Mind Body Workshop March 10th
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic and American Red Cross on Saturday March 10 from 10:30am - 12:00PM in Silver Spring MD for a Mind-Body Skills Workshop. Topics include breathing, mindfulness techniques, stretching & movement and more. This is a free event but space is LIMITED and registration is required.
Community Caregiver Event March 16th
Blue Star Families is hosting a Community Caregiver Event - Essential Oils Bath Bomb Creation Night on Friday, March 16 from 6:00-7:30pm at Fort Belvoir. This is a free event. Registration is required.
DC Strategy Session #1
Join EveryMind, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), and community providers serving veterans, service members and their families in DC for the kick-off of the AmericaServes initiative in our community. Tuesday, March 6 from 10 am - 1 pm at the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs.
Warrior Herd: Veterans Camaraderie Workshop – Mar 10
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA is hosting a free Warrior Herd Wellness Workshop on Saturday, March 10 (applications due March 1). This workshop is for VETERANS enabling them to enjoy a restorative and enriching experience together in a serene setting. Warrior Herd is a free strengths-based, horse-powered wellness initiative designed to enhance interpersonal relationships, resiliency and rejuvenation. All horse interactions and activities occur on the ground, and no riding is involved.
Women Veteran’s Event – Mar 23
DAV Chapter 48 and the Virginia Employment Commission will host a Women Veteran's Hiring, Health and Education Event on March 23 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus.
2018 Honor Flight DCA Schedule & Upcoming Trainings
Honor Flight DCA released their 2018 flight schedule for greeter opportunities. They also have upcoming training to be a Guardian on March 7, and Tour Guide on March 27.
Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military – Mar 3
Veterans Voices and the Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish invite Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses to a FREE Transition Workshop: Writing from the Heart and Soul: A Workshop for Veterans and Active Duty Military on Saturday, March 3 from 10 am - 1 pm at 5034 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 2nd Floor Knights of Columbus Washington, DC 20016.
FREE Tickets – Show support for Armed Services Arts Partnership – Feb 25
ASAP is thrilled to be invited to perform at the Atlas INTERSECTIONS 2018 Festival, one of DC’s most prominent theater festivals. A handful of their veteran artists - as well as US Navy Veteran and world-touring comedian PJ Walsh - will be performing in a storytelling and stand-up comedy show entitled, "More than a Uniform.” This will be one of ASAP's most powerful performances to date. As such, they are offering free tickets to ensure the community can experience the show.
Power Breath Meditation Workshop – Feb 22-26
Project Welcome Home Troops will be conducting a Power Breath Meditation Meditation Workshop in Reston, VA February 22-26. This is a FREE workshop for veterans. Especially those dealing with stress, anxiety and sleep problems.
Save the Date: Virginia Women Veterans Summit – June 14-15
The Virginia Women Veterans Summit will be held on June 14 & 15 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. This year's focus is on Change Makers and Trailblazers. Hosted by Virginia Department of Veteran Services, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Disabled American Veterans, Virginia National Guard, Women Veterans Interactive, VEC and ESGR. More details to come.