Join Food Systems Coordinator Zach to learn more about agriculture, food production, and gardening here at Bastion, including the sustainable practices used to fuel our Food Program.
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2 events,Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. |
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2 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] Join Bastion social worker Lovella for this Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercise session. This healing modality involves guided movements and stretches designed to tire out the muscles and promote natural shaking in the body, which releases stress and tension. TRE has been shown to improve sleep and help with regulating the nervous system. |
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Dignity Memorial will be providing a one hour class to help you and your family prepare for the future. The presentation focuses on VA burial benefits and explains the funeral, cremation and cemetery options available. Anyone is welcome and snacks will be provided. |
1 event,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome! |
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2 events,Join Food Systems Coordinator Zach to learn more about agriculture, food production, and gardening here at Bastion, including the sustainable practices used to fuel our Food Program. Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. |
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Join us for this practical class on preventative health screenings for veterans of all ages, led by Donna. We’ll talk about important screenings, how your needs change as you get older, and how your health history, family history, and military service or exposures can affect what you should be screened for. We’ll cover common concerns […] |
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Bastion is hosting a Crisis Response Planning Class. This free workshop, which takes place from 10am to 3pm, will teach invaluable skills for effectively and compassionately responding to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Learning how to recognize warning signs, communicate calmly, and respond appropriately can make a meaningful difference. These skills can […] Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] Join Bastion social worker Lovella for this Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercise session. This healing modality involves guided movements and stretches designed to tire out the muscles and promote natural shaking in the body, which releases stress and tension. TRE has been shown to improve sleep and help with regulating the nervous system. |
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Instructor Raegan leads this unique wellness class, which promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction by targeting specific energy points with pressure. Bastion hosts a Warrior Writers Workshop once per month, facilitated by Warrior Writers founder & Bastion Social Worker Lovella Calica, LCSW. The workshop begins at 5pm with a community meal, followed by the writing session. All materials are provided by Bastion. Sharing your writing or experiences is never required to participate. This offering is for […] |
2 events,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome!
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Join instructor Raegan for this Sound Healing and Stretching class. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. |
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2 events,Join Food Systems Coordinator Zach to learn more about agriculture, food production, and gardening here at Bastion, including the sustainable practices used to fuel our Food Program. Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. |
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1 event,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] |
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2 events,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 8am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome!
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This support group is for female-identifying veterans only. Join Bastion social worker EJ to connect with fellow veterans while giving and receiving support in a community-based setting that prioritizes healing, safety, and holistic wellness. |
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Join instructor Asia for this weekend Sound Healing class! Decompress from your week with this relaxing and accessible wellness practice. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. |
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3 events,Join Food Systems Coordinator Zach to learn more about agriculture, food production, and gardening here at Bastion, including the sustainable practices used to fuel our Food Program.
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Explore connections between the mind and body in healing with Tai Chi! This practice combines slow body movements, deep breathing, and focused attention to improve overall wellness. It's been shown to help with stress reduction, balance, posture, and mood over time. Join instructor Ilana at this community wellness class to support your physical and mental […] Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. |
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3 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] This wellness class is led by instructor Raegan and incorporates yoga, stretching, and breath work to help release stress and restore nervous system balance. Beginners and first-time Wellness Wednesday attendees welcome!
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Join Navy veteran and former Nurse Practitioner Jason for this early evening Sound Healing class. Wind down after your work day with this relaxing and accessible wellness practice. During the session, you’ll experience gentle vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and chimes, guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and calm. |
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The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System's Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) will be at Bastion every other week to provide healthcare services to veterans. This unit is designed to assist unhoused or at-risk veterans.
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Bastion social worker Lovella leads this educational session exploring connections between the mind and body. Participants will learn practical skills and tools they can use in their daily life, practice at home, and build future wellness habits upon. |
2 events,Join Bastion residents and neighbors on Friday mornings for a walk around our beautiful Gentilly neighborhood (weather permitting). Meet us in the Veteran Wellness Center lobby at 7am to connect with other veterans and community members. Wheelchair users and folks with other mobility aids always welcome!
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Want to learn more about EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a therapeutic tool used by trained providers to help clients heal from trauma and PTSD. Join us for this free, open session to learn how EMDR works and how it has been used to help veterans across the country. |
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4 events,Join Food Systems Coordinator Zach to learn more about agriculture, food production, and gardening here at Bastion, including the sustainable practices used to fuel our Food Program.
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Meditation has been shown to help calm the nervous system, reduce hyperarousal, and lower stress hormones. This can lead to better sleep quality, improved emotional regulation, and less chronic pain when practiced regularly. We hope you'll join us for this free wellness offering, led by Lovella. All levels of experience welcome, including first time meditation […]
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Connect with Bastion community members, enjoy a snack, and bring your own art or craft supplies to work on at our Veteran Wellness Center! This event is a casual, welcoming opportunity to visit Bastion's new space, meet fellow veterans, and learn more about Bastion's veteran programs. Join Bastion community members every Monday night for a Bible study session in our Veteran Wellness Center. This weekly gathering is led by Bastion residents. Light refreshments provided; all are welcome. |
2 events,Visit Bastion's Veteran Wellness Center every last Tuesday of the month for this free LDVA Benefits Clinic. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will provide three Veteran Service Officers (VSO), who provide free assistance with issues like: filing disability claims, appealing denied decisions, accessing healthcare, and navigating survivor benefits. A VSO is a trained, accredited […]
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Join Bastion community members for an all-ages Game Night! Feel free to bring a snack, a potluck offering, or just yourself. All are welcome. |
3 events,Bastion offers a peer-led veteran sobriety support group every Wednesday. Drop-ins are always welcome. The only prerequisite to participate is a desire for a sober lifestyle at this time. This group is for veterans only. Stick around after the group for our 1:30pm Wellness Wednesday offering! Examples include yoga, tai chi, meditation, and TRE (Tension/Trauma […] Join us every last Wednesday of the month for QiGong with Raegan! QiGong is an ancient traditional Chinese medicine practice that combines gentle movement, breathing, and meditation to cultivate vital life energy and support overall well-being. Many participants utilize QiGong to help balance their nervous system and quiet the mind. Join the New Orleans Veterans Coalition for this monthly event at Skeeta Hawk, a veteran-owned brewery in MidCity. NOVC members will gather to connect, socialize, share announcements about events and resources, and collaborate on future service projects. All are welcome. |
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Bastion is proud to host Wounded Warrior Project's Peer Support Group at our new Veteran Wellness Center. This monthly group is for WWP Alumni only. Qualifying post-9/11 veterans can register here. Registration is required to attend. You can also RSVP through WWP's weekly email (The Post) or by contacting 888-WWP-ALUM (997-2586) for assistance. |