Women Veterans invited to free, all-day event
PRESS RELEASE
August 1, 2023
Casper , WY — Veterans Affairs staff cordially invite all women Veterans to “Promoting Our Women Warriors (POWW),” a free, full-day opportunity to gather and learn from various professionals, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn, located in Casper, Wy.
The Sheridan and Cheyenne VA Health Care System teams, along with staff from the Vet Center, are hosting this in-person event. The event will include booths and exhibits, plus workshops and breakout sessions to choose from. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the Saturday event. NOTE: Space is limited to the first 150 registrants (link below.)
The theme will be “Sisters In Service - Building Resilience by Weaving our Strengths” and there will be experiential learning opportunities surrounding it such as: strength training, stress management, pelvic floor health, yoga, Qigong in the park, a drum circle , and a parenting workshop to name a few. This includes a presentation by keynote speaker Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, PhD, who is a Marine Corps combat veteran, senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, and co-editor of “Invisible Veterans: What Happens When Military Women Become Civilians Again.”
There will also be presentations by Amy B. Otzel, LPC, LMHC, a retired U.S. Army behavioral health sergeant and Iraq War Veteran whose personal journey to empower her health and find healing from trauma has enhanced her endeavor to serving others as a skilled psychotherapist, passionate educator, and dedicated advocate.
Additionally, on Friday, Sept. 15, there will be a POWW social event for women Veterans at the Casper Vet Center (next to the hotel) from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be games and appetizers for women Veterans to enjoy while taking part in this casual gathering.
Details, including speaker bio and registration, are available at https://www.va.gov/sheridan-health-care/events/56385/ Veterans who have questions are encouraged to call Jenn Hall at 307-920-7794 or Brianna Cunningham at 307-675-3712.
