Build up your strength & safety with workshops on self-defense, conflict resolution, cyber security, first aid, go bags, and more!<\/p>\n
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Welcome to the Resilience Cafe! Thrift 2 Fight is partnering with Bard Center for Civic Engagement to create their first ever cafe event, inspired by the Repair Cafe of the Hudson Valley.<\/p>\n
What: a full day of hands-on learning, skill-sharing, and preparedness for a variety of crises. You can choose from four different workshops, or join for the entire day. When you RSVP, we will send you a\u00a0workshop sign-up form<\/strong>\u00a0with locations, details on what to bring (if you choose Cyber Security) and how to dress (if you choose Self-Defense).<\/p>\n SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 12:30 – 4:00<\/strong> 1:00 – 2:50<\/strong> 2:00 – 3:00\u00a0<\/strong>Hands-Only CPR and Be Red Cross Ready<\/strong> 3:00 – 5:00 Self-Defense 101 with Vince Torres<\/strong><\/p>\n 4:00 – 5:00 Cyber Security with Chris Ahmed: “What does my phone know about me?”, followed by free computer work time with assistance from Bard’s IT specialists<\/strong><\/p>\n While all activities are FREE to attend,\u00a0we encourage you to donate anywhere between $5 and $100<\/strong>\u00a0– especially if you plan to attend multiple workshops. This helps us recover personal expenses, pay for time off, and create more events in the future.<\/p>\n INSTRUCTORS<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n callie mackenzie (she\/they) is a Kingston, NY based social change worker, musician and multidisciplinary artist. Living at the intersections of art & social justice, she uses the practice of creating art as medicine, and works to create liberatory and joyful spaces for growth and healing rooted in love. callie mackenzie holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Human Services. She has an Embodied Social Justice Certificate from Transformative Programs, Art of Leadership Certificate from Rockwood Leadership Institute. callie is a trained conflict mediator completing courses with Vision Change Win and Project Nia and is a forever student of non-violent communication and conflict mediation.<\/p>\n Chris Ahmed has been working in Bard College IT as a Systems Administrator since 2015 and an Information Security Analyst since 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Build up your strength & safety with workshops on self-defense, conflict resolution, cyber security, first aid, go bags, and more! Welcome to the Resilience Cafe! Thrift 2 Fight is partnering … <\/p>\n
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