Join ACNC for MENOPAUSE MATTERS: Real talk. Real support. Real community.
Peer led women only gatherings mixing practical menopause education with candid conversation, humor, and self care strategies. Attendees share lived experience tips, resources, and mutual support to build an empowering community.
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Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.
Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.
Spanish conversation circles led by a native speaker for high intermediate and advanced speakers, focusing on cultural topics and social fluency practice; casual, free meetups emphasize immersive dialogue and peer networking.

Peer led caregiver support group at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center focused on shared experiences, emotional resilience, and practical coping strategies to inspire healing, hope, and community connection on the recovery journey.

Peer led caregiver support group at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center focused on shared experiences, emotional resilience, and practical coping strategies to inspire healing, hope, and community connection on the recovery journey.
Peer led caregiver support group at AmeriHealth Caritas NC Wellness and Opportunity Center focused on shared experiences, emotional resilience, and practical coping strategies to inspire healing, hope, and community connection on the recovery journey.
Evening of community artmaking and peer mental health support paired with soul soothing soup at a neighborhood wellness center, where compassionate facilitators guide creative expression and group connection in a cozy setting.
Evening of community artmaking and peer mental health support paired with soul soothing soup at a neighborhood wellness center, where compassionate facilitators guide creative expression and group connection in a cozy setting.
Evening of community artmaking and peer mental health support paired with soul soothing soup at a neighborhood wellness center, where compassionate facilitators guide creative expression and group connection in a cozy setting.
Hands-on naloxone (NARCAN) training covering overdose recognition, rescue breaths, and intranasal naloxone administration; free monthly session available in-person and via Zoom for community members and caregivers.
Hands-on naloxone (NARCAN) training covering overdose recognition, rescue breaths, and intranasal naloxone administration; free monthly session available in-person and via Zoom for community members and caregivers.
Hands-on naloxone (NARCAN) training covering overdose recognition, rescue breaths, and intranasal naloxone administration; free monthly session available in-person and via Zoom for community members and caregivers.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combine with peer led discussion and supportive practices to cultivate grounding, resilience, and practical tools for navigating uncertainty and emotional stress.

Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combine with peer led discussion and supportive practices to cultivate grounding, resilience, and practical tools for navigating uncertainty and emotional stress.
Gentle breath work, guided meditation, and meditative movement combine with peer led discussion and supportive practices to cultivate grounding, resilience, and practical tools for navigating uncertainty and emotional stress.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) demonstration and harm-reduction basics for overdose prevention, free monthly training with in-person and Zoom options, hosted and taught by Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) demonstration and harm-reduction basics for overdose prevention, free monthly training with in-person and Zoom options, hosted and taught by Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) demonstration and harm-reduction basics for overdose prevention, free monthly training with in-person and Zoom options, hosted and taught by Sunrise Recovery and AmeriHealth Caritas.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.
Gentle community yoga with guided breathwork and short mindfulness practices led by a local instructor; free, drop-in, beginner-friendly one-hour session focusing on breath and movement.

Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.

Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.
Community yoga class at ACNC Wellness & Opportunity Center featuring breathwork, meditation and Vinyasa, Yin and alignment instruction by Carrie Myers in a calm, air-conditioned space with water provided. Serves community members and families; parking is in Upper PA.
Members collaborate over a provided dinner with on-site childcare to advise AmeriHealth Caritas NC on improving health plan services, access, and community outreach during a quarterly advisory committee meeting at the Asheville Wellness Center.
Members collaborate over a provided dinner with on-site childcare to advise AmeriHealth Caritas NC on improving health plan services, access, and community outreach during a quarterly advisory committee meeting at the Asheville Wellness Center.
Members collaborate over a provided dinner with on-site childcare to advise AmeriHealth Caritas NC on improving health plan services, access, and community outreach during a quarterly advisory committee meeting at the Asheville Wellness Center.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.
Hands-on workshop teaching issue mapping techniques to clarify policy priorities and craft clear asks for elected officials, paired with casual coffee and bagel networking in a community-focused wellness center setting.

Casual free afternoon mixer for local small-business owners and professionals to connect, collaborate, and generate referrals; recurring monthly at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center with about 35–50 attendees and no membership required.

Casual free afternoon mixer for local small-business owners and professionals to connect, collaborate, and generate referrals; recurring monthly at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center with about 35–50 attendees and no membership required.
Casual free afternoon mixer for local small-business owners and professionals to connect, collaborate, and generate referrals; recurring monthly at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center with about 35–50 attendees and no membership required.

Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.

Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.
Accessible hour of gentle yoga, guided meditation, and mindfulness led by a local instructor; free, beginner-friendly and drop-in oriented, ideal for stress relief and breath-centered movement.
Volunteers assemble and deliver bouquets of recycled flowers to patients in healthcare facilities, fostering emotional wellness through tactile, colorful floral arrangements; registration required for participation.
Volunteers assemble and deliver bouquets of recycled flowers to patients in healthcare facilities, fostering emotional wellness through tactile, colorful floral arrangements; registration required for participation.
Volunteers assemble and deliver bouquets of recycled flowers to patients in healthcare facilities, fostering emotional wellness through tactile, colorful floral arrangements; registration required for participation.

Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.

Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Hour long free yoga class focusing on heart opening poses and guided breathwork, blending gentle flow and pranayama for emotional opening and improved chest mobility; accessible pace ideal for all levels seeking community wellness.
Hour long free yoga class focusing on heart opening poses and guided breathwork, blending gentle flow and pranayama for emotional opening and improved chest mobility; accessible pace ideal for all levels seeking community wellness.
Hour long free yoga class focusing on heart opening poses and guided breathwork, blending gentle flow and pranayama for emotional opening and improved chest mobility; accessible pace ideal for all levels seeking community wellness.

Warm conversational meetups over coffee and tea for solo older adults seeking heartfelt peer support and practical coping strategies for aging alone. Facilitated space emphasizes connection, storytelling, and resource sharing.

Warm conversational meetups over coffee and tea for solo older adults seeking heartfelt peer support and practical coping strategies for aging alone. Facilitated space emphasizes connection, storytelling, and resource sharing.
Warm conversational meetups over coffee and tea for solo older adults seeking heartfelt peer support and practical coping strategies for aging alone. Facilitated space emphasizes connection, storytelling, and resource sharing.

Peer-led 12-step meetings for nicotine recovery held virtually every Thursday, providing nonjudgmental fellowship, accountability, and practical quitting strategies for people seeking to stop smoking or vaping.

Peer-led 12-step meetings for nicotine recovery held virtually every Thursday, providing nonjudgmental fellowship, accountability, and practical quitting strategies for people seeking to stop smoking or vaping.
Peer-led 12-step meetings for nicotine recovery held virtually every Thursday, providing nonjudgmental fellowship, accountability, and practical quitting strategies for people seeking to stop smoking or vaping.

No drop women's mountain bike ride of 6 to 8 miles at a relaxed pace, welcoming beginners and intermediates; meetup at Ledford Branch Trailhead led by Asheville on Bikes community leaders.

No drop women's mountain bike ride of 6 to 8 miles at a relaxed pace, welcoming beginners and intermediates; meetup at Ledford Branch Trailhead led by Asheville on Bikes community leaders.
No drop women's mountain bike ride of 6 to 8 miles at a relaxed pace, welcoming beginners and intermediates; meetup at Ledford Branch Trailhead led by Asheville on Bikes community leaders.