TEE IT UP FOR DOWNSIDE UP on APRIL 30th

Our Downside Up Annual Charity Golf Event features 18 holes of golf at Creeks Bend Golf Club - carts, hole sponsors, food, drinks, door prizes, contests, and an all out good time. Shotgun start -- foursome scramble. All money raised goes towards Downside Up!!!!

• Per golfer = $150

• Hole Sponsor = $300

• Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities $1500, $2500, $5500 !!!

All money raised will go to Downside Up -- a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.

The Moth Ball® 2026 by CityScope® is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Chattanooga, TN. This ladies-only fundraiser encourages attendees to wear old wedding, prom, or bridesmaid dresses for a night of food, dancing, and community support. It’s a chance to finally wear that wedding dress, prom dress, bridesmaid dress, or any old thing that’s been taking up residence in your closet, and also a unique opportunity to support a great cause with a bunch of great women. Every year, The Moth Ball benefits a local nonprofit that serves women and families in the Greater Chattanooga area. The 2026 beneficiary is Downside Up. WE ARE SOOOOOO EXCITED !!!!

Event Details

• Event Name: The Moth Ball® by CityScope® 2026

• Date & Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)

• Location: First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN

• Type: Ladies-only charity gala and dance party

• Description: Known as "Chattanooga’s ultimate girls' night out," the event features a dance floor, blinky rings, and fashion from the past. It is exclusively for women 21 and older.

• 2026 Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit Downside Up Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and their families.

• Cost/Tickets: Tickets are currently on sale through Eventbrite for approximately $92.55. 

Come enjoy your own holiday quality time with Santa. Decorate cookies, make holiday crafts, create yummy hot chocolate treats, & sing Christmas karaoke with your family. Saturday, December 13th at White Oak United Methodist Church — choose your 30 minute time slot. Professional pictures included !!!

Future 3.21 Friendsgiving Dinner

Where: White Oak United Methodist Church 2232 Lyndon Ave Red Bank, TN 37415

When: Sunday, November 9, 5:00-7:00pm

Downside Up Inc. and the DSCGC are joining together to host a delicious and fun Friendsgiving dinner for all our Future 3.21 (post-high school individuals who have Down syndrome and their friends) community here in Chattanooga. Our organizations will provide the Turkey... we just ask that you bring a side dish, dessert or beverage to share.

Join us Thursday, October 23 at OddStory Brewing Co. 1604 Central Ave. The whole month of October (which is also Down syndrome awareness month), we are their nonprofit partner. They raise money for us through “rounding up” & a percentage of sales goes to us on giveback night !!! OddStory has been generously supporting us for years, and we are so grateful to be part of the love they pour into our community!! They are also hosting our Witches & Wine Event at their OddStory space - The Greenhouse on MLK October 20th. Please drop in & celebrate all abilities with us!!! THANK YOU ODDSTORY!!

Ladies, kickstart the most spook-tacular time of year with your favorite witches! Put on your best pointy hats, hop on your brooms, and fly on over to Witches and Wine at Greenhouse, Monday, October 20th to support Downside Up, Inc. Enjoy drinking delicious wine, eating yummy hors d'oeuvres, dancing to our DJ jams, bidding on fabulous silent auction items, and participating in our best hat & costume contests.

Buy your tickets now — $40 online, $50 at the door

Sponsorship opportunities !!!! Check them out in ticket link.

TEE IT UP FOR DOWNSIDE UP

Our Downside Up Annual Charity Golf Event features 18 holes of golf at Creeks Bend Golf Club - carts, hole sponsors, food, drinks, door prizes, contests, and an all out good time. Shotgun start -- foursome scramble. All money raised goes towards Downside Up!!!!

Our Downside Up Annual Charity Golf Event features 18 holes of golf at Creeks Bend Golf Club - carts, hole sponsors, food, drinks, door prizes, contests, and an all out good time. Shotgun start -- foursome scramble.

• Per golfer = $125

• Hole Sponsor = $150 a hole or $350 for 3 holes

• Mulligans = $15 each or 4 for $50

• Corporate Sponsor Opportunities = $1000, $2500, $5000 , $10,000

All money raised will go to Downside Up -- a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.

Come enjoy your own holiday quality time with Santa. Decorate cookies, make holiday crafts, create yummy hot chocolate treats, & sing Christmas karaoke with your family. Saturday, December 14th at White Oak United Methodist Church — choose your 30 minute time slot.

Professional pictures included !!!

BOOtiful ladies, let's kickstart the most spook-tacular time of year with all your favorite witches!

Put on your best pointy hats, hop on your brooms, and fly on over to Witches and Wine Monday, October 21st to support Downside Up, Inc.

Enjoy drinking delicious wine, eating yummy hors d'oeuvres, dancing to our DJ jams, bidding on fabulous silent auction items, and participating in our best hat & costume contests. Buy your tickets now — $40 online, $50 at the door

All proceeds go to Downside Up, Inc. registered 501 (c) (3)

ODDSTORY BREWERY is doing it again !!! Giveback night for Downside Up — we are so very grateful for this opportunity and love spending dinner with our favorite friends and families. Last time, we had over 100 people show up to hang out, eat, and enjoy the company at a super cool spot. Thank you to the ODDstory crew!! We hope to see you all there any time between 6pm-9pm.

1604 Central Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37408

Stacey Pollom has a beautiful dream, & it starts October 1st !! Her art debut will be celebrated with great friends, thoughtfully curated wine, light bites, and delicious truffles from the Hot Chocolatier! All art profit will benefit Downside Up & Renew Women’s Disciplship Ministry!!! Thank you, Stacey, for including us in this amazing new adventure. We are thrilled to celebrate with you.

Tuesday, Oct. 1st

Common House

6:00-8:00pm

We are so excited to volunteer again at Ironman Sunday, September 29th. We receive a donation from the Ironman Foundation for each volunteer, so if any of you would like to join us, we really need helpers, it is super fun and a great experience for all involved. We are heading up Run Station 6 at Curtain Pole Road off of Amnicola at the Riverpark.

We will cheer the runners on and hand out refreshments. There are 3 time slots available (10-4:30, 4-7:00, & 6:30-11). This is a great day to not only help these amazing athletes but also help support our fabulous families at downside up, inc. !!! It’s a win win all around.

Great way to get volunteer hours in for college and high school students — invite teams, sorority/fraternity, youth groups, etc to come volunteer together!!

Please help us !!! For more info or to sign up, go to the link below. Thanks so much!!

We are so excited to volunteer again at Ironman Sunday, May 19th. We receive a donation from the Ironman Foundation for each volunteer, so if any of you would like to join us, we really need helpers, it is super fun and a great experience for all involved. We are heading up Run Station 6 .

We will cheer the runners on and hand out refreshments. There are 2 time slots available.. This is a great day to not only help these amazing athletes but also help support our fabulous families at downside up, inc. !!! It’s a win win all around.

Great way to get volunteer hours in for college and high school students — invite teams, sorority/fraternity, youth groups, etc to come volunteer together!!

Please help us !!! For more info or to sign up, go to the link below — make sure to sign up for Downside Up Run Station 6 — Thanks so much!!

Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful event and the families we serve. Join us for the 7th year!!

Our Downside Up Annual Charity Golf Event features 18 holes of golf at Creeks Bend Golf Club - carts, hole sponsors, food, drinks, door prizes, contests, and an all out good time. Shotgun start -- foursome scramble. Registration starts at 12:15 — start at 1:00pm!!! See you soon.

• Per golfer = $125

All money raised will go to Downside Up -- a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. 

Spring Break Nature Camp will be at Tendrils Therapy this year and run by Jenny Peet.

Monday March 11 - Thursday March 14

Choose morning or afternoon sessions.

Morning Glories

This session is catered to children who like the simple joys of nature… basking in the sun, stopping to smell the flowers and enjoying the company of others. Easily accessible games, crafts and experiences will be available. Caregivers are welcome to stay and play or drop off and return to a happy, relaxed child.

Suggested ages 4-8 years old

Afternoon Adventurers

This session is for the get up and go kids! Lots of high energy activities, information about nature and opportunities to socialize will be presented. For safety purposes, children in this group should be able to understand verbal directions (or follow the group) and walk short distances on their own.

Suggested ages 6-12 years old

Saturday February 17

Join us at Tendrils Therapy for a seasonally inspired Family Nature Play Day, co-sponsored by Downside Up. Families with members with all abilities are welcome! 

• Explore outside and enjoy active play with our playscapes and gardens 

• Use natural materials to decorate a festive wreath to take home

• Prepare and enjoy healthy snacks that may become family favorites!

Activities are designed by a pediatric Occupational Therapist to encourage joyful outdoor experiences for the whole family. We strive to be a no-judgment zone, understanding that participation may look different for some families. If you you need more information to make sure your family will enjoy this experience, please contact Jenny@tendrilstherapy.com

When: Saturday, February 17

Morning Session: 10am to 12pm

Afternoon Session: 12pm to 2pm

Where: 3510 Stoney Brook Lane Chattanooga, TN

Cost: $15 Per Family

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS!!!

Join us at AMC THEATRE at 5080 South Terrace at noon for a family movie date. We have the theatre all to ourselves for a showing of The Jungle Bunch - Operation Meltdown. We appreciate your support and encouragement throughout the year and hope to see you there.

Email us to let us know how many will be in your group on Saturday:

Family Play Day

Join us at Tendrils Therapy for a seasonally inspired Family Nature Play Day, co-sponsored by Downside Up. Families with members with all abilities are welcome! 

• Explore outside and enjoy active play with our playscapes and gardens 

• Use natural materials to decorate a festive wreath to take home

• Prepare and enjoy healthy snacks that may become family favorites!

Activities are designed by a pediatric Occupational Therapist to encourage joyful outdoor experiences for the whole family. We strive to be a no-judgment zone, understanding that participation may look different for some families. If you you need more information to make sure your family will enjoy this experience, please contact Jenny@tendrilstherapy.com

When: Saturday, December 16th

Morning Session: 10am to 12pm

Afternoon Session: 12pm to 2pm

Where: 3510 Stoney Brook Lane Chattanooga, TN

Cost: $10 Per Family

Saturday December 16th Time slots available from 9:00am - 4:30pm

Let’s have some holiday fun. Limited spots available for your personal family visit with Santa.

Enjoy cookie decorating, holiday crafts, hot cocoa bar, Christmas karaoke, and of course pictures with Santa.

$50 per family — register today to save your spot

(Members use code word SANTA for your membership discount)

Location: White Oak United Methodist Church 2232 Lyndon Ave Chattanooga, TN 37415

The Rudolph Run benefits Downside Up!! Please join us for our 2nd Annual Downside Up Rudolph Run 5K & Family Walk/Run/Roll 1 mile. Thank you to our title sponsor The Robinson Team of Keller Williams Realty !!!

Event activities include an ugly sweater contest, pictures with Santa, and an opportunity to ‘Race the Elf’. Hot cocoa will be provided at the finish line and finishers will receive a t-shirt and an ornament in lieu of a medal.

Awards for the Top 3 M/F in the 5K.

Sunday November 12th Time Slots from 10:30a to 3:30p

This event is about you and your family. Bring your family to Hearts and Hooves Corrals Family Pictures and meet some great therapy horses and people that support you and understand your unique needs. 

Whether you join in on the fun to make a great family photo or a photographed experience of meeting a friendly horse, Hearts and Hooves welcomes your visit. We all just want your family to have fun, try something new together and enjoy the incredible horses at the corral.

This event is free for families served by Downside Up.

You must register with Cindy at Heartsandhoovescorral@gmail.com

Family Play Day

Monthly themed play dates at Tendrils Therapy, in conjunction with Downside Up, will be seasonally relevant and full of fun! This is a time for the whole family to come together and play outside with other families who “get it.” No individual therapy will be provided, and caregivers are expected to be present and having fun next to their children at all times to ensure safety for everyone. One to two nature-based activities will be encouraged at your families own pace and interest. $10 per family, reservations required.

Dates: November 11th, 10am- 12pm

Host Location: Tendrils Therapy

3510 Stoney Brook Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Family Play Day

Monthly themed play dates at Tendrils Therapy, in conjunction with Downside Up, will be seasonally relevant and full of fun! This is a time for the whole family to come together and play outside with other families who “get it.” No individual therapy will be provided, and caregivers are expected to be present and having fun next to their children at all times to ensure safety for everyone. One to two nature-based activities will be encouraged at your families own pace and interest. $10 per family, reservations required.

Dates: October 28, 10am-12pm

Host Location: Tendrils Therapy

3510 Stoney Brook Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37415