Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

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.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Every 4th Thursday, ongoing

This group is a safe space for transgender women and transfeminine adult individuals (18 years and older) in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and surrounding areas in Virginia to connect, share, learn from one another, and provide mutual encouragement along our unique, personal journeys. Respecting and maintaining the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of what is shared in our circle is of utmost importance. Led by Kayla Capps, Ashley Glennon, and members of the TWI Q Staff Alliance.

For more information and to register (preferred names or initials are fine), email cvilletranswomen@gmail.com. Attend any of the sessions.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, January 23–March 20

Join us every other Thursday evening to explore writing as a means of cultivating personal growth and healing. These drop-in hours are open to women with any level of writing experience. We may look at excerpts from works that show the transformative power of personal narrative and explore how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and painful experiences. Participants will receive support to work on their own healing narratives. Led by Erin James, MFA.

Click here to register.

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 Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 5

Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.

Click here to register here.

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.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, January 23–March 20

Join us every other Thursday evening to explore writing as a means of cultivating personal growth and healing. These drop-in hours are open to women with any level of writing experience. We may look at excerpts from works that show the transformative power of personal narrative and explore how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and painful experiences. Participants will receive support to work on their own healing narratives. Led by Erin James, MFA.

Click here to register.

Thursdays, February 6–27

Virtual via Zoom

This four-week virtual counseling group will provide the history that impacts Black intimacy and psychoeducation for having healthy relationships whether you are single or currently partnered. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, confidential setting. Black women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.

Please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to complete a screening by February 5.

This training program for aspiring allies will provide insight into the beautiful range of identities that make up the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will learn the basics of LGBTQ+ identity, vocabulary, history, and the Movement for LGBTQ+ Liberation today. Participants will hear stories of LGBTQ+ individuals to better understand the lived experience of LGBTQ+ people in our region. If you aspire to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and want to learn more about what the movement has to offer, this training is the perfect for you! Lunch will be provided. Space is limited; please register by February 3. Led by Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

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 Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Tuesdays, February 11–25

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for an active class for Latina women to learn gentle movements to promote relaxation. Learn how to strengthen the connection between our bodies and mind to promote healing and well-being. Led by Laura Somel, LCSW

To register for this group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

Thursdays, February 6–27

Virtual via Zoom

This four-week virtual counseling group will provide the history that impacts Black intimacy and psychoeducation for having healthy relationships whether you are single or currently partnered. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, confidential setting. Black women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.

Please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to complete a screening by February 5.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

Tuesdays, February 11–25

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for an active class for Latina women to learn gentle movements to promote relaxation. Learn how to strengthen the connection between our bodies and mind to promote healing and well-being. Led by Laura Somel, LCSW

To register for this group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

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.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 5

Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.

Click here to register here.

Thursdays, February 6–27

Virtual via Zoom

This four-week virtual counseling group will provide the history that impacts Black intimacy and psychoeducation for having healthy relationships whether you are single or currently partnered. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, confidential setting. Black women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.

Please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to complete a screening by February 5.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, January 23–March 20

Join us every other Thursday evening to explore writing as a means of cultivating personal growth and healing. These drop-in hours are open to women with any level of writing experience. We may look at excerpts from works that show the transformative power of personal narrative and explore how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and painful experiences. Participants will receive support to work on their own healing narratives. Led by Erin James, MFA.

Click here to register.

Friday, January 17, and Friday, February 21

Join us in creating a vibrant collective space where BIPOC LGBTQ individuals can connect and thrive together. Each week will bring an opportunity to socialize, learn, and connect with community through various activities, such as a BIPOC LGBTQ+ filmmaker showcase, artmaking, and more. In January, we invite you for vision board creation, group affirmations, and guided goal-setting discussion. In February, we will celebrate Black History Month and uplift the contributions of Black queer icons. Individuals who identify as both BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) are invited to participate. Led by Latricia Giles.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Saturday, February 22

We invite you to explore rest as resistance in this two-part restorative retreat series. In January, we will kick off the new year by setting intentions and visualizing our desires through a vision board party. Materials will be provided. In February, embrace your power through affirmations and self-love rituals. Learn how to create powerful affirmations that support your self-esteem and challenge negative self-talk. We'll also explore simple self-love rituals to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) 18 and older are invited to attend. Led by Latricia Giles.

Click here to register.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

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 Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Tuesdays, February 11–25

Virtual via Zoom

Join us for an active class for Latina women to learn gentle movements to promote relaxation. Learn how to strengthen the connection between our bodies and mind to promote healing and well-being. Led by Laura Somel, LCSW

To register for this group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

Thursdays, February 6–27

Virtual via Zoom

This four-week virtual counseling group will provide the history that impacts Black intimacy and psychoeducation for having healthy relationships whether you are single or currently partnered. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, confidential setting. Black women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Alyson Davis, LMFT.

Please email sistercircle@thewomensinitiative.org to complete a screening by February 5.

Every 4th Thursday, ongoing

This group is a safe space for transgender women and transfeminine adult individuals (18 years and older) in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and surrounding areas in Virginia to connect, share, learn from one another, and provide mutual encouragement along our unique, personal journeys. Respecting and maintaining the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of what is shared in our circle is of utmost importance. Led by Kayla Capps, Ashley Glennon, and members of the TWI Q Staff Alliance.

For more information and to register (preferred names or initials are fine), email cvilletranswomen@gmail.com. Attend any of the sessions.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 5

Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.

Click here to register here.

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.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

Thursdays, March 6–20

Explore the mindfulness and relaxing benefits of hand sewing in community. We invite you to explore textiles as a means of meditation, relaxation and emotional expression. Each week, our group will gather to engage in process-focused textile work such as embroidery, crochet and knitting. No prior artistic experience is necessary; we will explore new techniques together, support one another, and have fun. All materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on. Women and members of the gender-expansive community 18 and older are invited to attend. Led by Karina Monroy, clinical art therapy intern.

Click here to register.

Thursdays, March 6 & 13

Virtual via Zoom

Join us to create a virtual circle of support for Latina women dedicated to learning relaxation techniques that help manage the daily stress in our lives. Led by Ingrid Ramos, LPC.

To register for this group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, January 23–March 20

Join us every other Thursday evening to explore writing as a means of cultivating personal growth and healing. These drop-in hours are open to women with any level of writing experience. We may look at excerpts from works that show the transformative power of personal narrative and explore how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and painful experiences. Participants will receive support to work on their own healing narratives. Led by Erin James, MFA.

Click here to register.

Mondays, February 3–March 10

In this six-week counseling group, participants can expect to engage one another on topics of safety in body, mind, relationships and environment. Trauma Healing Basics 1 offers foundational skills related to coping with upsetting circumstances and overwhelming emotions. Participants will develop a larger emotional vocabulary and learn how to express beliefs and needs more effectively. This is a closed group where participants can share personal experiences and receive support in a non-judgmental, and confidential setting. Women and members of the gender-expansive community who reside in Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Nelson, and Louisa are invited to join. Facilitated by Kara Castle, LCSW, and Andrea Fasciano, M.Ed. candidate and counseling intern.

Please email info@thewomensinitiative.org or call 434.872.0047 to complete a screening before January 27.

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 Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

Thursdays, March 6–20

Explore the mindfulness and relaxing benefits of hand sewing in community. We invite you to explore textiles as a means of meditation, relaxation and emotional expression. Each week, our group will gather to engage in process-focused textile work such as embroidery, crochet and knitting. No prior artistic experience is necessary; we will explore new techniques together, support one another, and have fun. All materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on. Women and members of the gender-expansive community 18 and older are invited to attend. Led by Karina Monroy, clinical art therapy intern.

Click here to register.

Thursdays, March 6 & 13

Virtual via Zoom

Join us to create a virtual circle of support for Latina women dedicated to learning relaxation techniques that help manage the daily stress in our lives. Led by Ingrid Ramos, LPC.

To register for this group, please call 434.328.1800 or email bienestar@thewomensinitiative.org.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

Click here to register.

Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

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.

Click here to register.
Register once and attend any of the sessions.

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 5

Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.

Click here to register here.

Thursdays, March 6–20

Explore the mindfulness and relaxing benefits of hand sewing in community. We invite you to explore textiles as a means of meditation, relaxation and emotional expression. Each week, our group will gather to engage in process-focused textile work such as embroidery, crochet and knitting. No prior artistic experience is necessary; we will explore new techniques together, support one another, and have fun. All materials will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on. Women and members of the gender-expansive community 18 and older are invited to attend. Led by Karina Monroy, clinical art therapy intern.

Click here to register.

Bi-weekly on Thursdays, January 23–March 20

Join us every other Thursday evening to explore writing as a means of cultivating personal growth and healing. These drop-in hours are open to women with any level of writing experience. We may look at excerpts from works that show the transformative power of personal narrative and explore how the writing process can serve as a healing tool for adversity and painful experiences. Participants will receive support to work on their own healing narratives. Led by Erin James, MFA.

Click here to register.

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 Hyacinth Bellerose.

Click here to register.

Tuesdays, ongoing

Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.

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Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30pm, ongoing

The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.

Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.

Every 4th Thursday, ongoing

This group is a safe space for transgender women and transfeminine adult individuals (18 years and older) in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and surrounding areas in Virginia to connect, share, learn from one another, and provide mutual encouragement along our unique, personal journeys. Respecting and maintaining the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of what is shared in our circle is of utmost importance. Led by Kayla Capps, Ashley Glennon, and members of the TWI Q Staff Alliance.

For more information and to register (preferred names or initials are fine), email cvilletranswomen@gmail.com. Attend any of the sessions.