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SUMMARY:ARTS FOR VETERANS' INITIATIVE - 8-Weeks Guitar Classes (Beginner Group)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBeginner guitar classes for veterans learning chords\, rhythm\, and fundamentals in a supportive group setting.\n\n\n\n🎶 Guitar for Veterans\nArts for Veterans Initiative | The Venue at 1201\nMusic has a way of reaching places words sometimes can’t. \nThis beginner-friendly guitar class is designed specifically for veterans who are interested in learning — or returning to — the instrument in a relaxed\, supportive environment. No prior experience is required. \nParticipants will: \n• Learn basic chords and strumming patterns \n• Practice simple songs together \n• Build confidence at their own pace \n• Connect with other veterans through music \nWhether you’ve never picked up a guitar or you’re brushing off old skills\, this class offers a steady\, welcoming space to explore creativity through sound. \n🎸 Please bring your own instrument. If you do not have one\, let us know so we can plan accordingly. \n📅 8-Week Class Schedule (One registration covers all sessions):\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM\nThursday\, August 27\, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM \n⚠️ Important:\nRegistration enrolls participants in the full 8-week program\, and attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions. \n🎟 Free to attend | Registration required \n📍 1201 S Federal Hwy\, Lake Worth Beach\, FL \nThis program is made possible through grant support from the Cornelia T Bailey Foundation. \nPlease note: This class is exclusively for U.S. military veterans. \nREGISTER NOW 
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/arts-for-veterans-initiative-8-weeks-guitar-classes-beginner-group/
LOCATION:Common Ground Community Development\, 1201 South Federal Highway\, Lake Worth\, FL\, 33460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annoucements,Entertainment,Training Workshops,Veterans Events
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SUMMARY:ARTS FOR VETERANS INITIATIVE - 8-Weeks Guitar Classes (Intermediate Group)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIntermediate guitar classes for veterans learning chords\, rhythm\, and fundamentals in a supportive group setting.\n\n\n\n🎶 Intermediate Guitar for Veterans\nArts for Veterans Initiative | The Venue at 1201\nMusic continues to grow with you and so can your skills. \nThis intermediate guitar class is designed specifically for veterans who already have a foundation in basic chords and strumming and are ready to take their playing to the next level. Participants should be comfortable changing between common chords and keeping a steady rhythm. \nIn this supportive and collaborative setting\, participants will: \n• Expand chord vocabulary (including barre chords and variations) \n• Strengthen rhythm and strumming techniques \n• Explore lead guitar basics and simple riffs \n• Improve timing and musicality through group playing \n• Build confidence performing fuller\, more dynamic songs \nThis class offers a steady\, encouraging environment to refine technique\, challenge yourself musically\, and connect with fellow veterans through the shared language of music. \n🎸 Please bring your own instrument. \n📅 8-Week Class Schedule (One registration covers all sessions): \nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, July 23\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM\nThursday\, August 27\, 2026 – 5:30–7:00 PM \n⚠️ Important:\nRegistration enrolls participants in the full 8-week program\, and attendees are encouraged to attend all sessions. \nREGISTER NOW  \n🎟 Free to attend | Registration required \n📍 1201 S Federal Hwy\, Lake Worth Beach\, FL \nThis program is made possible through grant support from the Cornelia T Bailey Foundation. \nPlease note: This class is exclusively for U.S. military veterans.
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/arts-for-veterans-initiative-8-weeks-guitar-classes-intermediate-group/
LOCATION:Common Ground Community Development\, 1201 South Federal Highway\, Lake Worth\, FL\, 33460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annoucements,Entertainment,Training Workshops,Veterans Events
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SUMMARY:ARTS FOR VETERANS INITIATIVE - Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nExplore poetry and storytelling in a welcoming workshop designed to help your voice take shape.\n\n\n\n✍️ Creative Writing for Veterans \nArts for Veterans Initiative | The Venue at 1201 \nEvery story matters. \n  \nThis creative writing workshop invites veterans to explore poetry\, storytelling\, and reflection in a calm\, encouraging space. No writing experience is necessary – just a willingness to put pen to paper. \nThrough guided prompts and simple exercises\, participants will: \n• Learn approachable techniques for writing poetry \n• Explore memory\, imagery\, and storytelling \n• Write in short\, manageable formats \n• Share (optional) in a respectful setting \n  \nThis is not a critique-based class. It is a space for creative expression\, growth\, and connection. \nYou do not have to be a “writer” to attend – just curious. \n✍️ July 17th\, 10-11am\, Materials provided \n🎟 Free to attend | Registration required \n📍 1201 S Federal Hwy\, Lake Worth Beach\, FL \nThis program is made possible through grant support from the Cornelia T Bailey Foundation. \nPlease note: This class is exclusively for U.S. military veterans. \nREGISTER NOW 
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/arts-for-veterans-initiative-creative-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Common Ground Community Development\, 1201 South Federal Highway\, Lake Worth\, FL\, 33460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annoucements,Training Workshops,Veterans Events,Veterans Resource Fair
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SUMMARY:ARTS FOR VETERANS' INITIATIVE - Improv & Expressive Arts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nUnleash your creativity with improv and expressive arts made just for veterans!\n\n\n\n🎭 Improv for Veterans\nArts for Veterans Initiative | The Venue at 1201 \nLaughter builds connection. \nThis introductory improv class invites veterans to rediscover creativity\, connection\, and a little bit of joyful play. Through interactive theater games and spontaneous exercises\, participants will laugh\, collaborate\, and stretch their comfort zones in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. \nImprov isn’t about being funny – it’s about being present. It strengthens communication\, sharpens focus\, and builds trust. Along the way\, it can also reduce stress\, boost confidence\, and offer a refreshing mental reset. \nParticipants will: \n• Dive into guided improv games designed for beginners\n• Practice listening\, responding\, and thinking on their feet\n• Build confidence in a relaxed\, judgment-free space\n• Experience laughter as a tool for connection and stress relief\n• Strengthen camaraderie with fellow veterans \nNo scripts.\nNo stage pressure.\nNo performance experience required. \nJust a welcoming space to breathe\, laugh\, connect – and try something new. \n🎭 July 31st\, 7-8:30pm \n🎟 Free to attend | Registration required \n📍 1201 S Federal Hwy\, Lake Worth Beach\, FL \nCome as you are — we’ll create together. \nThis program is made possible through grant support from the Cornelia T Bailey Foundation. \nPlease note: This class is exclusively for U.S. military veterans. \nREGISTER NOW 
URL:https://news.veteranownedbusiness.com/event/arts-for-veterans-initiative-improv-expressive-arts-workshop/
LOCATION:Common Ground Community Development\, 1201 South Federal Highway\, Lake Worth\, FL\, 33460\, United States
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