Queens Village Akron

08/05/2026

Our second Sunday Slow Down was everything we hoped it would be: a beautiful afternoon of movement, creativity, connection, and rest.

We began with a gentle yoga session led by Sherria, giving our moms an opportunity to stretch, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. From there, everyone created a one-of-a-kind Canvas Bouquet, using fruits and vegetables to stamp beautiful flowers. A reminder that beauty can bloom in unexpected places.

Before heading home, each participant received a handwritten encouragement card from our team, a small giveaway, and their canvas to serve as a reminder to slow down and make space for themselves.

At Queens Village, we believe that healthy Black pregnant and parenting women are strengthened through moments of rest, joy, movement, and community.

Join us for our final Sunday Slow Down this Sunday!
Dance with Erica, this Sunday, 2:00–4:00 PM at Kerr Park.

Come move, laugh, connect, and finish the summer with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/30/2026

Our LAST Sunday Slow Down is coming!

Black pregnant and postpartum women, this one is for YOU!

We’re closing out our Sunday Slow Down series with Erica, Dance Instructor, bringing movement, music, joy, and good energy to the park!

Come move your body, breathe a little deeper, laugh a little louder, and connect with your Village. After our movement session, we’ll slow things down with a creative activity, refreshments, and time to simply enjoy being in community.

Sunday, August 9th
2:00–4:00 PM
Kerr Park

Whether you're pregnant, recently postpartum, or simply a Black woman looking for a space to move, rest, and reconnect — come join us!

Bring a friend. Bring your mat or blanket. Bring your whole self.

Because healthy Black pregnant and parenting women thrive through moments of rest, movement, joy, and connection.

Register today and meet us at the park! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-slow-down-with-queens-village-tickets-1992157136623?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/30/2026

Every Black baby deserves the opportunity to celebrate their first birthday, and every family deserves the support to make that possible.

Join us for Honoring Black Births, Protecting Black Babies, a community gathering hosted by Queens Village.

Together, we'll:
- Share the latest local infant mortality data.
- Learn about the work Queens Village is doing to improve birth
outcomes.
- Hear from community members and partners.
- Enjoy a meal and connect with one another.
- Explore how each of us can help create healthier beginnings for
Black families.

This conversation is for parents, families, healthcare providers, community leaders, advocates, allies, and anyone who believes Black babies deserve to thrive.

Real conversations. Community solutions. Collective action.

Because protecting Black babies is all of our responsibility!

Pre-Event Community Experience
Community Voices Walk
4:30–5:00 PM | Sojourner Truth Plaza
Before the forum begins, walk through an outdoor exhibit featuring messages of hope, commitment, and action from healthcare professionals, elected officials, community leaders, and advocates who stand with Black mothers, babies, and families.

07/20/2026

Sunday Slow Down is back next Sunday!

Take a break from the busyness of the week and make time for YOU!

Join Queens Village Akron for our next Sunday Slow Down, featuring a relaxing Yoga session with Sherria designed for every fitness level. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or simply looking for a moment for peace, this afternoon is for you.

Sunday, July 26
2 - 4 PM
Kerr Park

After yoga, stay for a fun activity, refreshments, and meaningful connection with other moms and moms-to-be.

Because healthy Black pregnant and parenting women thrive through moments of rest, movement, joy, and connection.

Bring your yoga mat or blanket, a water bottle, and a friend. Registration is encouraged, so reserve your spot today.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-slow-down-with-queens-village-tickets-1992157136623?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/17/2026

Akron Children’s Hospital is hosting a Back-to-School Event tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th, from 10AM-2PM. There will be health services, resources, and additional support for families.

Considine Professional Building
Akron Children's Golisano Campus
215 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308
Free parking available in the Pl Bowery Parking Deck
199 W. Bowery St.
Akron, OH 44308

07/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Queens Village Sunday Slow Down in the Park!

Together, we made space to pause, breathe, and reconnect. A special thank you to for leading us through a calming Meditation Bath and to for guiding us in creating affirmation cards filled with reminders to slow down, extend ourselves grace, and embrace rest.

Hearing our moms share how refreshed, supported, and encouraged they felt reminds us why these moments matter. Their excitement for what’s next means everything to us!

If you missed this one, we’d love to see you at our next Sunday Slow Down on Sunday, July 26 at 2:00 PM. Come experience an afternoon centered on rest, reflection, movement, and community.

Because when moms slow down, they create space to care for themselves and that’s something worth protecting.

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

We slowed down… on purpose.

Queens Village Akron gathered in the park for an afternoon of rest, reflection, and real connection. From shared lunch to affirmations to a grounding sound bath, this was more than an event, it was a space to exhale.

Because when Black women are supported, safe, and seen… everything changes.

Join us. For our next event.

Sunday Slow Down with Queens Village https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunday-slow-down-with-queens-village-tickets-1992157136623?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Join Queens Village this summer for a relaxing and restorative three-part wellness series designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

07/12/2026

We’re intentionally slowing down today! Join us for our first session TODAY at 2 pm. Just show up, there’s always room for you!