JMU - Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Veterans in Business Conference
Fairfax, VA
March 30, 2012
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Combat Vet Peer Retreat
Harrisonburg, VA
April 14-16, 2012
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SAVE THE DATE
Promising Practices for Healing Psychological Trauma of Service Members, Families, Veterans, and Community
When: May 11, 2012
Location: Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
Fairfax, Virginia
Invited Speakers: Mrs. Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden
For more information, please see the event flyer. Registration should be available in January 2012. To be added to the distribution list, to be informed when more details become available, send an email to spufnock@gmu.edu
(Added 8/24)
YOGA for Veterans
When: Saturdays (starting September 3rd)
9:45-10:45am
Location: Municipal Arts Center
1119 5th Street SW
Charlottesville, Virginia (near Food Lion)
FREE YOGA classes to support our service members.
Veterans, reservists, active duty personnel, and family members are invited to explore the beneficial effects of yoga practice on body, breath, and mind. No prior experience is necessary.
For more information, contact Megan Atthowe at 434.466.1625 or meganatthowe@gmail.com
(Added 8/24)
Veterans Monthly Outreach
When: 4th Thursday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: American Legion Post 73
935 Armory Dr.
Franklin, VA 23851
FREE to all veterans!
Information about: general VA Benefits, benefits and qualification info as it relates to VA Medical Care and ID card, VA Disability Compensation, VA Education, and how to obtain job search assistance.
Representatives from Organizations Serving Veterans: Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, The Vet Center, VA Rural Health Care Initiative, American Legion Post 73, Department of Rehabilitative Services, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Chapter 5, and Virginia Employment Commission.
For more information, contact Daphne Eaton (Virginia Wounded Warrior Program) at 757.942.1069, ext. 201.
Culpeper Combat Support Group
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Location: Germanna Community College
18121 Technology Dr.
(Room 123)
Culpeper, VA 22701
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialists Claude (540.842.2481) or Kev (540.273.4733), visit www.nwvawoundedwarrior.org or call 540.373.3223, extension 3085.
(Added 7/23; Updated 3/7, 5/20)
Sterling Support Group
When: Every Tuesday
6pm
Location: Cascades Library Meeting Room A
21030 Whitfield Place
Sterling, VA 20165
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialist David Galloway at 571.258.3900, ext. 3410 or Douglas.Galloway@Loudoun.gov
For up to date info and cancellations, check on Facebook - VWWP Peer Support Groups.
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Burke Support Group
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
6pm
Location: Burke Centre Library Meeting Room
5935 Freds Oak Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
Open to any veteran who has experienced combat:
- Combat veterans from every era
- Combat veterans with any discharge status
- Reserve and National Guard
- Military contractors deployed in a combat theatre
For more information, please contact Peer Specialist David Galloway at 571.258.3900, ext. 3410 or Douglas.Galloway@Loudoun.gov
For up to date info and cancellations, check on Facebook - VWWP Peer Support Groups.
(Added 3/7)
VetLink - Connecting Local Veterans
When: Every Tuesday, 6pm
Location: Christian's Pizza, downtown Charlottesville
118 West Market St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
VetLink is a networking group formed by the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. It's designed to meet the needs of veterans by providing a relaxing environment to share military, post-military, and transitional experience with other vets. VetLink also facilitates job placement assistance, peer support, fun activities, and location of available veteran resources.
For more information, contact Ben Shaw (Veteran Peer Specialist, OIF Combat Veteran) at 434-962-0175 or bshaw@regionten.org
(Added 9/6; updated 6/27)
Coffee and Comrades for Female Veterans
Peninsula Social
When: First Tuesday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: Panera Bread
2170 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA
Southside Social
When: First Thursday of the month
10-11:30am
Location: Panera Bread
1400 N. Military Hwy.
Norfolk, VA
(Added 5/4)
Chesapeake Virginia Wounded Warrior Program
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
1:30-3:30pm
Location: Virginia Employment Commission
504 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
A Resource Specialist will be available to provide you with information and assistance as it relates to benefits, housing, jobs, education, and more. Special emphasis is given to those affected by stress related and traumatic brain injuries resulting from service in combat areas.
For more information, contact Daphne Eaton (VWWP) at 757.942.1069, ext. 201 or Norine Stuck (VEC LVER) at 757.547.9717.
(Added 4/18)
Hope for Homeless Vets
When: Every Monday
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Potters House
18th & Pacific
Virginia Beach, VA
(behind Dominos Pizza)
Join us for coffee, snacks, fellowship, and information on your Veterans' benefits.
For more information, please call 757.647.6875
(Added 4/4)
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Last Modified: 3/27/2012
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