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1 event, 30

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids Member Picnic
August 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Grand Rapids Member Picnic

Join us August 30th from 11am-1pm for our annual DSAWM summer picnic! Come close out the summer by connecting with other families and enjoying Millennium Park. DSAWM will pay for a daily […]

2 events, 31

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Canceled Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
August 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Canceled 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
August 31 @ 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 […]

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
September 2 @ 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, 3

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
September 3 @ 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, 5
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1 event, 7

2026-09-07
Closed for Labor Day
Closed for Labor Day
September 7
Closed for Labor Day

1 event, 8

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
September 8 @ 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 […]

1 event, 9

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
September 9 @ 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, 10

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
September 10 @ 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, 11

1 event, 12

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
September 12 @ 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, 13

2 events, 14

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
September 14 @ 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
September 14 @ 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 […]

0 events, 15

1 event, 16

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
September 16 @ 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, 17

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
September 17 @ 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, 18

2 events, 19

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kalamazoo Therapeutic Horse Handling
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kalamazoo Therapeutic Horse Handling

DSAWM is partnering with Horse Time Center for Equine Collaboration in Kalamazoo for a fun, hands-on horse experience! There will be no riding but there will be various ground activities […]

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
September 19 @ 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 […]

1 event, 20

8:00 am - 11:00 am
LMCU Bridge Run 5k
September 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
LMCU Bridge Run 5k

Participants and volunteers that have been training in our Rapid Runners program will participate in the LMCU Bridge Run 5k! The 2026 Bridge Run will take place on SUNDAY, September 20th starting […]

2 events, 21

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Self Advocate Board Meeting
September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Self Advocate Board Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kalamazoo Rapid Runners
September 21 @ 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 […]

1 event, 22

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Book Club
September 22 @ 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 […]

1 event, 23

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
September 23 @ 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, 24

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
September 24 @ 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
September 24 @ 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, 25

2 events, 26

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
September 26 @ 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 […]

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Connect & Play
September 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Connect & Play

Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 10:30am-12:30pm for a relaxed morning of play and connection at Play Dates Kids Cafe! Children can play and have fun while parents and caregivers connect […]

1 event, 27

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bronson Children’s Hospital 5k
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bronson Children’s Hospital 5k

Participants and volunteers that have been training in our Kalamazoo Rapid Runners program will be participating in the Bronson Children's Hospital 5k! The race will take place on SUNDAY, September 27th […]

4 events, 28

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Independent Living Skills

This series of workshops will focus on teaching a variety of practical life skills to help participants build greater independence. We watch videos, have discussions, and more! We will have Independent Living […]

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
September 28 @ 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
September 28 @ 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
September 28 @ 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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1 event, 30

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Grand Rapids Dance
September 30 @ 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, 1

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
October 1 @ 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, 2

2 events, 3

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Buddy Up Tennis
October 3 @ 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 […]

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Step Up for Down Syndrome
October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Step Up for Down Syndrome

We invite you to “Step Right Up” and celebrate carnival-style at the 2026 Step Up for Down Syndrome event! Step Up for Down Syndrome is the largest Down syndrome awareness […]

August 30
August 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grand Rapids Member Picnic

August 31
August 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Canceled Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

August 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

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September 2
September 2 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

September 3
September 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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September 7
All day

Closed for Labor Day

September 8
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

September 9
September 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

September 10
September 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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September 12
September 12 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

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

Grand Rapids Rapid Runners

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September 16
September 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

September 17
September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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September 19
September 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kalamazoo Therapeutic Horse Handling

September 19 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

September 20
September 20 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

LMCU Bridge Run 5k

September 21
September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Self Advocate Board Meeting

September 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kalamazoo Rapid Runners

September 22
September 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Club

September 23
September 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

September 24
September 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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

Lakeshore Mom’s Night Out

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There are no events on this day.
September 26
September 26 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

September 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Connect & Play

September 27
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bronson Children’s Hospital 5k

September 28
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Independent Living Skills

September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers

September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Shape Up

September 28 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting

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September 30
September 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Grand Rapids Dance

October 1
October 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers

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October 3
October 3 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am

Buddy Up Tennis

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

Step Up for Down Syndrome

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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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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 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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