Our Community CenterNeighborhood Connections offers a valuable service to the community by providing a newly renovated community center. The Meeting Place hosts programs for the entire community. Focusing on health education, art, cultural activities and a variety of support groups.
It is a space where area seniors drop in on Wednesday mornings for fun and socialization; where area groups such as Clean & Sober and The Londonderry Lions Club regularly meet; where you can get your taxes prepared at no charge from AARP; and where you can attend lectures on a range of subjects. All are welcome and we are always open to new ideas! |
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We now have a professional Zoom set-up in The Meeting Place which includes a Meeting Place Zoom account, camera on tripod, microphone worthy of Edward R. Morrow and a dedicated laptop. We are able to stream movies on our TV for those in our audience as well as anyone who wants to join us via Zoom. Consider letting NC host your next meeting! Call 824.4343 if you want more information.
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Ayurveda Session #2 |
Ayurveda Workshop #1
Ayurveda Aromatherapy #4 |
Ayurveda Workshop #3 |
Thursday
February 25 3- 4:30 pm |
Growing Plants for Medicinal PurposesFor much of humankind, possessing plant knowledge - or having access to someone who did - made the difference between life and death. In fact, the majority of the world still relies on plant based medicines and even in industrialized countries, folk remedies are still used to treat illnesses every day.
Helena Wu, professionally known as Madame Wu, in this Zoom presentation, will identify common weeds, garden plants and vegetables with medicinal qualities which you can incorporate into your garden. She will also discuss where to purchase seeds and how to extract the medicine from these intentionally grown plants. Check out her web-site at www.madamwusgoodmedicine.com. |
Conscious CalmingMargaret Miller, from Jamaica Healing Arts and Wellness Center, quotes Charles Darwin when she says, "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent - but the one most responsive to change."
We have had to call upon our resilience in these pandemic times. Margaret will present a Zoom presentation that will employ several practices geared to help us return to "center", including a 10-15 minute remote Reiki session. Check out her website at www.margiesmuse.com. |
Wednesday
March 3 1 - 2:30 pm |
Tuesday
March 9 3-4 pm |
Meditation with Cheryl WilfongThe pandemic has forced many of us to turn inward - and not always in a positive, healthy way. Learn how to train your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts while reaping several science-based benefits through Meditation. The practice reduces stress, controls anxiety, promotes emotional health, and enhances self-awareness.
If you have ever wanted to try meditation, this is your opportunity. Cheryl Wilfong is a mindfulness teacher at Vermont Insight Meditation Center, a Master Gardener, Master Composter and author. This is a guided meditation on Zoom. |
Make No-Knit Bernie MittensBernie Sanders and his mittens have generated countless memes and have given us all something to smile about!
Heidi Root, one of front desk volunteers, will lead this workshop on how to make Bernie Mittens out of an old sweater. Participants need to supply a washed and machine-dried wool sweater. Sewing needles and thread will be provided. This is an IN PERSON event - with a limit of 10 - in a safe, socially-distanced room. Masks are required. |
Wednesday
March 10 3 - 4:30 pm |
Simple Ayurveda Winter WellnessJoin Lini Mazumdar and Kate Logan for a series of 6 interactive classes in which we will explore and glean the wisdom of Ayurveda to keep us healthy and sane through the winter.
They will guide you through simple lifestyle practices based on your own unique constitution. By applying these daily practices, you will witness profound changes in your body, mind and emotional health. Some topics to be covered include Determining Your Dosha; Four Pillars of Health; Lifestyle practices for the winter; Yoga & Exercise; Diet and spices for winter wellness; Tongue scraping; Spring cleansing; Ayurvedic Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy oils, Abhyanga massage oils, Khitchari packets and spices, copper tongue scrapers and cups, teas, tinctures, creams and herbs will be available for purchase. |
6 Fridays including November 20, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9
11am - Noon JANUARY TOPIC: Getting Back on Track! |
Weekly and Monthly Meetings
Community PartnersMeet every 2nd Tuesday of the month to discuss community issues and to pool our resources and experience in an effort to make our communities healthy and sustainable.
Clean & Sober AAMeet every Wednesday and Sunday @ 5:30. All are welcome!
Bone Builders
Meet every Monday & Thursday from 9- 10 am. All ages welcome with medical clearance from provider necessary.
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