• Shape Up

    Shape Up
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    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 minutes of nutrition education and 45 minutes of exercise. Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/98819275350?pwd=TvTZq2mj3POaOjt60b3tdbb94moN2Q.1 This zoom link will be the same […]

  • Book Club

    Book Club
    Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books 2660 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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, […]

  • Grand Rapids Dance

    Grand Rapids Dance
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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

    Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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

    Buddy Up Tennis
    MVP Athletic Club 115 Crahen Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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 […]

  • Kalamazoo Down Syndrome Awareness Month Celebration

    Ripple Effects Inclusion Center 2255 W Centre Avenue, Portage, Michigan, United States

    Join us for a Family Night Out (FNO) celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month at Ripple Effects Inclusion Center! Ripple Effects is an inclusive facility that has space for families of all ages and stages. We hope that utilizing this space will provide a space for entire families to get to know and support each other […]

  • Friends Just Like Me

    Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is hosting DSAWM for another Friends Just Like Me event on October 19th from 5pm-7pm. Come celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with us by wearing your mismatched socks and DSAWM gear! It will be a night of free play at the Museum after hours so that our members and families […]

  • Kalamazoo Mom’s Night Out

    University Roadhouse 1332 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 stories, and support each other. DSAWM covers the cost for first-time attendees (excluding alcohol). This month’s gathering will be at University Roadhouse!  Please email Stephanie at smsupp@gmail.com if […]

  • Grand Rapids Dance

    Grand Rapids Dance
    Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

    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 […]

  • Buddy Up Tennis

    Buddy Up Tennis
    MVP Athletic Club 115 Crahen Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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 […]