About this Event
From the producers of the groundbreaking documentary The (M) Factor comes The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause (Perimenopause), a powerful new film continuing the vital conversation about women's hormones, health, and the changes that shape this stage of life.
Blending expert insights with women's real experiences, the film looks at how perimenopause affects your heart, bones, brain, and sexual health, and the solutions helping women thrive through it.
Hosted by the YWCA Hartford Region, this evening features a screening followed by an expert Q&A.
Event parking is FREE and adjacent to the YWCA Hartford Region. This event is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 5:15 PM.
*** This event is open to all ages. However, the content is primarily geared toward adults and individuals navigating or supporting perimenopause and women's midlife health.
Agenda
๐: 05:15 PM
Arrival & Check-In
Info: Ease into the evening as doors open. Check in, receive your program materials, and get settled. Light music and a welcoming atmosphere will set the tone for connection, learning, and community.
๐: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Refreshments & Community Building
Info: Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees, community partners, and wellness advocates. Resource tables will feature tools, information, and supports that uplift menopause awareness, whole-person wellness, and health equity.
๐: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Info: Hear opening reflections from the YWCA Hartford Region and event partners as they frame the importance of menopause awareness, health equity, and community dialogue. This brief welcome will ground us in the evening's purpose and what to expect.
๐: 06:15 PM - 07:15 PM
Film Screening โ The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause (Perimenopause)
Info: Settle in for this powerful documentary exploring the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of perimenopause. Through expert insight and real women's stories, the film examines impacts on heart, bone, brain, and sexual health, while uplifting solutions that help women thrive.
๐: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Expert Panel & Community Q&A
Info: Stay for a dynamic post-film conversation featuring health experts and advocates. Together, we'll reflect on key themes from the film, share practical guidance and community wisdom, and open the floor for audience questions in a supportive, stigma-free space.
๐: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Closing Reflections & Community Resources
Info: We'll close the evening with gratitude, key takeaways, and ways to stay connected to menopause education, advocacy, and upcoming community events supporting women's midlife health and well-being.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
YWCA Hartford Region, 135 Broad Street, Hartford, United States
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