Virtual Program on Jan. 26
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Virtual Program on Jan. 26

An AAFSW Virtual Presentation  By Her Excellency  Roya Rahmani  Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan  Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.   The AAFSW will start the New Year with our annual Ambassador Speaker Series in collaboration with DACOR-Bacon House. We are delighted to invite you to a very informative and interesting virtual…

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Why Willpower Doesn’t Work, and What We Need Instead 

Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 – noon Washington DC time An AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom   We often assume we can rely on willpower to get us through difficult moments or temptations — and when we don’t succeed, we blame ourselves, thinking we’re just not strong enough. But almost nobody can depend on willpower alone….

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AAFSW and Welcome to Washington present “Understanding American Politics in an Era of Polarization”

A Zoom Presentation by Professor Alexander George Theodoridis, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst Wednesday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. You are cordially invited to a virtual Zoom presentation by Alexander George Theodoridis, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, entitled “Understanding American Politics in an Era of Polarization” on Wednesday, October 7 at…

Exercising at Home: Make it Easy, Make it Fun
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Exercising at Home: Make it Easy, Make it Fun

AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 20 10:30 – noon Washington DC time   Our bodies were made to move! Movement helps us feel better and live longer — but modern life is too sedentary for optimal health. And being stuck at home during the pandemic doesn’t help! Because of this, we need to…

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Change One Habit, Change Your Life Workshop

AAFSW Wellness Workshop on Zoom Thursday, Sept. 10 10:30 am – noon, Washington DC time Free with optional contribution to the presenter RSVP to office@aafsw.org   Improving a “keystone habit” can have a cascade of positive effects on your life. For instance, starting a fun exercise routine, or conquering evening snacking, can improve your mood, energy,…

Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness
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Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness

AAFSW Zoom Workshop Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, July 15 10:15 – 11:30 Washington DC time Laughter has profound positive effects on both the body and mind. And this is true even when we laugh “on purpose,” especially in a group. In Laughter Wellness (a variation of Laughter Yoga), a facilitator leads simple activities to…