Statewide Veterans’ Career Fair! : Massachusetts proudly leads the Nation in providing benefits and services to our returning veterans. In an effort to connect veterans to employment opportunities in public service, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is proud to be hosting a Career Fair on January 28th, 2014 from 10AM to 3PM at the State House in Boston. A LISTING OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR VETERANS, VARIOUS TOPICS, cHECK IT OUT Veterans will have the unique opportunity to discuss with staffing representatives how their career aspirations match with the Commonwealth. There will be onsite initial screening, resume critique and workshops. We encourage veterans who are interested in partnering with the Commonwealth to explore career opportunities in public service to join us January 28th. For more information and registration please visit this link: mass.gov/hrd/veteranscareerfair Please note: Should a reasonable accommodation be needed please contact Carl Richardson, ADA Coordinator, Massachusetts State House at 617-727-1100 x 35502 or by email at [email protected] Veteran Food Bank: Friday, January 29, 2014 10AM-11AM Where: Bunker Hill Community College 250 Rutherford St, Charlestown MA Come receive up to 20-25lbs of nutritious produce. Hosted by the MA Department of Veterans Services and the Greater Boston Food Bank To register online visit: Food Bank Online Registration or call 617-210-5762. * Please bring proof of veteran status or copy of marriage cert for dependents. LGBT Retreat for Military Service Members, Veterans and their families: February 21-23rd Groton, MA Visit website for more details: projectnewhopema.org/events/ Project New Hope Inc. is excited to be putting this retreat together. Focus on awareness and validation about possible mistrust of the military, and in addition to creating an environment where folks can be themselves for a weekend that is semi-military, hoping to give enough information so that folks can leave feeling like they have a lot more information about themselves and their families, and where to call or go for help. Some topics: Combat PTSD, vicarious trauma, religious trauma, invalidation of identity-- how these can work together and how it can affect a person or their family How to recognize the above, what to do about It Communication strategies How to build/ rebuild community What to expect post deployment Resources & more! Operation Money Wise Conference: March 22, 2014 Mass Bay Community College 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley MA. This is a FREE one day personal finance vent for Veterans, active duty, reserve, guard members and their families. The conference will build financial knowledge and answer financial questions. For more info call Sheila O’Laughlin at 617-367-9333 x. 615 5th Annual Women Veterans’ Ski Day: VA Boston Healthcare System and New England Handicapped Sports Association (NEHSA) are proud to announce the Women Veterans Ski Appreciation Day, Tuesday March 4th, 2014. Registration is open until Monday February 24th or until the clinic is full. Space is limited This annual event offers the opportunity for women Veterans to learn how to ski or snowboard or better their skills. There will only be female instructors and volunteers available. All Veterans will be provided with equipment (if needed), a lift ticket, lunch, and morning and afternoon lessons. For more info call Jenny L. McLaughlin, CTRS Adaptive Sports Case Manager,VA Boston Healthcare System,940 Belmont Street (BR 135),Brockton, MA 02301, (774) 826-1955 [email protected] Women Veterans’ Spring Fling!: Hosted by the Women Veterans’ Network & MSPP. Join us and women veterans in your community as we welcome the spring! Women Veterans of ALL branches welcome. We also encourage you to bring your children and family. Saturday March 29, 2014 10AM-2PM. Where: MSPP, 1 Wells Ave, Newton MA 02459. Day includes: Door prizes, Food, Free Parking, Children Activities, Benefit Info, Networking & more! For more info or to RSVP, call Viviana Marcotte @ 617-210-5958 or email [email protected] Parental Empowerment for Military Families: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services in partnership with Families First and the SAVE Team is proud to offer a series of parenting classes focusing on communication with your children and handling the stress of parenthood. When: February 5, 12, 19, 26 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Where: American Legion Nonantum Post 440 , 295 California Street, Newton, MA ** Parking is Available**To register for the series please contact (617) 939-5786 or register online at https://gamcauliffe.eventbrite Vets with Pets Playgroup: Give your battle buddy some time off! Join other veterans and their service dogs for this great day of fun. Date: 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25. Time: 12PM-1:30PM & 1:30PM-3PM. Where: Quincy Armory 1000 Hancock St, Quincy MA. Register at: eventbrite/e/vets-with-pets Limit 15dogs per session. Please consult veterinarian about your dog’s health before playgroups. Up to date vaccines required.
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