Friendship Circle of Virginia

Humble Haven Yoga Event: 5 Week Beginner’s Series
2024-01-28 14:00 - 2024-02-25 15:30 (America/New_York) | Humble Haven Yoga, 6980 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA, 23230
New to yoga? Or currently practicing & curious about learning more about the asanas (physical postures)?
Join Billy and Andrea for our 5-week Beginner Series starting Sunday January 28th. During our time together, we will break down a portion of the power sequence, offer supportive options for postures, explore connecting breath to movement and move through a guided meditation. Each week will build on the next and our final Sunday together we will practice the full power sequence!

YOU GOT THIS! We can’t wait to meet you!
What to bring: Yourself and a yoga mat! // Optional: a journal & pen for notes
What to wear: Clothing you are comfortable moving around in.
The room will be unheated, however, the room may be on the warmer side.
When: 2:00-3:30pm on Sundays // Jan 28. & Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Sportable Event: Youth and Beginner Wheelchair Tennis
2024-01-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Westwood Club, 6200 W Club Ln, Richmond, Virginia, 23226
Tennis is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all wheelchair sports. Participants will learn court mobility, stroke technique, the rules and scoring of the game, all while building strength, cardiovascular ability, and self-esteem in a fun group instruction environment.
With an emphasis on fun and learning, Sportable’s Youth + Beginner Wheelchair Tennis program focuses on individual skill development, learning the rules of the game, and beginning the pathway for athletes to a lifelong sport.
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Westwood Club – 6200 W Club Ln, Richmond, VA 23226
Who: This program is for individuals ages 5 & up who have a permanent disability that affects their lower limb(s), including, but not limited to: Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Amputation, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, etc. Players must be able to propel themselves independently on the court in a manual / power wheelchair.

Autism Society Event: FitAbility Club with Special Olympics & Apex Jiu Jitsu Gym (Ages 16+)
2024-01-21 15:30 - 16:45 | Apex Jiu Jitsu Gym, 13961 Raised Antler Cir, Midlothian, Virginia, 23112
The ASCV is excited to join with Special Olympics and Apex Jiu Jitsu Gym for FitAbility Club! Join us weekly for fitness and fun! Designed for autistic teens and adults ages 16+, these weekly inclusive group workouts will engage each athlete physically and mentally. Each class will begin with a stretch, a series of light exercises, and then games designed to get participants moving. With a regular emphasis on relationship, accessibility, and sustainability, our Fitability Club uses minimal equipment.
AGES
Teens and Adults 16+
DATES
6-week series: Sundays, January 21-February 25
TIME
3:30-4:45pm
LOCATION
Apex Jiu Jitsu Gym (13961 Raised Antler Cir, Midlothian, VA 23112)
FEES
ASCV Members – $25/participant (covers all 6 sessions)
Non-Members – $30/participant (covers all 6 sessions)

Friendship Circle Event - January Birthday Circle @ the Science Museum
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220
Explore the science museum for this out of this world birthday event!
Light refreshments provided
RSVP by January 5
2500 W Broad St
Parking is located in the garage next to the Science Museum

Autism Society Event: PreK & Elementary Children's Museum Meetup
2024-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220
Enjoy regular fun activities in the community while getting to meet other families! This month, bring the whole family and join the ASCV at the Children’s Museum of Richmond for their sensory-friendly night! A cool-down room and sensory supports will be provided.
AGES
Preschool & Elementary-age youth
DATE
Friday, January 19
TIME
5pm-7pm (Drop-in any time during this time frame!)
LOCATION
Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown Location (2626 West Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220)

Virginia Down Syndrome Association Event: Parent Night Respite Event
2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Treehouse Pediatric Therapy, 12201 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA, 23238, United States
Self-Care Time for Caregivers!
We all love our kids, and we all need some adult time too. Enjoy some time away while VDSA and Treehouse Therapy keep your children ages 5+ safe and occupied! This event is open to families of individuals with Down syndrome. For our first Parent Night, we are accepting participants ages 5 and older. Email Sherry to join the waitlist for this event if registration is closed: sklauer@virginiadsa.org.

The VDSA Parents Night Respite Event will take place on Friday, January 12th from 6 pm- 8 pm at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy (12201 Gayton Rd. Henrico, VA 23238). Individuals with Down syndrome (5+) and their siblings (5+) are welcome at this event. Games and activities will be provided for the attendees. Please bring a labeled bagged dinner (something that does not need to be heated) and a water bottle as well as any other supplies your children may need during their time with us.
When you register, please add tickets for all of the children that will attend. You will also receive an email requesting additional information about your children that will assist us as we care for them on 1/12. We must receive all of the information back before Monday 1/8 to ensure your family’s participation.
VDSA staff along with volunteers (who have all passed criminal background checks) will be on sight to supervise the attendees. The max attendance for this event is 15 participants so the event will book up quickly! We plan to make these events more regular and offer sessions where we will welcome babies and children under 5 in the future. Stay tuned!
email Sherry with questions sklauer@virginiadsa.org
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65003-parent-night-respite-event

Virginia Down Syndrome Association Event: Painting Class at The Art Factory
2024-01-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian, VA, 23112
Creative Canvas at the Art Factory exclusive adaptive painting class for individuals with disabilities and Virginia Down Syndrome Association. This class is opening to individuals with Down syndrome or other disabilities.
Once a month on Fridays: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, April 12 and May 10.
For homeschoolers and Fun4Life ages 21+
$15 per class at The Art Factory. 4810 Market Square Lane, Midlothian VA 23112.
A VDSA staff member will be there. Parents and caregivers are welcome to either stay in the class, enjoy the Art Factory’s coffee area or drop off and pick up.
Seasonal canvas painting for each class.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65181-painting-class-at-the-art-factory

Autism Society Event: Youth Class at River City Inclusive Gym (Ages 2-8)
2024-01-06 15:00 - 15:45 | River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA, 23238
The ASCV is excited to partner with River City Inclusive Gym (RCIG) to offer monthly youth exercise classes! These inclusive gym classes engage each athlete physically and mentally, helping to facilitate coordination, strength, endurance, communication, and social skills. Adaptations are made on the spot in order to meet the individual needs of each athlete.
With the help of their caregivers and RCIG’s skilled coaches, athletes will rotate through four different obstacles courses during the class. As they go through the course, every obstacle or piece of equipment is adapted to meet individual needs if necessary.
AGES
Youth ages 2-8
DATE
Saturday, January 6
TIME
3:00-3:45pm
LOCATION
River City Inclusive Gym (11248 Patterson Avenue, Henrico, VA 23238)
NOTE
Caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of the program.
FEES
ASCV Members – $15/participant
Non-Members – $20/participant

Humble Haven Yoga Event: Chill & Restore
2023-12-29 18:45 - 20:00 | Humble Haven Yoga, 6980 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA, 23230
Join Sydney for our Final Friday of 2023 on December 29, 6:45-8pm.
You will be guided through a series of supported stretching postures married with essential oils to engage the senses and calm the nervous system. Movement will be primarily floor based and supported by blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets. This rejuvenating, candlelit practice will create space to bring you back to yourself in the midst of the busy holiday season.
Retreat from the chaos and into yourself for an evening of healthy indulgence and self-care. You can roll off your mat and into bed for an almost guaranteed great night of sleep.
Room will be heated to 85 degrees.
Members, class packages, or a single class drop-in can be used for this offering.

Children's Museum of Richmond Event: Special Nights
2023-12-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA, 23220
The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm.
The events will open for registration about a week prior to the scheduled date.
A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided.

22nd Annual Chanukah on Ice
2023-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | SkateNation Plus, 4350 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Celebrate the 4th night of Chanukah with our community candle lighting ceremony. Enjoy music, skating, laser tag, food, and latkes for sale and more!
We will also celebrate December Birthdays during this event.

Ice Skating, craft, and sensory area FREE for Friendship Circle families.
Laser Tag, arcade, and food are an additional cost.
Wheelchairs are allowed. Skate assists and headphones will be available.
Presented by Chabad of Virginia and Friendship Circle of Virginia.

If you have attended at least one Friendship Circle event, but have not yet registered with us, please do so before attending your next event to ensure we can provide a proper match and a great experience!

Friendship Circle of Virginia Event: 3rd Annual Walk N Roll
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Fountain Lake at Byrd Park, 501 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States

Children's Museum of Richmond Event: Special Nights
2023-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220

Humble Haven Yoga - Yoga for Diverse Abilities
2023-11-11 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-11-04 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-10-28 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-10-21 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-10-14 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-10-07 09:15 - 10:00, 2023-09-30 09:15 - 10:00 | Humble Haven Yoga, 6980 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA, 23230
Humble Haven Yoga is offering a 10 week series for adults (ages 16+) with diverse abilities in their newly expanded studio space located at 6980 Forest Ave Richmond, VA 23230. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9:15-10am starting 9/9 through 11/11. This class will be led by Jennie Ray Hart and will follow the same structure as the yoga series led by Suzanne Burns, founder of Humble Haven and fellow VirginiaDSA parent, last year for our community. The cost of the full series is $185 and Humble Haven is offering 2 scholarships if needed. Full details, registration, and scholarship information can be found on their website – https://www.humblehavenyoga.com/…/yoga-for-diverse…
Virginia DSA also offers scholarships: https://virginiadsa.org/scholarships/

Friendship Circle of Virginia Event: November Birthday Circle - Kindness Garden
2023-11-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Or Atid, 10625 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA, 23238, United States
Friendship Circle has been invited back to Congregation Or Atid’s Inclusive Kindness Garden!

Friends, siblings, and parents are invited to explore the inclusive garden and sensory wall, enjoy music, be creative, and help harvest!
Light refreshments and cupcakes will be provided.
*Photos will be used without names
RSVP

Better2Gether Halloween Hustle 5k
2023-10-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Performance Food Group, 12500 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA, 23238 Most popular places at this a
Are you ready to Hustle?
The Halloween Hustle 5k is back and better than ever!
Check out what’s new to event designed for you!

NEW! Hocus Pocus Kids Run
NEW! Allergy-Friendly Trick-or-Treating
NEW! Games and activities at the race festival
NEW! Cool Off Zone with Read To Them
Disability accessible event- bathrooms, parking, flat course and festival space
Costume Contest- adults and kids!

Gather your family and friends, wear a costume and meet us at PFG on October 28.

Jacob's Chance Fall Family Fest 2023
2023-10-21 11:00 - 14:00 | 400 Sausiluta Dr, 400 Sausiluta Dr, Richmond, VA, 23227
Join your Jacob’s Chance community for the 3rd annual Fall Family Fest!
Enjoy great music, fun, snacks, games, and a costume parade! All ages and abilities welcome – bring the whole family and a bag for treats. Participants will be given a scavenger hunt sheet to go around and visit each activity station. Registration encouraged in advance, but tickets will be sold at the door as well.
Email: tcollins@jacobschance.org

Sportable Event: River City Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-22 | Henrico Sports & Events Center, 11000 Telegraph Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
The River City Classic returns October 21-22, 2023 at Henrico Sports & Events Center. The premier wheelchair basketball tournament will feature top adult and youth teams from across the East Coast.
What: River City Classic
When: October 21-22, 2023
Where: Henrico Sports & Events Center – 11000 Telegraph Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

Friendship Circle of Virginia Event: October Birthday Circle - Horseback Riding
2023-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Mesa Vista Farm, 2650 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, VA, 23139, United States
https://friendshipcircleva.org/events/december-birthday-circle-adaptive-horseback-riding/

Virginia Down Syndrome Association Event: Step UP for Down Syndrome
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA, 23231
Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 17th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today! Help us spread the word and celebrate all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome!

Friendship Circle of Virginia Board Retreat
2023-10-12 17:30 - 20:30
