Did you know that you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using an Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you. This event is open to ALL, so come enjoy the connections, new skills, and delicious bites.
Do you ever feel like you and your spouse are speaking different languages? You probably are! Differences in temperament, upbringing, and experiences create for each of us a way of seeing things and talking about them. Join BlueStarFamilies for a fun afternoon among the horses at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding in Leesburg, VA and learn what horses have to teach us about relationships and communication. Saturday, April 14 from 12 - 4 pm.
VETOGA will be hosting two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs that are specifically for military, veterans, family members and caregivers to become yoga instructors. This teacher training will equip the trainees with the holistic tools and teachings to continue to pass on the healing benefits of yoga back to their veteran communities.
Fellowship, Food and Stories by and for veterans. Come and listen as Veterans and Active Duty Service Members share their stories, focusing on themes of health, wellness, and spirituality after war. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection. Family and friends are welcome. Saturday, April 14th from 6:00-9:00pm.
We are closer than ever to achieving a closely coordinated system of care for our region's veterans and their families. As a provider of services to our nation's heroes, YOUR participation is essential. Register for training, Monday, April 9th on the regional platform that will save your organization's resources while ensuring that veterans and their families are connected and served more efficiently than ever before.
The Committee on The Well-being of Military Families will hold a public information-gathering session on April 24, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the National Academy of Sciences Building (Auditorium), 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC. The committee is studying the challenges and opportunities facing military families and what is known about effective strategies for supporting and protecting military children and families, as well as lessons to be learned from these experiences.
ServingTogether Blog. Week of April 2, 2018 by Curt Wooford, MA. Get Your Zen On! The benefits of mindful walking or running are available to us all. The awareness that emerges from practicing present moment mindfulness techniques will reduce stress and increase enjoyment and appreciation of your life. Give it a try! Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Military Spouse Networking - Bethesda - April 11. Join the USO and Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a fun, fast paced speed networking session for military spouses in the Washington D.C. and local military community. April 11th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at 1420 Spring Street, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD. Learn about the USO, the art of networking, create and practice your personal or professional elevator pitch and speed network with other military spouses, employers, organizations, and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new friends, contacts, and professionals. Military Spouses, Organizations, Community Leaders, and Hiring Employers are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and space fills up quickly!
Submissions are currently being accepted for the Second Annual Heroes' Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest in cooperation with George Mason University through www.heroesvoices.org. The contest is open to all Veterans and original, unpublished poems may be submitted for consideration until April 20, 2018.
In partnership with the DC National Guard (DCNG) and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) will host a veterans' hiring event on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The event will offer veterans, veterans’ spouse, and transitioning military members the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and connect with District, state and federal agencies, private-sector companies, and service organizations. The event is FREE, but registration is required. DCHR encourages advanced registration, but same-day at the door registration will be available.