Events

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 on 28th Street. Participants in Book Club will get the chance to read fun books with a group of their peers. After completing a book, […]

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 percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/98736177911?pwd=4iN4RULaRJml75kDFngVOXPGPzJxyb.1 This zoom link will be the same for […]

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 and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with others. Registrations are required so that we […]

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 to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience is required! NEW ATHLETES & BUDDIES:Please visit the Buddy Up for Life registration site to create […]

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 Hospital 5K which is on September 27th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants […]

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 Run 5k which is on September 20th! Although the program is called Rapid Runners, there is absolutely no requirement for the participants to run. Participants can […]

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 percussion instruments while we listen to participant-selected music! Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/98736177911?pwd=4iN4RULaRJml75kDFngVOXPGPzJxyb.1 This zoom link will be the same for […]

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 and learn kitchen safety, measurements, and more! We cook a delicious 3 course meal each week and enjoy socializing with others. Registrations are required so that we […]

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 to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No tennis experience is required! NEW ATHLETES & BUDDIES:Please visit the Buddy Up for Life registration site to create […]