September 2019
Work Skills Class
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 and September 18 6:30-8pm DSAWM Office Members aged 18+ are invited to learn new skills about getting a job or starting your own business in our Work Skills program. Program Director Nate and Davenport University student Amanda will be leading a 4 week class with hands on activities dealing with money, entrepreneurship, interview skills, career exploration, conduct in the work place, and much more. We will also have guest speakers from local businesses…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group A
Group A meets on the following Thursdays: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14, and December 5 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Aging with Down syndrome
Mondays, September 30, October 28, and November 18 6:30-8pm DSAWM office Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and the Alzheimer’s Association. Share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Aging with Down syndrome runs concurrent with Shape Up, providing an opportunity for teens and adults with Down syndrome to take control of their personal health while their parents…
Find out more »October 2019
Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »GR Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 10-10:45am DSAWM office Bring your little ones aged 5 and younger and join us for Baby Sign Language. 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! Siblings will be welcomed as space allows. Click here to register. Baby Sign Language is offered in Grand Rapids…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group A
Group A meets on the following Thursdays: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14, and December 5 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »GR Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 10-10:45am DSAWM office Bring your little ones aged 5 and younger and join us for Baby Sign Language. 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! Siblings will be welcomed as space allows. Click here to register. Baby Sign Language is offered in Grand Rapids…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »GR Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 10-10:45am DSAWM office Bring your little ones aged 5 and younger and join us for Baby Sign Language. 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! Siblings will be welcomed as space allows. Click here to register. Baby Sign Language is offered in Grand Rapids…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group A
Group A meets on the following Thursdays: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14, and December 5 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »GR Baby Sign Language
Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 10-10:45am DSAWM office Bring your little ones aged 5 and younger and join us for Baby Sign Language. 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! Siblings will be welcomed as space allows. Click here to register. Baby Sign Language is offered in Grand Rapids…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Aging with Down syndrome
Mondays, September 30, October 28, and November 18 6:30-8pm DSAWM office Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and the Alzheimer’s Association. Share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Aging with Down syndrome runs concurrent with Shape Up, providing an opportunity for teens and adults with Down syndrome to take control of their personal health while their parents…
Find out more »November 2019
Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group A
Group A meets on the following Thursdays: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14, and December 5 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Aging with Down syndrome
Mondays, September 30, October 28, and November 18 6:30-8pm DSAWM office Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome over the age of 30 are invited to this support group sponsored by DSAWM and the Alzheimer’s Association. Share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome. Aging with Down syndrome runs concurrent with Shape Up, providing an opportunity for teens and adults with Down syndrome to take control of their personal health while their parents…
Find out more »Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Buddy Up Tennis
Saturdays, September 14 - November 23 *no class September 21 4-5:30pm MVP Athletic Club Buddy Up Tennis teaches children and teens with Down syndrome the game of tennis while supporting healthy physical and social development. Athletes ages 5 and older work with professional coaches and one-on-one Buddies. Tennis racquets are provided. To learn more about Buddy Up Tennis, visit the Buddy Up website. Email grandrapids@buddyuptennis.com to register.
Find out more »December 2019
Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group A
Group A meets on the following Thursdays: September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14, and December 5 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 16 - December 9* *no class on November 25 6:30-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+. 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. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register.
Find out more »Cooking Capers: Group B
Group B meets on the following Thursdays: September 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, and December 12 6-8pm 4th floor, Grand Rapids Masonic Center Cooking Capers welcomes members aged 16+ and is taught by experienced GVSU Master's level dietetic students, so parents and caregivers do not need to stay. Participants learn culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. Students enjoy the fruits of their labor at the end of each…
Find out more »Book Club
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, beginning August 20 5:30-6:30pm Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books Teens and adults aged 16+ with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for Book Club! Meetings will be held at Chapbook Cafe inside Schuler Books. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. After finishing each book, the club will attend a screening of the film adaptation! RSVP to Bobbie at blanton2014@comcast.net. New books will begin: August 20, 2019 –…
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