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Looking to meet your New Year’s resolution in Richmond? From treating yourself to investing in the community, check out our local resolution recommendations below.
Practice self care
- BareSOUL Yoga and Wellness, 13 S. 13th St. | Head to a community class around the city or tune in for a virtual session.
- Body Arc, 131 Richmond Hwy. | Get set up with a personal trainer or try out a group class and build strength, health, and wellness outside of a traditional fitness space.
- Main Street Spa and Wellness Center, 24 S. Auburn Ave. | Make an appointment for an aromatherapy session or facial.
- Want to find your flow? Check out our guide to yoga studios around Richmond.
Read more books
- Richmond Public Library, multiple locations | Sign up for a free library card and check out books, audiobooks, and streaming content — plus more benefits.
- The Book Bar, 1311 E. Main St. | Pick up your next favorite read and enjoy snacks and drinks at this local store.
- Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Stay consistent by joining a book club like the library’s Literary Virginia Book Group, which picks monthly reads with ties to the Commonwealth.
- Looking for your next read? Keep it local with our list of authors with ties to Richmond.
Meet new people
- River City Sports and Social Club | Join a team and get in the game playing basketball, cornhole, kickball, skeeball, and more.
- Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 1812 W. Main St. | Learn a new creative skill and meet other artsy Richmonders at a VisArts class.
- Creative Mornings RVA | Everyone is welcome at the local meetings of this global network of makers, movers, and shakers. Pro tip: Events are typically on the third Friday of the month and feature speakers from around Richmond.
- Check out our guide to networking and business organizations to meet other entrepreneurs in the new year.
Drive less
- GRTC Pulse | Hop on the fare-free bus rapid transit line instead and say goodbye to parking struggles and traffic headaches. Bonus: All GRTC buses are free, so you can explore beyond BRT.
- Breakaway RVA | This local group has monthly, family-friendly meetings for biking enthusiasts that end with surprise activities.
- Bike Walk RVA | Plan out your daily commute or a special ride with the group’s Richmond Bikeways Map.
- Get inspired with our history stories on the several decades of GRTC and Richmond’s groundbreaking trolley.
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Get involved in local policy
- City Council, 900 E. Broad St. | City Council typically meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Don’t be intimidated by the legalese — tune in with Microsoft Teams or dial in by phone, follow along on the online agenda, and get involved. Check out the City Clerk’s Citizen’s Guide for more information.
- Neighborhood Groups, Multiple locations | Find the neighborhood group or civic association for your residence and find out about advocacy, events, and more.
- Diamond District development | Stay up to date on one of the city’s largest ongoing developments by signing up for email updates.
- Stay sharp on civic lingo with our guide to understanding development terms.
Explore your city
- Richmond Slave Trail, Manchester Docks to First African Baptist Church | This walking trail chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved people in Richmond, with educational panels along the route.
- Basket and Bike, 1301 E. Cary St. | Hop on a bike and explore on a downtown excursion or street art and secret garden tour.
- James River Park | Try out a new trail and see Richmond’s natural playground from a different perspective.
- Check out our guide to all the tours you can take in Richmond, from historical walks to ghost tours to outdoor adventures.
