The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals has started a Parenting Skills Group. It is now open for enrollment for military and veteran families. No cost. Free parking. Child care provided. Beginning February 10, it will be held on the Second Saturday of every month from 9 am - 10:30 am. Call 240-847-7500 to sign up. Space is limited.
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and Serving Together, a program of EveryMind, will be hosting an 8 hour Adult Mental Health First Aid training program with a focus on assisting military service members, veterans and their families. The workshop is FREE for military, veterans, their families and those who work or support them. Space is limited and registration is required.
Bunker Labs DC semi-annual pitch competition STARTUP STANDUP will be held on Tuesday, December 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at WeWork Dupont in DC. Hear military veterans looking to make it big as they pitch to a panel of VIP judges for $3,500, PLUS, performances by dancers from Gin Dance Company who will get you into the holiday spirit throughout the evening. Meet and network with DC's best and brightest and check out our new Veterans in Residence spot at WeWork. Register for your tickets now!
Team RWB invite you to join their the 2017 Holiday Gathering on Saturday, December 16 from 1 - 4 pm at Murphy’s Irish Pub Old Town (713 King St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314).
The Fort Belvoir Collaborative will meet on Thursday, December 14 from 12 - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir (5940 9th Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060). We will be having 3 presenters available to discuss spiritual wellness programs available for military and veterans and are wanting to ask for your input on the military/veterans you are working with.
The American Red Cross at Fort Belvoir will be having their Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 14 from 11 am - 2 pm. There will be food, fun and prizes!
Project Next S.T.E.P. will be holding a Linked In Workshop for Military Spouses on Thursday, January 18 at the Microsoft Store Theater in Tysons Corner Mall. Attendees will learn how to strategically create a compelling profile of capabilities and accomplishments, gain an understanding of how to grow their professional reach and learn how their profile is only somewhat similar to their resume.
The Fort Belvoir Retiree Council meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 9 am in the SOSA Center. Featured presenter will be Dr. Luke Oakley who will discuss the Patient Wellness Program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Military retirees are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Association of the United States Army will be holding a Job Fair with Pro Football Plus by Superbowl Champion Tony "Mac the Sack" McGee on Monday, December 11 from 11 am - 1 pm in Arlington, VA. Open to military, veterans and their families.
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Veterans Camaraderie Workshop on Saturday, December 16. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. This is a no-cost workshop thanks to our sponsors. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by December 9th.