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SUMMARY:Book Club Registration
DESCRIPTION:YWCA offers three book clubs\, something for everyone! We’d love for you to join one or all of them and get connected to other like minded readers.  Please register below for any or all of the book clubs you’d like to join and we’ll get you connected in mid to late September. \nPlease note: our book clubs are a member benefits so please head on over to the membership page and become a member if you aren’t already! \nJoin Newcomers Book Club \nhttps://forms.gle/N9yjKaayCsDp3oZk7 \nJoin Beyond Newcomers Book Club – group will meet 1x/month in the evenings. \nhttps://forms.gle/ZwXawsUScNRFce3aA \nJoin International Book Club \nhttps://forms.gle/9dHpETYq1NV7z47w9 \n 
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/book-club-registration/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Beyond Newcomers Club,International Club,Newcomers Club,YWCA All
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SUMMARY:Understanding Teenage Disordered Eating and Poor Body Image
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a confidential webinar where health educator Jackie Owens will discuss the impacts of disordered eating behaviors and poor body image on teen health. This talk will help parents and teens understand the risk factors associated with various types of disordered eating\, along with short and long term impacts She will also cover tools and treatment options for those who might be struggling. We welcome you and your teenager to join us. \n\n\nAbout Jackie Owens: As the Health Educator for Stanford University’s Children’s Hospital Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit\, Jackie facilitated parent lectures and individualized treatment plans with families. she holds a master’s degree in social work and has over a decade of experience in the public health field\, working with diverse communities. \n\nThis conversation is being held online\, log in details are below.  Please register below so we know you are coming! \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThank you\, \nMeeting Login: \nhttps://meet.google.com/rcw-kcqh-hbo?authuser=1 \n\n\n(‪US‬)‪+1 224-702-0044‬ \n\n\n\n\n\nPIN: ‪725 169 428#‬\nHow to join anonymously (ways to join without your name being displayed): \n1) Dial in on your phone instead of video \n\n\n(‪US‬)‪+1 224-702-0044‬ \n\n\n\n\n\nPIN: ‪725 169 428#‬\n2) Join with an incognito browser \n3) Change your name in your google settings by doing the following: \nOpen the Chrome browser. \nIn the upper-right corner of the browser window\, click on the three vertical dots. \nFrom the drop-down menu\, click on “Settings.” This will open a new page. \nFind “Manage Your Google Account” and select it; again\, a new page will appear. \nOn the left menu\, click on “Personal Info” and a new page will appear. \nClick on the “Name” field. You may be prompted for your password. Re-enter it. \nChange the “First Name” and\or “Last Name” field to what you would like to use. \nClick the “Save” button at the bottom of the page. \nGoogle Meetings will now display your new Profile name in Google Meets
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/understanding-teenage-disorders-eating-and-poor-body-image/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Parent Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T190000
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SUMMARY:Social Supper Ginger's Seoul: Beyond Newcomers Member Only Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first of this new Beyond Newcomer’s series.  Social Suppers are a more intimate\, smaller group setting to get to know new people and connect in a meaningful way while enjoying delicious food. \nGinger’s Seoul is  female owned by June Seo and she who is also the head chef.  Come enjoy a wonderful Korean meal while supporting a female entrepreneur. \nTo learn more about Korean food and Ginger’s Seoul please see this article \nhttps://gingersseoul.com/ \nYour $60 per person deposit holds your space at the table.  This deposit will be applied towards your dinner and you and the attendees at dinner will split the remaining balance. \nPlease RSVP by October 10th.  No refunds will be given after October 9th. \nWe hope you can join! \n 
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/social-supper-gingers-seoul-member-only-event/
LOCATION:Ginger’s Seoul\, 927 High Ridge Rd\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beyond Newcomers Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T093000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T210000
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CREATED:20240826T224124Z
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SUMMARY:Network of Working Women Table Topics
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other working women in this fun\, engaging event.  Groups gather around a table and talk about a set topic\, … a “Table Topic”!  Once the discussion is complete\, the tables are shaken up\, new tables formed and a new topic to discuss.  Come meet other working women and even learn something new as well! \nThis is a free event for members only but please register so we know you are coming.
URL:https://ywcadn.org/event/network-of-working-women-table-topics/
LOCATION:YWCA Darien Norwalk\, 49 Old Kings Hwy N\, Darien\, CT\, 06820
CATEGORIES:Network of Working Women
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