The Salon Pgh

For those who haven't heard the news... we're pivoting!

Our last chapter was eclectic by design, but we’ve learned that real change happens when people return to the same practices, with the same people, in the same space, over time.

Our next chapter will thus feature a consistent schedule, dedicated practitioners, a steady home, and practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit.

We’re still shaping what goes inside this container, but if building a space that prioritizes learning, creativity, embodiment, and community excites you, we want your input!

Take our anonymous survey or join a focus group on January 28 or February 24
👉 https://www.thesalonpgh.com/events

✨ Resilience for Service ✨
Join Licensed Professional Counselor Caryn Jooste this Thursday evening for an evening of reflection and renewal — designed to help women care for themselves while caring for their communities. 🌿

Explore the Window of Tolerance, reconnect with your inner balance, and learn tools to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue — all in a supportive, understanding space. 💛

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📅 Thursday, Nov 6 | 6–8 PM
📍 Field Day

🧠 Mental Health First Aid Training 🧠
Practical Skills for Everyday Support

Join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop designed to help you recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges.

Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises, you’ll learn how to listen without judgment, offer support, and connect those in need to professional help.

Breakfast, lunch, and all materials are included — just bring an open mind and willingness to learn.

👉 Sign up by October 24. Link in bio.

📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Field Day

✨ Women Leading Boldly ✨
Perspectives from the Front Lines of Local Nonprofits

Nonprofit leaders are navigating some of the most complex times in recent memory—rising community needs, shrinking resources, and constant change.

Join us for a candid conversation with women at the helm of these organizations as they share how they sustain hope, cultivate resilience, and lead with courage and grace.

Expect honest insights, practical tools, and renewed faith in the power of compassionate leadership—plus time to connect over snacks + drinks.

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📅 Wednesday, October 29, 2025
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Field Day

✨ Simplifying Civic Engagement ✨
Practical Paths to Participation

When it comes to shaping our daily lives, local government has more influence than we often realize. But how do you actually get involved?

Join us for an evening with local government specialist Susan Hockenberry, who will break down practical ways to participate—through boards, commissions, neighborhood groups, and more.

Expect an interactive conversation, insights on turning passion into civic impact, plus time to connect with others over snacks + drinks.

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📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Field Day

💜 Meal Prep with Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh 💜

During tough times, a warm meal can be more than food—it’s care, kindness, and connection.

Join us as we:
👩‍🍳 Chop, cook, and prepare a nourishing taco bar
🍪 Decorate cookies & cupcakes
🎨 Share arts + crafts fun with residents and their kids

Together, we’ll offer support, joy, and a sense of community to the residents of WC&S.

📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Location shared with registrants

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✨ Spots are limited—sign up to be part of this meaningful evening!

Join us for a relaxed evening of tasting and conversation with the women behind Nine O’Clock Wines, the beloved natural wine shop in Lawrenceville. We’ll explore a lineup of vibrant, skin contact wines—think refreshing rosés, oranges, and other summer-ready sips—while learning how they’re made, what they pair with, and why they’ve become seasonal staples.

After the guided tasting, stick around to browse, chat, and maybe enjoy another pour.

This will be one of the final events at Nine O’Clock before they close their doors on September 5, so don’t miss this special send-off. 💛

🍷 Summery Skin Contact Wines
08.01 | 6–8 PM | Nine O’Clock Wines

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Get your hands in the dye! Join us for an intimate evening of Japanese Shibori with artist Stephanie Trounce. You’ll learn traditional folding and resist techniques, then dip into natural indigo to create two custom-dyed linen napkins—plus the option to bring a small cotton item from home. No experience needed, just curiosity and clothes you don’t mind staining.

Held at Stephanie’s home studio in Bellevue—address shared upon registration.

💙 Japanese Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Monday, July 21 | 6:00–8:00 PM | Bellevue

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Bring your game face and your community spirit! Join us at the Courts at Blue Slide for a casual women’s pickleball night designed for advanced beginners and intermediate players. We’ll kick off with a quick meet-and-greet, play rotating doubles, and end the evening with snacks and conversation. Paddles and balls provided—just bring yourself! 🎾

🏓 Women’s Pickleball Night
Thursday, July 10 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Blue Slide Park

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Paddle, wander, unwind. Join The Salon and Steel City Rowing Club for a summer evening on the Allegheny River. We’ll kayak from Verona to Sycamore Island for a peaceful nature walk, then float back for snacks, drinks, and good conversation on the riverside balcony.

Spots are limited—don’t wait to sign up!

🚣‍♀️ River Kayaking Night 🚣‍♀️
Wednesday, July 9 | 6:00–8:30 PM | Steel City Rowing Club

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🌿 Slow down, walk gently, and listen deeply. Join outdoor educator and spiritual director Megan Shelly for a two-hour guided experience in Frick Park. Through quiet walking, reflective prompts, and stillness, you’ll explore how nature can help you discern what life is asking of you. 🌳✨

Inner and Outer Wilderness: Noticing
Tuesday, July 8 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Frick Park Environmental Center

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Grab your paddle and meet us at the courts! These casual women’s pickleball nights are perfect for advanced beginners and intermediate players. We’ll start with a quick intro, rotate through doubles games, and end with some light refreshments and conversation. Come for the friendly competition, stay for the community vibes

🎾 Women’s Pickleball Night
🗓 Thursday, June 26 | ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Blue Slide Park (Frick Park)