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Dear Community, Here at The Living Well Center for Social and Economic Vibrancy, we breathe for the building of social and conscious capital, and community economic development. We are more than a space, [we are a movement with a story.] We have been described as an incubator of dreams. Our doors are open. We welcome you to join our Living Well family this Fall. Please take a moment and check out our upcoming events.

If you have an idea you would like to turn into action, please feel free to contact us at admin@livewellbemore.com Looking forward, Maurissa Stone Bass, Director

CUBAN DANCE DAY PARTY This Sunday August 30 2015, The Living Well Center for Social and Economic Vibrancy is hosting Reuda de Casino Baltimore for a Cuban Dance Day Party!

Oh, you haven’t heard? Rueda de Casino Baltimore is a moving force making waves all across the city and you need to make sure you’re not getting left behind! You may be wondering if this has something to do with gambling?

Nope. It’s a dance.

This friendly group has dancers of every age, every race, and every ability. Their mission is “to increase awareness, interest, and appreciation of Afro-Cuban music and dance in the Baltimore area and the Latin Dance community.”

Originating in Cuba in the 1950s, Rueda de Casino typically consists of multiple couples performing synchronized moves in a circle, intermixed with frequent partner changes. Rueda is the Spanish word for wheel (dancing in a circle); casino is the Cuban term for the place that you would go to dance: the dance halls, not synonymous with the English definition of casino. No gambling involved!

We’re already familiar with Sheena Black, Cher Jey, and Oscar Rousseaux, presenting us with the movements that define what it means to be Afro-Cuban at The Living Well.

Let’s continue the momentum by participating in another popular Cuban dance style with those oh-so-familiar Latin beats that we’ve all come to love in salsa… The music RDCB brings will be like salsa, but with more… groove. Funk. Sabor!

Fuakata from New York, will present an hour-long class at 4:00 pm, before open dancing begins and the hottest Son, Songo, Salsa Cubana and Timba will be played by none other than Dj-dola Yorubaontwo and RDCB's own TIMBA TITAN !

Cost: $12:00 cash

WELCOMING NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER NICOLA NORMAN TO THE LIVING WELL!

The Living Well welcomes its newest team member Nicola Norman to our vibrant Center as Community Outreach Manager.

Nicola is a native of Cape Town, South Africa with roots also in Namibia in South West Africa. She was raised in the USA since the age of 7 months.

With a background in Nutritional Science (Morgan State class of 2012), a passion for social change, culture, and sustainability, plus plenty of organizing and outreach experience, she is a natural fit with our team.

She has lived in Baltimore for almost 10 years, moving here from the Bay Area. Since she touched down, she has been inspired, shaken, transformed, challenged, and deeply empowered by her experiences in Baltimore.

Nicola has engaged community members of all ages, from pre- k to seniors in the realm of workshops and events as diverse as eating lifestyle education, food justice, organic gardening, vision crafting, cultural celebrations, and addressing intersectional issues of social inequities.

Some of her roles have been as event coordinator and facilitator, moderator, as a speaker, artist, and working hands on with youth programs. Her biggest lessons have been through her own journey in revolutionizing her diet and lifestyle, and constantly pushing the limits of her comfort zone in her own life.

She co-founded Morgan State University's first community garden in 2009, which has richly enhanced the Morgan State culture and the surrounding community, and is looking forward to continuing to build positive momentum in this city.

Her mission is to raise the vibration in every space that she occupies, and to increase the access of empowering services and resources to individuals and communities in need.

Nicola will work with all interested parties for booking inquiries, collaborations, promotions and events.

Nicola can be reached directly admin@livewellbemore.com

Community Building Community Building starts with the desire to reach in and explore possibilities. It's the essence of what drives change.

The Living Well is working on an outside-in approach to our work. We are reaching outside of our walls to touch and engage people in dialogue and conscious expansion.

Michelle Stafford, our Wellness Director, has been promoting family centered wellness. When you bring families together to participate in activities within the community, we all win.

Join Michelle Stafford on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm for I Am Living Well Yoga. All Levels are welcomed. $10:00 donation Michelle also is holding I Am Living Well Boot Camp for a limited time in Druid Hill Park at 9:00 am weather permitting.

Participants should RSVP to mrsfitness1978@gmail.com.

Cost: $10.00 If you or your company want to book a Yoga Happy Hour or Company retreat, please feel free to give us a call at 410.212.5953.

Be More Community Sings w/ Lea Gilmore Share the evening learning in the oral tradition, singing rhythms, and traditional songs from Africa and the Diaspora, along with a variety of songs from African-American culture, including spirituals, ring shouts, hymns, gospels, and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Lea Gilmore will share historical, social and political contexts to the songs we have learn through our oral tradition.

Community Sing focuses on community building through music, song, and oral tradition. You don't have to have any singing experience to participate.

Just bring your voice and an open heart and mind.

When: Sept. 14, 2015 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $5.00

Legal Advice JustAdvice returns to The Living Well to offer 30 minutes of free legal advice. To schedule an appointment, please call 410-929-4809 or e-mail justadvice@law.umaryland.edu. Learn more about JustAdvice at http://justadviceclinic.org/ Date: September 22, 2015 Time: 12:00 -3:00 pm.

Cost $10

VINX: MEMOIRS OF A HIP OLE' BLACK MAN

The Living Well welcomes the legendary VINX Witness the voice and journey of a legend, Vinx- a former professional track and field runner turned acclaimed iconic performer and musical artist right here in your community.

Vinx has toured along with acts from Stevie Wonder, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Sheryl Crow, and more.

His film "Memoirs of a Hip 'Ole Black Man" will be shown, a biopic which presents a unique view of Vinx's life and journey of navigating the politics of his dreams while staying true to his vision for his art, career, and building of a legacy all the while uplifting the world with his soulful sounds!

The showing will follow a brief talk back and a very special performance from Vinx himself!!

Come experience the inspiration and soul-stirring impact of VInx's life, music, and artistry for yourself. You do NOT want to miss this unforgettable and historic occasion!

Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 at www.livewellbemore.com

Each Other's Dreams: Konko Village Through Image and Word (PHOTO EXHIBIT) The Living Well hosts The Literacy Empowerment Action Project (LEAP) for an unforgettable photography exhibit portraying a captivating lens of the people of Timber Nkwanta, Konko village, Ghana.

This event is the second leg of LEAP's photography exhibit tour highlighting the spirit, hopes, and resilience of Konko's people.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

We will be showcasing the work of Baltimore natives Carla Blackwell, Kenneth Braswell, and Daniel Bonsu.

Expect a breathtaking visual experience of culture, people, and community.

The Literacy Empowerment Action Project (LEAP) is a Washington, DC-based non-profit with a mission to provide innovative literacy education, youth development programming and school improvement to strengthen developing communities since 2012.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

An HONEST Dialogue We are all connected!

Join us for "An Honest Dialogue" about race with community and thought leaders, youth and activists to discuss our respective roles in challenging racism and creating racial equity.

We all have roles in this "work" and the roles are sometimes different. For many of us the work is the reality we live on a daily basis.

Let us represent the change we wish to see.

Date: September 27, 2015 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cost: $12 (meal included) RSVP: admin@livewellbemore.com

Baltimore Song for Unity The Living Well has opened our doors so that we can continue the process of healing our City.

“Song for Unity” is a “We Are The World”-type song project led by Baltimore musicians of all genres to unite our hearts, city and world through music. Stay tuned for the final product. To stay connected please visit their Facebook page.

For more information on our programs and events or to book space please visit our website at www.livewellbemore.com.

Š2015 The Living Well | 2443 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Telephone: 410.212.5953 Email: admin@livewellbemore.com

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