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Stillness January: A Community Workshop

2024-01-06 13:00:00 2024-01-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Stillness January: A Community Workshop Always in a hurry? Mentally cluttered? Join us for an afternoon of discovery, connection, and personal growth to prioritize stillness and mindfulness going into the New Year James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Saturday, January 06
1:00pm - 3:00pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Always in a hurry? Mentally cluttered? Join us for an afternoon of discovery, connection, and personal growth to prioritize stillness and mindfulness going into the New Year

More than a resolution, "Stillness January" is your practical guide to a mindful month. Join our community workshop for an immersive journey, diving into hands-on experiences designed for practical learning. Through guided meditations and practical sessions, discover tips and techniques to seamlessly weave moments of tranquility into your daily routine throughout the month of January and beyond.

Event Highlights:

-Interactive discussions on the impact of stillness on mental health and overall well-being

-Practical tips and techniques for cultivating stillness in daily life

-Guided exercises to help attendees create a personalized Stillness Plan for January

-Q&A session for participants to share experiences and insights

Join us for a delightful afternoon of discovery, connection, and personal growth as we collectively embrace the power of stillness throughout January. Let's make it more than a resolution; it's a community-driven journey you can carry forward into the rest of the year.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker | Health & Nutrition |

TAGS: | Workshop | Mindfulness | Mental Health |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky

Hours
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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Thu, Sep 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Thu, Sep 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 6:05pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.

Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, se requieren boletos.

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Sun, Sep 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Thu, Sep 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Thu, Sep 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
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