Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome.
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| 0 events, | 1 event, | 0 events, | 2 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] Join Navy veteran and former Nurse Practitioner Jason for this Sound Healing and Stretching class. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. | 1 event, - This wellness offering begins with a short myofascial release practice to help ease tension, before fully relaxing into a restorative stretching practice. Class is taught by Raegan Robinson, who emphasizes inner transformation and personal well-being. Raegan also teaches QiGong at Bastion. | 1 event,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! | 1 event, - Bastion is proud to host Wounded Warrior Project's Peer Support Group at our new Veteran Wellness Center. This monthly group is for WWP Alumni only. Qualifying post-9/11 veterans can register here. Registration is required to attend. You can also RSVP through WWP's weekly email (The Post) or by contacting 888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586) for assistance. |
| 0 events, | 1 event,Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. | 1 event, - Join our partner Recirculating Farms for a Veteran Gardening Workshop! This workshop is located at 1924 Jackson Avenue, hosted by the Recirc Farms team. All local veterans are welcome to attend. Recirculating Farms supports communities in accessing fresh local food and creating stable green jobs. They offer hands-on, cost-free education for our veterans through our […] | 2 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] TRE is a series of movements and stretches designed to help kickstart a natural shaking mechanism in the body to release muscular tension and stress. Join us to try this accessible healing modality! After learning this practice at Bastion, this is a tool you can try at home to promote relaxation and improve sleep. This […] | 1 event,Bastion hosts a Warrior Writers Workshop once per month, facilitated by Warrior Writers founder & Bastion Social Worker Lovella Calica, LCSW. The workshop begins at 5pm with a community meal, followed by the writing session. All materials are provided by Bastion. Sharing your writing or experiences is never required to participate. This offering is for […] | 1 event,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! | 1 event, - Check out this family-friendly event from Imagination Veterans, a nonprofit created by a Headway graduate and longtime member of our Bastion family. Build new connections through gaming and meet fellow veterans and military families! This event takes place at Skeeta Hawk, a veteran-owned brewing that supports local nonprofits and veteran causes. |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - Meditation has been shown to help calm the nervous system, reduce hyperarousal, and lower stress hormones. This can lead to better sleep quality, improved emotional regulation, and less chronic pain when practiced regularly. We hope you'll join us for this free wellness offering. All levels of experience welcome, including first time meditation participants. Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. | 0 events, | 3 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] - Join us for an informational session about the VA's programs and resources for veteran caretakers. TRE is a series of movements and stretches designed to help kickstart a natural shaking mechanism in the body to release muscular tension and stress. Join us to try this accessible healing modality! After learning this practice at Bastion, this is a tool you can try at home to promote relaxation and improve sleep. This […] | 1 event, - Join Navy veteran and former Nurse Practitioner Jason for this Sound Healing class. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. | 1 event,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event,Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. | 1 event, - Explore connections between the mind and body in healing with Tai Chi! This practice combines slow body movements, deep breathing, and focused attention to improve overall wellness. It's been shown to help with stress reduction, balance, posture, and mood over time. Join instructor Ilana at this community wellness class to support your physical and mental […] | 3 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] Join us every last Wednesday of the month for QiGong with Raegan! QiGong is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice that gentle movement, breathing, and meditation to cultivate vital life energy and support overall well-being. Many participants utilize QiGong to help balance their nervous system and quiet the mind. - The New Orleans Veterans Coalition meets once per month at veteran-owned brewery Skeeta Hawk, located in MidCity about ten minutes from Bastion. These meetings typically take place on the last Wednesday of the month. All are welcome to attend. We especially encourage local veterans, family members, representatives from veteran-serving orgs, and anyone would like to […] | 0 events, | 2 events,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! - If you’re looking for a safe, welcoming place to connect with fellow female-identifying veterans, this group is for you. Facilitated by Bastion Social Worker EJ Bond, LCSW, this monthly event offers an opportunity to meet new people, receive and offer support amongst fellow veterans, and learn more about Bastion resources that can help you along […] | 1 event, - Join Navy veteran and former Nurse Practitioner Jason for this Sound Healing class. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - Meditation has been shown to help calm the nervous system, reduce hyperarousal, and lower stress hormones. This can lead to better sleep quality, improved emotional regulation, and less chronic pain when practiced regularly. We hope you'll join us for this free wellness offering. All levels of experience welcome, including first time meditation participants. Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. | 2 events,Visit Bastion's Veteran Wellness Center every last Tuesday of the month for this free LDVA Benefits Clinic. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will provide three Veteran Service Officers (VSO), who provide free assistance with issues like: filing disability claims, appealing denied decisions, accessing healthcare, and navigating survivor benefits. A VSO is a trained, accredited […] - Join Bastion community members for this monthly, all-ages Game Night in our new Veteran Wellness Center. Games and light refreshments provided; attendees are encouraged to bring a snack or potluck item to share. All are welcome! | 1 event,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] | 0 events, | 1 event,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! | 0 events, |