Join the YWCA as we celebrate A Week Without Violence, October 19 - 25, 2015 - A national YWCA campaign that focuses on practical alternatives to violence and promoting a safer, more peaceful community.

Check out our FREE events during this week! MUST pre-register! Call (310) 452-3881 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All events take place at the YWCA at 2019 14th Street in Santa Monica.

Monday, October 19:  FREE Self Defense for Kids ages 5 - 10, "Stranger Beware" with Sensei Dana Thompson, 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Wednesday, October 21: FREE Kundalini Yoga Class, with Mary Harper, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness, grace and balance to support a healthy and peaceful lifestyle.

Friday, October 23: FREE Gentle, Restorative Yoga with Adelaide McLean, Yoga Therapist, 8:30am - 10 am.

Saturday, October 24: FREE Qi Gong Class with Michael Sieverts, 8:45 am - 10am, "Moving into peace and healing."

Sunday, October 25: FREE Self Defense for Women, ages 16 and up with SHIELD Women's Self Defense System, 2:30 - 4 pm.

MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL WORKSHOPS

For more information and to register, click here or contactl Sharon Donaldson at (310) 452-3881, x103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thank You!  To all of our wonderful sponsors: Dana Thompson,  Adelaide McLean, Michael Sieverts, Mary Harper and

Nelson Nio from Shield Women's Self-Defense.