The Loving Hands Group

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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)

Chinese New Year by Jeffrey DavidsonChinese New Year: Date Varies

  • Tai Chi Class – A fun celebration of Chinese New Year through Tai Chi. We will have an informational discussion on how Chinese New Year is celebrated, and also talk about the symbolism of the animal that governs this new year. Then we will do classic Tai Chi movements. No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary, and the movements can be done either seated or standing.
  • 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 ingredients)
  • 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap)  If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.

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 ingredients)

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.

 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 ingredients)
  • 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)

 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.

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 ingredients)
  • 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, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap)  If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.

 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. (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, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) 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 ingredients)
  • 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, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per 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. (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 ingredients)
  • 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, or 90 minute class to make 5 toppings, plus cost of ingredients) 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 ingredients)
  • 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)

 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. (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 ingredients)

 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 ingredients)
  • 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 ingredients)

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 ingredients) 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per 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)

 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 ingredients)
  • 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap)  If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.

 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 ingredients
  • 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. While the soap is cooling we’ll learn about the history of soap making and decorate bags to keep our soaps in. (1 hour class plus ingredients – $3 per soap)  If possible, please provide a microwave, refrigerator and clean-up sink. If not, we will bring alternatives.

Click on the categories below for a full program list

Architecture Caregivers Classic Cars

Cooking
Dance
Fiber Arts Fine Arts

flower-arranging

Gardening & Birds

Holiday Activities

Interior Decorating

Life Stories

Music

Men's Club

Pet Connections

Photography

Positive Living

Reiki

Tai Chi - Qigong

Writing

Yoga and Posture

Filed Under: At Home, In Facilities

Flower Arranging

February 15, 2016 By Judith Eugene

The Art of Flower Arranging – Learn the tips and techniques for creating beautiful and unique arrangements using flowers, greenery and natural objects. Students make their own arrangement to keep.

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

  • Small Terrariums – With a selection of miniature plants, some moss and colorful stones, you can create a beautiful garden that is easy to care for. (1 hour class plus $7 per person for materials)
  • Painted Rock Cactus Garden – Oddly shaped rocks are painted to look like cacti, and glued to a bed of sand. This garden makes a nice decorative piece with no care required! (1 hour class plus $5 per person for materials)

Click on the categories below for a full program list

Architecture Caregivers Classic Cars

Cooking
Dance
Fiber Arts Fine Arts

flower-arranging

Gardening & Birds

Holiday Activities

Interior Decorating

Life Stories

Music

Men's Club

Pet Connections

Photography

Positive Living

Reiki

Tai Chi - Qigong

Writing

Yoga and Posture

Filed Under: At Home, In Facilities

Fiber Arts

June 17, 2015 By Judith Eugene

enrichment through fiber arts for seniors and others

Students will learn the art of hand sewing to create usable objects and fabric art pieces.

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

  • Drawstring Bags – Hand sew a functional pouch with a drawstring closure that can be used to hold jewelry or other special items you cherish (1 hour class plus $3 per person for materials)
  • Hand Sewn Sachet – With decorative fabric and some hand stitching a small sachet pillow is made. A hint of scented oil is placed inside. (1 hour class plus $2.50 per person for materials)
  • Name Banners – Fabric letters are attached to a fabric background either by hand stitching or using a fusible adhesive. It can then be embellished with beads, ribbons, and other decorative items to create a personalized wall hanging. ($4 per person for materials. 1 to 3 one hour classes, depending on size of the banner. Please contact us for pricing)

Click on the categories below for a full program list

Architecture Caregivers Classic Cars

Cooking
Dance
Fiber Arts Fine Arts

flower-arranging

Gardening & Birds

Holiday Activities

Interior Decorating

Life Stories

Music

Men's Club

Pet Connections

Photography

Positive Living

Reiki

Tai Chi - Qigong

Writing

Yoga and Posture

Filed Under: In Facilities

Tai Chi & Qigong

September 17, 2014 By Judith Eugene

Chris Tai Chi
Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a practical, slow-flowing exercise for restoring flexibility and joint function, improving balance, and lifting energy and outlook. Tai Chi also reduces depression, arthritis pain, chronic pain, stiffness, and fibromyalgia. It enhances breathing, lowers blood pressure, slows bone loss, and boosts immunity to the shingles virus. The gentle movements of this ancient Chinese tradition can be done either seated or standing, and participants are encouraged to sit down whenever they may need to. Anyone can participate, even if they are new to Tai Chi, and even if they are using a walker or wheelchair.

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

  • Group Tai Chi Classes – Customized to work at everyone’s different levels of ambulatory ability. We provide instructions for the movements for those who are able to stand as well as those who need to remain seated. (1 hour class)
  • Individual Tai Chi Classes – For those who are unable to participate in a group class. The classes are adapted to even the most challenging physical conditions. (1 hour class)
  • Building Energy with TaiChi – Learn breathing and focusing exercises to open the energy pathways of the body; and stretching exercises to open, relax and elongate the muscles to improve circulation and vitality. Using visualization techniques along with the breathwork we will enhance the energy flow in the body and deepen the respiratory functions. Then we will learn Tai Chi movements to stimulate memory, strengthen the legs, and open and lubricate the joints using whole body movement. No TaiChi experience is necessary. Can be done seated or standing. (1 hour class)
  • Chinese New Year Tai Chi Class – A fun celebration of Chinese New Year through Tai Chi. We will have an informational discussion on how Chinese New Year is celebrated, and also talk about the symbolism of the animal that governs this new year. Then we will do classic Tai Chi movements. No previous Tai Chi experience is necessary, and the movements can be done either seated or standing.

Qigong

Qigong is a practice of understanding and improving our energy. Through meditative movement we learn about the energy surrounding us and the energy within us. Becoming aware of this energy allows us to heal ourselves and balance the energetic tracts and centers within our bodies. Classes begin by focusing on the breath. We use movement timed to our inhalations and exhalations, as we absorb healing energy while pushing away negative energy. We begin to open physically and energetically so that we can release more negative energy and find deeper healing. This is a seated class. (1 hour class)


Click on the categories below for a full program list

Architecture Caregivers Classic Cars

Cooking
Dance
Fiber Arts Fine Arts

flower-arranging

Gardening & Birds

Holiday Activities

Interior Decorating

Life Stories

Music

Men's Club

Pet Connections

Photography

Positive Living

Reiki

Tai Chi - Qigong

Writing

Yoga and Posture

Filed Under: In Facilities

Classic Cars

August 23, 2014 By webmaster

Nothing takes us on a trip down memory lane quite like an antique car. Cars provide an opportunity to create new friendships, talk about fond memories, share knowledge of car history and car care, and bring excitement to the present by connecting with the past. These are fun inter-generational activities, and can also be wonderful fundraising events.

VideoThis symbol indicates programs that are available in-person or by video

  • VideoClassic Car Flashback: American Automotive Design of the 50s, 60s and 70s – An interactive slideshow featuring photos and fun facts about the major automotive brands and car models that created the “heyday” of classic American car design. With lots of photos of classic cars, this program gets everyone talking! We also bring a guitar and sing some Golden-Oldie songs about cars, and invite everyone to share their nostalgic car memories. (1 hour class) Please provide a computer, tv or projector for the slideshow
  • Classic Car Show Planning and Coordination – We plan and run a fun and nostalgic car show for your group, held in your parking lot. Your group is invited to participate in the event by helping set up the show, greeting cars as they enter, registering the entrants, and handing out the awards. They also judge the show, voting for the top winners in various categories. Food, drinks, music and prize raffles can provide even more fun, and create fundraising opportunities for your organization. You can also invite families and the general public, for a multi-generational event. We also have a classic car we will enter in your show! Shows can last anywhere from 1-6 hours. (Time and cost varies, please contact us for options)
  • Car Show Promotion – You plan and run your show, and we help you promote it by distributing your flyer to local car clubs and at local car shows. We also have a classic car we will enter in your show! (Time and cost varies, please contact us for options)

Click on the categories below for a full program list

Architecture Caregivers Classic Cars

Cooking
Dance
Fiber Arts Fine Arts

flower-arranging

Gardening & Birds

Holiday Activities

Interior Decorating

Life Stories

Music

Men's Club

Pet Connections

Photography

Positive Living

Reiki

Tai Chi - Qigong

Writing

Yoga and Posture

Filed Under: In Facilities

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Welcome to The Loving Hands Group

We are a collaboration of professional artists and holistic healing arts practitioners who teach a unique selection of educational and life-enriching classes, activities and therapies.

We serve senior adults, people of any age with disabilities, and their caregivers. We work with them individually or in groups, bringing our programs directly to them wherever they live, work or play throughout the northern Ohio area. We also provide community-integrated activities for people of all ages and abilities. Through video platforms we are also able to serve individuals and groups worldwide.

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