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  • RE-ENTRY JOB FAIR
  • Mission Statement
  • How We Help
  • START GAINING FREEDOM NOW
  • THE STRAIGHT PATH/REFER
  • STRAIGHT PATH COMMITTEE
  • Chess Club
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMM.
  • Get Involved - VOLUNTEER
  • STAFF
  • Testimonials
  • Board Members
  • Staff Bios
  • Funding

GAINING FREEDOM INCORPORATED/allegra westbrook charlotte mecklenburg library chess club

All are welcome

Come and learn how to play chess or sharpen your skills if you already know how to play. We will also see how the game of chess parallels life.

Regardless of age, everyone welcome!

The Gaining Freedom Incorporated / Allegra Westbrooks Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Chess Club is every Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at 2412 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte. If you know in advance that you will show up, please complete the sign-up form below, but either way, we just want you to show up!!!  

Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Allegra Westbrook Library


Meditate on your next move

.Think not only about how I will make my next move, but how will my choice affect others

Do not be afraid of life, and making choices

The choices we make affect the ones we love. 

There's nothing wrong with some alone time

Although it is advisable to get advice from qualified supporters, mentally going through the steps of our moves while being solo can be beneficial.

First moves

Often times the way we start, may affect how we finish.

Pay it forward

If we have learned success, teach it to others. 

Chess is a game

Life may not be a game, but we can look forward to it positively, because we can succeed.

Don't be upset

Sometimes we will fall short, we will make mistakes. As long as we maintain composure, and learn, we will be okay

Cherish the moment. Be joyful in the thought that you know you will succeed, if you take your time a

Be joyful

Cherish the moment. Be joyful in the thought that you know you will succeed, if you take your time and plan out your moves!

I want to play chess

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