Bainbridge Youth Services hosts girls’ retreat for seventh- and eighth-graders


January 26, 2013 · Updated 9:45 AM 

Bainbridge Youth Services is sponsoring a personal development afternoon retreat for seventh- and eighth-grade girls at Bainbridge Yoga House in February.

Stephanie Dalton and Tina Pujolar will lead the event, which is designed to create positive connections, improve personal and collective strengths and increase competence in girls. The day will include games, art, stress management techniques, yoga moves and skill-building in being a compassionate listener.

The retreat is 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The cost is $40 and attendance is limited to 12 girls. Contact Dru Groves at dru@drugroves.org or 206-780-1817 for more information.

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