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SUMMARY:Break the Cycle - Understand Your Money Story
DESCRIPTION:Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \nTuesday\, May 5  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nBalancing Life & Money: Understand how your experiences\, responsibilities\, and expectations have shaped the way you handle money today. \n\n\n\n\nMoney didn’t start with you — but change can. In this session\, you’ll finally understand how your experiences\, responsibilities\, and expectations have shaped the way you handle money today. You’ll identify what’s been keeping you stuck and begin shifting toward a healthier\, more empowered mindset. You’ll leave with clarity\, direction\, and a new way to think about your finances that feels freeing\, not overwhelming. \nIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money\, stretched thin trying to meet everyone’s needs\, or unsure where your money is going — this series is for you. Balancing Life & Money is designed to help you move from stress and uncertainty to clarity and control. You’ll learn simple\, practical strategies you can apply right away to manage your money\, build savings\, and make confident financial decisions. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress\, and creating a financial life that actually works for you. \nPetra-Ann Brown is a financial educator and the founder of Brown Financial Solutions\, LLC. She has worked as a financial examiner for over 18 years\, bringing an insider’s perspective to the financial systems that impact everyday people. \nThis event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \n\nRegister here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/break-the-cycle-understand-your-money-story-tickets-1987356050445?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/break-the-cycle-understand-your-money-story/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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SUMMARY:Plant Your Roots
DESCRIPTION:Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \nWednesday\, May 13  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nCreate a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. \n\n\n\n\nCreate a personal terrarium\, learning mindfulness techniques to support mental and spiritual wellness. Positive Vibes Plant Lounge Terrarium Workshops allow participants to grow\, connect\, and relax with nature. Positive Plant Lounge believes in blending creativity\, nature\, and mindfulness to create unforgettable experiences. In this workshop\, you’ll learn the art of designing and nurturing your self-sustaining terrarium. \nThis event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/plant-your-roots-tickets-1987615011003?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/plant-your-roots/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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SUMMARY:Take Control — Build a Plan That Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \nTuesday\, May 19  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nBalancing Life & Money: Create a simple\, realistic plan for your money that fits your real life. \n\n\n\nTired of feeling like your money disappears? In this session\, you’ll create a simple\, realistic plan for your money that fits your real life — not a perfect one. Whether your income is steady or unpredictable\, you’ll learn how to organize your finances in a way that gives you control and reduces stress. You’ll leave with a clear budget and a system you can actually stick to. \nIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money\, stretched thin trying to meet everyone’s needs\, or unsure where your money is going — this series is for you. Balancing Life & Money is designed to help you move from stress and uncertainty to clarity and control. You’ll learn simple\, practical strategies you can apply right away to manage your money\, build savings\, and make confident financial decisions. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress\, and creating a financial life that actually works for you. \nPetra-Ann Brown is a financial educator and the founder of Brown Financial Solutions\, LLC. She has worked as a financial examiner for over 18 years\, bringing an insider’s perspective to the financial systems that impact everyday people. \nThis event is part of the Ascend Community Workshop series. Seats are limited\, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be available. \nRegister here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-control-build-a-plan-that-actually-works-tickets-1987356432588?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/take-control-build-a-plan-that-actually-works/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation - May 2026 (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Parker Memorial Community CenterHartford\, CT \nWednesday\, May 20  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at this Community Conversation to share your insights and perspectives! \n\n\n\nThe North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a cradle-to-career effort to ensure children living in the North Hartford Promise Zone – which includes the Clay Arsenal\, Northeast\, and Upper Albany neighborhoods – have the support they need to reach their full potential. \nAscend holds monthly Community Conversations to ensure residents and community members are able to provide input about community needs and help shape the direction of this important initiative. \nPLEASE NOTE: If registration is sold out\, joining the Waitlist will ensure you are able to attend. \nRegister here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversation-may-2026-in-person-tickets-1980727588537?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
URL:https://northhartfordascend.org/event/community-conversation-may-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Parker Memorial Community Center\, 2621 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06120
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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