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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-cooking-capers-4/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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SUMMARY:Step Up for Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to “Step Right Up” and celebrate carnival-style at the 2026 Step Up for Down Syndrome event! \n\n\n\nStep Up for Down Syndrome is the largest Down syndrome awareness event in Michigan and the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan’s (DSAWM) biggest fundraiser. \n\n\n\nThis year’s celebration will be held on Saturday\, October 3rd from 2-5 PM at the Special Olympics of Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center. We are excited to show off the beautiful SOMI USIC\, the home of our DSAWM Office. Guided tours around the building will be available at Step Up. The event will feature carnival games\, prizes\, food trucks\, a disability-focused resource fair\, music\, and more! \n\n\n\nWe expect this to be our biggest event yet\, with over 1\,000 attendees coming together for this highly anticipated community celebration and ceremonial walk. This is the time to come together to support our loved ones with Down syndrome\, and we are excited to welcome new and returning members\, friends\, and family back together for an afternoon of celebration and community. \n\n\n\nClick HERE for more details and to register!
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/step-up/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T173000
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 every week. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating!  \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-dance-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T193000
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UID:10001939-1791482400-1791487800@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-cooking-capers-4/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261013T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month \n\n\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm \n\n\n\nSchuler Books \n\n\n\nAges 16+ \n\n\n\nTeens 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. \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org with any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/book-club-10/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books\, 2660 28th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T173000
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 every week. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating!  \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-dance-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T103225
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UID:10001940-1792087200-1792092600@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-cooking-capers-4/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T173000
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UID:10001929-1792603800-1792607400@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 every week. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating!  \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-dance-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T180000
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UID:10001941-1792692000-1792697400@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-cooking-capers-4/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261026T183000
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CREATED:20260105T210212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z
UID:10001805-1793039400-1793043000@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHere is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/98327097209?pwd=apYBUeXkRIxgkigRa6sH08DoNuUQsu.1 This zoom link will be the same for every meeting. \n\n\n\nPlease register HERE if you are interested in attending and email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/aging-with-down-syndrome-meeting-2/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T103225
CREATED:20251203T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T171440Z
UID:10001734-1793124000-1793127600@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month \n\n\n\n6:00pm-7:00pm \n\n\n\nSchuler Books \n\n\n\nAges 16+ \n\n\n\nTeens 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. \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org with any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/book-club-10/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books\, 2660 28th St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T183000
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UID:10001930-1793208600-1793212200@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 every week. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating!  \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-dance-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260811T103225
CREATED:20260806T165703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T165756Z
UID:10001942-1793296800-1793302200@dsawm.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Cooking Capers
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any questions.
URL:https://dsawm.org/event/grand-rapids-cooking-capers-4/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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