate weeks in the kitchen. We ask that everyone be masked as…
Find out more »Virtual Music Jamboree
Wednesdays & Thursdays 8pm Members of all ages are invited to join our Music Therapist Leah for a virtual sing-along session featuring your favorite songs. Sessions will be offered online via Zoom every Wednesday and Thursday evening at 8pm. Please note that this is not a therapy program, but rather focused on fun and socialization. Wednesdays: Participate Thursdays: Participate
Find out more »Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 23 & 30 and November 6 & 13 10-10:45am Online via Zoom Members aged 5 and younger With just a few simple signs from American Sign Language, you can start communicating with your child – even before (s)he starts to talk! Signing is fun, easy to do, and great for your child’s development. This class is taught by Sarah Feaster, LMSW, and parent to two with Down syndrome. Classes will be held online via Zoom, with participation links…
Find out more »November 2021
Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 23 & 30 and November 6 & 13 10-10:45am Online via Zoom Members aged 5 and younger With just a few simple signs from American Sign Language, you can start communicating with your child – even before (s)he starts to talk! Signing is fun, easy to do, and great for your child’s development. This class is taught by Sarah Feaster, LMSW, and parent to two with Down syndrome. Classes will be held online via Zoom, with participation links…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »Kzoo Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14, November 11, and December 9 Centerpoint City Church Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Classes will be led by WMU's Student Dietetic Association. Parents are free to stay and socialize together in the church's dining area, or drop off students and return upon the end of class. We will begin with a few classes this fall and hope to have…
Find out more »Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 23 & 30 and November 6 & 13 10-10:45am Online via Zoom Members aged 5 and younger With just a few simple signs from American Sign Language, you can start communicating with your child – even before (s)he starts to talk! Signing is fun, easy to do, and great for your child’s development. This class is taught by Sarah Feaster, LMSW, and parent to two with Down syndrome. Classes will be held online via Zoom, with participation links…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »Reaching with Rhythm Dance
Wednesdays, November 17 and December 8 5-6:30pm Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 12 and younger: November 17 Ages 13+: December 8 Join the Reaching with Rhythm Outreach Dance Program for a fun night of performances, interactive learning of new dance genres, and an exploration of rhythms and sounds! Classes will be limited to maintain social distancing. We ask all participants to wear their masks and not participate if they are feeling sick leading up to the class. Wear clothes and…
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14 - December 16 *No class on November 4, 11, or 25 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We will be meeting in the Life Skills Room at SOMI beginning October 7. Depending on interest, we may form two separate groups who alternate weeks in the kitchen. We ask that everyone be masked as…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
Monthly, dates vary 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM office @ SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 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 Nate at nate@dsawm.org for the link to participate. 2021 Schedule January 25 February 22 March 22 April 5 - Alzheimer's Presentation April 26 May 24 June…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »December 2021
GR Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14 - December 16 *No class on November 4, 11, or 25 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We will be meeting in the Life Skills Room at SOMI beginning October 7. Depending on interest, we may form two separate groups who alternate weeks in the kitchen. We ask that everyone be masked as…
Find out more »CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Groups
Monday-Saturday, December 6-11 10-11:30am DSAWM Office Ages 5 and younger Join DSAWM and Comprehensive Therapy Center for a week full of free Therapeutic Play and Learn Groups hosted at the DSAWM office! At the play groups, you can expect: Therapist-led play activities One-on-one time with dance-movement therapists Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists Play and learn kits Free books Snacks A celebration will follow on December 11! Register and let us know what time works best for your family
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »Reaching with Rhythm Dance
Wednesdays, November 17 and December 8 5-6:30pm Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 12 and younger: November 17 Ages 13+: December 8 Join the Reaching with Rhythm Outreach Dance Program for a fun night of performances, interactive learning of new dance genres, and an exploration of rhythms and sounds! Classes will be limited to maintain social distancing. We ask all participants to wear their masks and not participate if they are feeling sick leading up to the class. Wear clothes and…
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14 - December 16 *No class on November 4, 11, or 25 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We will be meeting in the Life Skills Room at SOMI beginning October 7. Depending on interest, we may form two separate groups who alternate weeks in the kitchen. We ask that everyone be masked as…
Find out more »Kzoo Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14, November 11, and December 9 Centerpoint City Church Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Classes will be led by WMU's Student Dietetic Association. Parents are free to stay and socialize together in the church's dining area, or drop off students and return upon the end of class. We will begin with a few classes this fall and hope to have…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 20 - December 13* *No class on November 22 6:30-8pm Auxiliary Gym, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 14+ Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults aged 14+ with Down syndrome. Learn to take control of your health through wise food choices and fun physical activity. 45 minutes of health & nutrition education is followed by 45 minutes of fun exercise. Coach Tabitha will be leading our sessions this fall at the Special Olympics…
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
Thursday, October 14 - December 16 *No class on November 4, 11, or 25 Life Skills Room, Special Olympics Michigan Center Ages 16+ Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We will be meeting in the Life Skills Room at SOMI beginning October 7. Depending on interest, we may form two separate groups who alternate weeks in the kitchen. We ask that everyone be masked as…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
Monthly, dates vary 6:30-7:30pm DSAWM office @ SOMI Unified Sports & Inclusion Center Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 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 Nate at nate@dsawm.org for the link to participate. 2021 Schedule January 25 February 22 March 22 April 5 - Alzheimer's Presentation April 26 May 24 June…
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