Weekly Update
January 12, 2017

Grand Rapids MNO

Grand Rapids area moms are invited to Moms’ Night Out at Monelli's Italian Grill on Thursday, January 19.

MNO is a member-only event. If it’s your first time attending, DSAWM will pay for your dinner and non-alcoholic drinks. Click here for details.

Tiny Talkers

Tiny Talkers playgroup provides opportunities for non-speakers to engage in fun activities that encourage communication.

Tiny Talkers meets the third Saturday of the month at a new time, 9-10am.

Click here for details and to RSVP.

Wordplay

At Wordplay playgroup, developing speakers can participate in play that promotes communication.

Wordplay meets the the third Saturday of each month at a new time: 10:30-11:30am.

 Click here for details and to RSVP.

Inside Outing Returns

Godwin Plumbing presents the Inside Outing - an indoor mini golf outing to raise money for people with Down syndrome living in West Michigan! 

The cost to attend is $50 for a twosome. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Volunteers Needed

The Inside Outing is in need of volunteers to help with set-up, clean up, registration and on the course. There are volunteer opportunities for self-advocates with Down syndrome, too!

If you can help, please contact Jim at [email protected].

Special Needs Workshop

On January 17th, Coonen Law invites you to review the many issues you face as parents of children with special needs. Discover how government programs may pay for basic living expenses and learn steps you can take to make sure your child with special needs has the lifestyle you prefer now and in the future.

Click here for details.

Win a Strider Bike for Valentine's Day

DSAWM members can enter to win a Strider bike. There will be a drawings for a white 20" bike and a red 16" bike.

To enter, email your name and the bike you are interested in to [email protected] by Friday, February 10. Winners will be notified February 14 via email. This is a members only giveaway.

Family Membership Includes Free Programs

Membership provides access to the member-only events, programs and services of Michigan's largest Down syndrome support organization - with no program fees!

Click here to join or renew today.

Coming Up
Jan 12, 26 & Feb 2 - 6-7:30pm

Jan 13 & Feb 10 - 10am-12pm

Jan 17 & Feb 7 - 5:30-6:30pm

Jan 19 - 6:30pm

Jan 21 -  9-10am

Jan 21 - 10:30-11:30am

Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6 - 4:30-6pm

Jan 25 - 12-1pm

Jan 25 - 6:30pm

Jan 28 & Feb 4 -  11am-12:30pm

Jan 30 - 4:45-5:45pm

Feb 3 - 7-10pm

Monday-Saturday 12-1pm

Visit our  online calendar  to see more upcoming programs and events from DSAWM and community partners.
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan
233 Fulton St E, Suite 124 | Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 956-3488 | www.dsawm.org