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1 event, 29

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
March 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Grand Rapids 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 […]

2 events, 30

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
March 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills

This series of workshops for members aged 14 years and older will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up
March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up

Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the SOMI Athlete Hub. There will be 45 […]

2 events, 31

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
March 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Young Athletes is a sport […]

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports
March 31 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Developmental Sports is a […]

1 event, 1

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
April 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, dance, […]

1 event, 2

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
April 2 @ 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 […]

0 events, 3

1 event, 4

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
April 4 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis

Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome ages 5+ who we call our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes […]

0 events, 5

2 events, 6

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
April 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

Join us for Kalamazoo Cooking Capers every other Monday from 5:00pm-6:30pm! Cooking Capers is an engaging program led by Western Michigan University nutrition students, designed to teach kitchen independence to participants with Down syndrome […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Dance
April 6 @ 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. This program will be held on one Monday per month from 6:00pm-7:00pm […]

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2 events, 13

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills

This series of workshops for members aged 14 years and older will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up
April 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up

Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the SOMI Athlete Hub. There will be 45 […]

3 events, 14

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
April 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Young Athletes is a sport […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Canceled Book Club
April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Canceled 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 […]

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports
April 14 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Developmental Sports is a […]

2 events, 15

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
April 15 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, dance, […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Postponed Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Postponed Grand Rapids 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 […]

2 events, 16

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group
April 16 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive, therapeutic […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
April 16 @ 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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0 events, 19

4 events, 20

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills

This series of workshops for members aged 14 years and older will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from […]

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

Join us for Kalamazoo Cooking Capers every other Monday from 5:00pm-6:30pm! Cooking Capers is an engaging program led by Western Michigan University nutrition students, designed to teach kitchen independence to participants with Down syndrome […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up
April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up

Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the SOMI Athlete Hub. There will be 45 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids 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 […]

2 events, 21

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Young Athletes is a sport […]

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports
April 21 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Developmental Sports is a […]

1 event, 22

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
April 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, dance, […]

4 events, 23

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group
April 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive, therapeutic […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dad’s Night Out
April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dad’s Night Out

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

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
April 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 […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out
April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Lakeshore 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 […]

0 events, 24

1 event, 25

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Pickleball Open House
April 25 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Lakeshore Pickleball Open House

DSAWM is looking to start a pickleball program on the Lakeshore! To help us gauge interest, we are hosting a Pickleball Open House at the Holland Charter Township Community Center on […]

0 events, 26

3 events, 27

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills

This series of workshops for members aged 14 years and older will focus on a variety of skills one needs to work towards independence. We will have Independent Living Skills every Monday from […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up
April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Shape Up

Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. We will meet on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm in the SOMI Athlete Hub. There will be 45 […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
April 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 […]

3 events, 28

5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Young Athletes program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:15pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Young Athletes is a sport […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
April 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 […]

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports
April 28 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports

Join DSAWM, Autism Support of Kent County, and Special Olympics in our Developmental Sports program. This program will be on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-7:00pm in the SOMI Auxiliary Gym. Developmental Sports is a […]

1 event, 29

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
April 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults

Join our Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion and our intern Molly! This is an adaptive program for all of our teens and adult members aged 13 and older. We stretch, dance, […]

2 events, 30

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group
April 30 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive, therapeutic […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
April 30 @ 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 […]

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Winners Cup
May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Winners Cup

This spring marks the 22nd Anniversary of our Winners Cup Benefit! We will celebrate where it all began at Kent Country Club on Saturday, May 2nd. Guests will enjoy the running […]

March 29
March 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

March 30
March 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shape Up

March 31
March 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

March 31 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

April 1
April 1 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

April 2
April 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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April 4
April 4 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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April 6
April 6 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

April 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lakeshore Dance

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April 13
April 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

April 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shape Up

April 14
April 14 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

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

Canceled Book Club

April 14 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

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

Dance for Teens and Adults

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Postponed Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

April 16
April 16 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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April 20
April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

April 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shape Up

April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

April 21
April 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

April 21 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

April 22
April 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

April 23
April 23 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Dad’s Night Out

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

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out

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April 25
April 25 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Lakeshore Pickleball Open House

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April 27
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

April 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shape Up

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

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

April 28
April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

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

Book Club

April 28 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

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

Dance for Teens and Adults

April 30
April 30 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group

April 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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May 2
May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Winners Cup

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DSAWM’s severe weather policy follows that of Kentwood Public Schools. This means that if Kentwood Public Schools is closed due to inclement weather, the DSAWM office will automatically be closed and all programs will be cancelled as well. Program cancellation will be posted on the DSAWM website calendar and Facebook. Time permitting, program participants will also be notified by email or phone.

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Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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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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