NPC Luncheon with Goldie Hawn, Actress and Founder, Hawn Foundation

Oscar-winning actress and children’s advocate Goldie Hawn will speak about a science-based education program to address emotional stress among children at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Hawn, disturbed by increases in school violence, youth depression and suicide, founded The Hawn Foundation in 2003 to help children develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier and happier lives. The foundation, working with neuroscientists, educators and psychologists, developed MindUP, a curriculum and teaching model for primary school children aimed at helping them understand their own emotions, moods and behavior, while giving them tools to help them reduce their stress and anxiety. Since its creation, schools in six countries have adopted the program, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China and Venezuela. Schools in Serbia and Croatia are working toward adopting the program.

In addition to acting in beloved movies including “Private Benjamin” and “Cactus Flower,” the Washington-area native is the author of two books, a memoir, “A Lotus Grows in the Mud,” and “10 Mindful Minutes.”

Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin promptly at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. This event is limited to Press Club members who may bring two guests each.

Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets.

For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662 – 7501.

NPC Members who wish to attend the pre- luncheon reception must RSVP separately to [email protected] 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the VIP reception.

To submit a question in advance, put HAWN in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.