DSAWM

Independent Living Skills
2026-10-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-10-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | DSAWM Board Room, 160 68th St SW Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States
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 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/98233992277?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Register HERE if you are interested in participating!

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

Grand Rapids Dance
2026-10-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-11-18 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 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=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every week.

Register HERE if you are interested in participating!

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

Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
2026-10-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-11-12 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.

Register HERE if you are interested in participating!

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

Buddy Up Tennis
2026-10-10 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-10-17 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-10-24 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-10-31 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-11-07 10:15 - 11:45, 2026-11-14 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 is required!

NEW ATHLETES & BUDDIES:Please visit the Buddy Up for Life registration site to create your account, complete your registration, and select the clinic dates you plan to attend.

RETURNING ATHLETES & BUDDIES:If you have already activated your new Buddy Up for Life account, please log in here to register for the session and select the clinic dates you plan to attend. If you have not received or completed your account activation, please email GrandRapidsTennis@buforlife.org for assistance.

NEW BUDDIES AGES 18+:In addition to registering through Buddy Up for Life, please click HERE to complete your Background Check/DSAWM Volunteer Form.

Please email GrandRapidsTennis@buforlife.org with any questions.

Book Club
2026-10-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-27 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.

Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
2026-10-26 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.

Here is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/98327097209?pwd=[REDACTED] This zoom link will be the same for every meeting.

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

Lakeshore Martial Arts
2026-11-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Fuzion Skillz, 3006 West Shore Dr. Suite 150, Holland, Michigan, 49424, United States
DSAWM is partnering with Fuzion Skillz again to provide more martial arts programming for members aged 8 and older! This class will be on Fridays from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the Fuzion Skillz studio (3006 West Shore Dr. Suite 150, Holland MI 49424)! It is designed to be a joyful, confidence-building experience where everyone can move, grow, and succeed at their own pace. Through creative drills, obstacle courses, and simple martial arts techniques, students will develop balance, coordination, speed, and flexibility in a way that feels like fun rather than exercise. Each activity is carefully adapted to support unique learning styles, helping improve muscle tone, posture, focus, and body awareness while also strengthening listening skills and emotional regulation. Most importantly, the class creates a safe, encouraging environment where everyone is celebrated, friendships grow, and students discover just how strong, capable, and proud they can be.

Register HERE if you are interested in participating!

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