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Connect and Share

Each café includes time for a resource person to share, pose, and answer questions in a discussion space facilitated for support and encouragement. Let your emotional and intellectual responses guide your exploration of each chosen topic.

Please register and join us for free, hour-long Zoom calls below to listen and contribute as you feel comfortable.

Register For Upcoming Cafés

Healthy Eating in the New Year, Part 2 1/14

What is the buzz about a plant forward diet? How does it differ from food plans you may know such as vegetarian or vegan? Join us on January 14 to learn how to integrate more plants while still eating the proteins you enjoy, plus the benefits of making this change.

Writing to Reflect on Your Life 1/21

We welcome back writing instructor Melissa Mace, who will provide an overview of memoir, making the distinction between autobiography and memoir. Join us on January 21 to take the opportunity to dabble in memoir writing during the café as a creative way to share your story.

Gentle Chair Yoga 1/28

Join us on January 28 for chair yoga. It’s a wonderful way to practice gentle movement, stretching and strengthening. It is highly adaptable for all abilities, and perfect for beginners to yoga. Standing and seated poses will be offered.

Meet Our Connection Staff

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Janele Nelson

Association Mission Director