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Independence Now invites local businesses and organizations to share their upcoming events with our community on our online events calendar. Submit your event through the online Event Submission Form. Events are not guaranteed to be published.
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Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
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Grupo de apoyo de lesiones de la médula espinal para hispanohablantes
Grupo de apoyo de lesiones de la médula espinal para hispanohablantes
El primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a las 4:30 pm EST Virtual El grupo de apoyo para personas que hablan español con lesiones de la médula espinal se lleva a cabo el primer y tercer jueves a las 4:30 pm EST de cada mes. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gi6ZSyw/SCIsupportgroup
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Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
Living Positively with Chronic Pain
Living Positively with Chronic Pain
Living Positively with Chronic Pain Peer support group meetings are open to individuals who are directly affected by chronic pain.
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Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
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Grupo de apoyo de lesiones de la médula espinal para hispanohablantes
Grupo de apoyo de lesiones de la médula espinal para hispanohablantes
El primer y tercer jueves de cada mes a las 4:30 pm EST Virtual El grupo de apoyo para personas que hablan español con lesiones de la médula espinal se lleva a cabo el primer y tercer jueves a las 4:30 pm EST de cada mes. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gi6ZSyw/SCIsupportgroup
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Global Accessibility Day
Global Accessibility Day
Come Join us for Pajama Movie Night In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, on May 16th Independence Now will hold a screening of The Ride Ahead by Samuel and Dan Habib. This event will be held in person at the Independence Now Silver Spring location on May 18th 1:00PM-3:30 PM. For more information or question please contact Danielle Bustos[…]
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I AM Not Alone
I AM Not Alone
Speakers will discuss topics to help you to feel safe and confident living independently in your home.
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I want my life back
I want my life back
"I want my life back" helps people transition from an institution, for example a nursing facility, to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting. If you're living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call our team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.[…]
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Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
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Housing Seminar
Housing Seminar
Are you preparing to rent a room or apartment? Have you thought about if your things are insured in case of damage while moving or fire in your apartment? Renters insurance what it does and doesn’t cover. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Rochelle Harrod at rharrod@innow.org to register or[…]
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Cooking Class
Cooking Class
The weather is warming up; the days are getting longer and there's plenty of excellent spring produce around. Join Independence Now to learn how to pick fruits and vegetables on a budget. Vegetarian tacos are a great way to use up fresh produce for a filling, delicious meal. Contact Kelvin Hawkins at khawkins@innow.org to RSVP or[…]
Housing Truth Tellers
Housing Truth Tellers
Independence Now's advocacy-in-action team is called the Housing Truth Tellers! The members of IN's Housing Truth Tellers team will receive training and preparation with the goal of effecting real systems change regarding affordable and accessible housing in Prince George’s County. This is not a meeting about housing; it is an action team that will learn[…]
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Spring Fling Picnic
Spring Fling Picnic
Come join us for a Carnival in the park! Join us for games (including wheelchair racing), food, presentations, making new friends, and more! Wear your favorite outfit you would wear to the county fair! It's going to be lots of fun and you won't want to miss it. RSVP with cgaskins@innow.org
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Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Adaptive (seated) Qi Gong and Tai Ji Quan
Join us for a seated adaptation of the simplified Tai Ji Quan 24 form set standardized by the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
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