Women Affirming Women (WAW)

09/02/2026

Join Women Affirming Women for an evening sponsored by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James, highlighting the importance of nutrition and balanced eating as essential components of self-care and long-term personal health. Caregivers will learn how the foods they choose can support energy levels, manage stress, strengthen immunity, and promote overall wellness while navigating the daily demands of caregiving.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall. Free dinner and parking!

Admission is free to all attendees who register on our website at https://buff.ly/Vvwa4Xc

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars on Saturday, September 26 for our second annual Walk with a Doc event!

We're partnering with Walk with a Doc again to host Dr. Jeanne Caligiuri for a brief talk on women's health, followed by the opportunity to take a walk, ask questions, and have fun! The event is free and open to the public.

Register for this FREE event here: https://walkwithadoc.org/event/?id=209366

Learn more about Walk with a Doc at https://walkwithadoc.org/

08/28/2026

Parents and Parents to Be - Join us Saturday, September 12, 11:00-2:00PM for a Community Baby Shower!

Register Here: https://buff.ly/kQXe882

08/28/2026

The cooking demo is going to be fab!! Register soon to save your spot.

Join Women Affirming Women for an evening sponsored by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - The James, highlighting the importance of nutrition and balanced eating as essential components of self-care and long-term personal health. Caregivers will learn how the foods they choose can support energy levels, manage stress, strengthen immunity, and promote overall wellness while navigating the daily demands of caregiving.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall. Free dinner and parking!

Admission is free to all attendees who register on our website at https://buff.ly/Vvwa4Xc

08/25/2026

Calling All Family Caregivers!
Women Affirming Women is partnering with Anthem to host a special evening for Anthem's Caregiver Advisory Council.

This is your opportunity to share your caregiving experiences and help Anthem better understand the needs of family caregivers. Your feedback can help inform caregiver resources, care coordination, respite support, and educational materials that better serve Ohio MyCare members.

📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall
386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, OH 43215

🍽️ Complimentary dinner
🚗 Free adjacent parking

Registration is required.
👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/JpkOVCw

Your voice has the power to make a difference for caregivers across Ohio. We hope to see you there!

08/23/2026

Grandparents' love is a symphony of cherished memories, whispered wisdom, and endless hugs. Their presence fills our lives with warmth and their love knows no bounds. Today, we celebrate the grandparents out there that shower us with their extraordinary love every day!

08/05/2026

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY. WE ARE MEETING TONIGHT NO MATTER THE WEATHER!!! Please come to this special evening.

Join us for a special August Caregiver Connection Circle as we bring together two meaningful experiences in one relaxing evening, our Respite Reunion and an exploration of the joys of gardening - because caregivers deserve moments to bloom too!

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall. Free dinner and parking.

Admission is free to all attendees who register on our website at https://buff.ly/prH30au

07/29/2026

Join us for a special August Caregiver Connection Circle as we bring together two meaningful experiences in one relaxing evening, our Respite Reunion and an exploration of the joys of gardening - because caregivers deserve moments to bloom too!

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall. Free dinner and parking.

Admission is free to all attendees who register on our website at https://buff.ly/prH30au

07/24/2026

Our June Caregiver Connection Circle, "We Are Worth Defending" was a personal safety and violence prevention program teaching our ladies the critical emotional and physical skills necessary to prevent violence, make safe choices, and live with greater confidence, building safety from the inside out!