UPBeat Percussion
2026-10-06 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-10-13 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-10-20 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-10-27 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-11-03 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-11-10 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-11-17 17:00 - 17:45, 2026-11-24 17:00 - 17:45 (America/Phoenix) and 1 more date | 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.
One Time Registration
Details at a Glance:
Ages: 12 and up
Date: Tuesdays,September 15, 2026 thru June, 2027
Time: 5:00 – 5:45 PM
Location: DSNetwork Enrichment Center

Down To Box West Valley
2026-10-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-10-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Proving Ground MMA, 12851 W Bell Rd. St. 102, Surprise, 85378, United States
Special Strong brings DSNetwork’s Down to Box Program to the West Valley!
Adaptive Boxing for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Dates/Time:
Every Thursday 3:30-4:30 PM
September 10 – October 15

Location:
Proving Ground MMA
12851 W Bell Rd. St. 102.
Surprise, AZ 85378

Benefits of participation:

Physical Vitality
Weight Wellness
Discipline & Focus
Social Connections
Emotional Wellbeing
Joyful Engagement

Sign-Up Now!
Down to Box is high-energy, engaging, and targeted boxing training specifically catered towards individuals’ needs and abilities.

Chair Tai Chi
2026-10-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Chair Tai Chi combines Qigong and Tai Chi practices that are either fully or mostly seated in a chair. During each session we move the body in all directions with gentle, sometimes playful, and sometimes meditative, movement. This class is accessible to anyone who can sit in a chair and is enjoyed by participants of all ages. Benefits are: fun, socialization, strengthening and lubricating joints, improved core strength, and stress release.
Register for Chair Tai Chi
8 week session – Thursdays 6-7PM
$35 for entire session (scholarships available)
Heidi’s Bio:
Heidi Nechtman is an accessible yoga and Tai Chi teacher, yoga therapist, and founder of Perfectly Imperfect Yoga, dedicated to making wellness accessible for those who feel sidelined or unable to access wellness practices through traditional spaces. She aims to empower individuals of all ages, especially older adults and those with chronic conditions, to practice yoga and Tai Chi. She does this because her personal practice has helped her through stressful times, illnesses, and grief. She hopes that others can benefit as much as she has.

UPLifted Voices
2026-10-13 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-10-20 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-10-27 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-11-03 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-11-10 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-11-17 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-11-24 16:00 - 16:50, 2026-12-01 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 designed especially for teens and young adults to 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.
One-Time Registration
Details at a Glance:
Ages: 12 & Up
Date: Tuesdays through June 30th, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 4:50 PM
Location: DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ

D.A.D.S. Group
2026-10-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Spaghetti Factory, 1418 N Central Ave, Phoenix, 85004
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
Date: 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 6-8 PM
*DADS are responsible for their own dinner
RSVP FOR DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME

Start With Music
2026-10-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:30 | DSNetwork Enrichment Center, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd Suite 103, Tempe, AZ, 85283-3953, United States
Start With Music is a research-based parent-child developmental music program for all children age 7 and under. Participants in this program engage in a variety of songs and music games designed to support aspects of healthy development including socialization, communication, and pre-academic skills.
Facilitated by a Board-Certified Music Therapist from Higher Octave Healing.
4 weeks
Session 2 – October 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
Session 3 – January 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 4 – February 4, 11, 18, 25
Session 5 – April 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 6 – May 6, 13, 20, 27
Sign up for Session 2
$10 for each 4-week session
(scholarships available)

2026 Down Syndrome Walk Arizona
2026-11-21 | AZ
Save the Date!
More details coming soon.
