Juneteenth Celebration hosts Workshops

Saturday, June 20th

Andover will celebrate Juneteenth Saturday, June 20th, 4 - 8 PM at the downtown Park, 34 Bartlet St. This free event for all ages is being brought to you by the Andover Baptist Church, Christ Church, Temple Emanuel, South Church, Merrimack Valley Black & Brown Voices, and the Andover DEI Commission. There will be music, food, arts & crafts, vendors, community and history exhibits, trivia with prizes, and lots of fun for children. There will be four free workshops. Read on for details….

Embodied Boxing: Reclaim your strength workshop

Facilitated by Abria Wynn-Williams and Victor Williams

Start Time: 4:45 pm

Embodied Boxing is a powerful, experiential 45 minute program that blends the discipline of boxing with a somatic, body-based approach to healing and self-awareness. More than learning to throw punches, participants learn what it means to stay calm, grounded, and in control when life hits back—developing resilience, focus, and presence in real time.

Rooted in the understanding that stress and trauma live in the body, this approach helps individuals release stored tension, process unexpressed emotions, and restore a sense of safety and agency. Through intentional movement and guided practice, participants strengthen both physical skill and nervous system capacity—learning not just to react, but to respond. This is where grit meets awareness, empowering individuals to reconnect with their strength, clarity, and vitality!

Who should attend —
This experience is ideal for individuals looking to build resilience, manage stress, and stay grounded under pressure. Whether you’re new to boxing or experienced, it’s for anyone ready to strengthen both body and mind while learning to respond—not react—in high-pressure moments.

Sound Healing: Healing in Motion workshop

Facilitated by Abria Wynn-Williams

Start Time: 5:45 pm

Sound Healing: Healing in Motion is a

restorative, group-based experience designed to support relaxation, emotional release, and overall well-being through the power of frequency healing and shared presence. When individuals gather with a collective intention to heal, a unique resonance is created—fostering connection, calm, and a deeper sense of balance.

Through this 35 minute guided sound immersion, participants are supported in regulating their nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving sleep quality. The experience also promotes mental clarity, eases physical tension, and creates space for emotional release and creative flow. This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking deeper self awareness, healing and restoration.

Who Should Attend — This experience is open to anyone seeking rest, reset, and reconnection to their body. It is especially beneficial for individuals navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or mental fatigue. It will also help those looking to improve sleep, find clarity, or simply create space to slow down. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to be open, present and curious about what your body is holding. Must be 14 yrs or older, or children 10 - 13 yrs are welcome with the accompaniment of a parent/guardi

FIGHTshapeFIT Boxing Workshop

Facilitated by Victor Williams

Start Time: 6:30 pm

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of boxing and self-defense. Topics include distance management, proper fist formation, defensive guards, and how to throw and defend against the most common punches you’d encounter in a real-life situation. Program duration will be 35 - 40 minutes.

Who should attend–

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will leave you feeling more confident, capable, and empowered. Persons 8 yrs and older welcome.

Abria Wynn-Williams is a certified Mind-Body Coach,Sound Healing Practitioner, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and Trauma Informed Care Practitioner.

Victor Williams is certified NASM CPT, PN Certified Nutritionist, PN Certified Sleep/Stress/Recovery Coach

Make Comics with CB!

Have you ever wanted to create your own comic strip? Join 12 year old cartoonist, CB Luse, author of Cookie Wars and Overtime and learn techniques for writing, drawing and publishing your own comic strip. All you need is a pencil, paper and an idea.
Good for ages 8 and up.

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