In 2022, DSANV is offering three options for BINGO. The third Wednesday of each month
The DSANV Cooking Club is focused on maximizing choice, ensuring hands-on engagement, using adaptations (as needed to ensure safety) and promoting families cooking together.
Offerings alternate between a series of cooking club classes and cooking challenges.
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chicken, Broccoli Keto Casserole
Chicken Fajitas in Bell Peppers
Broccoli, Banana, Berry Smoothie
Broccoli, Cheddar Corn Muffins
Broccoli, Tomato, Spinach Frittata
DSANV thanks Janice Goldschmidt, educator and author of the foundational text we use in our Cooking Club, for sharing the recipes she has compiled in her work at Community Support Services, Inc.: here
Brunch Recipes
Peanut Butter, Strawberry, Banana Sandwich
Chicken, Mozzarella, Pesto, Tomato Sandwich
Picnic Sides
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
20 minute one bowl Keto Fudge Bars
Recipes from the Spring Cooking Club
Parchment Banana and chocolate
Sheet Pan Chocolate Covered Matzah
Turkey Cheeseburger Muffin Tin
Recipes from the Summer/Fall Cooking Club:
Videos for 2021 Summer Cooking Picnic Challenges
Videos by Stacy
Cooking Classes
Janice Goldschmidt is the Director of Nutrition Services at Community Support Services, Inc. at the University of Maryland. DSANV members are welcome to join the weekly Food For Thought Virtual Cooking Class held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 via zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85293047878.
What’s for Dinner? is another program offered through Community Support Services, Inc. that offers shopping lists, videos and pictorial recipes.
During the second Cooking Club, Sofia and Jeanette Puritano created a Powerpoint that shows all the options of tortillas and toppings you can use when making tacos.
The 2020 Summer/Fall Cooking Club was a success! Each class featured a pictorial recipe along with follow along cooking demonstration. Four of the classes also featured guest speakers including:
In 2022, DSANV is offering three options for BINGO. The third Wednesday of each month
If you are an expectant parent or have been parenting your child with Down Syndrome
Summer Cooking Club – Smoothie/Sandwich Clinic
DSANV Summer Smoothie/ Sandwich Clinic June 18 – Drop in between 10:00 am –
DSANV Summer Book Club – In Person and Online Activities
During each season, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, the DSANV Book Club will feature a
The film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with 8 children, including
The dates for the online: 2022 Advocacy Meetings are March 16, April 21, July 21,
Although we typically cease meeting during the summer, there’s an obvious interest in continuing to
DSANV Virtual Relationshapes Activities
Relationshapes is a program presented by the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia to teach individuals
DSANV In Person Summer Reading Program
Buy Tickets Here The theme of the 2022 Summer Reading Program is water. We’ll read
The Mason LIFE Program at George Mason University is an innovative post-secondary program for young
Arlington/Falls Church Play Group
Arlington/Falls Church Play Group
Arlington/Falls Church Play Group
Flora is our chef of the month!
Gray is our chef of the month!
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