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Month: January 2020

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Breastfeeding Support Groups at YWCA

Friday, January 31, 2020

Join YWCA and Sistas Caring 4 Sistas for breastfeeding support for mothers at all stages! Share and learn from other breastfeeding mothers. Pregnant mothers welcome! Facilitated by a certified lactation specialist through SC4S. Breastfeeding support groups meet weekly starting Friday, February 7th (no meeting on February 14th) from 11:30am – 12:30pm in the Women’s Empowerment… Continue Reading Breastfeeding Support Groups at YWCA

Self Defense: a 6-Week Series

Friday, January 31, 2020

Join us on Thursdays from 6pm – 7:15pm February 13th – March 19th for a Self-Defense series taught by Jon Wiener with Chris Van Wandelen as we empower our members with self defense strategies while promoting health through martial arts.  Week 1 (February 13th): Stand-up fighting; stances, punches, elbows, knees, kicks Week 2 (February 20th): Release… Continue Reading Self Defense: a 6-Week Series

Get Out The Vote at YWCA!

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

We know that change starts at the local level—and we know how crucial it is to support women, in particular women and girls of color, this election season and beyond. As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the country, we are especially committed to doing our part to make sure women and… Continue Reading Get Out The Vote at YWCA!

Diabetes Wellness and Prevention New Cohort Starts January 29th and 30th

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

We are dedicated to promoting health equity and reducing the disparity in diabetes outcomes that disproportionately affect the Black community in Buncombe County. If you have type 2 diabetes or are at risk the YWCA offers a life-changing journey! What are the benefits? Weekly educational support groups Membership to the YWCA Fitness and Aquatic Center Consultations with a pharmacist… Continue Reading Diabetes Wellness and Prevention New Cohort Starts January 29th and 30th