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SUMMARY:Caring for Yourself After Baby
DESCRIPTION:Bringing a new baby home is powerful\, beautiful\, and\, for many women\, overwhelming. Many mothers may experience exhaustion\, mood changes\, anxiety\, or feeling “not like themselves” after birth. This session is designed especially for new and expecting mothers who want to better understand what’s happening in their bodies and minds after having a baby. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhy emotions can feel stronger after birth\nWhat “baby blues” are-and how they differ from postpartum depression and anxiety\nHow stress\, hormones\, and lack of sleep affect your nervous system\nWhat it means to be outside your “window of tolerance”\nGentle\, realistic tools to calm your body and mind\nWhen to reach out for extra support\n\nThis will be a compassionate\, judgment-free space where real experiences are normalized. You will walk away with simple strategies you can use in everyday moments-tools that take just a few minutes but can make a meaningful difference. \nMotherhood is a season of learning. You are adjusting. You are healing. You are growing. And you deserve support along the way. \nPLEASE NOTE: T HIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/caring-for-yourself-after-baby-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Development,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga: Movement for Every Body
DESCRIPTION:Chair yoga offers all the wonderful physical\, mental\, and spiritual benefits of traditional yoga in a gentle\, accessible way. It helps maintain muscle strength\, improve flexibility and joint stability\, and ease pain and stiffness. \nSeated comfortably in a chair\, students practice twists\, hip stretches\, forward folds\, and gentle backbends that are adapted to meet every body where they are. Each session supports better balance\, improved concentration\, increased confidence\, and a greater sense of calm and vitality. \nWhether you are new to yoga or looking for a supportive practice\, chair yoga provides a welcoming space to move\, breathe\, and nurture your overall well-being. \nPlease dress comfortably for movement. \nAbout the Presenter \nRuta first stepped onto the mat in 2002 and was immediately drawn to the grounding and restorative power of yoga. What began as a simple practice became a steady anchor in her life\, alongside a deep connection to meditation and mindful living. \nOver the years\, Ruta has practiced with teachers around the world\, returning to yoga to restore balance\, strengthen body and mind\, and practice self compassion in the present moment. In 2025\, she completed her RYT-200 training at Beloved Yoga in Reston\, Virginia. \nIn her classes\, Ruta creates a welcoming space where students are encouraged to listen inward\, move at their own pace\, and discover moments of ease and inner clarity. She continues to deepen her practice and feels grateful to support others on their yoga journey. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/chair-yoga-movement-for-every-body/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094112
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SUMMARY:ABCD of Medicare
DESCRIPTION:Do you need the parts of Medicare explained? Medicare has parts??? \nMedicare is divided into 4 parts\, and most people new to Medicare find this very confusing. Why do there have to be so many different Medicare parts? And what’s the difference between the parts of Medicare and Medicare plans? \nThis webinar will break it all down to make it simpler for you to understand. \nTHIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL. \nAbout the Presenter \nPamela Sams\, CRPC\, BFA has worked with The Women’s Center for many years providing one on one free financial advising sessions. She has become a strong voice in the area of personal finance for women. Her knowledge in this area has made her a sought-after speaker. She has been quoted in articles in various financial publications. \nPam has membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT). Membership in MDRT is a universally recognized mark of excellence for the most successful in the financial services profession. She holds a Behavioral Financial Advisor designation\, awarded to advisors who have undergone training to learn to help clients make financial decisions using a rational\, values-based approach. She was featured in the Women in Wealth section of Fortune Magazine November 2020 issue as a top Wealth Manager in the Washington DC metro area. In 2021\, 2022 and 2023\, Pamela once again received a Five Star Wealth Manager award and was highlighted in the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. \nPam focuses on helping her clients secure their financial futures so they can sleep well at night.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/abcd-of-medicare-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Legal and Financial,Personal Growth,retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094112
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SUMMARY:Self Defense for Every Body
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour workshop offers essential self-defense training for anyone\, regardless of age\, size\, or physical strength. The program teaches the value of power over strength — how to use physics\, physiology\, and psychology instead of muscles to defend yourself. Techniques covered include (as time and appropriate location/equipment allows): \n\nBasic strikes (kicks\, knees\, open-hand strikes)\nEscapes from hand grabs\nDefenses against attacks from behind (bear hugs\, etc.)\nDefenses against chokes\nHow to fall and get up quickly and safely\n\nParticipants practice together to build muscle memory and quick reflexes in a supportive and enjoyable environment. \nAbout the Presenter \nDenise Coursey is a 4th degree black belt\, empowerment advocate\, and founder of Okinawan Karate for Women. With over 20 years of experience\, she has refined an approach to teaching practical self-defense that is accessible to women of all sizes\, ages\, and abilities. Having navigated male-dominated spaces both in martial arts and her former career in finance\, Denise is committed to creating a supportive\, inclusive environment where women of all backgrounds feel empowered to train. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/self-defense-for-every-body-3/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
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CREATED:20260410T161241Z
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SUMMARY:TWC Presenting Divorce 101: Mediation or Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:For over 34 years\, Attorney and Mediator Patti Philipse has focused exclusively on negotiating and mediating out-of-court divorce\, custody\, and support settlements. \nIn this program\, Patti: \n\nProvides practical information on how to establish a separation and process a divorce.\nDescribes and compares different methods of reaching an out-of-court settlement using mediation\, negotiation and/or collaboration techniques.\nOffers strategies that will allow you to effectively prepare for your settlement discussions.\nProvides tips and recommendations to keep your settlement discussions productive and efficient.\nPlease note that one section of this program (total 6 sections) is Virginia-specific and not applicable to DC or MD residents.\n\nThings to know: \n\nRegister early\nA minimum of 5 participants is required for workshop. If under 5 people show up for the workshop\, the presenter has the option to cancel the session.\n\nTHIS EVENT IS ON ZOOM. LINK IS IN CONFIRMATION EMAIL.
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/twc-presenting-divorce-101-mediation-or-negotiation-23/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Family Development,Health & Wellness,Legal and Financial,Separation and Divorce
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
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CREATED:20260410T163052Z
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SUMMARY:Easing into Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is geared for individuals who are contemplating retiring and who may be a bit afraid of retiring. It’s about taking the first steps. And second steps for those that have retired and are stuck\, perhaps even bored. It’s about building quality and joy into retirement. The session will offer tips\, ideas\, and exercises from first-hand experience\, interviews with retirees\, and several books written by experts. You will explore creating your own guidelines and finding your retirement style. \nWhile financial planning is a critical step to a happy retirement\, this workshop does NOT address retirement investment strategies. \nAs this is during dinner\, please feel free to bring your food and drink. \nAbout the Presenter \nRebecca Holderness recently retired after 40+ years in leadership roles in business development\, trade shows\, and marketing at SAIC and Leidos. Fearing retirement\, Rebecca kept postponing the date (by four years!) until both a pending company reorganization and a health challenge made her rethink the timing. Once she took the retirement plunge\, she wondered why she’d waited so long! While volunteering and facilitating workshops for The Women’s Center\, Rebecca offered to create a new group session designed to help others who may be timid of taking the plunge or who may not be feeling fulfilled in their retirement. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/easing-into-retirement-4/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth,retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094112
CREATED:20260410T163711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T163711Z
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SUMMARY:Shifts Happen: Getting Back on Track
DESCRIPTION:You think you know where your life is headed—then suddenly\, everything changes. A job loss\, a breakup\, an empty nest\, a move\, or a new venture can quickly shift the view of the future you expected. Sometimes change is abrupt; other times it creeps up until you can’t ignore it. Either way\, you’re left wondering: How do I get control and move forward? \nAction is necessay—but mindset is what gives confidence to trust yourself and the process. \nIn this in-person workshop\, we’ll explore practical tools to overcome doubt and break self-sabotaging patterns that keep you stagnant. Through discussion of time-tested concepts and experiential practice—including mind-body exercises—you’ll shift your mindset for a clear vision of what you want\, confidence in your ability to create it\, and clarity in your deservedness. \nYour future is calling. Are you ready to answer? \nAbout the Presenter \nPaula Pierce is the visionary and founder behind So Women Flourish\, an advocacy for women’s rights and freedoms through cultivation of the relationship with the True Self. Her vision is that all women become the leaders of their own lives and the leaders this world needs for more compassion\, collaboration\, justice\, equality and peace. \nPaula has more than 25 years experience as a consultant in organizational performance\, culture\, leadership and strategy. She’s also a seasoned mind-body trainer\, coach\, and circle facilitator who enjoys sharing the wisdom she has gained through her own journey of self-knowing and self-love. She has a masters degree in managerial leadership\, three wildly different adult children\, a dog-trainer husband\, and a slightly chunky orange tabby named Oscar. Take her free wellbeing assessment at www.sowomenflourish.com. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/shifts-happen-getting-back-on-track/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094112
CREATED:20260410T164337Z
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SUMMARY:The Integrative Power of the Body
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces the philosophy behind acupuncture and holistic medicine\, emphasizing the integrated healthcare model. Drawing from ancient traditions and modern integrative practices\, we’ll explore how a mind-body-spirit approach to medicine can support balance and overall well-being. Participants will explore current theories on how acupuncture may influence the body\, and gain insight into how an integrative model encourages a more connected view of health. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Haley Parker is a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and Director of Clinical Operations at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine\, where she leads clinical education across multiple campuses and develops outreach programs to serve underserved communities and support student growth. She brings over a decade of experience in clinical practice\, education\, and advocacy\, with a focus on sports medicine\, emotional health\, and holistic care. \nPLEASE NOTE: WORKSHOP IS IN PERSON AT THE WOMENS CENTER IN VIENNA\, VA
URL:https://thewomenscenter.org/event/the-integrative-power-of-the-body-2/
LOCATION:The Women’s Center\, 8230 Old Courthouse Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Health & Wellness,Personal Growth
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