Press release submitted by the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, provides a community of support, therapeutic services and education to facilitate healing for those experiencing cancer. All programs require pre-registration. Email Kelly@healinggarden.net or call 978-456-3532.
SUPPORT GROUPS
All support groups are FREE and require pre-registration.
- YOUNG WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP – 2nd and 4th Mondays, 9:30 -11 a.m. (no groups in July and August, will reconvene in September)
- IN TREATMENT SUPPORT GROUP – 1st and 3rd Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m.
- POST TREATMENT SUPPORT GROUP – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 11-12:30 p.m.
- LIVING WITH METASTATIC CANCER – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 11 to 12:30 p.m.
- LIVING WITH METASTATIC CANCER – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
- OVARIAN CANCER GROUP – 3rd Thursday, 12-1:30 p.m. (no groups in July and August, will reconvene in September)
ONGOING SUPPORTIVE BODY WORK (sliding scale fee, $30-$75)
To register, email Kelly@healinggarden.net or call 978-456-3532 ext. 103.
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ACUPUNCTURE
Tuesdays 1-3:00 p.m. or Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon -
ONCOLOGY MASSAGE/ MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE/SCAR TISSUE MASSAGE/CRANIAL SACRAL WORK/SKIN CARE
Available everyday with various practitioners -
REIKI/SHIATSU; ENERGY WORK
Available everyday with various practitioners - INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL TRAINING/ONCOLOGY EXERCISE/CORE MOVEMENT INTEGRATION
- PREPARE FOR SURGERY/HEAL FASTER
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SKIN CARE ESSENTIALS: Before, During and After Diagnosis
General overview of skin care basics and side effects expected with a cancer diagnosis. Individual sessions on Tuesday mornings. -
NUTRITION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
For appointments, call 617-838-4788 or email Robyn@RobynKievit.com. Visit robynkievit.com.
Movement and Strengthening
- Qi Gong
Combining the vehicles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, this practice incorporates balanced movement, breathing exercises, meditation and posture strengthening.
Thursdays June, July, August, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
$10 a class - Mat Pilates for Building Strength
Pilates is a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. The blend of strength and flexibility training improves posture and reduces stress.
Wednesdays in June, July and August, 3:45-4:45 p.m. (no class on August 3)
$10 a class
Mindfulness
- Mindfulness for Daily Living
Learn mindfulness strategies to quiet your busy mind. Find your inner energy balance and access your potential for joyful living.
Tuesdays June 21, 12:30-1:30; July 26, 2:30-3:30; August 16, 12:30-1:30
$10 a class - Drop-in Meditation: Mindful Mondays
Sit in the beautiful Garden Room and practice Mindful Monday. There will be a twenty minute meditation CD. One special Mindful Monday will be led by Kara Wetzel on June 6 from 12-1 p.m. called Meditation in Color!
Mondays, 12:30-1 p.m.
FREE - Oneness Blessing
Receive a transformative blessing-a direct transfer of energy “which causes the heart to flower and the mind to quiet”. Proceeded by a meditation and accompanied by live healing music.
Sunday July 10, 3-5 p.m.
$10 - Meditation with Horses
Learn a visualization meditation to practice with animals or on your own. We will practice the meditation in a circle and then walk next door to practice with the horses at Sheriffmuir Farm.
Thursday June 16, 1:15-2:15 p.m.; Thursday July 14, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
FREE
Nutrition
- Smoothies!
Jocelyn will give you tips and ideas about how to feel your best through healthy, nutritious and delicious smoothies. The approach she will outline can help you overcome issues of fatigue, appetite control, weight control, and boosting your mood.
Tuesday June 28, 2-3:30 p.m.
$10
Expressive Arts Offerings
- Writing for Wellness Class
In this workshop, we’ll sit in the garden and write in response to inspirational prompts. Bring a notebook and a pen.
Thursdays June, July. August, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
$10 - Coloring as a Spiritual Practice
During this workshop Morwen will guide you into a sense of timelessness through the art of coloring her detailed and fanciful drawings. Relax and fly.
Monday June 13 1-3 p.m.
$10 includes cardstock coloring pages and is ready to frame! - Watercolor Impressions from the Garden
During this two-session workshop, we’ll let the wonders of The Healing Garden’s beautiful surroundings inspire us as we explore several ways to capture our impressions of nature using watercolor paints. No art experience necessary. Please plan to attend both sessions. Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
Wednesdays July 13 and 20, 1 to 3 p.m.
$20 for the series - Creating a Kitchen Container Garden
During this 2-hour workshop, participants will create a container herb garden to take home while learning the basics for successful maintenance and harvest. Class size limited. Pre-registration required. Feel free to bring your own work gloves. All other materials will be provided.
Thursday June 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 - Creating Your Personal Summer Mandala
New Activities: Using simple techniques and interesting mediums, we’ll create several ‘summer-inspired’ mandalas. No art experienced required. Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
Wednesdays June 8, 15, and 22, 1 to 3 p.m.
$30 for the series - Musical Inspired Mandala Making
During this relaxing 3-hour workshop, participants will use simple techniques and interesting mediums to complete a unique and personal mandala of their choice while listening to meditative music. No art experienced required. Class size limited. Pre-registration required.
Wednesday August 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 - Art With and In Nature
We will begin in the art room to introduce the topic and then proceed mindfully onto the grounds, opening to the organic art materials found in the natural world. No art experience required.
Pre-registration required.
Session one: Andy Goldsworthy and Patterns. Andy Goldsworthy is a world-renowned artist who uses only materials that he finds in nature to make art. Come search for patterns in nature, repeating the patterns in art like a nonverbal conversation between you and nature.
Session two: Create your own story stick. How does your story appear in the colors and textures of nature? Is it reminiscent of the ocean? A tree? A rock?
Session three: Group art piece in the woods. Take the time to explore the grounds and find objects in nature that you are drawn to. We will then use those objects to create a group art piece.
Mondays June 20, 3-5 p.m.; June 27 1-3 p.m.; and July 11, 1 to 3 p.m.
$30 for the series - Farm Share and Recipes!
The Healing Garden is collaborating with the Community Harvest Project to provide our clients and families with a regular farm share through this summer and fall. Each pick up session will have a different focus including a special session for parents and children: Potato Stamping on Monday, August 8.
Please sign up with Kelly at 978-456-3532.
Monday July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, September 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
FREE
FREE Drop in Workshops
- Circle of Healing and Song with the Threshold Choir
Raise your voice in community singing! Join the Threshold Choir to sing, listen and receive the power of song. All are welcome!
Every fourth Thursday, 5:15-6 p.m., June 23, July 28, August 25
FREE - Knitting and Needle Arts
Enjoy sitting with friends in front of the fire with your yarn projects! Snacks will be provided.
Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
FREE - Open Art Making Studio
Come enjoy an open space to make art with the Healing Garden community. Some supplies will be provided and you are welcome to bring any project you are working on.
Monday June 6, 12-1 p.m. Mindful Coloring with Water
No experience necessary! Other dates TBA through the summer - Join our Walking Group!
For all clients, friends and family. Meet at the Healing Garden at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and come for a walk. It could be around the Gardens or around Harvard. You decide!
FREE. No need to sign up. - Community Picnics
Come any day to visit our outdoor gardens, Monday through Thursday to cool off in the Garden Room.
