Center for Strength March Newsletter

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NEWSLETTER

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

By Jess Monda

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR “ ”

MARCH, 2024

Welcome the season of growth and renewal with Center for Strength! As spring blooms around us, it's the perfect time to prioritize mental well-being. Join us for a season of self-care, community support, and empowerment. Harness the energy of spring to nurture our minds and flourish together with upcoming programs!

Programming - Elementary / Middle School / High School

GREEN LEAF SOCIETY

TUESDAYS

March 12, MARCH 26

3:15PM - 4:15PM

Spring break hours 3.18 - 3.22 10am - 2pm Teens

Current STEM student Sean M. will facilitate this peer-led gardening group and be co-facilitate by Tammy Horlacher, our Activities Coordinator.

You will learn how to grow spider plants and explore the parallels in caring for plants and yourself through science and art.

Drop-ins Welcome, but space is limited so please register.

TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE: A FOUR WEEK MENTAL HEALTH PREPARATION SERIES

12:00PM

MONDAYS Seniors

Starting March 25

Embarking on the journey to college marks a significant transition in a young person's life, filled with excitement, opportunities, and new challenges. As students prepare to navigate the complexities of higher education, prioritizing mental well-being becomes essential. Our mini-series, "Transitioning to College: A Four-Week Mental Health Preparation Series," offers incoming college students invaluable tools and insights to foster resilience, manage stress, and thrive in their academic pursuits.

Week 1: Cultivating Resilience

Week 2: Stress Management

Strategies

Week 3: Nurturing Social Connections

Week 4: Self-Care for College Success

with Devon Edwards

Resiliency and Grounding through Exercise. Facilitated by Devon Edwards, LPCC, MA The “Inside Out” group is an expressive arts group to help support emotional and social skills in children 3rd-6th grade.

NOT A DROP OFF PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT ONLY.

*All parents must provide a signed PARENT AGREEMENT FORM before participating.

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7:00PM - 8:15PM

This is a gentle and therapeutic practice that focuses on deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Participants engage in a series of supported poses, using various props like blankets, blocks, & bolsters to promote rest and release of tension, while

S.O.L.A.C.E

March 6, March 13, March 27 WEDNESDAYS

3:15PM - 4:30PM

S.O.L.A.C.E.: Spaces Of Love & Connection with Equity, a safe and inclusive youth support group. The group will provide a safe, brave space to dive into/discuss the multi-layered aspects of intersecting identities and how they interact with being a gun violence survivor.

Facilitated by: James Nee LCSW (he/they). Drop-ins welcome.

You do not need to sign up if you don’t feel comfortable, but please register for this group when you sign in at the Center.

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A gathering focused on connection and self expression using basic watercolor techniques, shapes and color. You can choose from several templates or create one of your own. Come relax your brain and let your creativity flow!

RECOUP ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by Jenny Robbins, LPC, CBC.

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Monday, March 4

Monday, March 11

Monday, March 25

UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH, 2024

PROPPED UP –CHAIR YOGA & BREATHWORK

Join us for this new class incorporating chair yoga and breathwork with Alaina Patton for ages 16 and up. This can be a great option for everyday life scenarios - yoga at the airport, yoga at work, yoga in the classroom - people with limitations, such as an injury or illness.

MORNING WARM UP: ALL LEVELS FLOW TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA

TUESDAYS Class age – 16+

March 5, March 12, March 26

6:30PM - 7:45PM

Reconnect with your body.

Unlearn expectations.

Bring movement back.

Heal your body and mind.

The adult group will be centered on recharging, empathy, community, openness, understanding, and purpose.

This is an open group format (participants may attend any week without committing to the series).

Open to parents/caregivers/guardians of children of any age/grade.

You do not have to have a child signed up in the youth skills group. If you do, your child will be ready to leave at 4:00p.

Facilitated by Jenny Robbins, LPC, CBC.

Note: The youth skills group lasts 13 weeks, as will this support group.

5:15PM - 6:00PM

TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA –BREATHE, STRETCH, REST

THURSDAYS Adults

March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28

6:30PM - 7:45PM

Beth’s trauma-informed yoga approach is to create a safe, supportive space in which you can learn emotional regulation skills through connection with the breath and increased body awareness.

BOOK CLUB

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

3:00PM

New Program Interest Meeting

Facilitated by former STEM staff and parent, Simi Basu

Title: Truth, Healing & Transformation

Summary : The book club will involve group members of color reading and meeting to discuss the book “The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color”

by Simi Basu

UP

PROGRAMMING - EVERYONE 11y & younger must be

GO TEAM DOGS

FRIDAY WEDNESDAY March 27

March 8

11AM - 1PM 3PM - 4PM

Every month on the 2nd Friday and last Wednesday!

Come see your furry friends at the Center

Grab your friends and family and join us for a fun art activity with Tammy Horlacher!

Our activities coordinator Tammy has added an afternoon Open Art Studio series to our Spring schedule. Join her as she guides you through a different art activity every other week to benefit overall wellness and community!

This program is open to all age groups and we encourage families to join together. *Children 11yrs and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older responsible sibling. This is not a drop-off event.

OPEN ART STUDIO FRIDAYS!

FRIDAYS

March 8

March 29

Jellyfish

Sugar Scrub Soap

3:00PM - 5:00PM

OPEN ART STUDIO!

WEDNESDAYS

March 6

March 13

Watercolor Kits Senior Center Leprechaun Gnomes March 27 Bee Watering Station

11:45AM - 1:35PM

RESILIENCY REIMAGINED PODCAST

New Episode with Simi Basu March 9th