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0 events, 1
2 events, 2
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
February 2 @ 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
February 2 @ 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, 3
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
February 3 @ 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
February 3 @ 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, 4
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
February 4 @ 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, 5
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language
February 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language

DSAWM is partnering with Building Blocks Therapy Services to provide a 5-week Baby Sign Language program for members aged 0-5! The program will be Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the DSAWM playroom (160 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
February 5 @ 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, 6
1 event, 7
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
February 7 @ 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, 8
3 events, 9
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
February 9 @ 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
February 9 @ 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
February 9 @ 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 […]

4 events, 10
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
February 10 @ 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 - 8:00 pm
Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 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 […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
February 10 @ 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
February 10 @ 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, 11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
February 11 @ 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, 12
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language
February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language

DSAWM is partnering with Building Blocks Therapy Services to provide a 5-week Baby Sign Language program for members aged 0-5! The program will be Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the DSAWM playroom (160 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
February 12 @ 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, 13
1 event, 14
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
February 14 @ 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, 15
2 events, 16
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
February 16 @ 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
February 16 @ 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, 17
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
February 17 @ 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
February 17 @ 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, 18
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
February 18 @ 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, […]

3 events, 19
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language

DSAWM is partnering with Building Blocks Therapy Services to provide a 5-week Baby Sign Language program for members aged 0-5! The program will be Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the DSAWM playroom (160 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
February 19 @ 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
February 19 @ 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, 20
1 event, 21
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
February 21 @ 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, 22
5 events, 23
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lakeshore Dance
February 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lakeshore Dance

Join us for our monthly Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion at the Loutit District Library on February 23rd from 4:30pm-5:30pm! This adaptive program is open to members age […]

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
February 23 @ 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
February 23 @ 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
February 23 @ 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
February 23 @ 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 […]

4 events, 24
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Young Athletes
February 24 @ 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 - 8:00 pm
Book Club Movie Night
February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Book Club Movie Night

Teens and adults with Down syndrome (ages 16+) are invited to join our Book Club! We finish each book with a fun movie screening. Since we’ve just completed Ramona & Beezus, […]

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Developmental Sports
February 24 @ 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 […]

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out
February 24 @ 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, 25
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dance for Teens and Adults
February 25 @ 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, […]

3 events, 26
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language
February 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Baby Sign Language

DSAWM is partnering with Building Blocks Therapy Services to provide a 5-week Baby Sign Language program for members aged 0-5! The program will be Thursdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm in the DSAWM playroom (160 […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
February 26 @ 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 […]

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Production of Lightning Thief
February 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Production of Lightning Thief

We’re excited to partner with the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre as part of their Community Preview Night program! This special opportunity allows our members and families to enjoy an exclusive […]

0 events, 27
1 event, 28
10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
February 28 @ 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 […]

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February 2
February 2 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

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

Shape Up

February 3
February 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

February 3 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

February 4
February 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

February 5
February 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Baby Sign Language

February 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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February 7
February 7 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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February 9
February 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

February 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

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

Shape Up

February 10
February 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out

February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

February 10 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

February 11
February 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

February 12
February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Baby Sign Language

February 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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There are no events on this day.
February 14
February 14 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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February 16
February 16 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

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

Shape Up

February 17
February 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

February 17 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

February 18
February 18 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

February 19
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Baby Sign Language

February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

February 19 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out

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There are no events on this day.
February 21
February 21 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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There are no events on this day.
February 23
February 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Lakeshore Dance

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

Independent Living Skills

February 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

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

Shape Up

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

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

February 24
February 24 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Young Athletes

February 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Club Movie Night

February 24 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Developmental Sports

February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

February 25
February 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Dance for Teens and Adults

February 26
February 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Baby Sign Language

February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

February 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Production of Lightning Thief

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There are no events on this day.
February 28
February 28 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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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
Located inside the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center

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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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