Becoming: A Journey of Empowerment

Early Bird Pricing is just $65 for a limited time! -👉 Register Now while spots and early bird rates last! 📅 September 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM 📅 September 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM The Bear-Glasgow YMCA invites you to join us for our first-ever women’s community event, “Becoming: A Journey of Empowerment.” With the commitment to extending women’s health, wellness, and advancement resources to as many women as possible, this event has been made open to our membership base and to the general public. “Becoming” was seeded with the conviction that there is inalienable strength and power in womanhood. Health and Wellness director Pamela J. Cox imagined this experience with survivors in mind. She believes women who survive what seeks to destroy them are not only capable of enduring disaster but can, like the fire over the soot of disaster, grow awesome and brilliant and fearless. With keynote talks, fitness programs, self-defense and mindfulness workshops, and networking opportunities, “Becoming” is a space in which women at all stages of their healing journeys can find restoration and renewal. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Highlights: 🧠 Workshops on leadership, mindfulness, self-defense, and nutrition 💪 Group fitness classes 🤝 Networking opportunities 🥂 Brunch + 🎤 Panel discussion on finance, entrepreneurship, and career advancement ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Closer Look... Friday Evening Kickoff: 🍹 Welcome & Social Hour Kick off the evening with light refreshments, live music, and mingling. Contribute to our ✍️ “Power and Positivity” wall and receive a 🌸 handcrafted gratitude journal of poems and illustrations on empowerment by PA folk artist Carrie Sterling. 🏋️ Keynote Event: “The Power of Being You” Join Health & Wellness Director Pamela J. Cox as she shares her journey of becoming, the vision behind this event, and what it means to celebrate authenticity and womanhood. ✨“Inspire Core Flow Fitness” with Chelsea H. A blend of Pilates + strength training to boost your core, flexibility, and confidence ---------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday: Strength, Confidence & Connection Morning Sessions: 🏋️ StrongHER Bootcamp With Jackie V. and Nicole D. – high-energy workouts to build physical and mental strength 💥 🏛️ Keynote: “Progress & Possibility” with Senator Nicole Poore An inspiring look at statewide initiatives supporting women’s leadership, health, and equity 🍽️ Brunch & Panel Discussion/Q&A Catered by Chef Aaliyah Al-Amin 🧑‍🍳, plus a Q&A with women leaders and changemakers Afternoon Workshops: 🌱 Grow Thru It Led by Ashley Morgan (Women With a Vision) – an interactive session on growth and purpose 🛍️ Vendor Fair & Wellness Break Support local women-owned businesses, enjoy refreshments, and connect 🤍 🥋 Women in Power Combat Training Learn self-defense techniques with pro kickboxer & Modern-Vee Jitsu sensei Jamie Costanzo-Brown 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness & Stress Management Breathwork + grounding techniques with Ms. Brown to help you reset and recenter Evening Sessions: 🍵 Steeped in Gratitude: Tea & Empowerment Circles Enjoy calming herbal tea, light refreshments, and guided gratitude sharing in a nurturing space 💃 Optional Zumba with Donna & Jannae End the weekend with a fun, joyful dance party filled with celebration & movement -------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Highlights: 🛍️ Vendor Fair – featuring local women-owned businesses & wellness brands 🎁 Swag Bags – including journals, affirmation cards, and more!