Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
"Finding ease through practice." This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day of […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
EFT (Emotional Freedom Tapping) is a practical self-help method that involves using the fingers to gently tap on the body's acupuncture points along the meridian lines to relieve anxiety and pain. EFT tapping is a form of acupressure that works with the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture for physical and emotional ailments. In this session […]
Join Dalene and create a Make 'N' Take project. "Come join me with an open mind & heart; you will leave with something you created." Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON THE DAY BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON IN THE HIRSCH CLASSROOM. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. IF YOU HAVE ANY […]
Join Ash Poirier for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed to introduce […]
Zentangling is the art of making simple marks on paper that emerge into beautiful patterns and designs, while bringing a heightened state of calm and relaxation for mind, body, and spirit! REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 21 AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. (We mail supplies to all registered participants who […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]
Learn the tips and techniques of Painting en Plein Air with Mavis as she takes her class outdoors to Bicentennial Gardens to enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature. If you are new to plein air painting, you will learn to observe light, shadow, and color while creating an original work of art. All materials will […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
"Finding ease through practice." This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day of […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Learn to capture the sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world around you using traditional drawing techniques. In this course you will learn to observe and create illustrations of nature using just a pen or pencil. Registration is required. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON May 9th AT 12PM YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ART […]
Look around your house or apartment. Which objects—large or small, useful or decorative—have stayed with you for decades now? Which ones help you feel connected to a particular person or memory? Which ones have a unique story? For this class each participant will select an object from home that holds memories and meaning and follow […]
Spring brings new seedlings and lots of growth on established plants that need to be divided and shared. Now is the perfect time to swap your extra plants with some new plants from your fellow Hirsch buddies! Bring 3-6 plants, in a pot and plastic bag. Please label your plants with common names and Latin […]
As our understanding of mindfulness grows, we come to realize the deep importance of a regular meditation practice. Gathering as a group to meditate not only facilitates our personal meditation practice, but it also offers us the strength and joy of community. A Still Forest Pool is a twice-a-month gathering for anyone interested in mindfulness […]
The back of the legs, anywhere from the buttocks to the heel cords, is susceptible to becoming tight and tense from prolonged sitting or standing. Thank goodness for Yoga Asana! This class will explore these main areas of trouble and practices we can depend on to provide relief. All Levels are welcome. Registration is required. […]
In the words of Mary Oliver -- “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Join Mary Beth Boone for this workshop where participants will use fabrics, stitching, and printing to explore their personal history, hopes, and dreams. The finished piece will be a beautiful fabric collage […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]
Origami is the art of paper folding. Its name derives from the Japanese words ori (“folding”) and kami (“paper”). Traditional origami consists of folding a single sheet of square paper into a sculpture without cutting, gluing, taping, or even marking it. Join us at Hirsch and make a unique origami bowl. Registration is required. Registration […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
"Finding ease through practice." This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day of […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Join us for a new movement class! Kinetic Awareness (KA) is a somatic method that provides an opportunity to explore movement potential and develop movement possibilities. This practice enhances the understanding of the language of the body and how we can listen to it. Emphasis is on awareness of and release of frozen or held tension. […]
Join Ash Poirier for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed to introduce […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
"Finding ease through practice." This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day of […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Join Beverly for this ongoing exploration of the Japanese technique of Reiki energy. We will start with a Reiki share, sending Reiki as a group, and then experience a guided Reiki Meditation for relaxation from holiday stress and anxiety. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. Registration closes at 12 p.m. on […]
Open Studio is our way of staying connected, sharing creative projects, and learning new techniques from our featured artists. Gain inspiration and creative lessons from fine artist Bob Nordbruch. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM CLASS. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON May 23rd AT 12 PM. You will receive a Zoom link the day […]
Join fiber artists Jacqui Mehring and Vanessa McCormick-Penn and bring stitch, fiber, and textile projects to share while we explore traditional and contemporary textile art for inspiration. During our open studio sessions, we will make plans for field trips to museums, galleries, fiber shows, and artist studios. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS […]
As our understanding of mindfulness grows, we come to realize the deep importance of a regular meditation practice. Gathering as a group to meditate not only facilitates our personal meditation practice, but it also offers us the strength and joy of community. A Still Forest Pool is a twice-a-month gathering for anyone interested in mindfulness […]
Calling all interested in expressing through the arts. This class is about making art in many different forms from a place of curiosity, wonder and open heartedness. Using the multi-sensory expressive forms of visual art, music, poetry, journaling, and movement, together we will explore the inner and outer world through the creative process as we […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]
Learn the fundamentals of Taiji Qigong and meditation to benefit from a complete practice for improving health. The gentle, slow movements allow anyone to participate and progress at their own pace. Bill Savage is certified by The Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang, and welcomes all. This class will be online ONLY and […]
"Finding ease through practice." This class offers a 35-minute meditation for experienced and inexperienced practitioners. Meditations will be guided and unguided and there will be time for questions and sharing after the meditation period. Please come join us and support your practice through community. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day of […]
Join us in person or online for this weekly Yoga session with instructor Terry Brown, designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. In this class, gentle yoga postures will be introduced to promote flexibility, mobility, and strength. Sessions will evolve with participant needs and include tips for starting a personal relaxation and meditation practice. Please […]
Taiji-Qigong instructor Bill Savage offers a weekly online Chair Qigong class for those unable to stand at all, or for long periods of time. Qigong exercises are done slowly and can be adjusted to the individual’s movement abilities. Each exercise can be done while seated comparably to the standing version. Benefits include improving the function […]
Breathworks is a program that blends both Eastern traditions and modern neuroscience and psychology. Controlled breathing has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness, and boost your immune system. In this session, we will explore techniques to reduce pain and anxiety, followed by a meditation practice. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO THIS ZOOM […]
Join Ash Poirier for an ongoing exploration of mindfulness meditation. This biweekly drop-in facilitates personal meditation practice and understanding by investigating common meditation hindrances and the factors that support meditative steadiness, while gently turning towards the grace and beauty inherent in our hearts, our minds, and our lives. This evening session is designed to introduce […]
Zentangling is the art of making simple marks on paper that emerge into beautiful patterns and designs, while bringing a heightened state of calm and relaxation for mind, body, and spirit! REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MAY 19 AT 5PM FOR ART SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOUR HOME. (We mail supplies to all registered participants who […]
Water is a natural healer, offering physical and emotional release. Guided aquatic sessions promote movement, muscle strengthening, and FUN! This program is sponsored by Hirsch Wellness Network and Club Fitness for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Classes are free of charge and include the use of club locker rooms, the fitness floor, and the steam […]