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24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-339-7717 info@friendsoffirefighters.org - www.friendsoffirefighters.org - 718-643-0980 CHARITY SHOW RECAP | FALL GALA | YOGA | LISTEN, PROTECT, CONNECT WORKSHOP | SERVICES Charity Show Recap Singer/songwriters Monte Mader, Blair Bodine, and Carly Menkin blew us away with their performances last week at Revision Lounge in support of Friends of Firefighters!        Thank you to all the singers and musicians, Revision Lounge, Indiana Market & Catering, the volunteers, and Friends of Firefighters supporter Deepa Baalakrishnan, who planned the event on our behalf. The evening was captured in photos by Mike DiBartolomeo. See all the photos on the Friends of Firefighters' Facebook page.                                     8th Annual Fall Gala: You're Invited   PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION FOR 2015 | Purchase tickets | | Place a journal ad (9/1 deadline) or become an event sponsor | | FDNY Firefighters: contribute your signature dish | | Consider a donation if you cannot attend | | Volunteer opportunities available |   Yoga Classes / Meet Our Teachers Friends of Firefighters offers two weekly yoga classes, free of charge, to the FDNY community. Felecia Maria Kutch and Cecilia Rudden are both certified yoga teachers and are both married to FDNY firefighters, so understand the strains of the job and the endurance that the body needs on a daily basis. All levels are welcome and mats are provided. Cecilia & friends teach Yoga for Friends of Firefighters Thursdays from 7:30-8:30PM at Mrs. Elaine's Dance Studio in Rockaway, Queens. Cecilia loves teaching her weekly class to firefighters and their families, and her students look forward to the hour-long stress reliever. Felecia teaches Yoga for Friends of Firefighters Wednesday mornings from 10:15-11:15AM at Limitless Fitness in Staten Island. Note that Staten Island Yoga will take a break in September and return in October at a brand new location in the same borough - stay tuned for details. "[Felecia's] calm, karma type personality combined with her genuine love of yoga made such a difference [from] any class I had taken before." - Wife and mother of FDNY firefighters Felecia is also a coach in Nutritional Cleansing. There has been a recent surge of interest in nutritional cleanses, with thousands of types available. Felecia researched these options and completed a 3 month cleanse. Cleanses are not for everyone. However, if you're interested in learning more about the cleanse through a private consultation with Felecia, you may e-mail her directly.   Listen, Protect, and Connect Workshop You don't have to be a doctor or mental health provider to support people who have experienced a disaster or crisis. With the 9/11 anniversary upon us, we are reminded that disaster can strike at any time. Listen, Protect, and Connect is an easy-to-use approach that anyone can use when responding to others who have experienced a crisis of any level. The workshop, in partnership with the Mental Health Association of NY, is open to active and retired FDNY firefighters and family members. When: Tuesday, September 8 6-6:30PM: Registration and refreshments 6:30-9PM: Presentation Where: 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY RSVP: info@friendsoffirefighters.org or 718-643-0980   Services Services are available in all five boroughs and Long Island. Visit our website or contact us for more details and to make an appointment. Counseling Internet Counseling Program http://fof.cobaltcbt.com On the Line: 24/7 Crisis Hotline 1-866-339-7717 Women's Group Peer Support On the Arm Breakfast (September 9) Acupuncture Yoga Peak Performance Coaching (using Biofeedback) Financial Guidance Checkpoint Charlie Scholarship A reminder that there are some changes to our services occurring this summer and fall; more details here. Friends of Firefighters provides independent, confidential, and free counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.