October 2020
Virtual Music Jamboree: Teens/Adults Rhythm & Movement
Wednesdays 4:30pm Members aged 13+ are invited to join Music Therapist Leah to work on clapping and drumming rhythms, and moving around to different music. Please note that this is not a therapy program, but rather focused on fun and socialization. Participation links for all virtual programs are emailed to DSAWM members weekly on Mondays. If you have questions, please email Nate at nate@dsawm.org.
Find out more »Virtual Music Jamboree: Your Favorites Sing-Along
Thursdays 4:30pm Members of all ages are invited to join Music Therapist Leah to sing-along session that will feature everyone’s favorite songs from pop tunes to classic jams to Broadway hits. Please note that this is not a therapy program, but rather focused on fun and socialization. Participation links for all virtual programs are emailed to DSAWM members weekly on Mondays. If you have questions, please email Nate at nate@dsawm.org.
Find out more »Virtual GR Cooking Capers
Every other Thursday, September 17 - December 17 6-6:45pm GR Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults aged 16+ to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are going to start online again and invite all those interested to join the first week to see what it’s all about, brainstorm meals for the fall, and learn a new recipe together. We may break the online group into two as we move forward. Email…
Find out more »November 2020
Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Book Club
Sponsored by the Scarlett Family in loving memory of Kelli's friend Brooke Blake Every other Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+ are invited to join Bobbie for Book Club where members are currently reading Bridge to Terabithia. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club meets in-person at the Masonic Center. We will practice social distancing to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to join.
Find out more »Virtual GR Cooking Capers
Every other Thursday, September 17 - December 17 6-6:45pm GR Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults aged 16+ to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are going to start online again and invite all those interested to join the first week to see what it’s all about, brainstorm meals for the fall, and learn a new recipe together. We may break the online group into two as we move forward. Email…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Work Skills
Wednesdays, November 11 & 18 and December 2 & 9 5-6pm Learn new skills about getting a job or starting your own business in our Work Skills program. Program Director Nate and Intern Toni will be leading this 4-week class via Zoom focused on money management, entrepreneurship, interview skills, career exploration, conduct in the work place, and much more. The program is offered to members aged 14+. Register
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Book Club
Sponsored by the Scarlett Family in loving memory of Kelli's friend Brooke Blake Every other Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+ are invited to join Bobbie for Book Club where members are currently reading Bridge to Terabithia. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club meets in-person at the Masonic Center. We will practice social distancing to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to join.
Find out more »Work Skills
Wednesdays, November 11 & 18 and December 2 & 9 5-6pm Learn new skills about getting a job or starting your own business in our Work Skills program. Program Director Nate and Intern Toni will be leading this 4-week class via Zoom focused on money management, entrepreneurship, interview skills, career exploration, conduct in the work place, and much more. The program is offered to members aged 14+. Register
Find out more »Virtual GR Cooking Capers
Every other Thursday, September 17 - December 17 6-6:45pm GR Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults aged 16+ to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are going to start online again and invite all those interested to join the first week to see what it’s all about, brainstorm meals for the fall, and learn a new recipe together. We may break the online group into two as we move forward. Email…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Aging with Down Syndrome
Mondays, October 26 and November 23 6:30-7:30pm 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. Participation links for all virtual programs are emailed to DSAWM members weekly on Mondays. If you have questions, please email Nate at nate@dsawm.org.
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »December 2020
Book Club
Sponsored by the Scarlett Family in loving memory of Kelli's friend Brooke Blake Every other Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+ are invited to join Bobbie for Book Club where members are currently reading Bridge to Terabithia. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club meets in-person at the Masonic Center. We will practice social distancing to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to join.
Find out more »Work Skills
Wednesdays, November 11 & 18 and December 2 & 9 5-6pm Learn new skills about getting a job or starting your own business in our Work Skills program. Program Director Nate and Intern Toni will be leading this 4-week class via Zoom focused on money management, entrepreneurship, interview skills, career exploration, conduct in the work place, and much more. The program is offered to members aged 14+. Register
Find out more »Virtual GR Cooking Capers
Every other Thursday, September 17 - December 17 6-6:45pm GR Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults aged 16+ to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are going to start online again and invite all those interested to join the first week to see what it’s all about, brainstorm meals for the fall, and learn a new recipe together. We may break the online group into two as we move forward. Email…
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Work Skills
Wednesdays, November 11 & 18 and December 2 & 9 5-6pm Learn new skills about getting a job or starting your own business in our Work Skills program. Program Director Nate and Intern Toni will be leading this 4-week class via Zoom focused on money management, entrepreneurship, interview skills, career exploration, conduct in the work place, and much more. The program is offered to members aged 14+. Register
Find out more »Shape Up
Mondays, September 14 - December 14 6:30-8pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Shape Up is a health & fitness program for teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 14+. 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. Beginning October 5, Shape Up meets indoors in-person at the Grand Rapids Masonic Center. Masks are required to be…
Find out more »Book Club
Sponsored by the Scarlett Family in loving memory of Kelli's friend Brooke Blake Every other Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm Grand Rapids Masonic Center, 3rd floor ballroom Teens and adults with Down syndrome aged 16+ are invited to join Bobbie for Book Club where members are currently reading Bridge to Terabithia. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club meets in-person at the Masonic Center. We will practice social distancing to ensure everyone’s health and safety. Email Nate at nate@dsawm.org to join.
Find out more »Virtual GR Cooking Capers
Every other Thursday, September 17 - December 17 6-6:45pm GR Cooking Capers introduces teens and adults aged 16+ to culinary terminology, cooking methods, measurements, and kitchen safety while crafting a delicious, healthy recipe. We are going to start online again and invite all those interested to join the first week to see what it’s all about, brainstorm meals for the fall, and learn a new recipe together. We may break the online group into two as we move forward. Email…
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