Aging with Down Syndrome Meeting
2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, 49548
Caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome are invited to this support group that meets 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. Meetings are typically on the fourth Monday of every month but the May meeting with be on the third Monday to avoid having it on Memorial Day.

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

Self Advocate Board Meeting
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | DSAWM Board Room, 160 68th St SW Suite 110, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49548, United States

CTC Therapeutic Play and Learn Group
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:15 | Michigan
Saturdays

DSAWM Playroom

10:00am-11:15am

Ages 0-5

We are collaborating with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups again for more fun therapy and learning activities! This 5 week program will be on Saturdays from 10:00am-11:15am in the DSAWM playroom for members aged 0-5. These Therapeutic Play and Learn groups are facilitated by professionals such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Counselors.

Registration is open HERE!

If you have any questions please email program@dsawm.org

Book Club
2025-05-13 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.

Kalamazoo Theatre Class
2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-05-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Carver Center Studio, 426 S Park St, Kalmazoo, Michigan, 49007, United States
Tuesdays

4:30pm-5:30pm

April 15th-May 13th

DSAWM is partnering with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to offer a series of Theatre Classes! Step into a world of creativity and fun with Imagine That! Through games, movement, storytelling, and improvisation, students will explore big emotions, build confidence, and bring their imaginations to life. With a focus on play and self-expression, this inclusive class welcomes members aged 5 and up to discover the joy of theatre in a supportive, engaging environment. Whether acting out a favorite story, creating new characters, or playing interactive theatre games, every class is filled with laughter, learning, and the magic of theatre! If you are interested in attending, there are 2 quick registrations to complete.

Click HERE for the theater’s registration (the code is Spring25) and click HERE for DSAWM registration.

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

Lakeshore Kibu Program
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417, United States
Come join us for our Kibu program for members aged 4 and older on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Loutit District Library (Program Room A) in Grand Haven OR the Third Reformed Church in Holland! The program will take place in Grand Haven one month and in Holland the next, alternating between the two locations each month. We’ll have an evening of fun, movement, and connection. Kibu is a virtual platform featuring videos designed specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities. This month we will be in Grand Haven.

Register HERE if you would like to attend!

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

2025 Winners Cup Benefit
2025-05-03 17:00 - 23:55 | Kent Country Club, 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
This year’s event, hosted on Saturday, May 3rd by the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan Foundation, marks the 21st Winners Cup Benefit and the 40th anniversary of the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Guests will join us at the beautiful Kent Country Club, and enjoy the running of the annual Kentucky Derby during a lively cocktail hour and strolling dinner. Following will be an engaging program featuring guest speaker, Chris Nikic, an accomplished Ironman athlete and public speaker who is breaking barriers for the Down syndrome community. The evening concludes with a premier live auction, networking, live music, and dancing.

To find more information, sponsor the event or purchase tickets, follow the link! https://fundraiser.support/winnerscup2025
