Events

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=6wwksxpDwlz691HMPtcwlGelzzbldV.1 This zoom link will be the same for every […]

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 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=6wwksxpDwlz691HMPtcwlGelzzbldV.1 This zoom link will be the same for every […]

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 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=6wwksxpDwlz691HMPtcwlGelzzbldV.1 This zoom link will be the same for every […]