LUNCH & LEARN SEMINARS
You’re invited to PPCC’s Lunch & Learn Series on the fourth Tuesday of every month. This is a free opportunity to learn more about the featured topics as we hope to raise awareness and improve resiliency in ourselves and our community. All Lunch and Learn seminars will run from noon to 1pm and will be conducted at PPCC’s main office at 707 Gum Rock Court in Newport News unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 12-1PM
Can you dig it?
No green thumb? No worries! Everyone is welcome at September’s Lunch and Learn to explore the amazing benefits of gardening for mental health. Staff member, Ingrid Peterson, will lead participants through a mindful gardening exercise while sharing valuable lessons we can learn from plants. As part of the activity, each individual will leave with a small pot of flowering bulbs to take home. All necessary materials will be provided. Weather permitting, we will hold the activity portion outside. Please dress for the weather in clothes you would not mind getting dirty. Disposable gloves will be available for handling soil, but feel free to bring a favorite pair of gardening gloves, if preferred! We hope to see you there!
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00-8:30 pm
We will be hosting our Annual Fundraising Banquet at the City Center Holiday Inn. The event will feature speaker Chris Renjilian, MD, Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness at the College of William and Mary. Dr. Renjilian will discuss “What Matters: The Power of Human Connection to Promote Resilience & Flourishing”. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased on our website through Monday, September 21st.
CLERGY CONNECTIONS
Join us every third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. for our monthly Clergy Connections meeting in-person or via Zoom!
CARE AND CONNECT MISSION TOURS
Would you like to learn more about PPCC, our mission, and how we are impacting our community? We offer an hour-long visit that will give you new understanding about our services and how we are working to meet the challenges of a mental health crisis.
If you wish to attend a tour, please contact Ford McFall at (757) 873-2273 or email fordmcfall@peninsulapastoral.org.