Free military-spouse retreat planned Nov. 14 in Chittenango – Fingerlakes1.com

Free military-spouse retreat planned Nov. 14 in Chittenango  Fingerlakes1.com

Military spouses can attend a free day of wellness activities and benefits assistance Nov. 14 at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, with reservations… Military spouses can attend a free day of wellness activities and benefits assistance Nov. 14 at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, with reservations due Nov. 4. The New York State Department of Veterans' Services announced the first in-person Healing Haven for Military Spouses retreat Thursday. It is organizing the event with Clear Path's Wellness and Enrichment Program and Stress Is Gone founder Brett Cotter. The retreat runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1223 Salt Springs Road in Madison County. It is open to spouses of active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and veterans.

Participants should RSVP by emailing benjamin.pomerance@veterans.ny.gov by Nov. 4. Breakfast and lunch are included at no charge, and participants should share dietary restrictions when registering. Funding to help cover childcare expenses is available upon request through the department. The day's complimentary activities include chair massage, yoga, sound therapy, music therapy, meditative mindfulness, stress reduction workshops and clinical nutrition guidance. Participants can also receive legal services and help with veterans benefits, TRICARE, VA medical care enrollment and VA home loans. FreshConnect Checks and information about additional military-family programs will be available. Department benefits advisers and representatives