Events
Mental Health in a Changing World: Where do we start in our community?
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
During Mental Health Awareness Month, We the People Warwick will host a community dialogue, "Mental Health in a Changing World: Where Do We Start in Our Community?" This event is a continuation of our series, "You Are Not Alone," which united mental health experts and Warwick residents to initiate discussions on mental health challenges within our community, including those that affect young individuals. A key insight from these discussions highlighted the crucial role of maintaining human connections amidst rapid societal, technological, and environmental shifts. Our forthcoming session aims to empower residents to tackle complex mental health challenges by forming action teams focused on issues they find significant. Three mental health professionals, who know the power of community-driven solutions to enhance mental health resilience, will join us to support this important conversation.
Free admission for all.
Registration is encouraged. Register here.
Storytelling Coaching & Practice Session
Sunday, May 19th, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Our personal experiences hold stories of struggle, joy, resilience, and just basic humanness. When shared, our personal experiences have the extraordinary power to engage, inspire, and connect us. Have an experience you would like to share? Join our storytelling coaching and practice session to gain pointers on personal storytelling.
Have Fun Learning:
How to prepare a good five-minute story
One-on-one with other storytellers
How to capture the listeners’ attention
Storytelling dos and don’ts
Modulating your voice and using a mic
And much more!
Warwick Story Share #5
Thursday, May 30, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, followed by refreshments
Experience stories that reveal how funny, fascinating, brave, complex, and fragile we are as human beings.
Details, Criteria, & How to Prepare
Want to tell a story at this or a future Warwick Story Share? Sign up here!
A Day in the Life
Saturday, April 20, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, followed by refreshments
A Day in the Life
What’s it like to be a a school nurse? A grocery clerk? A farmer? A police officer? A plumber? A community volunteer? Often, we don’t know much about the work of others, but this “A Day in the Life” program will offer a glimpse into daily lives such as these. This particular morning will give three local residents a chance to describe the joys and challenges of their jobs activities.
April 20th Presenters:
Warwick Volunteer Ambulance EMT, Joie Ogrodnick
Conversational Italian teacher, Dr. Dominic Cappelleri
Cosmetic Chemistry Scientist, Art Georgales
There will also be time for questions from the audience. Please consider joining us!
Want to tell about a day in your life (work or activity) at a future gathering? Please complete this online form or email us at wethepeoplewarwick@gmail.com
Self-Love for the Month of Love - Every Friday in February
Fridays: February 2, 9, 16 and 23
Use this link to sign up for sessions you wish to attend: Self-Love for the Month of Love: (Google) Sign-Up Form
Please note that space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Anxious Nation - Viewing & Discussion
Saturday: Jan 27, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Anxious Nation, the award-winning feature-length documentary, takes a deep look into the crisis of anxiety and mental health in America, especially its impact on young people (ages 10-26) and families. It offers insights into managing mental health and provides hope for a future where anxiety is met with empathy, understanding and support. Facilitated discussion by a licensed therapist will follow the viewing of the film.
Warwick Voices through Photos Public Exhibition Presentation & Reception
Saturday: Jan 6, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join us to kick off Warwick Voices through Photos Exhibition's display at AWPL. This exhibition is the culmination of an Essential Photovoice dialogue program offered by We the People Warwick in Fall of 2023. The Essential Photovoice approach to dialogue utilizes participants' photos as catalysts for conversation.
Town of Warwick residents who participated shared their stories and their own amateur photos through facilitated group discussion over the course of six weeks. This challenging work deepened participants' understanding of human complexity, the value of diversity, and that what we share is more powerful than what divides us.
The presentation and reception will be a chance to hear from some of the Town of Warwick residents who participated in the 6-week program. Light refreshments will be served. Please consider joining us on January 6th - or viewing the exhibition on your own any time between January 5th and February 28th.
Warwick Voices through Photos Public Exhibition
Friday, Jan 5 - Wednesday, Feb 28
The Warwick Voices through Photos Exhibition is the culmination of an Essential Photovoice dialogue program offered by We the People Warwick in Fall of 2023. The Essential Photovoice approach to dialogue utilizes participants' photos as catalysts for conversation.
Town of Warwick residents who participated shared their stories and their own amateur photos through facilitated group discussion over the course of six weeks. This was challenging work that deepened participants' understanding of human complexity, the value of diversity, and that what we share is more powerful than what divides us.
Please consider viewing the exhibition on your own any time between January 5th and February 28th during library hours. As you journey through the exhibit, we invite you to open your heart and mind, reflecting on your connections to the topics these photos address. We hope this collection of images and stories evokes a sense of shared values and reminds you of the caring, kindness, talent, and growth that sprouts all the time here in our wonderful Town of Warwick.
Candlelight Peace Vigil
Thursday: Dec 21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
You are invited to gather with us for a candlelight ceremony to coincide with the winter solstice, an event that has been celebrated by various cultures throughout human history as a time of returning light and hope. Please join us for this beautiful, shared, community experience where we can witness our collective longing for a more peaceful world. Please bring a white candle if you have one. A limited number of candles will be provided onsite by the Warwick Ecumenical Council. Event organizer: We the People Warwick.
Warwick Voices through Photos Public Exhibition
Sunday, Nov 12 - Sunday, Dec 3
The Warwick Voices through Photos Exhibition is the culmination of an Essential Photovoice dialogue program offered by We the People Warwick in Fall of 2023. The Essential Photovoice approach to dialogue utilizes participants' photos as catalysts for conversation.
Town of Warwick residents who participated shared their stories and their own amateur photos through facilitated group discussion over the course of six weeks. This was challenging work that deepened participants' understanding of human complexity, the value of diversity, and that what we share is more powerful than what divides us.
Please consider viewing the exhibition on your own any time between November 12th and December 3rd during library hours. As you journey through the exhibit, we invite you to open your heart and mind, reflecting on your connections to the topics these photos address. We hope this collection of images and stories evokes a sense of shared values and reminds you of the caring, kindness, talent, and growth that sprouts all the time here in our wonderful Town of Warwick.
A Day in the Life - Small Group Gathering
Saturday, November 4, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, followed by refreshments
A Day in the Life
What’s it like to be a a school nurse? A grocery clerk? A farmer? A police officer? A plumber? A community volunteer? Often, we don’t know much about the work of others, but this “A Day in the Life” program will offer a glimpse into daily lives such as these. This particular morning will give three local residents a chance to describe the joys and challenges of their jobs activities.
Presenter details are forthcoming Check back again soon!
There will also be time for questions from the audience. Please consider joining us!
Want to tell about a day in your life (work or activity) at a future gathering? Please complete this online form or email us at wethepeoplewarwick@gmail.com
You Are Not Alone: Chronic Pain Spoken Here
Saturday: October 14
You Are Not Alone: Chronic Pain Spoken Here
Do you have chronic pain? Come share your story and hear local experts talk about where to turn for relief.
According to the CDC 1 in 5 US adults suffers from chronic pain. If you're one of them, join us. We the People Warwick is hosting a public forum to shed light on the experience of living with chronic pain and to discuss some effective solutions.
Warwick Story Share #4
Friday, October 6
Experience stories that reveal how funny, fascinating, brave, complex, and fragile we are as human beings.
Storytelling Coaching & Practice Session
Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our personal experiences hold stories of struggle, joy, resilience, and just basic humanness. When shared, our personal experiences have the extraordinary power to engage, inspire, and connect us. Have an experience you would like to share? Join our storytelling coaching and practice session to gain pointers on personal storytelling.
Have Fun Learning:
How to prepare a good five-minute story
One-on-one with other storytellers
How to capture the listeners’ attention
Storytelling dos and don’ts
Modulating your voice and using a mic
And much more!
“Warwick Voices through Photos” Informational Q&A Session via Zoom
Wednesday, August 30th
Are you intrigued by the idea of taking photos to share your perspectives of our community, but not sure you’re ready to sign up?
Join us for an informational Q&A session via Zoom.
You have questions? We've got answers!
Sign up for the info session here and we’ll send you the Zoom link.
Pathways to Wholeness - for Teens - Every Tuesday in August
Tuesdays: August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Use this link to sign up for sessions you wish to attend: Pathways to Wholeness: Sign-Up Form - Google Form
"Sit and Chat" with the founder of We the People Warwick
Tuesday, July 11th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We the People Warwick's (WTPW) founder, Beverly Braxton, will hold a public forum to share our all-volunteer grassroots organization‘s recipe for strengthening Warwick as a community of belonging. Come learn more about WTPW's approach, our dialogue series, our facilitator training, and our various initiatives to help bridge divides, build connections, and bind our community.
Join Beverly to learn what can happen when people come together to improve the community. She will share how WTPW uses curiosity as a foundation for connecting goodwill and creative ideas. You will learn our method for infusing and blending diverse points of views to reveal the true power of community.
Warwick Story Share #3
Friday, June 2nd
Experience stories that reveal how funny, fascinating, brave, complex, and fragile we are as human beings.
And the survey says...100% of previous Story Share survey respondents said they would recommend another We the People Warwick event to a friend or loved one.
Storytelling Workshop
Sunday, May 28th, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Our personal experiences hold stories of struggle, joy, resilience, and just basic humanness. When shared, our personal experiences have the extraordinary power to engage, inspire, and connect us. Have an experience you would like to share? Join our storytelling workshop to gain pointers on personal storytelling.
Have Fun Learning:
How to prepare a good five-minute story
One-on-one with other storytellers
How to capture the listeners’ attention
Storytelling dos and don’ts
Modulating your voice and using a mic
And much more!
Spring 2023 Dialogue Series - May Mondays
Mondays: May 1, 8, 15 and 22
Join Us! - Please sign up by completing completing this online form or emailing us at wethepeoplewarwick@gmail.com
You Are Not Alone - Mental Health Forum Part 2
Saturday, April 29
Community Conversations for Connection and Caring
Following on from the significant attendance and positive feedback received from part 1, the plan for this next public forum is for participants to discuss ways the community can work together to improve prevention of mental illness and promote mental health and well-being.
Topics of the forum will include:
Mental health education
Suicide prevention and intervention
Intersection of mental health and substance use
Mental health care
Youth mental health crisis
WTPW encourages participation by the entire Warwick Township community - Adolescents to Adults - Free admission for all.
Together, we can make a difference.
A Day in the Life - Small Group Gathering
Saturday, March 18
A Day in the Life
What’s it like to be a a school nurse? A grocery clerk? A farmer? A police officer? A plumber? A community volunteer? Often, we don’t know much about the work of others, but this “A Day in the Life” program will offer a glimpse into daily lives such as these. This particular morning will give three local residents a chance to describe the joys and challenges of their jobs activities.
Anbu Vasudevan, originally from Malaysia, is a caterer and chef specializing in Asian and Middle Eastern food, which she delivers or prepares at private parties.
Nick Clark is a certified athletic trainer who works to find the sources of pain as well as addressing improved movement.
David Schiff is a luthier who makes guitars in his Warwick workshop and is the author of “The Woodworkers Guide to Making and Using Jigs, Fixtures and Setups: How to Get the Most from Every Tool in Your Shop.”
There will also be time for questions from the audience. Please consider joining us!
Want to tell about a day in your life (work or activity) at a future gathering? Please complete this online form or email us at wethepeoplewarwick@gmail.com
A Day in the Life - Small Group Gathering
Tuesday, November 29
A Day in the Life - Small Group Gathering
What’s it like to be a a school nurse? A grocery clerk? A farmer? A police officer? A plumber? A community volunteer? Often, we don’t know much about the work of others, but this “A Day in the Life” program will offer a glimpse into daily lives such as these. This particular evening will give three local residents - horse farm owner, Shayne Haysom, Repair Coach and rescuer of broken items, Fred Rossi, and realtor, Chris Staritz - a chance to describe the joys and challenges of their jobs and volunteer activities. There will also be time for questions from the audience. Please consider joining us!
How: Want to tell about a day in your life (work or activity) at a future gathering? Please email us at wethepeoplewarwick@gmail.com
You Are Not Alone - Mental Health Forum
Thursday, November 10
You Are Not Alone - Part 1 - Foundations for Healing
Join us and a panel representing various sectors of our community as we examine the current state of mental health, strive to break down misconceptions, and examine possible community-generated solutions for healing, including a focus on helping young people. Let's build a more informed and resilient community with the help of locally available experts, resources, and each other.
Warwick Story Share
Friday, October 14
Experience stories that reveal how funny, fascinating, brave, complex, and fragile we are as human beings.
Spring 2022 Dialogue Circle Series - Wednesdays via Zoom
Wednesdays: May 4, 11, 18 and 25
Fall 2021 Dialogue Circle Series - Thursdays via Zoom
Thursdays: October 14, 21, 28 and November 4