Down to Box
2025-05-15 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:20 (America/Phoenix) | Banner Neuro Wellness – Gilbert, 207 N Gilbert Rd UNIT 201, Gilbert, 85234
Ever wanted to put on the gloves and get in the ring?
Down to Box fitness classes are sixty minutes of high energy, engaging and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals needs and abilities. The class involves a warm-up, conditioning, group work, movement practice and cool down to provide a fun and thorough class.
Geared towards ages 13+ (younger participants considered on a case by case basis, please email info@dsnetworkaz.org).
This is a 6 week class, Thursdays at Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert.
$65/per participant (scholarships available)
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Down to Earth Garden Program Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
2025-05-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-05-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Spaces of Opportunity, 1200 W Vineyard, Phoenix, AZ, 85041, United States
FREE
Register to Dig into the Down to Earth Garden

UPLifted Voices
2025-05-20 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-05-27 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-06-03 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-06-10 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-06-17 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-06-24 16:00 - 16:50 | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Join us for UPLifted Voices, a singing group for teens and tweens. Participants will have fun while they learn how to use their voices to make music in a healthy way. We will focus on a variety of genres of popular music and vocal techniques such as proper breathing, enunciation, and matching pitch. Come experience the pure joy of singing with friends! No experience needed.
UPBeat and UPLifted Voices are designed and facilitated by Board-Certified Music Therapists at Higher Octave Healing. Programs are designed to help participants gain social, communication, and cognitive skills through group music-making.

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UPBeat Percussion Ensemble
2025-05-20 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-05-27 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-06-03 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-06-10 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-06-17 17:00 - 17:50, 2025-06-24 17:00 - 17:50 | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Teens and tweens are welcome to join us for DOWNBeat, a lively percussion group. No experience needed. Come play hand drums and other percussion instruments. Learn new skills and play music with friends. This class will teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and accessible environment. Join us as we use popular music and drumming to help participants learn social skills, teamwork, communication skills, and more! All abilities are welcome.

UPBeat and UPLifted Voices are designed and facilitated by Board-Certified Music Therapists at Higher Octave Healing. Programs are designed to help participants gain social, communication, and cognitive skills through group music-making.

Register for UPBeat

D.A.D.S. Group
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Spaghetti Factory, 1418 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85004
6-8 pm
D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) provides a time and place for dads and other male caregivers of a loved one with Down syndrome to come together and support each other. The group has meetings each month to discuss aspects of Down syndrome, listen to speakers and talk about our kids.
Location: Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Phoenix 1418 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
*DADS are responsible for their own dinner
RSVP FOR DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME

Care & Connect - Coffee Meetup for Caregivers & Adults with Down syndrome
2025-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Spencer’s Place, 15116 N Cotton Ln, Suprise, AZ, 85355
DSNetwork and Spencer’s Place are teaming up for a special morning to care and connect.
Join us for a relaxed morning gathering at Spencer’s Place coffee shop, designed for two special groups in our community: caregivers of children with Down syndrome and adults with Down syndrome.
This is a chance for moms and caregivers to take a well-deserved break, enjoy a cup of coffee, and connect with others who understand the journey of caregiving. At the same time, adults with Down syndrome are invited to hang out, build friendships, and enjoy some social time together in a welcoming space.
Whether you’re coming to recharge, catch up, or simply enjoy good company, we’d love to see you there!
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Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks.
Spencer’s Place, Cotton Lane Surprise location (inside Team 4 Kids Building)

Musical and Meet & Greet
2025-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
Through the generosity of Valley Youth Theatre, we have free tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown showing on June 19th! Also included is a cast meet and greet, and complimentary lunch with cast and crew. Valley Youth Theatre provides this special performance and lunch to young people free of charge, through the support of generous corporate and private sponsorships.
Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts, is the ideal show for all young AND young at heart theatre goers!
To ensure that all families have the opportunity to attend, we kindly ask that each family limit their ticket reservations to a maximum of 4 if possible. This allows us to accommodate as many participants as possible and create an inclusive experience for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
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Pickleball Session
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | The Picklr, 1315 W Elliot Rd, Tempe, 85284
Get ready to serve up some fun! Join us on June 21 for a 90-minute session of Pickleball for individuals with Down syndrome ages 13+. Parents and siblings invited to play last half hour. No experience necessary. Coaches and volunteers on site!
Free. Donations accepted.
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