Braver Angels Family & Politics Workshop – November 15
Sunday, November 15
1:00 – 3:00 pm, Channing Social Hall
Summary
The Family and Politics workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use these strategies with any loved one. You’ll have some fun in this workshop – it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families.
Goals
- Insight into why family differences over politics are uniquely challenging
- Recognition of common roles that family members play in political conversations
- Strategies and skills for handling family political differences in a constructive way
What to Expect
You will learn about the family dynamics of political differences, apply them to your family, and learn and practice effective communication skills with difficult family members.
Parking –
Parking at the YMCA Garage
There are 302 parking spaces and 6 handicap spaces (these are located next to the elevator)
- Enter the parking garage off Normandy – enter on the right hand side
- Exit only through the elevator or stairwell at the southwest corner of the garage – the other exits are for emergencies only and will trigger an alarm
- When entering the elevator press 1R to go to Church – this will exit you on the street side of the Y facing the church
- When returning to your car on entering the elevator press G for ground floor
Normandy Avenue
We have limited parking spots on Normandy Avenue, which we ask you to reserve for seniors and people who have mobility challenges.
St. Andrews Drive
There are spots adjacent to the church along St. Andrews, as well as a back lot accessible from St. Andrews. Please do not park in the Bank of America lot across St. Andrews.
