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Her Circle: Queer Connections
2024-01-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-12-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Queer Connections is for queer women and nonbinary folks to share a space in which they can build meaningful connections and community. Join us as we facilitate queer joy through celebrating, supporting, and uplifting each other.
This circle will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. No worries if you can’t make it for every group! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

Self-Care Saturday: Yoga & Brunch
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join For Her for Self-Care Saturday to prioritize your mental and physical well-being and give yourself the care and attention you deserve! We’ll start our day with a warm-up stretch followed by an energizing 45-minute yoga session. After the class, For Her will provide a delicious and nourishing brunch.
Wear comfy clothes and bring your water bottle and yoga mat if you’ve got one. Friends are welcome!
Please note babysitting will not be provided at this event.
Presented by Mallory Dougoud and Morph.TheLabel
Morph.TheLabel, a woman-owned athleisure brand, was created in 2021 to celebrate every woman’s differences, individuality, and creativity in order to bring unity. Women are not the enemy of other women. It is our differences that make us each unique and it is in those differences that MORPH us all as one.
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

Her Table: Goal-Setting & Mindset with Tracy Ross Garcia
2024-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Goal-Setting and Mindset
Kickstart your year with purpose and intention! This Her Table will feature a guided conversation on the goal-setting process and mindset’s role in achieving your dreams. Our hope is that you walk away from this workshop with clarity, energy, and actionable best steps in the direction of your SMART goals.
Facilitator: Tracy Ross Garcia
We’re honored to partner with Tracy Ross Garcia to bring this workshop to the For Her community. Tracy is a personal growth coach with a passion for helping women evolve and expand their views and redefine the meaning of success in their lives.
As a master communicator, she combines her ability to connect, listen, and articulate key next steps with her own personal journey of transition, growth, and healing to help women find their voice again, gain a fulfilled sense of identity, and courage to communicate authentically.
Tracy provides a safe space to dig deep and identify obstacles holding you back from leveling up. She believes if you are willing to improve your choices and grow, you will align with who you are created to be and live a fulfilled, harmonious life.
Dinner Provided
Vegetarian options will be available.

(VIRTUAL MEETING) Her Circle: Single Moms
2024-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
NOTE: Due to the forecasted winter weather, this group will be meeting virtually on January 15th. Please text us at 210-880-0616 for the meeting link.
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. During this group, For Her community leader Eliana Sanchez facilitates conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom.
In our first group meeting of 2024, the conversation will center on improving ourselves in the new year and tips on how to get there while juggling single parent life.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

For Her Community Space Closed for MLK Holiday
2024-01-15 | TX

Her Circle en Español
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Cada segundo jueves del mes, Her Circle en Español sera dirigido por un terapeuta. Este grupo de apoyo explorará temas relacionados al autoconocimiento, relaciones sanas, trauma, y como sanar y el bienestar emocional.
Invitamos a toda aquella mujer a la que le gustaría seguir evolucionando por medio de aprender a como valorarse más, compartiendo experiencias ya vividas, y construyendo una red de apoyo.
Sobre la terapeuta:
Maria Luisa Salinas es una Psicoterapeuta bilingüe y bicultural con 30 años de experiencia profesional, en la cual incluye su trabajo con mujeres, sobrevivientes de traumas de la infancia, violencia familiar, y violencia doméstica. Su enfoque de asesoramiento es basado en un modelo de empoderamiento. Su meta principal es ayudar a las mujeres a sanar de sus heridas emocionales, y a enseñarles diferentes maneras de percibir y resolver sus problemas, actitudes sanas, y habilidades de comunicación para relacionarse con sus familias, parejas, y compañero/as para que puedan tomar buenas decisiones en sus vidas.
Durante su tiempo libre, Maria Luisa disfruta de pasar tiempo con sus perritos, leer, ir a correr, practicar yoga, y viajar con su familia. Ella también disfruta ofreciendo parte de su tiempo como voluntaria en varias organizaciones para apoyar a su comunidad.
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Every 2nd Thursday of the month, Her Circle in Spanish will be therapist-led. This support group will explore topics related to self awareness, healthy relationships, trauma and healing, and emotional well-being.
We invite all women who are looking to continue evolving through learning how to love and value themselves more, sharing experiences, and building a network of support.
About the Therapist:
Maria Luisa Salinas is a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist with 30 years of professional experience. Her work includes helping women, survivors of childhood trauma, family violence, and domestic violence. Her counseling approach is based on an empowerment model. Her main goal is to assist women in healing from emotional wounds and to teach them different ways of understanding and resolving their problems. This includes fostering healthy attitudes and communication skills to better relate to their families, partners, and peers, empowering them to make positive decisions in their lives.
During her free time, Maria Luisa enjoys spending time with her dogs, reading, running, practicing yoga, and traveling with her family. She also enjoys volunteering her time with various organizations to support her community.

Her Table: Vision Boards with Debbie Jennings
2024-01-10 18:30 - 20:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome! Please note babysitting will not be provided at this event.
Workshop Topic: Vision Boards
Kickstart your year with purpose and intention! This Her Table will feature an evening of dreaming together and planning for the new year as we create vision boards. Join us for an empowering and fun-filled session where you’ll have the opportunity to envision your aspirations and set meaningful goals in a supportive community of like-minded women.
Facilitator: Debbie Jennings
We’re honored to partner with Debbie Jennings to bring this workshop to the For Her community. Debbie is a nurse and advocate who is passionate about her community, health literacy, and supporting women in the pursuit of living their best lives.
Dinner: Taco Cabana
Vegetarian options will be available.

Monthly Hygiene Closet at For Her
2024-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
For Her’s Hygiene Closet sponsored by Superior HealthPlan is open to all women in Bexar County on the first Friday of every month.
Stop by the For Her Community Space at 8546 Broadway, Suite 255 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to pick up any items you might need for you and your family
In this closet, you’ll find items like toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and baby wipes.
Would you like to see something else along these lines provided in the closet? Can’t make it on Friday and need to set up an appointment to pick up necessities? Let us know!

Her Circle: Single Moms Holiday Dinner
2023-12-19 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. Eliana and Sabina will facilitate conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom. During this gathering, group members and their kids are invited to a festive holiday dinner to reflect and celebrate blessings from this year.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Dinner, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

For Her Community Space Closed for the Holidays
2023-12-18 - 2024-01-01 | TX

Her Circle en Español
2023-12-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-11-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle en Español es un grupo pequeno de apoyo para mujeres que hablan espanol en nuestra comunidad. ¡Los círculos se reúnen cada segundo y cuarto lunes del mes para alentar, crecer, conocerte, y divertirte!
Este otoño nos enfocaremos en conversaciones sobre el amor propio, la resiliencia, la identidad, y cultivar una red de apoyo. No te preocupes si no puedes asistir a todas las reuniones. Las amigas siempre son bienvenidas. Proporcionaremos snacks y bebidas; sientete libre de traer tu propia cena.
*Toma en cuenta que no se proporciona servicio de niñera para esta reunión.
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Her Circle: Spanish is a small support group for Spanish-speaking women in our community. Circles meet biweekly for encouragement, growth, accountability, and fun!
This fall we’re diving into conversations around self-love, resilience, identity, and building community. We’ll be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. No worries if you can’t make it for every meeting! Friends are always welcome. Snacks and drinks are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!
*Please note babysitting is not provided for this gathering.

Her Table: Cultivating Joy with Gabrielle Leonard
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Cultivating Joy: Nurturing resilience and well-being through reflective writing
Come and be part of a nurturing community experience with Gabrielle Leonard on December 6th. This Her Table will feature an evening of guided journaling designed to foster resilience, hope, and the capacity to cultivate joy. In a supportive setting, we’ll explore reflective writing techniques that empower growth and healing.
Facilitator: Gabrielle Leonard
We’re honored to partner with Gabrielle Leonard to bring this restorative workshop to the For Her community. Gabrielle is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, certified mental health coach, and minister. She is known for being a captivating storyteller and teacher who imparts practical wisdom that heals the soul. Gabrielle is the founder and visionary behind Returning to Joy, a ministry that creates guided pathways to wholeness by providing resources and tools to help you connect with yourself and others. She also works with the H. E. Butt Foundation to design dialogue strategies and facilitate Shared Tables, a program that brings together neighbors from all over San Antonio to bridge racial, cultural, and economic divides. If you invite her to dinner, she’s showing up! She grew up in New Orleans and has a strong appreciation for good food. She enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, traveling to new places, and sharing the joy of a good laugh. When she isn’t writing, reflecting, or studying, she is stuffing her face with food that makes her heart sing.
Dinner: Provided by MetaChurch
Vegetarian options will be available.

Her Circle: Single Moms
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. Eliana and Sabina will facilitate conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom. In this session, we’ll discuss mental health challenges and how we can support our own holistic well-being.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

For Her Community Space Closed for Thanksgiving
2023-11-20 - 2023-11-24 | TX

Her Table: The Financial Future of You with Jasmine Paul
2023-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: The Financial Future of You
Join us for Her Table on November 15th, as we engage with financial topics such as money mindset, savings, investing, recovering from financial mistakes, and more in order to secure our financial future.
Facilitator: Jasmine Paul
We’re honored to partner with Jasmine Paul to bring this empowering financial literacy workshop to the For Her community. Jasmine is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder focused on making wealth fun! Jasmine served in the United States Air Force for ten years as a nuclear missile officer and finance officer across the US, South Korea, and Afghanistan. She is also the founder of The Wealth Playground, a financial education startup teaching youth ages 5-18 about money. She has taught workshops and engagements for the Oakland/Berkley YWCA, the Taco Bell Foundation, the St. Louis Public School District, and more.
Dinner: Provided by the San Antonio Paralegal Association
Vegetarian options will be available.

Her Circle: Single Moms
2023-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. Eliana and Sabina will facilitate conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom. In this session, we’ll discuss how being a single mom often means relying on family and friends, and we’ll learn how we can discern if our support system is healthy or unhealthy.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Her Table: Women's Health & Wellness with UT Health
2023-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Women’s Health & Wellness
Join us for Her Table on November 1st, as we dive into the keys to fostering and sustaining our health and well-being. From mental health and preventative care to how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office, we’ll talk all things women’s health. Plus, we’re offering lots of free health screenings and menstrual products!
Facilitator: UT Health Science Center OB/GYN
We’re honored to partner with students and faculty from UT Health Science Center to bring this critical information to the For Her community.
Dinner: Provided by UT Health Science Center
Vegetarian options will be available.

Self-Care Sunday: Yoga Class
2023-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Join For Her as we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a free, trauma-informed yoga class led by Amanda Millette. Sponsored in part by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women.
Please note childcare will not be provided for this gathering.

Her Healing
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Healing offers group counseling for adult survivors of family violence and abuse. In this space, group members work with one another to process emotions, share lived experiences, and learn therapeutic tools for healing moving forward. Led by Teresa Bethany, For Her’s licensed therapist, topics will range from safety planning and healthy relational communication to co-parenting tools and more!
Sessions will be held at the For Her community center. Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Her Table: Healthy Relationships with Teresa Bethany, LMFT
2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Table is a shared meal that provides an opportunity for women to connect over good food and meaningful conversation. Dinner, babysitting, and all materials will be provided. Friends are always welcome!
Workshop Topic: Healthy Relationships
Join us for Her Table on October 16th, as we dive into the keys to building and sustaining healthier, more fulfilling relationships that stand the test of time. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or exploring new connections, this workshop inspired by the wisdom of John Gottman will equip you with the tools to nurture your emotional well-being, foster stronger connections, and achieve a greater sense of resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Facilitator: Teresa Bethany, LMFT
We’re honored to have our own Teresa Bethany join us to facilitate this Her Table! Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, Teresa Bethany earned her Master’s in Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past six years, she worked in a nonviolence program leading both individual and group sessions focusing on ending generational family violence patterns. As our full-time on-site therapist, she helps women in our program by providing individual counseling, facilitating therapy groups, and leading restorative workshops.
Dinner: Provided by The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women
Vegetarian options will be available.

Her Circle: Single Moms
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Her Circle: Single Moms focuses on empowering and supporting single mothers as they balance parenthood, career, and self-care. Eliana and Sabina will facilitate conversations aimed at discussing challenges and exploring solutions related to being a single mom. This session’s conversation will focus on pay disparity and discrimination in the workplace, including how to identify both and to whom they should be reported.
“Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success.” – Yvonne Kaloki
Friends are always welcome. Snacks, drinks, and onsite babysitting are provided; feel free to bring your own dinner!

Excel & Google Sheets Workshop with Eliana Sanchez
2023-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | For Her Community Space, 8546 Broadway, Suite 255, San Antonio, TX, 78217, United States
Looking to level up in your career or just add a new skill to your toolbox? Join For Her for a professional development workshop focused on building proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets. This training empowers participants with key skills to create and edit worksheets, implement formulas and functions, and sort and filter detailed data. By the end of class, participants will be able to create a simple pivot table. Bring your own laptop if you have one (we’ll have extras!).
Free onsite childcare provided.
Facilitator Bio: Eliana Sanchez
Born in El Paso, TX, Eliana Sanchez was raised on both sides of the border. She’s a first-generation Mexican American and graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with an undergraduate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. Eliana has over a decade of professional experience in healthcare finance and medical billing. In 2020, Eliana transitioned to San Antonio, and she currently serves as a healthcare consultant working to advance wellness in the Medicare population and support primary care providers. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, exercising, and going to the movies with her 11-year-old son.
