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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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  • December 2025

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MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy
December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy

CMS Music Therapists under the direction of Cindy Edgerton, Director of Music Therapy, will be leading monthly “virtual” music therapy events on the first Wednesday of every month. The participants […]

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Kalamazoo Holiday Party
December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kalamazoo Holiday Party

Mark your calendars! Our DSAWM Kalamazoo Holiday Party will be hosted on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at a NEW LOCATION: Centerpoint City Church (326 W Cork St […]

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Book Club
December 9 @ 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 […]

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Grand Rapids Holiday Party
December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grand Rapids Holiday Party

Mark your calendars! Our annual DSAWM Member Holiday Party will be hosted on Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Fredrick Meijer Gardens in the Huizenga Grand […]

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Whoville 5k
December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whoville 5k

Join us for the Whoville 5k on December 14th at 1:00pm! The Whoville 5k is a Whoville celebration including Whoville characters, Santa, Whoville hats, cookies, hot cocoa and more! It will be at Riverside Park, Grand Rapids […]

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Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
December 22 @ 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 […]

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December 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

MSU Community Music School: Virtual Music Therapy

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December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kalamazoo Holiday Party

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December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

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December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Grand Rapids Holiday Party

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December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whoville 5k

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December 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

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December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Grand Rapids Holiday Party

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December 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whoville 5k

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December 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

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160 68th St. SW, Ste. 110
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center

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616-956-3488

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Monday – Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

DSAWM is a proud member of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.
DSAWM is a proud member of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical Care, Education, and Advocacy.
DSAWM is a member of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, an association of local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations who share experiences, exchange program materials, and find ways to learn from each other.
DSAWM is a member of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action, an association of local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations who share experiences, exchange program materials, and find ways to learn from each other.

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