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Events - Community Engagement Activities

Enriching lives goes beyond just offering support services. At Smiles Like Yours, we regularly host a wide range of community engagement activities designed to foster creativity, social interaction, and personal growth for adults of all abilities.

Community engagement activities

Events Calendar

Fun, friendly events and activities for everyone.

Easy to read

We use simple words and clear information.

Simple schedule

Short times and easy activities to enjoy.

Support available

Staff are here to help before, during, and after events.

Everyone welcome

All are welcome. Come as you are!

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July 2026

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1 Short Pump Mall / Draftcade
2 Library / Marshalls
3 Holiday Craft / Walk Track
4 Closed for Independence Day
5 Burlington / Barnes & Noble
6 RUD / Board Games
7 Pickleball / Mall
8 Bingo / Ring Toss
9 Cinema Cafe / SLY Talk
10 South Park Mall / Books A Million
11 Volleyball / 7-11 Free Slurpee
12 Gabes / Comic Book Store
13 Bargin Books / Roses
14 Basketball / Trail Walk
15 Maymont Park / SLY Talk
16 RCC Lunch Downtown
17 Deep Run Park / Basketball Trail Walk
18 Paddleboats / Park
19 Five Below / Science Museum
20 Libby Mill Library / Dollar Tree
21 Tennis / Thrift Shopping
22 Bingo / Ring Toss
23 Volleyball / Trails
24 CiCis Pizza / Whitebank Park
25 Pickleball / Mall
26 Sweet Frog / Carytown Stroll
27 Dorey Park / Library
28 Harry G Daniel Park / Volleyball Trail Walk
29 Cinema Cafe / SLY Talk
30 STEM Project / Sack Race
31 Libby Mill Library / Dollar Tree
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WED1 Short Pump Mall / Draftcade
THU2 Library / Marshalls
FRI3 Holiday Craft / Walk Track
SAT4 Closed for Independence Day
SUN5 Burlington / Barnes & Noble
MON6 RUD / Board Games
TUE7 Pickleball / Mall
WED8 Bingo / Ring Toss
THU9 Cinema Cafe / SLY Talk
FRI10 South Park Mall / Books A Million
SAT11 Volleyball / 7-11 Free Slurpee
SUN12 Gabes / Comic Book Store
MON13 Bargin Books / Roses
TUE14 Basketball / Trail Walk
WED15 Maymont Park / SLY Talk
THU16 RCC Lunch Downtown
FRI17 Deep Run Park / Basketball Trail Walk
SAT18 Paddleboats / Park
SUN19 Five Below / Science Museum
MON20 Libby Mill Library / Dollar Tree
TUE21 Tennis / Thrift Shopping
WED22 Bingo / Ring Toss
THU23 Volleyball / Trails
FRI24 CiCis Pizza / Whitebank Park
SAT25 Pickleball / Mall
SUN26 Sweet Frog / Carytown Stroll
MON27 Dorey Park / Library
TUE28 Harry G Daniel Park / Volleyball Trail Walk
WED29 Cinema Cafe / SLY Talk
THU30 STEM Project / Sack Race
FRI31 Libby Mill Library / Dollar Tree

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Need support to attend an event? We can help with transportation, communication, and more.

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Mon – Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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We reply within 1 business day.

Transportation

We can help with rides to and from events. Let us know what you need.

You are not alone.

We are a community that cares and includes everyone.

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Upcoming Events

Latest Past Events

Connecting Hearts, With a Smile

Smiles Like Yours 7345 Whitepine Rd., Richmond

A Day of Smiles, Connection, and CelebrationJoin Smiles Like Yours for a joyful and inclusive speed-dating and social connection event designed to celebrate love, friendship, and meaningful connections for all […]

Free
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Regular Events

We offer a variety of recurring events that promote social interaction and skill-building in a fun, supportive environment:

Sports and Water Activities
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Sports and Water Activities

Stay active with our sports events and water activities!

From competitive sports to water-based adventures, participants can build teamwork skills, improve physical fitness, and have fun. Whether you’re swimming, boating, or participating in structured sports, these events offer something for everyone in a supportive environment.

What To Expect:
  • All equipment and gear provided
  • Safe, supervised play with staff and peers
  • Activities for every fitness level
  • A fun way to stay active and build teamwork
Cooking Class
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Cook, taste, and share with our Cooking Class!

Roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare simple, delicious recipes in a hands-on, supportive kitchen. From easy snacks to full meals, participants build practical cooking skills, confidence, and independence, all while enjoying the food they make together. Every step is guided, so cooks of all abilities can join in and have fun.

What To Expect:
  • All ingredients and equipment provided
  • Step-by-step guidance from a friendly instructor
  • Easy, tasty recipes for every skill level
  • The chance to enjoy and share what you cook
Trips, Festivals
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Trips, Festivals

Experience the joy of community with our trips, festivals, and concerts!

These outings are a great way for participants to explore new environments, enjoy entertainment, and socialize in different settings. Throughout the year, we organize trips to local festivals, concerts, parks, and more, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage with the wider community.

What To Expect:
  • Group trips to exciting local venues and events
  • Safe, supervised experiences with peers and staff
  • Opportunities to meet new people and make friends
  • Engaging in music, arts, and community celebrations
Sip and Paint
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Sip and Paint

Unleash your inner artist with our Sip and Paint events!
Participants can enjoy a relaxing, guided painting session while socializing with peers. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a beginner, this event offers a creative outlet with step-by-step instruction. Enjoy light refreshments as you express your artistic side in a laid-back environment.

What To Expect:
  • All painting supplies provided
  • A welcoming, guided experience from a professional instructor
  • Light snacks and drinks
  • The opportunity to take home your own masterpiece
Hip-Hop Dance Classes
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Hip-Hop Dance Classes

Join us for energetic and inclusive hip-hop dance classes!
These sessions encourage creativity and movement, helping participants improve their coordination, rhythm, and confidence. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this class is for everyone. Our instructors guide participants through easy-to-follow routines that build both fitness and self-expression.

What To Expect:
  • Warm-up exercises and stretches to get moving
  • Step-by-step dance choreography
  • A fun, supportive atmosphere for all skill levels
  • Opportunities to showcase your own moves
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Podcast Episodes

We're always learning and growing, here at Smiles Like Yours. To capture the conversation, we've created amazing podcasts for your to listen in! Here are some of our podcast episodes, below. And don't forget to subscribe!

Community engagement activities
Adults and staff wearing headphones and speaking into microphones during a podcast recording activity.

Seasons, Food, Movies

February 20, 2025

In this episode, RJ, Byron, Coleman, Jesse, and Cheral swap stories about their favorite seasons, the food they love, and the movies that always make them smile. It’s a warm, funny conversation that captures exactly what community sounds like at Smiles Like Yours.

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Our events are open to all members, allowing individuals to explore new activities, make friends, and create lasting memories.

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Special

Events

We also host special events throughout the year, such as holiday parties, themed social events, and workshops designed to develop life skills. These events are opportunities for participants to celebrate together and create joyful memories.

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