
THIRD ACT WNC: Climate Justice Cafe
A facilitated climate justice listening circle centered on shared concerns about climate protections, democracy, and civil liberties. Gather for small-group discussion, mutual support, and community organizing connections at a wellness center.
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A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
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Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
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Interactive, workshop-style policy session on criminal justice reforms and their impact on democracy, with small-group breakouts to assess proposals, map allies and opposition, and discuss community-level outcomes. Coffee-and-bagel vibe geared for both newcomers and engaged advocates.

Interactive, workshop-style policy session on criminal justice reforms and their impact on democracy, with small-group breakouts to assess proposals, map allies and opposition, and discuss community-level outcomes. Coffee-and-bagel vibe geared for both newcomers and engaged advocates.
Interactive, workshop-style policy session on criminal justice reforms and their impact on democracy, with small-group breakouts to assess proposals, map allies and opposition, and discuss community-level outcomes. Coffee-and-bagel vibe geared for both newcomers and engaged advocates.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.

A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.

A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.

Hands-on Naloxone training teaching overdose recognition, intranasal naloxone administration, and core harm reduction practices, plus community resource updates from Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas at the Asheville wellness center.

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A supportive, expert guided session for caregivers navigating menopause, with practical strategies for stress, boundaries, and day to day care decisions. Designed as a pause point to learn coping tools and connect with others in the same terrain.

A supportive, expert guided session for caregivers navigating menopause, with practical strategies for stress, boundaries, and day to day care decisions. Designed as a pause point to learn coping tools and connect with others in the same terrain.
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Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.

An evening roundtable with WNC Sierra Club focused on protecting national forests and opposing rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. Community discussion centers on impacts to Pisgah roadless acres and local conservation action steps.
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Peer-led conversation and mutual support for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences, recovery resources, and emotional healing. A welcoming community space focused on resilience, hope, and long-term wellness after stroke.

Peer-led conversation and mutual support for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences, recovery resources, and emotional healing. A welcoming community space focused on resilience, hope, and long-term wellness after stroke.
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Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
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Beginner friendly yoga therapy blended with 12 step recovery tools to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and build coping skills. A substance free, supportive morning space for anyone impacted by substance use, disordered eating, or behavioral health concerns.

Beginner friendly yoga therapy blended with 12 step recovery tools to calm the mind, ease physical tension, and build coping skills. A substance free, supportive morning space for anyone impacted by substance use, disordered eating, or behavioral health concerns.
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Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.
Hands-on vegan cooking instruction centered on food as medicine, led by certified health coach and longtime vegan Sharon Asselta. Expect practical, health-focused recipes and nutrition guidance in a supportive wellness-center classroom setting.

Gentle guided therapeutic journaling led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, using evidence based prompts to reduce stress and boost mental and physical well being in a supportive community wellness center.

Gentle guided therapeutic journaling led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, using evidence based prompts to reduce stress and boost mental and physical well being in a supportive community wellness center.
Gentle guided therapeutic journaling led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, using evidence based prompts to reduce stress and boost mental and physical well being in a supportive community wellness center.
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Guided creative journal writing session using reflective prompts to explore mental health and wellness themes, led by Jean Rowe with NAMI and AmeriHealth Caritas; free registration includes supplied materials and lunch.
Guided creative journal writing session using reflective prompts to explore mental health and wellness themes, led by Jean Rowe with NAMI and AmeriHealth Caritas; free registration includes supplied materials and lunch.

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Gentle, beginner friendly yoga led by a C IAYT yoga therapist blends mindful movement with 12 step recovery tools for coping with stressors. A supportive, substance free space for anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
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Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
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