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!
Join us for a special Cancer Awareness Brunch as we come together to enjoy good food, meaningful conversation, and community. We’ll take time to support and honor those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 welcome!
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.
Navigating the VA can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when trying to understand benefits, appointments, paperwork, and available resources. Learning how to access the right services and having support along the way can make the process easier and help veterans get the care and benefits they have earned.
Join us for community gardening and enjoy some time outdoors while helping our shared garden grow. Whether you have a green thumb or are new to gardening, everyone is welcome to pitch in, learn something new, and enjoy the benefits of working together.
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!
