
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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Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.

Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.
Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.

A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.

A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.
A supportive afternoon meetup for solo agers focused on peer connection, conversation, and community building in a wellness center setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing social support and relationship building.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.

Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.
Quiet, grounding sessions of guided meditation, breathwork, and gentle meditative movement. Facilitated peer support and reflective discussion cultivate practical tools for staying centered during stressful times.
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, response, and naloxone administration for community responders; free hybrid session led by Sunrise Recovery at AmeriHealth Caritas, suitable for neighbors and frontline staff.

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 hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.

An hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.
An hour-long instructor-led yoga session blending movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center; free drop-in class open to community members and beginners.
Skills-based Youth Mental Health First Aid training that prepares adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Two-day required registration.
Skills-based Youth Mental Health First Aid training that prepares adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Two-day required registration.
Skills-based Youth Mental Health First Aid training that prepares adults to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to appropriate support for mental health and substance use challenges. Two-day required registration.

Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.

Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.
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.
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.
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.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.

Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.
Gentle therapeutic yoga led by a C-IAYT yoga therapist integrates 12 step recovery principles and breathing exercises to build coping skills for substance use and behavioral health concerns; beginner friendly and substance free.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.
One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.

Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.
Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.

Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Deep dive discussions of books on international politics, climate change, and global culture at Transylvania County Library, mixing close textual analysis with policy focused debate and community driven perspectives for engaged readers and adult learners.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.
Celebrate new beginnings with a community baby shower providing gifts, support, and resource connections for expectant parents hosted by WellCare NC in a welcoming neighborhood space.

A Friday morning grassroots community gathering with facilitated discussion and smaller break out groups for local projects and shared concerns. Ideal for neighbors looking to plug into civic engagement and ongoing Swannanoa initiatives.

A Friday morning grassroots community gathering with facilitated discussion and smaller break out groups for local projects and shared concerns. Ideal for neighbors looking to plug into civic engagement and ongoing Swannanoa initiatives.
A Friday morning grassroots community gathering with facilitated discussion and smaller break out groups for local projects and shared concerns. Ideal for neighbors looking to plug into civic engagement and ongoing Swannanoa initiatives.