Thursday Network is focusing on health & wellness throughout the month of August! Join us as we gather throughout the month for activities that focus on mental, physical and emotional health for ourselves and our community. See details below and please note separate links for ticket purchase/registration. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to reserve tickets for your preferred classes as soon as possible!
You must register at the specified links under each event to secure your spot.
Saturday, August 2: Spin, Step and Dance Class with KTX Fitness (10:30 am at Gold’s Gym 1723 Ritchie Station Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743) - this isn’t your typical class! This special spin class combines music and on-bike dance moves for a very unique workout, followed by step and dance to keep the calories burning.
To purchase your ticket and reserve your spot, go to https://cash.app/$thursnetwork and send $30.
Saturday, August 9: Books & Brunch (12 pm at GWUL HQ 2901 14th St NW)- we’ll read and discuss The Let Them Theory, a book focused on reclaiming your peace and prioritizing your growth and happiness. Afterward we’ll head to brunch at Buddy’s.
RSVP here: https://thursdaynetwork.org/event-6247280
Tuesday, August 12: Yogalates + Journaling with Kaya Eubanks (6:30 pm at Eaton Wellness 1201 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005) - combine the mindfulness of yoga with the emphasis of core strength from Pilates. At the close of class, you will be guided through 15-minutes of journaling prompts that offer time for reflection and connection.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yogalates-with-kaya-tickets-760652922367
Saturday, August 16: Food Pantry (10 am at GWUL HQ 2901 14th St NW) -The Thursday Network Food Pantry is dedicated to helping those in need by making sure our community members have a variety of food and household items to support their basic needs. Volunteers can donate items, assemble food packages, delivery packages or donate funds.
Link coming soon!
Saturday, August 23: Back 2 School Festival + National Day of Wellness (10 am at Second Baptist Church Southwest 5501 Silver Hill Road District Heights, MD 20747)- join Thursday Network alongside the Greater Washington Urban League for our annual Back 2 School Festival, which will also be a part of the NULYP National Day of Wellness. TN members and friends are encouraged to volunteer for the Health & Wellness Pavilion or the Mental & Emotional Wellness Pavilion.
Learn more: https://gwul.org/back2school/
Saturday, August 30: Roosevelt Island Trail Hike (10:30 am at George Washington Memorial Parkway meeting place)- we’ll close out the month with an energetic hike at a Roosevelt Island Trail led by TN board member Matthew Vaden.
Register for this event using this page.
