Bedford VAMC Calendar
November 2021
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| Monday, Nov 1, 2021 |
Veteran Coffee Social
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7:30 AM- 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Patriot Canteen, Building 78, VA Bedford HCS, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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COFFEE SOCIAL
Presented by VA Bedford Healthcare System
Served fresh--Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Patriot Canteen, Building 78
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Please join us for free coffee, pastries, and casual conversation with fellow Veterans and VA Bedford staff.
Call 781-382-5912 for more info.
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| Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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Join us in person or online for catching up and getting creative every Tuesday evening from 5pm-6:30pm. In person space is limited--advance registration required.
For more information, and to receive the link/password please contact Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC at nadene.stillings@va.gov | office: 781-687-3199 | text: 781-382-5996
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| Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 |
Restorative Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer rm T108 |
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| | Join us for in person Restorative Yoga: a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Veterans are often supported by gear to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
All participants are required to have current gym/pool pass.
For more information or to register contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office 781-687-3199 |
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| Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 |
Gentle Yoga
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer; rm T108 |
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| | Gentle Yoga: tune into your body and breath while engaging in strengthening and lengthening postures. No experience necessary; all gear provided.Veterans must have current GYM/POOL pass to attend. Space is limited: advanced registration required.
For more information or to register please contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office: 781-687-3199
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| Friday, Nov 5, 2021 |
Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Program
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| Time: |
9:30 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Building 80, Room 121, VA Bedford main campus, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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Come join our Healthy Teaching Kitchen Dietitian, Emily, for demonstration cooking classes! The Healthy Teaching Kitchen program provides Veterans with nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and guided practice to build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.
*If you have a co-pay for VA visits, this may apply to HTK cooking classes.
Questions? Contact Emily at 781-687-3441
November—Diabetes
- 11/5: Carb Control
- 11/12: Carb Control
- 11/19: Carb Control
- 11/26: NO CLASS
December –Healthy Holidays
- 12/3: Healthy Holiday
- 12/10: Seasonal Sides
- 12/17: Mindful Eating
- 12/24: NO CLASS
- 12/31: NO CLASS
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Creative Writing Expressive Therapy (HYBRID)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic and Virtual Meeting |
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Join us for a writing workshop & critique group focusing on CREATIVE WRITING
as a therapeutic modality. Each week we'll share writing pieces built on a specific prompt or experience. In person or Online Fridays at 1:00
For more information, and to receive the web link please contact:
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| Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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| | Join us Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 for Open Studio Art Therapy:
Drop in group dedicated to art making and community building.
We are in-person at limited capacity or online via Webex.
Call or email Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC for more information or to register
781-687-3199 | Nadene.stillings@va.gov
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| Monday, Nov 8, 2021 |
Veteran Coffee Social
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| Time: |
7:30 AM- 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Patriot Canteen, Building 78, VA Bedford HCS, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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COFFEE SOCIAL
Presented by VA Bedford Healthcare System
Served fresh--Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Patriot Canteen, Building 78
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Please join us for free coffee, pastries, and casual conversation with fellow Veterans and VA Bedford staff.
Call 781-382-5912 for more info.
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| Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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Join us in person or online for catching up and getting creative every Tuesday evening from 5pm-6:30pm. In person space is limited--advance registration required.
For more information, and to receive the link/password please contact Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC at nadene.stillings@va.gov | office: 781-687-3199 | text: 781-382-5996
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| Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021 |
Restorative Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer rm T108 |
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| | Join us for in person Restorative Yoga: a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Veterans are often supported by gear to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
All participants are required to have current gym/pool pass.
For more information or to register contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office 781-687-3199 |
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| Thursday, Nov 11, 2021 |
Gentle Yoga
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer; rm T108 |
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| | Gentle Yoga: tune into your body and breath while engaging in strengthening and lengthening postures. No experience necessary; all gear provided.Veterans must have current GYM/POOL pass to attend. Space is limited: advanced registration required.
For more information or to register please contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office: 781-687-3199
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| Friday, Nov 12, 2021 |
Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Program
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| Time: |
9:30 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Building 80, Room 121, VA Bedford main campus, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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Come join our Healthy Teaching Kitchen Dietitian, Emily, for demonstration cooking classes! The Healthy Teaching Kitchen program provides Veterans with nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and guided practice to build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.
*If you have a co-pay for VA visits, this may apply to HTK cooking classes.
Questions? Contact Emily at 781-687-3441
November—Diabetes
- 11/5: Carb Control
- 11/12: Carb Control
- 11/19: Carb Control
- 11/26: NO CLASS
December –Healthy Holidays
- 12/3: Healthy Holiday
- 12/10: Seasonal Sides
- 12/17: Mindful Eating
- 12/24: NO CLASS
- 12/31: NO CLASS
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Creative Writing Expressive Therapy (HYBRID)
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| Time: |
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic and Virtual Meeting |
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Join us for a writing workshop & critique group focusing on CREATIVE WRITING
as a therapeutic modality. Each week we'll share writing pieces built on a specific prompt or experience. In person or Online Fridays at 1:00
For more information, and to receive the web link please contact:
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| Saturday, Nov 13, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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| | Join us Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 for Open Studio Art Therapy:
Drop in group dedicated to art making and community building.
We are in-person at limited capacity or online via Webex.
Call or email Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC for more information or to register
781-687-3199 | Nadene.stillings@va.gov
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| Monday, Nov 15, 2021 |
Veteran Coffee Social
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| Time: |
7:30 AM- 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Patriot Canteen, Building 78, VA Bedford HCS, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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COFFEE SOCIAL
Presented by VA Bedford Healthcare System
Served fresh--Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Patriot Canteen, Building 78
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Please join us for free coffee, pastries, and casual conversation with fellow Veterans and VA Bedford staff.
Call 781-382-5912 for more info.
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| Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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Join us in person or online for catching up and getting creative every Tuesday evening from 5pm-6:30pm. In person space is limited--advance registration required.
For more information, and to receive the link/password please contact Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC at nadene.stillings@va.gov | office: 781-687-3199 | text: 781-382-5996
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| Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 |
Restorative Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer rm T108 |
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| | Join us for in person Restorative Yoga: a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Veterans are often supported by gear to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
All participants are required to have current gym/pool pass.
For more information or to register contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office 781-687-3199 |
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| Thursday, Nov 18, 2021 |
Gentle Yoga
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer; rm T108 |
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| | Gentle Yoga: tune into your body and breath while engaging in strengthening and lengthening postures. No experience necessary; all gear provided.Veterans must have current GYM/POOL pass to attend. Space is limited: advanced registration required.
For more information or to register please contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office: 781-687-3199
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Free Produce Market
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| Time: |
12:30 PM- 2:00 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Back of Building 61 at 200 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA |
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VA Bedford's Free Produce Market serves Veterans, active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members. Easy one-time registration is available on location. Note we are back to our normal location behind Building 61.
Food is donated through our partner organization, The Greater Boston Food Bank, www.gbfb.org, and is dropped off right before the market. In the event of severe weather, you can call 781-687-2000, ext. 3076, the morning of the market to confirm the event is still on. We'll also post changes to our social media accounts on Facebook & Twitter (@VABedfordHCS).
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| Friday, Nov 19, 2021 |
Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Program
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| Time: |
9:30 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Building 80, Room 121, VA Bedford main campus, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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Come join our Healthy Teaching Kitchen Dietitian, Emily, for demonstration cooking classes! The Healthy Teaching Kitchen program provides Veterans with nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and guided practice to build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.
*If you have a co-pay for VA visits, this may apply to HTK cooking classes.
Questions? Contact Emily at 781-687-3441
November—Diabetes
- 11/5: Carb Control
- 11/12: Carb Control
- 11/19: Carb Control
- 11/26: NO CLASS
December –Healthy Holidays
- 12/3: Healthy Holiday
- 12/10: Seasonal Sides
- 12/17: Mindful Eating
- 12/24: NO CLASS
- 12/31: NO CLASS
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| Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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| | Join us Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 for Open Studio Art Therapy:
Drop in group dedicated to art making and community building.
We are in-person at limited capacity or online via Webex.
Call or email Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC for more information or to register
781-687-3199 | Nadene.stillings@va.gov
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| Monday, Nov 22, 2021 |
Veteran Coffee Social
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| Time: |
7:30 AM- 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Patriot Canteen, Building 78, VA Bedford HCS, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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COFFEE SOCIAL
Presented by VA Bedford Healthcare System
Served fresh--Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Patriot Canteen, Building 78
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Please join us for free coffee, pastries, and casual conversation with fellow Veterans and VA Bedford staff.
Call 781-382-5912 for more info.
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| Tuesday, Nov 23, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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Join us in person or online for catching up and getting creative every Tuesday evening from 5pm-6:30pm. In person space is limited--advance registration required.
For more information, and to receive the link/password please contact Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC at nadene.stillings@va.gov | office: 781-687-3199 | text: 781-382-5996
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| Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021 |
Restorative Yoga
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| Time: |
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer rm T108 |
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| | Join us for in person Restorative Yoga: a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Veterans are often supported by gear to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
All participants are required to have current gym/pool pass.
For more information or to register contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office 781-687-3199 |
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| Thursday, Nov 25, 2021 |
Gentle Yoga
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| Time: |
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Whole Health Trailer; rm T108 |
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| | Gentle Yoga: tune into your body and breath while engaging in strengthening and lengthening postures. No experience necessary; all gear provided.Veterans must have current GYM/POOL pass to attend. Space is limited: advanced registration required.
For more information or to register please contact:
Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC
nadene.stillings@va.gov | cell: 781-382-5996 | office: 781-687-3199
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| Saturday, Nov 27, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
10:30 AM- 12:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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| | Join us Saturdays from 10:30-12:30 for Open Studio Art Therapy:
Drop in group dedicated to art making and community building.
We are in-person at limited capacity or online via Webex.
Call or email Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC for more information or to register
781-687-3199 | Nadene.stillings@va.gov
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| Monday, Nov 29, 2021 |
Veteran Coffee Social
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| Time: |
7:30 AM- 9:00 AM (EST) |
| Location: |
Patriot Canteen, Building 78, VA Bedford HCS, 200 Springs Rd, Bedford |
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COFFEE SOCIAL
Presented by VA Bedford Healthcare System
Served fresh--Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Patriot Canteen, Building 78
200 Springs Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Please join us for free coffee, pastries, and casual conversation with fellow Veterans and VA Bedford staff.
Call 781-382-5912 for more info.
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| Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021 |
Open Studio Art Therapy
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| Time: |
5:00 PM- 6:30 PM (EST) |
| Location: |
Art Therapy Clinic & Online |
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Join us in person or online for catching up and getting creative every Tuesday evening from 5pm-6:30pm. In person space is limited--advance registration required.
For more information, and to receive the link/password please contact Nadene Stillings, LMHC, ATR-BC at nadene.stillings@va.gov | office: 781-687-3199 | text: 781-382-5996
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