May 2022
Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »June 2022
Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Middle School Hangout
Who: Members from grades 6th-8th Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 2nd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Incoming 6th graders to graduating 8th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Elementary Age Hangout
Who: Members from grades K-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 4th Wednesdays monthly from 11am-12:30pm beginning June 22 Kindergarteners to 5th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »July 2022
Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Summer Day Camp
Who: TBD Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: July 11-14 Our Summer Day Camp returns this summer with fun activities and socialization opportunities for members. Two camps will be offered for younger members and older members. More details coming soon.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Middle School Hangout
Who: Members from grades 6th-8th Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 2nd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Incoming 6th graders to graduating 8th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Elementary Age Hangout
Who: Members from grades K-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 4th Wednesdays monthly from 11am-12:30pm beginning June 22 Kindergarteners to 5th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »August 2022
Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Middle School Hangout
Who: Members from grades 6th-8th Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 2nd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Incoming 6th graders to graduating 8th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »iCan Bike Camp
Monday, August 15 - Friday, August 19 Time slots TBD Location TBD Join us August 15-19th for the return of iCan Bike Camp, a week-long program in partnership with iCan Shine that teaches children with disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle. The camp is offered every other summer to DSAWM members and West Michigan children with disabilities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Due to limited space, registration is reserved April 11-17th for active DSAWM members first, with priority for…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Teen/Adult Hangout
Who: Members aged 13+ Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly from 11am-1pm beginning June 8 Drop in or stay after Rapid Runners for teen/adult social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
Find out more »Book Club
2nd & 4th Tuesdays beginning January 11 (dates occasionally vary) 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. Email Program Director Nate at nate@dsawm.org to register if you are a new participant.
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Elementary Age Hangout
Who: Members from grades K-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: 4th Wednesdays monthly from 11am-12:30pm beginning June 22 Kindergarteners to 5th graders are invited to drop in for social time at the DSAWM office. We'll play games, do crafts, watch movies, and more! Bring your lunch and hangout!
Find out more »Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »GR Cooking Capers
The 2022 Winter & Fall sessions of Cooking Capers are sponsored by Meijer. Thursdays, monthly *break from May 19-June 2 6-8pm 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. Two Grand Rapids groups will alternate weeks in the kitchen in the Life Skills Room at SOMI. We ask that everyone be masked as we cook and hang out.…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »Rapid Runners
The 2022 Rapid Runners season is sponsored by Wolverine Worldwide Foundation. Thank you, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation! Who: Members aged 14+ Where/When: 2 sessions offered Mondays weekly beginning June 6 from 5:30-7pm at Manhattan Park Wednesdays weekly beginning June 8 from 9:30-10:30am at SOMI Inclusion Center Rapid Runners is a fun program that encourages participants to maintain great health, get exercise, meet new friends, and tackle a 5k race. Two sessions will be offered weekly: Monday evenings at Manhattan Park and…
Find out more »September 2022
Open Play
Who: Members aged 0-5 Where: DSAWM office, Grand Rapids When: Thursdays weekly at 10am beginning June 9 Join us for open playtime at the DSAWM office every Thursday morning. Come and play in the playroom, watch Baby Signing Time videos, and meet other parents and little ones.
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
Find out more »October 2022
Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
Find out more »November 2022
Aging with Down Syndrome
4th Mondays 6:45-7:45pm DSAWM Office Parents/Caregivers of individuals with Ds aged 30+ 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 to RSVP.
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