Words of Wisdom May 24, 2022
Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom)
Curated by Trao Thao
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. it’s what we do consistently.”
– Tony Robbins
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If you’re looking to get a little more music in your life this summer you should absolutely check out this Summer Music Series, facilitated by local Music Therapist Elizabeth Mendez. There will be three different topics offered in this series, including Songwriting, one for ages 9-13...
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