In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Wellness Café program invites women in the community to join a relaxed and inspiring afternoon of books, conversation, and cultural creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring a book written by a woman author who has inspired them and share why the story, ideas, or message resonated with them. … Continue reading Stories & Henna: A Women’s Book Gathering
Pilates for Beginners with Walchiria
Looking for a gentle way to move your body and reset your mind? 🌿 Join us for Pilates for Beginners, a welcoming mat class led by Walciria, an ISSA Certified Pilates Instructor. This class focuses on simple, mindful movements to build strength, balance, and body awareness — perfect for beginners and all fitness levels. 📅 … Continue reading Pilates for Beginners with Walchiria
Transitioning from High School to College: Supporting International & First-Generation Families
In the last day of February 2026, the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program hosted a Wellness Café session titled “High School to College: Ideas for Making It Less Confusing and More Affordable,” presented by Ruth Gill. The event welcomed about 10 participants, primarily from international families and first-generation college households in our community. For many families … Continue reading Transitioning from High School to College: Supporting International & First-Generation Families
Finding Space to Breathe: Wellness Café Yoga at Fresh Coast Yoga
Today, our Wellness Café gathering at Fresh Coast Yoga was a beautiful reminder of how powerful it is to simply pause and breathe. Led by Beth Krause, nine participants joined the session - women from our community who carved out time in the middle of busy schedules, family responsibilities, and winter fatigue to reconnect with … Continue reading Finding Space to Breathe: Wellness Café Yoga at Fresh Coast Yoga
Sushi-making: A Special Valentine’s Wellness Café
On Valentine’s Day, our Wellness Café gathered at the Portage Lake District Library (PLDL) for a hands-on sushi-making workshop led by our Tokyo-born Yooper Miyoko-san. The session was fully attended, and the room was filled with curiosity and the joy of learning something new together. Participants had the opportunity to learn how to make simple … Continue reading Sushi-making: A Special Valentine’s Wellness Café
Opening Session of Wellness Café: Exploring Mental, Physical, and Emotional Wellness
We are grateful to share that the opening session of our Wellness Café series was a meaningful and successful start to this year’s program. Led by Sabrina from Unite Wellness, the session invited participants to explore the different dimensions of wellness — mental, physical, and emotional — and how these aspects are deeply interconnected in … Continue reading Opening Session of Wellness Café: Exploring Mental, Physical, and Emotional Wellness
Women’s Wellness Café – Opening Session
A welcoming space for women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their wellbeing The Elaine Bacon Literacy Program, in collaboration with unitē Mental Health & Wellness, is excited to invite the community to the opening session of the Women’s Wellness Café — a gentle, welcoming gathering designed to support reflection, connection, and everyday wellbeing. This … Continue reading Women’s Wellness Café – Opening Session
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