DSAWM

Grand Rapids Mom’s Night Out
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | AMF Eastbrook Lanes, 3500 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, 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 bowling at Eastbrook Lanes! 2 hours of bowling plus shoe rental is $23.

Please email Keri at dsmamas321@yahoo.com if you have any questions and to RSVP!

Book Club
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books, 2660 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512, 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, members will be invited to a movie night where they will watch a film based on the book they read. All reading levels are welcome. Book Club will meet in the Chapbook Café.

Please email program@dsawm.org with any questions.

Young Athletes
2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-02-03 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-01-27 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:15 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
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 play program designed for members aged 2-7. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to build their gross motor skills for future sports participation. Young Athletes also helps to build cognitive and social skills. Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Please complete 2 quick registrations if you would like to participate:

https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/dsawm/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2444&

and

https://forms.gle/NHNcUkVcPzBUao7V6

Shape Up
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
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/94784309703?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Kalamazoo Cooking Capers
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Western Michigan University Kohrman Hall, 2200 Ring Rd S, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49006, United States
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 aged 12 and up (participants aged 12-15 must have a guardian present). We learn kitchen safety, how to follow recipes, and much more! Western Michigan University is allowing us to use their cooking lab for the program which is in Kohrman Hall. Registration is required to ensure we purchase the right amount of groceries. Once you are registered the DSAWM Program Coordinator can send you parking details and a map of where the cooking lab is located.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Independent Living Skills
2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States
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 5pm-6pm before Shape Up.

Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/93801138656?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any suggestions for topics or if you have any questions.

Buddy Up Tennis
2026-02-07 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-01-31 10:15 - 11:45 | MVP Athletic Club, 115 Crahen Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, 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 required!

New Athletes please complete the Buddy Up Tennis Athlete Application and Release Form, click HERE for registration, and sign up on Sign Up Genius.

Returning Athletes please click HERE for registration and sign up on Sign Up Genius.

New Buddies please complete the Buddy Up Tennis Buddy Application and Release, click HERE to complete your Background Check/DSAWM Volunteer Form, and sign up on Sign Up Genius.

Returning Buddies please sign up on Sign Up Genius.

Please email GrandRapidsTennis@buforlife.org if you have any questions.

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
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 can make sure to accommodate all food allergies and purchase the correct amount of groceries.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Baby Sign Language
2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States
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 68th St. SW Suite 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49548) and it will be led by a Speech Language Pathologist. The curriculum is adapted to support the unique motor, sensory, and communication needs of young children with Down syndrome. Each session offers predictable routines, functional signs, and hands-on opportunities for families to practice together.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions!

Dance for Teens and Adults
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
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, 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/93780199670?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Developmental Sports
2026-02-03 18:15 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 18:15 - 19:00, 2026-01-20 18:15 - 19:00 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
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 program designed to teach members aged 8-13 how to participate in a team sport. Participants will be introduced to the basics of sports and start to develop the skills necessary to play as a team. Developmental Sports will also help build cognitive and social skills and allow kids to see the possibilities in their athletic careers. Sports will be repeated multiple times throughout the session to help develop and strengthen skills. Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Please complete 2 quick registrations if you would like to participate:

https://dsawm.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=2445&

and

https://forms.gle/2WrMJVp3cbEy6zp69

Grand Rapids Mom's Night Out
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | AMF Eastbrook Lanes, 3500 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States
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 DSAWM and Alzheimer’s Association. Participants share experiences and discuss the process of caring for loved ones growing older with Down syndrome.

Some meetings will also have a zoom option. If you are unable to attend in person on January 26th, here is the zoom link so you can attend virtually: https://zoom.us/j/95024116482?pwd=[REDACTED]

Please register HERE if you are interested in attending and email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Shape Up
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
Shape Up is a fun and exciting health program for members 14 and older. NOTE: we will meet on Mondays in the Athlete Hub EXCEPT for January where we will meet in the Auditorium. It will still be from 6:00pm-7:30pm. 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/94784309703?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Please register HERE if you are interested in participating!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Lakeshore Dance
2026-01-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417, United States
Join us for our monthly Dance program with Molly from Arts in Motion at the Loutit District Library on January 26th from 4:30pm-5:30pm! This adaptive program is open to members age 6 and older. We’ll stretch, dance, and play fun percussion instruments while listening to participant-selected music!

Please register HERE if you would like to participate!

Please email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.

Buddy Up Tennis
2026-01-24 10:15 - 11:45 | MI
