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SUMMARY:DCPL Poetry Month Programs
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month. Launched in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets\, National Poetry Month is an annual opportunity to recognize the importance of poetry and poets in our culture. DC Public Library invites you to celebrate with us by joining us for signature events\, checking out wonderful books for all ages\, participating in the 2026 Haiku Contest and more! \nClick here to learn more and see all the programs offered from DC Public Libraries. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/dcpl-poetry-month-programs/
LOCATION:DC
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Mindfulness & Meditation: Ancient Teachings in the Quest for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Your capacity to relax and be happy is real. But\, like a gardener\, you have to cultivate your mind to manage a stream of issues that naturally arise: physical accidents\, mental blocks\, past traumas\, cultural issues\, etc. When you don’t cultivate your mind\, it will not bear fruit. When you do\, your mind will provide you with increased equanimity in the midst of any storm. With the simple practice of mindfulness and meditation\, you will experience increasing periods of calm that will transform your physical\, emotional and spiritual health.  One breath is all that is required to start healing.  \nThis class is taught by both Kaili and Nadine. \nKaili Mang Jeyarajah completed her certificate in Mindfulness & Meditation Teaching with the Awareness Training Institute of the Greater Good Science Center of UC Berkeley. Her early training began in France in the Plum Village tradition of Zen master Thich Naht Hanh\, and it continues in the Theravadan and Zen traditions with Dassanaya Buddhist Community.  In addition to teaching meditation at IONA\, Kaili is a volunteer coordinator for Insight On the Inside\, where she facilitates weekly classes at the DC Jail\, and assists with fundraising and curriculum development.  At Dassanaya Buddhist Community in Alexandria\, VA\, Kaili serves as the Community Liaison and is a supporting teacher and assists in fundraising.  Prior to being certified as a meditation teacher\, she worked first as a corporate interior designer and later as a residential designer with a focus on sustainability.  She is married with two adult sons.  \nNadine Kaylor is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Mentor. She has been practicing mindfulness for over 15 years\, starting her journey as a yoga teacher and then attending annual retreats with Geneen Roth exploring the intersection of mindfulness and women’s issues around food\, weight and body image.  She completed her Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification in 2021 under the guidance of Tara Brach\, Jack Kornfield and Cynthia Wilcox\, among other teachers\, and completed the Mindfulness Mentor Training program (also with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield) in 2025.  From 2023-2024\, she completed a year-long training in Guided Embodied Inquiry for Individuals with Cynthia Wilcox and Stan Eisenstein.  She is also a musician\, performing with Swarthmore College’s Gamelan Semara Santi for over 20 years. \nHow to Join This Virtual Class:\n\n1. Create an Account (if you don’t have one yet)\n2. Log in to Your Account\n– On a computer: Hover over “My Account” in the top right corner and click “Login.”\n– On a phone or tablet: Tap the blue square in the top right\, scroll to the bottom of the menu\, tap “My Account\,” then tap “Login.”\n3. Access the Virtual Program Links page\nOnce you’re logged in\, hover over or tap “My Account” again and select “Virtual Program Links.”\n4. Find Your Class\nPrograms are listed by the day of the week. Scroll to locate this class.\n5. Join the Zoom Session\nClick the Zoom link next to your class to join.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/virtual-mindfulness-meditation-ancient-teachings-in-the-quest-for-peace-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, Virtual - Join from anywhere
CATEGORIES:Virtual Fitness and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Strength\, Balance\, and Core at Palisades Rec Center with Emma
DESCRIPTION:*DPR Registration Required* \nJoin Emma for a dynamic\, music-driven workout designed specifically for seniors. This class combines multiple exercise modalities into fun\, repetitive movement patterns that improve muscle strength\, core stability\, and balance—key areas for maintaining independence and everyday function. You’ll experience balance challenges tailored to your fitness level\, all set to an energizing Motown soundtrack. Perfect for seniors looking to build strength\, enhance stability\, and boost confidence in movement.  \nAbout Emma Swain\n Emma Swain brings over 35 years of experience teaching 20+ group fitness classes per week. She began her career in New York City\, where she was recognized as the Best Spin Instructor by New York Press. Emma’s diverse background includes aerobics\, step\, indoor cycling\, boot camp\, and currently focuses on barre\, Pilates\, and rhythmic movement. Her passion is creating engaging\, effective workouts that keep participants motivated and moving.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration on this website is required*.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \n*DPR requires its own registration for this class. Please click here to register with DPR before participating. 
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/strength-balance-and-core-at-palisades-rec-with-emma-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Palisades Recreation Center\, 5200 Sherier Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Gentle Movement and Guided Meditation with Meg Artley
DESCRIPTION:“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and your water is clear?”  Excerpt from Chapter 15\, Tao Te Ching\n\n\n\nCome settle your mud with other people seeking peace and joy within. Each class begins with a short discussion of inspirational literature\, followed by yoga practice you do from your chair. The class ends with a guided meditation\, bringing the mind home to the body through union with the breath. You will leave Meg’s class with a bit more clarity\, peace and comfort\, maybe even bliss!  \nNeeded: If you are doing this class on Zoom\, you will need a sturdy chair without arms to do the practice.   \nHow to Join This Virtual Class:\n\n1. Create an Account (if you don’t have one yet)\n2. Log in to Your Account\n– On a computer: Hover over “My Account” in the top right corner and click “Login.”\n– On a phone or tablet: Tap the blue square in the top right\, scroll to the bottom of the menu\, tap “My Account\,” then tap “Login.”\n3. Access the Virtual Program Links page\nOnce you’re logged in\, hover over or tap “My Account” again and select “Virtual Program Links.”\n4. Find Your Class\nPrograms are listed by the day of the week. Scroll to locate this class.\n5. Join the Zoom Session\nClick the Zoom link next to your class to join. \nMeg’s Bio: \nMeg Artley\, E-RYT 500\, has worked toward clarity and peace in her life through the practice of yoga\, meditation\, art-making and writing\, a journey she has shared at www.lostandfoundyoga.com. After a career as a fundraiser\, she received a certificate in yoga teaching from Tranquil Space in 2012 and has clocked over 1\,000 hours of teaching yoga and teaching yoga teachers at several yoga studios in the Washington\, DC area. Recently\, Meg taught mindful art-making and Gentle Yoga for Around Town DC.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/gentle-movement-and-guided-meditation-with-meg-artley/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom\, Virtual - Join from anywhere
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi at Chevy Chase Community Center with Ed
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi)\nTai Chi Chuan\, also known simply as Tai Chi\, is an ancient internal Chinese martial art that integrates mind and body. Suitable for all ages and levels\, Tai Chi is especially beneficial for seniors as it helps improve balance\, strength\, and mental awareness.  \nThe deliberately slow\, flowing movements promote body integration and the cultivation of equanimity—a balanced state physically\, mentally\, emotionally\, and energetically. Tai Chi is an ideal practice that offers a unique and rewarding experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a mindful and holistic approach to movement.  \nTo participate in this class\, no prior registration is required.Simply create an account on the website first. Once your account is set up\, you can attend the class by showing up and printing your first and last name on the sign-in sheet. \nAbout Edward Pratt\nEdward Pratt is a Tai Chi Chuan and martial arts coach with over 30 years of experience. He has studied multiple Tai Chi styles\, including Yang Style (“108\,” “37\,” and “24” Movements)\, Wu Style\, and Chen Style\, as well as Qigong and Hung Fut Kung Fu. Edward is a former Grand Champion in Kung Fu and full-contact fighting\, and he was also a well-rounded collegiate athlete.  \nEdward believes the principles of Tai Chi Chuan should be applied in daily life as much as possible and encourages everyone to try Tai Chi by taking a class with him.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/tai-chi-at-chevy-chase-community-center-with-ed/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase Community Center\, 5601 Connecticut Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20015\, United States
CATEGORIES:All In-Person Events,In-Person Fitness and Wellness
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Great Women in the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Class Description: \nExplore the powerful and often underrepresented contributions of women artists throughout history—through the lens of the rich local landscape. Great Women in the Arts is a dynamic virtual art history course that centers women’s artistic legacies from antiquity to the present day\, while incorporating gallery/museum visits you can take across Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, and Virginia to see the artists work we discuss\, in person. \nEach session highlights major movements and moments in art history focusing on Women Artists — from Renaissance self-portraiture to feminist interventions of the 1970s — paired with contemporary reflections by women artists working today. The course features deep dives into works by artists such as Alma Thomas (The Phillips Collection)\, Georgia O’Keefe (National Gallery of Art)\, Barbra Kruger (Hirshorn)\, Mickalene Thomas (Baltimore Museum of Art)\, and many more from The National Museum of Women in the Arts. As well as a feature of emerging contemporary artists local to the DMV\, such as Marie B. Gauthiez (Transformer Gallery)\, Lindsay Mueller (Ada Rose Gallery)\, and Kate Flemming (Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington). \nWhat You’ll Gain:\n● A critical understanding of how women have shaped—and been shaped by—art history\n● Insight into feminist art theory and intersectional approaches to visual culture\n● Familiarity with significant or overlooked women artists and their work\, both historic and contemporary\n● A virtual “field trip” experience of major DMV art institutions and galleries centering on women artists\n● Updates on art events happening in the DMV \nThis course invites you to see art history and experience new artists through a fresh lens—rooted in both global context and your local landscape. \nHow to Join This Virtual Class:\n\n1. Create an Account (if you don’t have one yet)\n2. Log in to Your Account\n– On a computer: Hover over “My Account” in the top right corner and click “Login.”\n– On a phone or tablet: Tap the blue square in the top right\, scroll to the bottom of the menu\, tap “My Account\,” then tap “Login.”\n3. Access the Virtual Program Links page\nOnce you’re logged in\, hover over or tap “My Account” again and select “Virtual Program Links.”\n4. Find Your Class\nPrograms are listed by the day of the week. Scroll to locate this class.\n5. Join the Zoom Session\nClick the Zoom link next to your class to join. \nTaylor’s Bio: \nTaylor Sizemore is an artist and educator living and working in the DMV. She has familial roots in the small coal mining town of Grundy\, Virginia and grew up in Okinawa\, Japan. Sizemore holds an MFA from American University and a BFA in painting and drawing with a minor in art history from Longwood University in Farmville\, VA. \nIn 2023\, Sizemore was contracted by the National Gallery of Art for events including “Homegrown” and “Poetry is a Country\,” and was a recipient of the Carol Bird Ravenal Art Award for artistic research. At the start of 2024\, Sizemore co-curated Holding Hands\, Holding Space’ at the Katzen Art Center\, an MFA invitational exhibition fostering care and community among artists. She has also exhibited with Stable (DC)\, The Valdosta National (GA)\, Goodwin House (VA)\, and The American University Museum (DC). Most recently\, Sizemore’s first solo show\, Frame of Reference\, opened at the Strathmore Mansion (MD). Sizemore has works on paper and prints hosted at Transformer Gallery in Adams Morgan (DC). Her work resides in private collections across the US\, Berlin\, and Japan. Newly acquired and opening in 2025\, Sizemore’s work is part of the permanent collection at The Ned’s Club\, Washington\, DC.
URL:https://www.aroundtowndc.org/event/virtual-great-women-in-the-arts-2/2026-04-30/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Arts and Social
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