BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DSAWM - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dsawm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DSAWM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20251121T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204623Z UID:10001627-1776704400-1776708000@dsawm.org SUMMARY:Independent Living Skills DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHere is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/93801138656?pwd=FbvImnZEVstTuPNrRbuI1Lr5McS28w.1 This zoom link will be the same for every week. \n\n\n\nPlease register HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any suggestions for topics or if you have any questions. URL:https://dsawm.org/event/independent-living-skills-2/2026-04-20/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260107T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165340Z UID:10001747-1776961800-1776967200@dsawm.org SUMMARY:CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive\, therapeutic environment. Children will have the opportunity to explore and learn through play\, while professionals such as Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists provide guidance\, model strategies\, and support each child’s development as needed. We are trying a new day and time on Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm\, along with a new structure to these playgroups\, so we invite you to come give it a try! Groups will continue to take place in the DSAWM playroom and are open to members age 0-5. \n\n\n\nPlease register 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/ctc-therapeutic-play-learn-group/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20251121T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204623Z UID:10001628-1777309200-1777312800@dsawm.org SUMMARY:Independent Living Skills DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHere is the zoom link if you are unable to participate in person: https://zoom.us/j/93801138656?pwd=FbvImnZEVstTuPNrRbuI1Lr5McS28w.1 This zoom link will be the same for every week. \n\n\n\nPlease register HERE if you are interested in participating! \n\n\n\nPlease email program@dsawm.org if you have any suggestions for topics or if you have any questions. URL:https://dsawm.org/event/independent-living-skills-2/2026-04-27/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260318T230348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173143Z UID:10001738-1777314600-1777318200@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. For this meeting\, Dementia Specialist\, Lois Thomas\, will be joining from the Dementia Institute. She will provide an overview of what the Dementia Institute does as well as provide caregiving tips\, respite options\, and information about dementia research. \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-4/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260107T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165340Z UID:10001748-1777566600-1777572000@dsawm.org SUMMARY:CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive\, therapeutic environment. Children will have the opportunity to explore and learn through play\, while professionals such as Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists provide guidance\, model strategies\, and support each child’s development as needed. We are trying a new day and time on Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm\, along with a new structure to these playgroups\, so we invite you to come give it a try! Groups will continue to take place in the DSAWM playroom and are open to members age 0-5. \n\n\n\nPlease register 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/ctc-therapeutic-play-learn-group/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260107T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165340Z UID:10001749-1778171400-1778176800@dsawm.org SUMMARY:CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive\, therapeutic environment. Children will have the opportunity to explore and learn through play\, while professionals such as Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists provide guidance\, model strategies\, and support each child’s development as needed. We are trying a new day and time on Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm\, along with a new structure to these playgroups\, so we invite you to come give it a try! Groups will continue to take place in the DSAWM playroom and are open to members age 0-5. \n\n\n\nPlease register 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/ctc-therapeutic-play-learn-group/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260107T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165340Z UID:10001750-1778776200-1778781600@dsawm.org SUMMARY:CTC Therapeutic Play & Learn Group DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to once again partner with the Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) to offer free Therapeutic Play and Learn groups that focus on child led play in a supportive\, therapeutic environment. Children will have the opportunity to explore and learn through play\, while professionals such as Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists provide guidance\, model strategies\, and support each child’s development as needed. We are trying a new day and time on Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:00pm\, along with a new structure to these playgroups\, so we invite you to come give it a try! Groups will continue to take place in the DSAWM playroom and are open to members age 0-5. \n\n\n\nPlease register 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/ctc-therapeutic-play-learn-group/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260525T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260525T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001800-1779733800-1779737400@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-2/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001801-1782153000-1782156600@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-2/2026-06-22/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001802-1785177000-1785180600@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-2/2026-07-27/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260824T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260824T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001803-1787596200-1787599800@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-2/2026-08-24/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001804-1790620200-1790623800@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-2/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260418T072424 CREATED:20260105T210212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T231416Z UID:10001806-1795458600-1795462200@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-2/2026-11-23/ LOCATION:Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan\, 160 68th St SW Ste. 110\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49548\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR