An Interactive Webinar on Zoom organized by AAFSW Program Chair Sheila Switzer Thursday, June 17 10:30 to noon Washington, DC time Less active? Stopping by the kitchen too often for snacks? And during the pandemic we’ve all been stressed, which is a known factor in weight gain. Whatever the reason, if you’ve noticed a buildup of pounds and inches over the past year, especially around the waistline (where excess fat can have a negative health impact), it’s a good idea to take stock and figure out how to gently turn that trend around. In this webinar, we’ll look at the easiest, most impactful things you can do right now to… Read More
Continue ReadingInnocents at Risk: Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:30 a.m. Burns Auditorium, Department of State The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to join us at this informative presentation on an important issue — Human Trafficking — that affects society today around the world. The Panel discussion will take place on Thursday, October 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Burns Auditorium at the George Marshall Center of the State Department in Washington, D.C. We are featuring two remarkable women: Deborah Sigmund, Founder and President of “Innocents at Risk,” and Alma Tucker, Founder and President of “International Network of Hearts”, who both are doing an amazing job helping and advocating… Read More
Continue Reading“TALE OF A THOUSAND TEMPLES: The Untold Story of a Javanese Princess”
Dean Acheson Auditorium Department of State Thursday, September 26 At 10:30 AM The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW), in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy, cordially invites you to join us on Thursday, September 26, at 10:30 AM for a beautiful and romantic program, “Tale of a Thousand Temples: The Untold Story of a Javanese Princess” in the Dean Acheson Auditorium of the State Department. The legend of Roro Jonggrang is a Javanese folktale about love and betrayal between a prince and warrior, Bandung Bondowoso, and a princess, Roro Jonggrang. Roro Jonggrang agreed to marry Bandung Bondowoso on one condition: the prince must build a thousand temples in… Read More
Continue ReadingBreathe Better, Feel Better
AAFSW Wellness Workshop, Monday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon Randolph Towers Community Room, Level G-1 Arlington, VA 22203 What is more natural than breathing? People are often surprised to find that their breathing is not optimal for good health. Shallow breathing with hunched shoulders is typical in today’s sedentary world — but the good news is that better breathing can be learned easily, and can make a huge difference! By using effective breathing techniques, you can: – Feel less stressed – Improve your energy levels – Sleep better – Calm yourself in a crisis – Perform better and even feel younger, as you send more life-giving oxygen to all… Read More
Continue ReadingWeight Loss Strategies for Lasting Success
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. AAFSW Community Room Level G-1, 4001 North Ninth Street, Arlington, VA, 22203, 703-820-5420 A healthy lunch is included! (Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you RSVP.) Would you like to lose 10, 20 pounds or more in a healthy, sustainable way? Do you have an idea of “what” to do, but the main problem is sticking to your plan? If so, this is the workshop for you! Patricia Linderman, ACE® Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, offers 20 weight loss strategies that are healthy, sustainable and backed by science — no fads, pills or crash diets. And she’s… Read More
Continue ReadingHerbal Immune Support Workshop
Monday, May 20 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m. Randolph Towers Community Room, Level G-1 Arlington, VA 22203 Would you like to learn more about herbal medicine — how to use herbs and where to buy them? What’s the deal with echinacea anyway? Join us in this workshop to find out more! * Learn how your environment affects your immune system and what you can do about it. * Taste and learn about echinacea, elderberry, astragalus, and more. * Learn how to use herbs, and where to get them. Join us for this informative workshop led by AAFSW member Irene Lobstein, who received her Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine… Read More
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