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SUMMARY:Well Woman: Empowered Moms!  Wellness Resides Within
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Dr Katie Wellness Insights\, join us for the interactive\, engaging talk.  Learn from Becky Nardi and Natalie Gould as they share their thoughts and nuggets of wisdom on these important wellness fundamentals:\nNutrition: Fueling your body through food and actionable tips for meal planning\nMovement: Create consistency with an inconsistent schedule\nRest & Recovery: Finding stillness for less stress and more ease\nRediscovering Joy: Making space for what lights YOU up\nAll are welcome! Mother’s of every stage and age\, and those who support them.\n\nBecky Nardi\, PT\, DPT\nDoctor of Physical Therapy\, Wellness Insights\nOwner\, Concierge Physical Therapy\nNatalie Gould\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth & Wellness Coach\, Wellness Insights\nCertified Health Coach\, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/well-woman-empowered-moms-wellness-resides-within/
LOCATION:YWCA Darien Norwalk\, 49 Old Kings Hwy N\, Darien\, CT\, 06820
CATEGORIES:Mission Aligned,YWCA All
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SUMMARY:Week Without Violence
DESCRIPTION:Announcing 2024 Week Without Violence Event Line Up\nOctober 21 – October 26 \nWe are excited announce the 2024 Week Without Violence event line-up. We can’t wait for you to join us\, and look forward to sharing in a impactful week of learning\, inspiration and illumination! \nWeek Without Violence is a global movement led by YWCAs around the world to raise awareness of and end domestic violence against women and girls. At YWCA Darien/Norwalk\, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally and that some victims go unrecognized altogether. That’s why\, for more than 20 years\, we have set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence. \nOctober 21st – October 26th Event Line Up\n\nA parent talk with Darien Domestic Abuse Council discussing healthy dating relationships and signs to watch for in your teen to indicate abusive relationships. Held at the Darien Community Association.\n\n\n\nA conversation with author Michelle Horton at the Darien Library to discuss her book Dear Sister; the story of how her sister was incarcerated after killing her abusive partner in self-defense. Moderated by Ann Rodwell Lawton\, DVCC COO.\n\n\n\nA self-defense awareness class and lunch at the Darien YMCA with Gloria Marcott\, creator of Soul Punch a program redefining the safety equation for women and girls\n\n\n  \n\n\nAn Illumination Night where we will partner with neighborhoods\, businesses\, organizations to illuminate our community against domestic violence; and more!\n\nPlease see details of each event and to register by scrolling down. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/week-without-violence-2/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Mission Aligned,Week Without Violence
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ORGANIZER;CN="YWCA Youth Empowerment":MAILTO:tarabgiblin@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Parent Talk - In Conversation About Teen Dating
DESCRIPTION:The Darien Domestic Abuse Council will discuss healthy dating and signs to watch for in your teen and young adult (college aged) to indicate an abusive relationship.  Abuse comes in my forms: physical\, mental\, emotional and physical.  Join in this presentation and conversation to keep your teen and young adult safe.
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/ddac-parent-talk/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Mission Aligned,Parent Awareness,Week Without Violence
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Michelle Horton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wine and cheese reception followed by a powerful discussion with Michelle Horton\, author of Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets\, Survival\, and Unbreakable Bonds as she shares the story of how her sister was incarcerated after killing her abusive partner in self defense.  Learn about the affects of abuse on entire family systems\, what you can do to help someone in an abusive situation and to advocate for policy change. \nShop local and stop by Barrett Bookstore who will have copies of the book on hand in the store. \nDear Sister was featured in The New York Times and named an Amazon Editor’s Pick. Michelle is also the co-founder of The Nicole Addimando Community Defense Committee\, an advocacy group that brings awareness and action toward the decriminalization of domestic violence survivors
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/author-talk-michelle-horton/
LOCATION:Darien Library\, 1441 Post Rd\, Darien\, CT\, 06920
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Mission Aligned,Week Without Violence
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SUMMARY:Soul Punch Self Defense Class
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to unleash your inner warrior? Soul Punch self-defense class is designed to empower you and your daughter\, boost your confidence and equip you with practical skills to protect yourself in any situation. \nJoin high energy Gloria Marcott\, who brings over two decades of self defense training and 18 years in law enforcement for this important session!  Bring a friend and your daughter!  Open to anyone 10 years or older!! \nProceeds from this event go towards YWCA programming and education to end domestic violence. \nRegistration includes a Soul Punch T-shirt and light lunch. \n 
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/soul-punch-self-defense-class/
LOCATION:Darien YMCA\, 2420 Post Rd\, Darien\, CT\, 06820
CATEGORIES:Mission Aligned,Week Without Violence
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SUMMARY:Illumination Night
DESCRIPTION:Purchase your Empowerment Lights and join us for this powerful community event. \nOnline sales end at 5pm on Friday October 25th.  Empowerment lights can also be purchased in person at Palmers and Rings End from now until Saturday night and outside of Gregory’s\, UCBC and YWCA throughout the day Friday and Saturday October 25th and 26th. \nLights purchased online can be picked up at YWCA\, 49 Old Kings Hwy N on the following days: \n\nMonday-Friday\, October 21-25th: 9am-12pm\nFriday\, October 25th: 4-7pm\nSaturday\, October 26th: 8-10am\n\nThank you so much for your support! \n  \n 
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/illumination-night/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Mission Aligned,Week Without Violence
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