Community Calendar

For children ages 18-months- to 3-years-old: Join us for one of three identical sessions to learn about the parts of a flower and what different kinds look like. Learn about why they're important for wildlife. Then we'll take a nature walk, complete a craft to take home, and read a story. Class is held outdoors, weather permitting, and is limited to 15 children. Registration opens on the first Monday of the month: May 2, at 9 a.m.

What brings a poem from a first-person narrative, to what has been termed Confessional poetry? Looking at poems by groundbreaking poets Sylvia Plath, Ann Sexton, and Ai, we will explore how these women poets broke through barriers of sex and language, how they shaped their work, and, using their examples, we will break through our own boundaries. A packet will be sent to participants before the workshop, with poems from each of the poets and background information of their eras, along with suggestions for our own writing. Each participant will write 3 poems, inspired by each of these Confessional poets, and poems by participants will be read carefully and discussed.

Recreational dancing to recorded music from various countries and cultures. Dances are taught as needed so that all can participate. No partner or experience is necessary. Dress casual, wear comfortable shoes (no high heels, no metal on shoe soles or heels). Masks are currently mandatory for dancers. Masks are optional for visitors (non dancers). The mask mandate is self imposed and may change as the dancers decide.

For children ages 18-months- to 3-years-old: Join us for one of three identical sessions to learn about the parts of a flower and what different kinds look like. Learn about why they're important for wildlife. Then we'll take a nature walk, complete a craft to take home, and read a story. Class is held outdoors, weather permitting, and is limited to 15 children. Registration opens on the first Monday of the month: May 2, at 9 a.m.

Life After Loss is a lovely support group, designed to help us better understand the process of grief and how to live through it in a way that is healing. This will be our fourth group to go through this special program. We'll meet for six consecutive Wednesdays through April 27. The program is led by Rev. Derek LaBranch and Bereavement Coordinator Barbara Duffield of Christus VNA Hospice. Together, we’ll cover: • The physical, emotional, spiritual and social implications of grief • The process of grief • Memories and how to use them to heal • How to take care of ourselves while we grieve • Holidays and anniversary dates • Planning for the future

What brings a poem from a first-person narrative, to what has been termed Confessional poetry? Looking at poems by groundbreaking poets Sylvia Plath, Ann Sexton, and Ai, we will explore how these women poets broke through barriers of sex and language, how they shaped their work, and, using their examples, we will break through our own boundaries. A packet will be sent to participants before the workshop, with poems from each of the poets and background information of their eras, along with suggestions for our own writing. Each participant will write 3 poems, inspired by each of these Confessional poets, and poems by participants will be read carefully and discussed.

For children ages 18-months- to 3-years-old: Join us for one of three identical sessions to learn about the parts of a flower and what different kinds look like. Learn about why they're important for wildlife. Then we'll take a nature walk, complete a craft to take home, and read a story. Class is held outdoors, weather permitting, and is limited to 15 children. Registration opens on the first Monday of the month: May 2, at 9 a.m.

Starting Thursday, Oct. 28 via Zoom: Are you the caretaker of a family member, parent, friend or neighbor? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin? Welcome to the club. More than 53 million Americans provide care for those who cannot care for themselves. ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying cares about caregivers because we, ourselves, are caregivers. That’s why we’re offering the evidence-based new Powerful Tools for Caregivers program to help you take better care of yourself while caring for a friend or relative. Our caregiver classes meet once a week for via Zoom for six weeks, 3-4:30 pm, starting Thursday, Oct. 28 and going through Thursday, Dec. 9. (We’ll skip Thanksgiving week.) Everyone will receive the newest edition of The Caregiver HelpBook, 292 pages filled with insights and resources on all sorts of topics we caregivers encounter every day. It's so important to take better care of ourselves – especially if we're responsible for taking care of others. Join us and learn to: • Reduce stress • Improve self-confidence • Manage time, set goals and solve problems • Communicate better • Make tough decisions • Reduce anger, anxiety and depression • Locate helpful resources A $40 donation to cover the cost of the Caregiver Helpbook and mailing is very much appreciated, but not required. Interested in learning more? Please email mary@abodehome.org and we’ll get right back to you!

FREE! - ¡GRATIS! February 10 - May 26, 2022 (Registration is ongoing). (La registración seguirá abierta. Regístrese en cualquier momento). This event will be hosted online. Access to a computer and internet will be required. If you do not have access to a computer or internet, please contact us so that we can help you. Este evento ocurrirá en línea. Acceso a una computadora e internet será requerido. Si usted no tiene acceso a una computadora o internet, por favor contáctenos para poder ayudarle. Do you have girl, or non-binary student who is interested in technology, electronics, making videos, or writing? Sign them up for Club Latinitas, a great way to spend an afternoon with friends online! Our instructors are warm, funny, patient and bilingual, making this after-school program fun for any student! Club Location: Online All club questions and inquiries can be sent to liliana@latinitasonline.org ¿Usted tiene un a niña interesada en tecnología, crear videos, o escritura? Inscríbala para Club Latinitas, el modo perfecto para disfrutar una tarde con amigas en linea! ¡Nuestras instructoras son simpáticas, bondadosas, pacientes y bilingües haciendo que este program después de horas escolares sea divertido para cualquier estudiante! Localización del club: en línea Si usted tiene preguntas puede dirijirlas a liliana@latinitasonline.org

FREE Zoom workshops from March 3 - July 28, 2022! ECF Wellness and Safety Series provides presentations in current and best health, wellness, and safety practices. Join us from the comforts of your home or on your way home from work. Bring a friend, relative, or peer. Access from phone, tablet, or computer. Ask questions, meet experts. Get a certificate of participation! Sign-up today!