Down Syndrome Network

Pumpkins in the Park - Sedona
2025-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Crescent Moon Ranch, 300 Red Rock Crossing Road, Sedona, AZ, 86336, United States
🍂 Fall Fun at Crescent Moon RanchDate: October 19Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Crescent Moon Ranch (Red Rock Crossing), Sedona, AZ
Join us for an unforgettable autumn afternoon at one of Sedona’s most scenic spots. We’ll supply pumpkins, paints, and decorations—just bring your creativity! After crafting your fall masterpiece, step outside to explore with a group walk along Oak Creek, framed by the iconic Cathedral Rock. Enjoy some light fall snacks and apple cider while making new friends in a serene, red‑rock setting.
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Respect My Groove Dance Class
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Be Kind Community Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
Respect My Groove™ — A Dance Experience with The Be Kind Crew®
DSNetwork is partnering with The Be Kind Project, a nonprofit that inspires humanity and kindness through education and youth programs. Known nationally for their school programs and performances, The Be Kind Crew® will lead an 8-week dance series exclusively for tweens, teens, and adults with Down syndrome.
Participants will learn new moves, build confidence, and stay active — all while practicing respect, kindness, and teamwork. Respect My Groove™ is open to all skill levels and focuses on fun, fitness, and friendship.
Program Schedule:
– When: Sundays, Oct 5 – Nov 23, 1–2 PM
– Where: Be Kind Education Center, 731 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
– Who: Tweens through young adults with Down syndrome
– Cost: $45 for 8 weeks *scholarships available
– Spots: Limited to 20 participants
Come move, groove, and be part of something uplifting.
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UPBeat Percussion Ensemble
2025-10-21 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-10-28 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-11-04 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-11-18 17:00 - 17:45, 2025-12-02 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Phoenix) | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Join us for UPBeat Percussion!
A lively percussion group crafted especially for teens and tweens—come play hand drums and rhythm instruments, make music with friends, and have a blast learning together! No experience needed—just bring your energy and curiosity.
Facilitated by Board‑Certified Music Therapists from Higher Octave Healing, UPBeat (and its companion UPLifted Voices) nurtures musical, social, communication, and cognitive growth through joyful group music-making.
Details at a Glance:
Date: Tuesdays, from September  2,  2025 – May  26,  2026
Time: 5:00 – 5:45 PM
Location: DSNetwork Enrichment Center

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Financial Planning Webinar with Karen Starbowski: Life Care Plans
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | AZ
We’re excited to showcase a new individual, Karen Starbowski, in our Level-Up Webinar series. This webinar will discuss what a Life Care Plan is and the steps recommended to create one for a loved one with special needs. Join us online on Tuesday evening from 6 – 7 pm!
Karen L. Starbowski practices Financial Planning with MassMutual. Providing financial advice has become Karen’s passion because she enjoys helping people and their families. Karen has completed her SpecialCare Planning designation, ChSNC which allows her to use her financial planning passion to assist families who have loved ones with special needs. MassMutual SpecialCare’s mission is to help make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, their caregivers and other family members. For the past 15 years Karen has been developing a unique network of professionals within the Special Needs community to assist families with their financial planning and provide a wide range of expertise to fit the diverse concerns of Special Needs families. Karen Starbowski was born and raised in Michigan and has been living in Arizona since 1999. She received her BS in Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University. Karen was on the board of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix for many years and is currently on the Planned Giving Advisory Council for SARRC and the Board for First Place.
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D.A.D.S. Group
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | 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
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Down to Box - Fall Session
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:20, 2025-11-20 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 Gardening
2025-10-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Spaces of Opportunity, 1200 W Vineyard, Phoenix, AZ, 85041, United States
Is one of your goals for 2026 to get your family outdoors and off screens?
Come dig in with us.
Thanks to the support of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and Spaces of Opportunity, DSNetwork’s Down to Earth Garden is a healing and therapeutic program where individuals and families come together to connect with one another, with the Earth, and with a sense of calm.
In the garden, we learn how plants grow and nourish us, experience the rhythms of the seasons and harvest, and place our hands in the soil. This outdoor space invites us to slow down, enjoy fresh air and sunshine, build community, and experience a deep sense of peace and belonging.
All are welcome!
Every Sunday starting back on Jan 4 from 10 am to 12 noon. *Beginning 3/8, start time will move to 9AM.
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ASU Homecoming Football Game
2025-11-15 | AZ
Join us at the ASU Homecoming Football Game following the Walk. Let’s cheer on the Sun Devils and enjoy an incredible game! Plus, when you buy tickets through our link, 10% of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our mission here at Down Syndrome Network.
See you at the game!
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Walk
2025-11-15 | AZ
Howdy, Arizona! Saddle Up for Down Syndrome – 321 Rodeo at ASU Homecoming
Saturday, November 15, 2025
ASU Homecoming Parade, Tempe, AZ
Time to be announced once ASU sets the football game schedule (all registrants will be notified).
DSNetwork invites you to lasso your team, round up your family and friends, and join the biggest, boldest crew in the ASU Homecoming Parade. Saddle up with us to celebrate Down syndrome, raise awareness, acceptance, and power critical programs.
REGISTER. WALK. PLEDGE

UPLifted Voices
2025-11-18 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-11-25 16:00 - 16:50, 2025-12-02 16:00 - 16:50 (America/Phoenix) | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Join us for UPLifted Voices!
A singing group designed especially for teens and tweens—come sing, laugh, and learn healthy vocal habits in a fun ensemble! Expect to explore a variety of popular music genres while practicing vocal techniques like proper breathing, clear enunciation, and pitch matching. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm and your voice!
Facilitated by Board‑Certified Music Therapists from Higher Octave Healing, UPLifted Voices (and its sister program UPBeat) not only nurtures musical skills but also supports social, communication, and cognitive development through joyful group music-making.
Details at a Glance:
Date: Tuesdays, from Sept. 2, 2025 – May 26, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 4:50 PM
Location: DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ
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