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Jack, 5

Jack loves playing with his brother and going to swim class. He always has a smile or hug for new friends!

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Addison, 6

Addison is the big sister to Aaliyah and little sister to Ella. She is witty, smart, and full of life!

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Eric, 33

Eric is a one man band who plays the guitar, trumpet, keyboard, and sings. He loves his music and making people happy.

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Allie, 26

Allie is a self-advocate who loves her friends, working at her various jobs, dancing, modeling, skiing, exercising, and journaling.

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Jase, 2

Jase loves dancing with his siblings, dogs, and all things baby shark!

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Events Calendar

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Events

  • July 2026

Calendar of Events

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1 event, 29

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

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3 events, 6

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

1 event, 7

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

2 events, 8

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
July 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

2 events, 9

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals […]

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3 events, 13

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

2 events, 14

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books […]

2 events, 15

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
July 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

1 event, 16

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

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4 events, 20

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Dance
July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Dance

Join us for our monthly Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion at the Loutit District Library, typically held on the third Monday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm! This adaptive […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

2 events, 21

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out
July 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

Mom’s Night Out is a monthly program for mothers raising children with Down syndrome. Each month, mom’s have the opportunity to enjoy different activities and come together to connect, share […]

1 event, 22

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

3 events, 23

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh
July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drumming with Josh

Join us every other Thursday from 5pm-6pm for Drumming with Josh from Arts in Motion! This program is for members of all ages and it will be a fun opportunity to work on […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers is a program led by GVSU nutrition students to teach independence in the kitchen for members 12 and older (members 12-15 must have a guardian present). We work on goals […]

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4 events, 27

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the Bronson Children’s […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners
July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

This summer, teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 12 and up) are invited to join Rapid Runners, a fun and supportive program where we train together for the LMCU Bridge […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets on the fourth Monday of every month. The Aging with Down Syndrome Meetings are sponsored by […]

2 events, 28

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm-7:00pm Schuler Books Ages 16+ Teens and adults with Down syndrome are invited to join Bobbi for Book Club at Schuler Books […]

2 events, 29

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
July 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our members aged 6 and older. We stretch, dance, and play […]

1 event, 30

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars
July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Summer Stars

Summer Stars is a free program for children with Down syndrome in grades 1-6. Through a variety of thoughtfully designed activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play, the program helps […]

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1 event, 1

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lakeshore Therapeutic Horse Handling
August 1 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lakeshore Therapeutic Horse Handling

DSAWM is partnering with Renew Therapeutic Riding Center in Holland to offer another Therapeutic Horse Handling program on the Lakeshore! Members aged 4 and older are invited to join us for an […]

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June 29
June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

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July 6
July 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

July 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

July 7
July 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 8
July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

July 9
July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

July 13
July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

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July 13
July 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

July 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

July 14
July 14 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

July 15
July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

July 16
July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

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July 20
July 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lakeshore Dance

July 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

July 21
July 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 21 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

July 22
July 22 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 23
July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Drumming with Josh

July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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July 27
July 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

July 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

July 28
July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

July 29
July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

July 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

July 30
July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Summer Stars

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August 1
August 1 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Lakeshore Therapeutic Horse Handling

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