
Arts & Connection Programs
Supporting mental health and building resilience through artistic expression and social connection
Please see descriptions for details and how to register. All programs are offered free of charge.

Lunes, 15 de Septiembre
En línea vía zoom
Únete a Mariana Araujo en un taller de poesía diseñado para ayudarte a enviar tu historia al programa "De la Adversidad al Éxito" de este año. Utilizando las plantas y la naturaleza como fuente de inspiración, exploraremos el arte de escribir. Los participantes serán guiados a través de ejercicios sencillos de escritura y sugerencias para fomentar la autoexpresión a través de la narrativa personal. Facilitado por Mariana Araujo.
Para registrarse para este grupo llame al 434.328.1800 o envíe un mensaje a bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.
Biweekly on Wednesdays
Every other week, we will gather at TWI for queer companionship, connection, and fun. Each session features a different type of “parallel play” to facilitate easy socializing and learn new creative skills. Past sessions have featured adult coloring, game night, art night, and a journaling night. Led by Hyacinth Bellerose and Lisa Gaudet.
Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.
Biweekly on Tuesdays
Explore and celebrate the diverse tapestry of queer history with Queer History Club, a biweekly program dedicated to delving into significant moments and figures from queer history around the world. Each session will feature a discussion of a different type of media, including podcasts, book chapters, and documentaries, to cater to different learning styles and deepen our collective understanding. Our discussions will span every continent and various time periods, providing a rich, global perspective on queer history. This group welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge to join in the conversation, reflect on the past, and connect with the broader queer community. Members of the LGBTQ+ community 18 years old and up are invited to attend. Led by Alethea Burns and Robin Brown.
Click here to register.
Biweekly on Wednesdays
Every other week, we will gather at TWI for queer companionship, connection, and fun. Each session features a different type of “parallel play” to facilitate easy socializing and learn new creative skills. Past sessions have featured adult coloring, game night, art night, and a journaling night. Led by Lisa Gaudet.
Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.
Biweekly on Tuesdays
Explore and celebrate the diverse tapestry of queer history with Queer History Club, a biweekly program dedicated to delving into significant moments and figures from queer history around the world. Each session will feature a discussion of a different type of media, including podcasts, book chapters, and documentaries, to cater to different learning styles and deepen our collective understanding. Our discussions will span every continent and various time periods, providing a rich, global perspective on queer history. This group welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge to join in the conversation, reflect on the past, and connect with the broader queer community. Members of the LGBTQ+ community 18 years old and up are invited to attend. Led by Alethea Burns and Robin Brown.
Click here to register.
Biweekly on Wednesdays
Every other week, we will gather at TWI for queer companionship, connection, and fun. Each session features a different type of “parallel play” to facilitate easy socializing and learn new creative skills. Past sessions have featured adult coloring, game night, art night, and a journaling night. Led by Lisa Gaudet.
Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.
Biweekly on Tuesdays
Explore and celebrate the diverse tapestry of queer history with Queer History Club, a biweekly program dedicated to delving into significant moments and figures from queer history around the world. Each session will feature a discussion of a different type of media, including podcasts, book chapters, and documentaries, to cater to different learning styles and deepen our collective understanding. Our discussions will span every continent and various time periods, providing a rich, global perspective on queer history. This group welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and levels of knowledge to join in the conversation, reflect on the past, and connect with the broader queer community. Members of the LGBTQ+ community 18 years old and up are invited to attend. Led by Alethea Burns and Robin Brown.
Click here to register.
Biweekly on Wednesdays
Every other week, we will gather at TWI for queer companionship, connection, and fun. Each session features a different type of “parallel play” to facilitate easy socializing and learn new creative skills. Past sessions have featured adult coloring, game night, art night, and a journaling night. Led by Lisa Gaudet.
Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Participant Testimonial
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“The facilitators were fantastic; I would recommend this group to anyone.”
- Expressive Art Participant
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