Hanover Yoga & Wellness

04/16/2026

TOMORROW! Friday, April 17th at Hanover Arts and Activities Center 🙏

04/16/2026

Chair Yoga class coming up at Hanover Arts and Activities Center with Wendy Phillips!

UPCOMING CHAIR YOGA CLASS!🪑 🧘

Chair Yoga Class with Wendy Phillips at Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 12pm Noon on Monday, May 4th & Monday, May 18th.

Join us for a seated chair yoga class exploring movement with breath and exploring all rotations of the spine to keep the spine healthy. We will also focus on balance and alignment and end with a guided meditation. $15/person. Please Venmo -Phillips-90 or bring cash. Please email Wendy in2ashtanga@yahoo.com with

Picture of Wendy practicing Natarajasana or Dancer Pose! 💃 ❤️

04/16/2026

Stop Hanover Data Centers!

🌎 Earth Day Rally coming right up! A little bit different of a vibe for this rally - we're dedicating this one to the kids.

(And don't worry, adults are still invited, we know you are still young at heart!)

🌱 In 2026, Earth Day means standing up against the corporations exploiting our planet and her resources for profit.

🌞 Data centers don't belong in our communities, and they don't belong in our children's future. There is NO planet B.

✊ So this year, we're defending the Earth. We are holding the line. And we hope you and your family will join us! See you at the rally. 🌎

04/16/2026

Never Forget. Always remembering my fellow Hokies. ❤️‍🩹

Hokies for life.

Today, we stand together in remembrance of the lives lost on April 16, 2007—a day that forever shaped the Virginia Tech community and our town.

As members of the Blacksburg Police Department, we pause to honor the victims, support their families, and reflect alongside our community. The strength, resilience, and unity shown in the years since continue to define what it means to be a Hokie.

Today, we are all Hokies.

We remember. We stand together. We carry forward the spirit of Ut Prosim—That I May Serve.

04/15/2026

It is IEP season! Make sure you’re prepared for your next IEP meeting 💪 🏫

REGISTER TODAY!: 10 Things You Need to Know About IEPs
https://thearcofva.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F42509
May 2, 2026, 9am-11:30

This workshop is designed to help families better understand the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process in Virginia and feel confident taking an active role in supporting their child. Participants will learn about the key components of an IEP, how decisions are made, how to prepare for meetings, and practical strategies to effectively support their child within the special education system.

Light snacks and coffee will be available beginning at 9:00 AM. Participants are encouraged to arrive at that time to network with other families, relax, and gather any materials that may be helpful during the workshop.

Training will be led by Tammy Burns, Executive Director of PEATC, the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Event co-sponsored but PEATC and The Arc of Virginia, New Path Family Support Program

Note: The Parent Resource Center is the building with the triangular roof over the entrance, located between the Hanover County Central Office Building (200 Berkley Street) and Ashland Elementary School (201 Archie Cannon Drive).

04/15/2026

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Independent Living
A free online training for students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in Virginia!
Happening next week!!!

Monday, April 20, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Join us to discuss various independent living skills that will benefit you as you prepare for adulthood.

Topics include what vocational rehabilitation (VR) is and how they can help, soft skills for employment and reaching your greatest level of independence, and the importance of building self-advocacy skills for the future.

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2yt9ts95

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Presented by PEATC in partnership with the Parent Resource Center of Montgomery County Public Schools

04/12/2026

This Mama right here is such an inspiration.

I see all you parents out there supporting your child (adult or young) with special needs - in all the ways. Y’all are so inspiring 🥹🥰

04/11/2026

Here's what is happening at Camp over the next few months. What event are you most looking forward to attending?

04/08/2026

If your loved one needs Project Lifesaver and lives in Hanover County 📞 Contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 804-365-6110
📧 Or reach out directly to Sergeant Troy Payne at twpayne@hanovercounty.gov

💙 Project Lifesaver: A Life-Saving Success Story 💙

On April 3rd, deputies responded to a call for a missing juvenile with non-verbal autism who had run from his home into a wooded area.

Time is critical in situations like these. Within minutes, deputies established a perimeter and deployed drone resources. Fortunately, the child was enrolled in our Project Lifesaver Program and the initial deputies on scene were equipped with a Project Lifesaver tracking receiver—and that made all the difference. Upon acquiring the transmitter signal, deputies located the child’s clothing and shoes in a swamp. The child was then located unclothed, approximately two miles from the residence, within 23 minutes of our arrival.

Because of Project Lifesaver, this situation had a safe and swift outcome.

Project Lifesaver is a program we offer free of charge to families with loved ones who may be prone to wandering due to cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, traumatic brain injury, Down syndrome, or autism.

Participants are provided with a small, watch-sized transmitter, and our deputies are equipped with specialized tracking equipment to quickly locate them if they go missing.

This program significantly reduces search times—and more importantly, saves lives.

If you have a child, parent, or grandparent who may benefit from this program, we strongly encourage you to register.

📞 Contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 804-365-6110
📧 Or reach out directly to Sergeant Troy Payne at twpayne@hanovercounty.gov

We are committed to protecting our most vulnerable—and programs like Project Lifesaver International help us do just that.

04/07/2026

CALLING PARENTS & FAMILIES! Join us for Stronger Together: Fostering Connections in our Autism Community.

📌Topic: Building & Supporting Communication Skills
📅Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
🔗REGISTRATION LINK:
https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/webcasts/series/stronger.cfm

Every child has something to say! Join us for an essential session on fostering communication in young autistic children. Whether your child is just beginning to communicate or expanding their skills, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and helpful resources.

Hear Real-World Perspectives:
🟢AAC at Home: A mother’s personal experience teaching AAC to her young child.
🟢Growing Together: A parent and their college-aged child reflect on their journey from early AAC use to spoken language.
🟢Classroom Insight: A preschool teacher shares how she uses core vocabulary and AAC daily.
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The Autism Center for Education (ACE) is part of the VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center () and the VCU School of Education ().

04/06/2026

There’s a new kind of “market” coming to Richmond, one where instead of buying things, you show up to give something back.

On Saturday, May 9, the first Richmond Volunteer Market will bringing together an impressive lineup of local organizations and Richmonders looking for ways to get involved. Hosted at Gallery5, the event will run from 1 pm to 5 pm.

“This is a new kind of ‘market’ where local organizations connect with Richmonders who ‘shop’ for ways to support their community, all while enjoying a bite to eat, your favorite drink, and a local musician,” said organizer .

Expect live music, a food truck, a full bar, and some of Richmond’s most impactful organizations doing meaningful work across the region, from mutual aid and housing to youth programs and environmental efforts. The following local organizations are featured in the first event:

Girls for a Change ()
Better Housing Coalition ()
Southside ReLeaf ()
Happily Natural Day ()
RVA Repair Cafe ()
Beyond Boundaries ()
RVA Community Fridges ()
ReEstablish Richmond ()
RVA Light ()
Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project ()

“We started this initiative to bring down the barriers to supporting the causes you care about. Whether you’re new to Richmond, want to do more in your community or volunteer regularly, this event is for you,” said .

Richmond Grid is proud to serve as a media sponsor for this first-ever event.

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