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Ongoing

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Weekly Workshops - Mentorship

Every week, The Long Walk Home holds three one-hour workshops who want to help veterans and their families transition to civilian life. Our Monday program at the Venice YMCA is exclusively for veterans. For civilians interested in the program, you are welcome to join us on Tuesday or Wednesday at the American Legion Post 159 and Center of Hope Church respectively. Please see our calendar below for more details.

Please call/text (305) 399-5354 or email ron@thelongwalkhome.org to RSVP. This helps us prepare the appropriate amount of course materials.

Nov 11th

Wednesday

Veterans Day Walkathon

The Long Walk Home invites you to a Veterans Day Walkathon on November 11th, 2026. We are uniting the greater Sarasota County community in a grassroots effort to support Veterans and their families. You can get involved by walking/running, volunteering, sponsoring a veteran, or representing your organization as a vendor.

Click ‘Get Involved’ below to register. You can also call/text (305) 399-5354 or email ron@thelongwalkhome.org for more information.

Ongoing

Every Saturday

9:00AM - 10:00AM EST

Weekly Wellness Classes

Every Saturday, join us for a wellness workshop at the American Legion Post 159 in Venice, FL. Featuring a rotating schedule of yoga, qigong, and meditation.

Completely free for veterans, and no registration is required. Just remember to bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Starting June 25

Every Thursday

5:00PM-6:00PM EST

Workshop @ Englewood Elks Lodge - Mentorship

Starting June 25th—every Thursday at 5:00 PM EST, The Long Walk Home will host a one-hour workshop at the Englewood Elks Lodge in Englewood, FL for anyone who wants to help veterans and their families transition to civilian life. Dinner will be provided.

If you’re a Veteran, military family member, or supporter living in the area, please call/text (305) 399-5354 or email ron@thelongwalkhome.org to RSVP. This helps us prepare the appropriate amount of course materials.

Ongoing

Every Monday

5:00PM - 6:30PM EST

Weekly Ukulele Class

Join us for a veterans ukulele group every Monday! We’ve arranged an instructor to lead the group, and we’ll provide the music sheets and guidance. The first 10 veterans who sign up will receive a FREE UKULELE. You are welcome to bring a family member along.

📍The Fire House on Venice Island
🕔 Every Monday from 5:00-6:30 PM EST

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