Mental Fitness Jan 25th
Hosted by Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative, this workshop introduces veterans and their family members to a variety of yoga and fitness (cardio, strength-training) oriented exercises and movements that help to reduce negative symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, chronic pain and other mental health concerns experienced by veterans, their family members and caregivers as part of the ongoing challenging aspects of military life. By the end of the workshop, attendees will learn basic fitness strategies (as coping skills) to successfully manage military life stressors, thus improving military family functioning and resiliencies. Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Free to Active Duty, Veteran, Retired Veteran, and Family of Military. Registration Required.
Providing Health Care for Military Veterans Webinar
The purpose of this knowledge-based live series is to further educate non-VA providers and healthcare teams an in-depth review the whole health system of care, including the elements of the model in action throughout the country, implementation and evaluation strategies as well as testimonials from Veterans receiving this care, and a discussion around provision of complementary and integrative health within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and in the community. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 21 at 1:00 PM EST. Registration is required.
MOAA Webinar: Military Caregivers: An Overview
Join MOAA on Wed, Nov 20, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST for a webinar on Military Caregivers: An Overview. Are you a military caregiver or know someone who is? This is a special opportunity to hear two experts from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Rashi, V. Romanoff, Vice Presidnet of Programs & Partnerships, and Molly Ramsey, Programs Coordinator, as they share insights about military caregivers. This webinar is open to all military caregivers: the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Tune in and experience a thoughtful discussion focused solely on the world of military caregivers.
Defusing Anger Workshop
Join the American Red Cross and the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Defusing Anger Workshop on Saturday, 10/26 at 9am in Silver Spring, MD. This workshop address the anger that can occur when service members, veterans and military families undergo stress. This is a free and confidential program that offers ways to work through challenges and build skills through small-group discussions and hands-on activities. Registration requested.
Coffee Conversations and Careers for Women Veterans
Coffee Conversations and Careers 2019 Summer Series powered by The Starbucks Foundation. Women veterans and women in the military! It's time to transition with confidence! The Summer Series consists of in-person Community-Based Workforce Development Workshops complete with fun "Coffee Tastings" and convenient Virtual Sessions you can attend from anywhere. Various dates beginning 6/15 through 7/25.
American Military Heritage Museum D-Day Events
Join the American Military Heritage Museum June 9th and June 9th for "The 75th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion" event. A large collection of WWII equipment and vehicles and displays from various wars are on display. Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am - 5:00pm in Stephens City, VA.
Free Military Shopping Day
Women Giving Back would like to invite all those with a military ID to shop for FREE women's and children's clothing on April 20th from 11am-noon. #NotAllHeroesWearUnifoms Please have military ID on hand.
Babies on the Homefront Workshop
Caregiving While Caring for Your Young Child. Are you a parent or guardian caring for a baby or toddler? The VA Caregiver Support Line and ZERO TO THREE have collaborated to present a workshop in support of Military and Veteran Families who are also caring for the needs of young children. This workshop by ZERO TO THREE will provide tools and resources to support you as a parent, help you understand your child’s development, and appreciate what your child is trying to tell you in those oh-so challenging moments. Join us in this partnership as we support you in balancing the needs of your family while also caring for the blossoming developments of your “Babies on the Home front!” This online webinar will take place on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00pm. The workshop is free but registration is required. There is a phone in option for those unable to be online at the time of the webinar.
Open Call for Military Brats Art Exhibition
The Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative invites all children of active duty or retired service members, veterans and reservists (ages 5+) to submit a single artwork. The exhibition features work representing military children, affectionately knows as "military brats," a badge of honor that describes life in a military family- multiple moves, new beginnings, stressors, deployments - an overall culturally unique experience differing from civilian life as expressed through original artwork. Images must be digitally sent for review and inclusion by March 22, 2019.
Bourbiz MGM National Harbor Veteran/Milspouse Resource Event – April 18
Bourbiz is holding it's next Veteran/Military Spouse Resource Event at MGM National Harbor on April 18!