To prepare for what Joanna Macy calls "The Great Turning, we need to develop strength and cultivate new perspectives and even behaviors more in alignment with this new phase of our evolution. During these 4 weeks, through reading, exercises and conversation, we will open new perspectives as we nurture and sow seeds of hope that […]
Unlike a scarf, a neck cowl takes much less yarn & time to complete and has great potential for skill-building. It also makes a quick winter project. We will knit a cowl in-the-round on circular needles while practicing the rippled lace pattern called “Crest of the Wave.” This class will also cover reading the symbols […]
Does that morning Danish leave you craving another treat two hours later? Do you grab a candy bar to cope with your afternoon slump, and then reach for a cola or coffee to get out of your post-slump slump? If you’ve found that munching sugary snacks just makes you crave more sugary snacks, you’re not […]
Get a Sound Start in the New Year! Help your body auto-tune with 30 minutes of restorative sound healing led by certified Biofield Tuner, Julie Ramsdell. Using principles of coherent tone generation, Julie realigns the body on a cellular level through resonance and entrainment to release stress, restore clarity and instill inner calm. All you […]
Please support the Chase Bjork Foundation through Unite With Light We feel so incredibly fortunate that Unite With Light will honor Chase and all those fighting the darkness of mental illness by raising money through the sale of luminaries, to be displayed in Concord and Carlisle on Saturday evening, January 30th, the anniversary of Chase’s […]
'Great Decisions' is America's largest discussion program in world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book and meeting in a Zoom discussion group to watch the DVD and discuss the critical global issues facing American today. The entire program will run Jan. 21 - Mar. 18 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 […]
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, please join the COA for this TedTalk by Dexter Dias, human rights lawyer. Racism thrives on your silence and apathy says Dias. Telling the story of a harrowing UK court case that spotlights the corrosive effects of injustice, Dias urges all of us to speak out and […]
Want to feel more vital, grounded, and centered no matter the swirl of activities and stressors in your life? Are you looking to boost your stamina and enhance your sense of wellbeing and joy? Experience a “daily energy routine” that can take as little as five minutes but keeps your body and psyche humming. You will learn the […]
The one thing we know about the upcoming school year, is that students will be challenged by the unexpected. They are offered hybrid and remote learning, and educators are planning more project-based and “asynchronous” learning. This one hour intensive will guide students through finding and applying tools that match their learning style – helping them […]
Join us for another virtual event in our wellness series as panelists discuss behavior and food. There will be suggestions for healthy snacks, comfort foods, and lifestyle changes. We will also explore ways to stay active and exercise ideas at home during the winter months. Panelists include: *Molly Deisroth-Kim - Clinical Exercise Specialist *Amy Noordzij, […]
