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Goodbye, holidays – hello, routine! It’s time to trade tinsel for timelines and get back into the groove. Don’t worry, though – we’ve got just the thing to ease the transition. Today’s newsletter is your cheat sheet to a fabulous return to normalcy: discover PVD’s hottest happenings, savor Portuguese-inspired provisions in Bristol, and so much more.

A Creative Revolution in Providence’s Valley Neighborhood

Elvira Orozco is transforming 301 Harris Avenue into Now or Never: Hobby Hub + Social Club, a space dedicated to making art accessible and fostering community connections. With affordable workshops and local partnerships, this initiative is redefining creativity in Providence’s Valley neighborhood. Read more on our latest blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Elvira Orozco}

^{Presented by Riverwalk Coaching and Hypnosis}

Start the New Year Right With Riverwalk Coaching and Hypnosis

The new year is motivation for many to set intentions and part with old patterns that no longer serve them, but making positive changes doesn’t come without work. Services offered at Riverwalk Coaching and Hypnosis put clients on transformative paths toward overcoming negative thinking, critical self-talk, and any barriers standing in the way of reaching their goals.

“I help clients infuse light back into their lives and create new paths forward,” says Liz Morrisroe, certified hypnotherapist and life coach. “Through extensive research, I have created a toolbox of highly effective, powerful and practical tools all backed by neuroscience created by psychologists, coaches, and motivational speakers from all over the country. Clients come to me with specific goals and we develop a plan together to reach those goals.”

Morrisroe’s new holistic Light Your Way program combines coaching and hypnosis to help clients manage stress and anxious thoughts – Two versions of the program are offered: one for college students navigating stress and feeling stuck and another for any individuals going through transitional phases in their life to forge new pathways in the brain. “My superpower is combining what I call the three Cs: curiosity, compassion, and courage so clients feel safe, nurtured, and empowered,” explains Morrisroe.

Her mission is also to educate people about hypnosis and its effectiveness. Starting in the new year, Riverwalk Coaching and Hypnosis will offer Lunch and Learn sessions with companies, teaching employees’ useful tools for coping with stress and eliminating burnout. In addition, short one-on-one meetings will offer employees the opportunity to set a goal for 2025 and develop a mantra to help make their vision become a reality.

To get started on your journey to less stress, visit RiverWalkCoachingAndHypnosis.com to learn more about offerings.

Riverwalk Coaching and Hypnosis  
1 Richmond Square, Suite 127C, Providence
860-508-6930
[email protected]

^{• By Abbie Lahmers, photo by Paul Warner}

Downtown Providence Illuminates Winter with Lumina 2025

From February 1-17, downtown Providence is transformed by Lumina 2025: “Play!”, a dazzling festival of art, light, and community organized by the Downtown Providence Park Network. Featuring interactive installations, live performances, and works by Rhode Island artists, this free event turns the city into a winter wonderland of creativity and connection. Read more on our latest blog at HeyRhody.com.

^{• By Jenna Kaplan, photo courtesy of Downtown Providence Park Network}

Portuguese Inspiration Meets All-American Brunch at Bristol’s Folklore Provisions

A recent addition to downtown Bristol, Folklore Provisions is a Portuguese-inspired eatery from power-couple Eli Dunn and Rachel Lopes-Almeida Dunn. With a cozy, family-focused vibe and a menu that celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect spot for a coffee run, leisurely lunch, or pastry indulgence. Read more online at TheBay.com.

^{• Writing and photography by Gina Mastrostefano}

Hey Rhody Pets of the Month

Thinking of adding a furry companion to your family? Shelters across Rhode Island have lovable cats and dogs like Hugo, Mochi, and Mirabella waiting for their forever homes. Contact local shelters or Karen Kalunian to find your perfect match! Read more online at HeyRhody.com.

^{• Writing and photography by Karen Kalunian}

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