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SUMMARY:Let's WANCE again! Dancing while walking on the National Mall!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s WANCE again!! No\, that’s not a typo\, it’s a combination of walking and freestyle dancing that is stress-busting\, friendship-building\, creative\, healthy and inspiring. \nThis event is organized through Finding Female Friends > 50 (I’m the volunteer chapter lead for the DC area) but women below 50 are also cordially invited! \nWe collaborate on our favorite songs for the playlist\, walk and talk together and just move our bodies any way we want. “It’s so liberating!” as one of the participants said last time. \nWANCE began in the Midwest during the pandemic and we were excited to bring it to Washington DC. Here’s the original WANCE website by Gabrielle Lulloff. \nAnd Gabrielle says best what Wancing is all about (from the website): \nWHAT IS WANCING?\n– Dancing as you walk\n– The art of letting loose\n– Spreading good vibrations & joy\n– Putting that pep in your step\n– Exercising your mind\, body and spirit\n– Taking care of yourself\n– A different way of meditating\n– Not caring what other people think\n– Creating an expression of movement\n– A way of meeting other advocates of fun \nHere’s an article about it to learn even more. \nOur details: \n\nWe’ll meet just before 11 am on Sunday\, May 18 at the large map just outside the Smithsonian Metro Station on the National Mall.\nPlease include your cell number in your RSVP so we can be sure to find each other. We’ll message you a few days before the event to confirm and be sure we’re in contact.\nWe’ll carry two linked Bluetooth speakers to play music that gets us moving!\nRequests for the playlist VERY welcome\, nothing with “explicit” warnings though! Send song ideas to patricia@fierceafter45.com or post them below\, thank you!\nNo dance experience required\, no choreographed steps (although you are welcome to follow what we do). Just move and express yourself with movement to music. No worries if you have mobility challenges\, we will adjust to everyone’s speed as needed!\nCreative clothing\, funny hats\, political statements\, etc. are very welcome.\nWe’ll WANCE up and down the paths and green spaces of the National Mall. We’ll WANCE for about an hour\, but we will make loops so people can break off and return to Metro as needed.\nA museum visit afterward is a great idea!!\nYou may bring guests (of any age/gender)\, let me know!\n\nLet’s WANCE together as women supporting each other for stress relief\, healthy physical movement\, and connection. We need it! \nEmail me to join\, hope to see you!
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/lets-wance-again-dancing-while-walking-on-the-national-mall/
LOCATION:Smithsonian Metro Station exit\, 12th St. at Jefferson Dr. SW (The Mall)\, Washington DC 20024\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person Drop-In Workshop: Brain Fitness!
DESCRIPTION:Physical exercise is good for the brain\, and it can be even more beneficial when it includes “dual-tasking.” \nThis simply means adding an extra cognitive challenge to a physical movement\, like learning a new dance step or solving puzzles while walking. \nIn this in-person workshop\, you’ll learn and practice a wide range of dual-tasking strategies that are simple\, fun and invigorating for both the body and mind\, with modifications for all levels. Choose your favorites and make them part of your ongoing brain fitness routine! \nThis is a drop-in workshop and no registration or special fee is required; you just need admission to Providence Rec Center.
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/drop-in-workshop-brain-fitness/
LOCATION:Providence Rec Center\, 7525 Marc Drive\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Workshop: Improving Posture!
DESCRIPTION:Exercises & Stretches for Better Posture\n\nI used to think that posture just goes downhill with age\, and there’s nothing we can do about it. But I was so happy to learn I was wrong!\n\nPosture is alignment of our bones and joints\, and it gets tricky because our muscles and fascia (connective tissue) become tight from sitting and other habits.\n\nIn this 55-minute workshop\, you’ll learn a set of simple but often-neglected stretches and exercises that can create noticeable improvements in posture over time!\n\nDoing these for just minutes a day can help you stand taller\, ease tension\, help avoid pain and injury\, and even look more confident!\n\nOf course this workshop does not provide diagnoses or medical advice\, just self-care measures you can use daily to improve posture.\nRegistration is not required; you just need to pay for entry into the rec center. Hope to see you!
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/drop-in-workshop-posture/
LOCATION:Providence Rec Center\, 7525 Marc Drive\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Laughter Yoga at Breathe Body&Mind Studio!
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be invited to lead a special Laughter Yoga workshop at Breathe Body&Mind Studio in West Springfield\, VA\, and I hope this will be the start of more collaboration! \nWe’ll enjoy a 45-minute in-person session with joyful interaction\, intentional laughter\, deep breathing and lots of stress relief and connection. \nYou might feel that you don’t have much to laugh about these days\, but research shows that even simulated laughter (“laughing on purpose”) with a friendly\, supportive group\, can trigger the same physiological benefits as geunine laughter: \nReduced stress and anxiety\nImproved mood and energy levels\nBoosted immunity\nEnhanced relaxation and well-being. \nExpect to do some gentle movement and deep breathing\, to get ourselves “laughing for no reason”. Expect to get loose and a little silly\, but always at your own comfort level. \nYou can learn more about this worldwide\, researched-backed practice at www.laughteryoga.org. \nSign up here! https://www.breathebodymind.com/om/workshops/laughter-yoga
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/laughter-yoga-at-breathe-bodymind-studio/
LOCATION:Breathe Body&Mind Studio\, 6350 Rolling Mill Place\, Suite 103\, West Springfield\, VA\, 22152\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Creative Balance class series at Providence Rec Center in Falls Church
DESCRIPTION:First class Tuesday\, Jan. 7 at 12:30 pm (8-week series!). \nIf you’re local and available\, please join me for this fun 8-week registered class at Providence Rec Center in Falls Church\, VA! \nIn previous sessions\, I’ve had both men and women\, from their 40s through their 80s in this class. We all work together at our own level to improve balance with creative activities (many set to music) and simple practices to continue at home. \nOfficial description: \nThis class will help participants regain and improve balance skills and move with more ease\, agility\, and confidence. With fun music\, simple physical games\, props and challenges\, you’ll get social and have fun while addressing a wide range of factors involved in balance\, from foot stability to core strength. \nRegistration starts Dec. 3 at the Fairfax County Park Authority website or its publication “Parktakes.”
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/creative-balance-class-series-at-providence-rec-center-in-falls-church/
LOCATION:Providence Rec Center\, 7525 Marc Drive\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Fierce in the Forest: In Person
DESCRIPTION:All year\, in the midst of a small forest\, we gather in our secret place\, a lovely clearing with benches amid the trees. As we feel the healing power of nature\, we activate the whole body to fun music (requests very welcome!) and move in beneficial ways that we may not do in daily life. We hardly know we’re “exercising” and we get an energy\, fitness\, music\, nature and friendship boost for the whole weekend!\n\nThis is an informal activity\, just for fun and to keep us all moving. Please email me to join\, and RSVP so I know how many are coming\, thank you and hope to see you!\n\nThere’s a donation button here but it is NOT expected\, just if ever you feel inspired 🙂  Note that I don’t have an official permit for “business” in the park so this is just a free and fun activity as part of my mission to get people moving and connected! Hope to see you!\nDonation Amount
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/fierce-in-the-forest-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Haycock-Longfellow Park\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Fierce in the Forest: In Person
DESCRIPTION:All year\, in the midst of a small forest\, we gather in our secret place\, a lovely clearing with benches amid the trees. As we feel the healing power of nature\, we activate the whole body to fun music (requests very welcome!) and move in beneficial ways that we may not do in daily life. We hardly know we’re “exercising” and we get an energy\, fitness\, music\, nature and friendship boost for the whole weekend!\n\nThis is an informal activity\, just for fun and to keep us all moving. Please email me to join\, and RSVP so I know how many are coming\, thank you and hope to see you!\n\nThere’s a donation button here but it is NOT expected\, just if ever you feel inspired 🙂  Note that I don’t have an official permit for “business” in the park so this is just a free and fun activity as part of my mission to get people moving and connected! Hope to see you!\nDonation Amount
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/fierce-in-the-forest-in-person/
LOCATION:Haycock-Longfellow Park\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Free Laughter Yoga at the Rising Phoenix Holistic Center
DESCRIPTION:The Rising Phoenix Holistic Center in Manassas VA is celebrating Small Business Saturday with a fun event featuring holiday lights\, drinks and goodies along with all sorts of great products and wellness activities to try. \nPLUS free Laughter Yoga with me at 4 pm! \nWhen: Saturday\, Nov. 30\, 11 am – 5 pm (my Laughter Yoga session will be at 4 pm until about 4:45) \nWhere: 9028 D Prince William St.\, Manassas VA 20110 \nPractitioners will be offering (for a small fee) readings\, henna art\, sound baths\, essential oils\, and much more!  Also featuring local jewelry makers. Hope to see you there!Donation Amount
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/free-laughter-yoga-at-the-rising-phoenix-holistic-center/
LOCATION:Rising Phoenix Holistic Center\, 9028 D Prince William St.\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Linderman":MAILTO:patricia@fierceafter45.com
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SUMMARY:Fierce in the Forest: In Person
DESCRIPTION:All year\, in the midst of a small forest\, we gather in our secret place\, a lovely clearing with benches amid the trees. As we feel the healing power of nature\, we activate the whole body to fun music (requests very welcome!) and move in beneficial ways that we may not do in daily life. We hardly know we’re “exercising” and we get an energy\, fitness\, music\, nature and friendship boost for the whole weekend!\n\nThis is an informal activity\, just for fun and to keep us all moving. Please email me to join\, and RSVP so I know how many are coming\, thank you and hope to see you!\n\nThere’s a donation button here but it is NOT expected\, just if ever you feel inspired 🙂  Note that I don’t have an official permit for “business” in the park so this is just a free and fun activity as part of my mission to get people moving and connected! Hope to see you!\nDonation Amount
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/fierce-in-the-forest-2/
LOCATION:Haycock-Longfellow Park\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Fierce in the Forest
DESCRIPTION:All year\, in the midst of a small forest\, we gather in our secret place\, a lovely clearing with benches amid the trees. As we feel the healing power of nature\, we activate the whole body to fun music (requests very welcome!) and move in beneficial ways that we may not do in daily life. We hardly know we’re “exercising” and we get an energy\, fitness\, music\, nature and friendship boost for the whole weekend!  \nThis is an informal activity\, just for fun and to keep us all moving. I’ve got a donation button here but it is not required nor expected. I don’t have a permit to “do business” in the park so it’s just a bunch of us enjoying nature and movement. Please email me to join\, and RSVP so I know how many are coming\, thank you and hope to see you! \nDonation Amount
URL:https://fierceafter45.com/event/fierce-in-the-forest/
LOCATION:Haycock-Longfellow Park\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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