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Holiday Activities

June 15, 2017 By Judith Eugene

Each year we help our clients celebrate the seasons with the following events, designed to get everyone in a festive spirit!

Video All programs are available in-person or by video

Outdoors All programs can also be done outdoors in nice weather or with overhead cover (except Soap Making, April in Paris, Viva Mexico, A Healthier Thanksgiving, and Holidays Around the World)

Holidays are listed below in chronological order, January to December

Winter

  • Folk Art Snowman Project – Painting and glueing objects to create a wooden folk art snowman. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
  • “Create a Snowy Day” Art Project – A torn paper art project to create a wintry wonderland. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

Chinese New Year by Jeffrey DavidsonChinese New Year: January (on the date of the new moon between 1/21-2/20)

  • Chinese New Year Food Festival – Learn about Chinese culture and the Chinese zodiac while feasting on traditional Chinese food…with fortune cookies for dessert.

Valentine's Valentine’s Day: February 14

  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Valentine’s Day Sing-Along – An hour of well-known songs about love and devotion. Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. (1 hour program)
  • Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

St. Patrick’s Day: March 17

  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

April in Paris

  • April in Paris – Celebrate spring with this interactive slideshow about all things French. We’ll learn about French food, music, architecture, art, fashion and even perfume. We’ll taste some yummy French foods while listening to traditional French Cabaret music. Vive la France! Please provide food prep area (no cooking required), clean-up sink, plates and utensils. Please also provide a computer, TV or projector for the slideshow. (Materials fee varies depending on food selected, please contact us to discuss).

 Easter: Date Varies

  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

 Earth Day: April 22

  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)

Cinco de Mayo: May 5

  • Viva Mexico! – An interactive slideshow celebrating the people, culture and food of Mexico. Learn about the art, music, dance, customs, holidays, and festivities of Mexico while tasting some yummy Mexican food and listening to mariachi music. We will even learn how do the Mexican Hat Dance! (Can be either a 1 hour or 90 minute class, plus cost of ingredients) Please provide food prep area (no cooking required), clean-up sink, plates and utensils. Please also provide a computer, TV or projector for the slideshow. (Materials fee varies depending on food selected, please contact us to discuss).

Mother’s Day: Second Sunday in May

  • Hand Massages – A great way to pamper mothers and grandmothers. Recipients will receive relaxing hand massages with scented lotion, from a licensed massage therapist. Length of massage time depends on number of participants, multiple therapists are available for larger groups. (1 hour program)
  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! 1 hour class to make 3 toppings ($3 per person), or 90-minute class to make 5 toppings ($5 per person). Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
  • Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

 Memorial Day: Last Monday in May

  • Patriotic Sing-Along  – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate (unless prohibited for safety). 1 hour program.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! 1 hour class to make 3 toppings ($3 per person), or 90-minute class to make 5 toppings ($5 per person). Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.

 Father’s Day: Third Sunday in June

  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! 1 hour class to make 3 toppings ($3 per person), or 90-minute class to make 5 toppings ($5 per person). Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.
  • Soap Making –  Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.

 Independence Day: July 4

  • Patriotic Sing-Along  – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate (unless prohibited for safety). 1 hour program.
  • Cookie Decorating and Punch Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. We’ll also make some yummy punch. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes punch.)
  • Gourmet Ice Cream – Create delicious ice cream treats using interesting and unusual toppings, ranging from sweet to savory to spicy. Sure to satisfy your sweet tooth in new ways! 1 hour class to make 3 toppings ($3 per person), or 90-minute class to make 5 toppings ($5 per person). Please provide cooking appliances (varies depending on recipes selected), clean-up sink, plates and utensils.

 Halloween: October 31

  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Fall Pumpkins – Using paper pumpkins or real pumpkins/gourds, we’ll bring them to life with various decorating techniques and art accessories. A great way to celebrate Fall! (1 hour class, plus $1 per pumpkin for paper or $3 per pumpkin for real)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

 Veterans’ Day: November 11

  • Patriotic Sing-Along  – An hour full of great American songs that we know and love! Performed with a singer and guitar. Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate (unless prohibited for safety). 1 hour program.
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)

 Thanksgiving: Fourth Thursday in November

  • “A Healthier Thanksgiving” Cooking Class – New twists on your favorite Thanksgiving classics. Lighter and healthier versions sure to satisfy! We will also learn new recipes that are sure to become “old classics”, and we will make a recipe to eat in class. (1 hour class plus ingredients)
  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus$3.50 per person for materials)

 Winter: Begins December 21

  • “Holidays Around the World” – An interactive slideshow presentation featuring December holiday traditions from around the world, complete with holiday songs, games and treats. Fun for everyone! (1 hour class) Please provide a computer, tv or projector for the slideshow
  • Folk Art Snowman Project – Painting and glueing objects to create a wooden folk art snowman. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
  • “Create a Snowy Day” Art Project – A torn paper art project to create a wintry wonderland. (1 hour class plus $2 per person for materials)
  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

Hanukkah: Begin 25th of Kislev

  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.) Please let us know if Kosher ingredients are required
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Holiday Sing-Along  – An hour full of non-denominational December holiday songs that are sure to get your group into a festive spirit!  Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. This one is sure to get those toes tapping! (1 hour program)
  • Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
  • Hanukkah Pony – A Pony or horse, all dressed up for Hanukkah, will visit for an hour of furry fun and holiday merriment. Everyone who wants to is welcome to pet the pony. We’ll also play the dreidel game while we’re waiting for our turn. The pony’s hooves are wrapped so they don’t damage the floor, and they are trained not to “go” while inside the building. (1 hour program – please contact us for pricing)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

 Christmas: December 25

  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Holiday Sing-Along  – An hour full of memorable songs that are sure to get your group into a festive spirit!  Small percussion instruments are handed out so that everyone can participate. You may choose either a Christmas performance by a singing elf or a non-denominational holiday performance. This one is sure to get those bells jingling and those toes tapping! (1 hour class)
  • Santa and his Pony – A singing Santa or singing elf and their Christmas Pony or horse visit for an hour of furry fun and holiday merriment. Santa plays guitar and sings all of your Christmas favorites, and everyone who wants to is welcome to pet the pony. The pony’s hooves are wrapped so they don’t damage the floor, and they are trained not to “go” while inside the building. (1 hour program – please contact us for pricing) *These activities are also available separately – only the singing Santa/elf or only the Christmas pony.
  • Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Wreaths can be themed to a season or holiday. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 18″ wreath. Please contact us for pricing for other sizes. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

 Kwanzaa: December 26-31

  • Cookie Decorating and Spiced Cider Making – Participants will learn cake decorating techniques to create their own unique cookie decorations. They will also learn how to make yummy spiced cider. (1 hour class plus $1 per cookie. Cost includes cider.)
  • Hand Made Greeting Cards – We will use a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques to create one-of-a-kind designs. (1 hour class plus $3.50 per person for materials)
  • Soap Making – Learn how to make quick and easy guest-size scented soaps to use yourself or to give as gifts. We’ll also make decorative packaging for the soaps. 1 hour class plus $2 per person for one small soap. If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.
  • Wreath Making – Make a beautiful wreath to decorate your wall or door using artificial flowers and greenery mounted on a pre-made wreath form. Overhead cover recommended when displaying outdoors. (1 hour class plus $9 per person for 8-10″ wreath or $11 per person for an 18″ wreath. Optional 15″ long wreath hangers are $5 each.)

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Drama

October 31, 2016 By Judith Eugene

Drama For IndividualsDrama is a fun and creative way to explore, improve speaking and listening skills, and discover new talents. It is a wonderful form of self-expression that can also help with focus and concentration. It helps to exercise the imagination and strengthen cognitive skills. And it’s a great way to use your creativity! Our activities are suitable for people at all levels of physical and mental ability. Those with difficulty memorizing are welcome to read from a script, and we provide large print scripts for those with visual challenges. On top of all this, drama is tremendously fun!

  • Picture Storytelling – A special program for people with cognitive challenges. We look at interesting pictures and help you create a story around it. By taking the pressure off of memory and using imagination instead, the program has been found to be a wonderful tool in easing and encouraging communication. (1 hour class)
  • Introduction to Acting: Drama Delights – This class uses drama games and non-competitive fun activities to help strengthen creativity, observation, and cognitive skills. No previous drama experience is necessary. (1 hour class)
  • Showtime: Perform a Play – Choose from a variety of scripts of varying length and with a varying number of characters. You can choose a one-person play, or we will help you perform all of the characters. Performances can be anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours long. If memorizing is too challenging for you, we can utilize a “Reader’s Theater Forum” where you read from the script during the performance. (Time varies. Please contact us to discuss options and pricing)
  • Memoir Performance – A unique way to commemorate your life story. We help you craft a monologue or script from your life experiences. You can act out all the characters, invite others to perform with you, or you can create a monologue. Then on performance night you can invite family, friends, or whomever you would like to watch the show! (Time varies. Please contact us to discuss options and pricing)

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Fiber Arts

June 17, 2015 By Judith Eugene

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Fiber Arts
Students will learn the art of hand sewing to create usable objects and fabric art pieces. Projects with an asterisk (*) can be adapted for people with visual and manual dexterity challenges.

  • New!!! Penny Rugs – Fabric circles (“pennies”) and buttons are adhered to a felt rug to create a colorful decorative piece of art (1 hour class plus materials)
  • New!!! Bird on a Branch – Fabric and fabric crayons are used to create colorful decorative birds (1 hour class plus materials)
  • New!!! Easy Needlepoint – Needlepoint canvas is sewn with colored yarn to create patterns and shapes (1 hour class plus materials)
  • Quilt Wall Hanging – Participants create the quilt squares, then we sew i