Thursday Network is focusing on health & wellness throughout the month of August! Join us as we gather throughout the month for activities that focus on mental, physical and emotional health for ourselves and our community. See details below and please note separate links for ticket purchase/registration. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to reserve tickets for your preferred classes as soon as possible!

You must register at the specified links under each event to secure your spot.

Saturday, August 2: Spin, Step and Dance Class with KTX Fitness (10:30 am at Gold’s Gym 1723 Ritchie Station Ct, Capitol Heights, MD 20743) - this isn’t your typical class! This special spin class combines music and on-bike dance moves for a very unique workout, followed by step and dance to keep the calories burning.

To purchase your ticket and reserve your spot, go to https://cash.app/$thursnetwork and send $30.

Saturday, August 9: Books & Brunch (12 pm at GWUL HQ 2901 14th St NW)- we’ll read and discuss The Let Them Theory, a book focused on reclaiming your peace and prioritizing your growth and happiness. Afterward we’ll head to brunch at Buddy’s. 

RSVP here: https://thursdaynetwork.org/event-6247280

Tuesday, August 12: Yogalates + Journaling with Kaya Eubanks (6:30 pm at Eaton Wellness 1201 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005) - combine the mindfulness of yoga with the emphasis of core strength from Pilates. At the close of class, you will be guided through 15-minutes of journaling prompts that offer time for reflection and connection. 

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yogalates-with-kaya-tickets-760652922367

Saturday, August 16: Food Pantry (10 am at GWUL HQ 2901 14th St NW) -The Thursday Network Food Pantry is dedicated to helping those in need by making sure our community members have a variety of food and household items to support their basic needs. Volunteers can donate items, assemble food packages, delivery packages or donate funds.

Sign up here: https://thursdaynetwork.org/event-6270290

Saturday, August 23: Back 2 School Festival + National Day of Wellness (10 am at Second Baptist Church Southwest 5501 Silver Hill Road District Heights, MD 20747)- join Thursday Network alongside the Greater Washington Urban League for our annual Back 2 School Festival, which will also be a part of the NULYP National Day of Wellness. TN members and friends are encouraged to volunteer for the Health & Wellness Pavilion or the Mental & Emotional Wellness Pavilion. 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA5A922A4F9CE9-57662733-13th#/

Saturday, August 30: Roosevelt Island Trail Hike (9:30 am *new time* at George Washington Memorial Parkway meeting place)- we’ll close out the month with an energetic hike at a Roosevelt Island Trail led by TN board member Matthew Vaden. 

Register for this event using this page.

Are you interested in writing, event planning or outreach? The Fund Development Committee needs your skills! Fund development is not only concerned with raising money, but in doing so in a way that builds long-term sustainable relationships to ensure that the organization’s mission and vision are realized. Let’s go get that money!!!

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm

The Greater Washington Urban League's 13th Annual Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival is taking place on Saturday, August 23rd at Second Baptist Church Southwest and is inviting you to volunteer! Last year, we welcomed nearly 800 students and their families to this free community day event to experience these features:

• Backpack and Supplies Giveaway
• Book Fair
• Health & Wellness Services
• Black Brilliance Marketplace
• Voter Registration Drive
• Food, Entertainment, and more!

Please register via Wild Apricot and Signup Genius for your role: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA5A922A4F9CE9-57662733-13th#/

*The August Committee meeting will take place Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30 pm* 

Do you have a niche for verbiage, language, and/ or processes? Have you been yearning to be a part of the inner workings of Thursday Network but you're unsure how? Join the Policy & Procedures committee as we discuss, and plan, how to make TN a more effective and efficient organization! This committee will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  

Thursday Network's Executive Leadership Team appreciates you for working with us to see our vision through the 2024-2025  term. Now is the time to reward members who have shown excellence throughout the term, and elect TN's 2025-2026 Executive Leadership Team! Awards will be given to outstanding members, and candidates will give formal speeches and take questions during the GBM. Members will then vote for the next leaders of the TN movement. For more on elections, including detailed candidate information, visit https://thursdaynetwork.org/elections-2025.

Before things kick off, we will gather at 6:45 PM for a group photo with all members. Please be sure to arrive in time to join the photo!

Networking and refreshments begin at 6:30 PM, with our group photo at 6:45 PM and the program kicking off at 7:00 PM. Stick around afterward for our post-GBM social nearby.

Join Thursday Network for the 10th Annual Spirit of Service Awards, a special evening dedicated to honoring those who lead with purpose and give with heart. This milestone ceremony and reception will recognize individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of service in the Greater Washington region by uplifting communities, championing equity, and creating lasting impact through volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership.

Date: Thursday, September 18

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: SOST DC (1901 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001)

Early-bird tickets for members and non-members available now until August 24! 

This event is free to attend with RSVP using this Eventbrite Link

You're Invited to a Night of Black Excellence 
Hosted during the 53rd Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. Join Thursday Network and A1 Events for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate Black Excellence, culture, and connection in the heart of the nation's capital. This is more than a party — it's a powerful gathering of changemakers, leaders, visionaries, and rising stars.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm
Location: ZOOZ Cocktail Garden - 636 Maine St SW, Washington D.C.

Music|Cocktails - For Bottle Service Text 240-485-4725|Networking| Vibes provided by DJ Schemes of 93.9 WKYS 

Come dressed to impress in your business attire, ready to network, and prepared to vibe with the best. Whether you're building your brand, growing your circle, or just looking to celebrate Black brilliance, this is the place to be during CBC Week.