New England PVA

Veteran Wellness Lakes Region: Boccia Tournament - Laconia, NH
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Laconia, NH, Laconia, NH, United States
Creating opportunities for connection and for joy are part of supporting health. This event is provided for Veterans as part of a wellness series.
It’s getting cold but we can still have fun! Come join us a the Laconia Community Center for a socially distanced boccia tournament large open indoor space!
This program is offered to individuals of all abilities, inviting standing and seated players alike.
NEP will provide staff, instruction, and equipment
Participants are required to wear a face mask, except during physical exertion with appropriate distancing–if you do not have a mask, NEP can provide one.
This event is part of a Veteran Wellness Series that is cosponsored by Northeast Passage and ClearPath New England and funded with a grant from Swim With A Mission to support mental health and community connection for Veterans.
TO REGISTER: You can register online or by e-mailing Northeast Passage at Northeast.Passage@unh.edu.
You can reach us by phone at 603-862-0070. There is no cost for these events.
We are limited to smaller groups, so please pre-register for each event and cancel if you cannot make it.

PAVEConnect Staff Session - The Chronological Resume
2020-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United States
The Chronological Resume
Please note that each employer has been vetted to ensure they have strong disability inclusion and accommodations programs to meet the needs of PVA members and other veterans with disabilities.
Each PAVE Connect session is an hour-long and features a short presentation and plenty of time for discussion and interactive Q&A. Registration is limited to ensure a high-touch experience for all who attend.

Rec Indoor Archery - Hookset, NH
2020-11-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Hooksett, NH, Hooksett, NH, United States
All skill levels are welcome! Instruction and equipment will be provided by NEP and range coaches who are all USA Archery Certified Instructors.
We are limited to smaller groups, so please, pre-register for each event and cancel if you cannot make it.
We strongly recommend bringing your own equipment as NEP equipment will be limited to single person use. **If you anticipate using one of our DrawLock bows, please state that in your registration as we are limiting two DrawLock archers per event.**
Participants are required to wear a face mask, except when actively shooting–if you do not have a mask, NEP can provide one.

2020 Women Veterans Empowerment Virtual Seminar
2020-11-18 11:00 - 2020-11-19 14:00 | Online, United States
Registration is open for the Women Veterans Empowerment Seminar! Join the Anita Bloom Women Veterans Health Committee for a free two-day, 6 hour virtual seminar focused on Empowerment; taking control of your life to become stronger and more independent.
Event Date: November 18 & 19, 2020
Event Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., EST each day
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/ZQz9BE
View the Full Agenda on the Online Event Guide: https://crowd.cc/s/3fCws
Featuring Keynote Speaker Paralympian Melissa Stockwell
Baghdad to Rio and Beyond
November 19, 11:00am EST
Hear and reflect on an inspiring message of perseverance and maintaining perspective in leadership and in life from of an American hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness, World Champion status, and who has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face challenges similar to her own. Melissa Stockwell proudly wore the uniform of the United States Army, where she very nearly made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Today, she proudly wears the uniform of Team USA as a World Champion athlete. Melissa shares her remarkable story, from the battlefields of Baghdad to the Paralympic Games, in an emotionally powerful presentation that will inspire you to see ability not disability, to maximize what you do have, and forget about what you don’t, and to apply, as she details, “…the amazing power of choice.”
Click here to learn more about our Women Veterans Empowerment events.

Veteran Archery - Hookset, NH
2020-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Hooksett, NH, Hooksett, NH, United States
This event is provided for Veterans only.
All skill levels are welcome! Instruction and equipment will be provided by NEP and range coaches who are all USA Archery Certified Instructors. We are limited to smaller groups, so please, pre-register for each event and cancel if you cannot make it.
We strongly recommend bringing your own equipment as NEP equipment will be limited to single person use. **If you anticipate using one of our DrawLock bows, please state that in your registration as we are limiting two DrawLock archers per event.**
Participants are required to wear a face mask, except when actively shooting–if you do not have a mask, NEP can provide one.
Funding for this program was awarded to Northeast Passage through a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
TO REGISTER: You can register online or by e-mailing Northeast Passage at Northeast.Passage@unh.edu.
You can reach us by phone at 603-862-0070. There is no cost for these events.
We are limited to smaller groups, so please pre-register for each event and cancel if you cannot make it.

Resiliency in the Military-Connected Community
2020-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, United States
Are you dealing with stress from COVID-19? Join us for the next PAVE Connect session and learn how to use your resiliency skills to get through this unprecedented time. PsychArmor Institute’s Chief Clinical Officer and Navy combat Veteran, Dr. Heidi Kraft will be sharing invaluable tips to help you navigate the stresses of the pandemic.
Click here to register

New England Healing Sports - FIrst Online Raffle
2020-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, United States
Our 1st EVER online Raffle is LIVE!
Enter to WIN a 2 Night Ski + Stay Package!
Check it out ??

Many thanks to the small, and local businesses who made this raffle happen!
Sunapee Harbor Cottages
Mount Sunapee Resort
The Anchorage
Bubba’s Bar & Grille
Yahyn Wines

Winner announced on Monday, November 16th at 4pm.

Dance It Out Adaptive Fitness with Karma & Michele
2020-11-14 09:30 - 23:00
Dance It Out (DIO) Adaptive was created by Billy Blanks Jr and adapted by Michele Jones. DIO Adaptive is an inclusive dance fitness class that will get you moving. Come exercise and have fun while dancing to over 20 styles of dance from around the world. Whether you are a walker (able-bodied) or a roller (using a wheelchair) ou DIO Adaptive Program offers dance fitness for all levels of mobility, all ages and all levels of experience.

Family Inclusive Latin Jazz Dance w/ Diana & Andrea
2020-11-13 16:30 - 17:30
Latin Jazz Strongly associated with Afro-Caribbean music. This style of dance combines Latin moves like Mambo, Salsa, Samba with Musical Theatre & Jazz Dance technique to create an explosion of fun.

Games with Jenny! (*WEBEX*)
2020-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, United States
Join Jenny for some Friday afternoon brain games!
For additional programming please visit the following Community Partner’s Websites:
Adaptive Adventures:
https://adaptiveadventures.org/programs/
Northeast Passage:
https://www.nepassage.org/calendar
New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA)
https://nehsa.org/videos/

PAVEConnect Staff Session - Reasonable Accommodations
2020-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, United States
Reasonable Accommodations
Please note that each employer has been vetted to ensure they have strong disability inclusion and accommodations programs to meet the needs of PVA members and other veterans with disabilities.
Each PAVE Connect session is an hour-long and features a short presentation and plenty of time for discussion and interactive Q&A. Registration is limited to ensure a high-touch experience for all who attend.

Book Club - Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life
2020-11-13 11:00 - 17:00
Our book club has been a hit so far so we’re keeping it going. Join us as we read and meet to discuss a book of the group’s choosing over a four week period.
The book selected for this session is “Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life” by Tony Dungy. Tony Dungy’s words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How was this coach able to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, and the demand that the sport come before anything else? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family―and challenges us all to reevaluate our ideas of what it means to succeed.
A zoom call will be set up for Friday, November 13, at 1:00 pm ET to discuss the book along with discussion questions.
You should be able to access this book through apple iBook; amazon kindle; nook barnes and noble, audiobooks, etc., or you may want to try local library via ebooks checkout.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Disclaimer: Book titles are randomly selected. PVA does not receive compensation for featuring any particular book.

Air Rifle 104 Instruction with John Arbino
2020-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, United States
Take part in expert Adaptive Air Gun instruction from PVA Sports Program Manager John Arbino from the comfort of your home.
About this Event
Expert shooter and coach John Arbino is bringing his Air Rifle knowledge to you over Zoom conferencing software (link will be provided VIA Email). This new shooting group will meet weekly at 3:00 on Tuesday to discuss how to learn Air Rifles or stay sharp during quarantine. We hope you join us.
Schedule:
Oct. 15 – Good v. Bad Training
Oct. 22 – Equipment & Classification
Oct. 29 – Developing a Shot Plan
Nov. 5 – Mental Components of Competition
Nov. 12 – Dry Fire Training & Match Preparation

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions:
John Arbino
JohnAr@pva.org

Nutrition Classes with Dr. Audrey Lee
2020-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Online, United States
PVA is happy to be offering FREE online nutrition classes. Classes will be held the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM EST. This nutrition program is inclusive and open to anyone interested.
Class Description-
Are you interested in eating healthier? Join us for 30 minute nutrition classes taught by Dr. Audrey Lee. Dr. Lee is a sports nutrition coach, performance coach, and an instructor for the PVA Yoga program… so she knows a thing or two about wellness!
The priority of the class will be on self-care, avoiding the need for pills or supplements, and eating foods that boost the immune system (especially during the pandemic).
About the Instructor-
Audrey Lee has her master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Utah. Her mission is to inspire people to eat real food, mostly vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Audrey coached for Salt Lake Figure Skating, Greenville Cycling and Multisport, Team Roger C Peace, and Paralyzed Veterans of America Racing. She creates individualized nutrition plans for people to meet their needs and goals. As sport nutrition coach, Audrey went on the road with her teams to provide sport nutrition support, researching healthy food options at competition locations, and creating team menus. Audrey loves giving talks and workshops on sport nutrition and teaching plant-based cooking classes.
Disclaimer: It is extremely important that you are healthy enough to participate in this program. If you are not, you could risk serious injury to yourself or worse. We encourage you to consult with your doctor to determine whether it is safe for you to engage in this activity.

Seated Chair Yoga with NEHSA and Laura Hanson
2020-11-12 11:00 - 11:30 | Online, United States
Join NEHSA and Laura for 30 minutes of Yoga to work on mindfulness and breath work to cope with the current times.
To join go to Laura’s website: Beautifulviewyoga.com

Veteran Wellness Lakes Region: Pickleball - Laconia, NH
2020-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Laconia, NH, Laconia, NH, United States
This event is provided for Veterans only.
It’s getting cold but we can still have fun! Come join us a the Laconia Community Center for a socially distanced game of pickleball in a large open indoor space!
Whether you are playing standing up, or seated, we look forward to seeing you there!
This program is offered to individuals of all abilities, inviting standing and seated players alike. Review rule variations for seated players here on the USAPA.org website!
NEP will provide staff, instruction, and a selection of sport wheelchairs for these events.
Participants are required to wear a face mask, except during physical exertion with appropriate distancing–if you do not have a mask, NEP can provide one.
This event is part of a Veteran Wellness Series that is cosponsored by Northeast Passage and ClearPath New England and funded with a grant from Swim With A Mission to support mental health and community connection for Veterans.
TO REGISTER: You can register online or by e-mailing Northeast Passage at Northeast.Passage@unh.edu.
You can reach us by phone at 603-862-0070. There is no cost for these events.
We are limited to smaller groups, so please pre-register for each event and cancel if you cannot make it.

PAVEConnect Staff Session - Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United States
Federal vs. Private Sector Employment
Please note that each employer has been vetted to ensure they have strong disability inclusion and accommodations programs to meet the needs of PVA members and other veterans with disabilities.
Each PAVE Connect session is an hour-long and features a short presentation and plenty of time for discussion and interactive Q&A. Registration is limited to ensure a high-touch experience for all who attend.
