Event Types: Health & Wellness

Advocacy services for assisting elderly with the complexities of aging

This program is led by by Art Mulligan and Sara Lynn Leavenworth of Senior Advocacy Services and Jade LaBella of Berkshire Hathaway. This group of specialists has united to assist you and your family in gracefully navigating the aging journey with dignity. The process can be overwhelming and intimidating, but the team is dedicated to providing guidance and support along the way.

The team will talk with you about how to plan for your later years, short and long-term. They will also provide information to guide your decision about whether to age in place or sell your home and choose a senior living community that is right for your lifestyle needs. They will also discuss navigating the complexities of our healthcare system and insurance coverages and how to partner with financial and legal advisors as well as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® to answer your questions and provide you with information based on their collective experience.

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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Thursday, May 16 we will explore the trails at Steep Rock Preserve.

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Join us Sunday, May 19, 2024 for the 4th annual Rossiter Run 5K Race & Fun Run. Easy to moderate, the classic 5K route at Steep Rock Preserve along Tunnel Road is a mostly flat dirt road that follows the beautiful Shepaug River.

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Eligibility & Prizes: This race is open to all levels of runners, with awards given to the top male and female finishers in each age division and the overall male and female winners.

Registration: Online registration ends Saturday, May 18 at 11:59PM. Day of race registration is starts at 7:30am and will be cash or check only. Early registration fee for adults is $25 online and will increase to $35 on race day. Registration fee for Youth racers is $10. There is no registration fee to participate in the Fun Run/Walk. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable.

Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles; we will have water to refill them.

If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected] or call (860) 868-9131.

Experience the beauty of nature and connect with like-minded women on a hosted moonlit hike from Macricostas Preserve’s main parking area to the enchanting Waramaug’s Rock! Ages 13+.
Meeting Point: Macricostas Preserve Main Parking Area

What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Water bottle/snacks
Jacket or layers for cooler evening temperatures
Flashlight or headlamp

Please note, this is a free event, but donations are always appreciated!

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Your body is your best gardening tool! Learn how to work stronger and longer with Madeline Hooper, creator and host of the hit National Public Television series, GardenFit. After a behind the scenes look at the show’s creation, Madeline will demonstrate key body movement awareness strategies. Audience members will be encouraged to join in at whatever level they feel comfortable. By applying the basic principles of balance, form and habit to your garden chores you can take care of your body while taking care of your garden. Let Madeline show you that the ultimate reward of being GardenFit is longevity in the garden.

Madeline de Vries Hooper has been immersed in the world of gardening for many years. She was invited to become a trustee of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and then of the Berkshire Botanical Garden, where she has been Vice Chair for the past 10 years. She is the creator, executive producer and host of the hit PBS television series GardenFit, which she developed after seeking the help of a fitness trainer to address the aches and pains of gardening. She now travels with her show and workshops, visiting the country’s most beautiful gardens teaching what it means to be GardenFit.

HHG Members $30 | Non-Members $40

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A psycho-physical exploration of self and craft in beautiful Washington, CT

This intensive is a psycho-physical exploration of self and craft in beautiful Washington, CT. This workshop while created for actors, welcomes non-actors and all abilities. Anyone looking for self expansion is invited to attend. This workshop will begin each day with a yoga/pilates based warm-up and movement exploration and then move into one or many of the following:
• The energy centers of the body (Chakras)
• Archetype exploration
• Introduction to the Jungian concept of shadow
• Journaling, writing, drawing
• Breath-work
• Grounding in nature, cloud observation, star gazing

Email [email protected] for booking and more info!

Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of casual walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. Tuesday, June 11, we will walk the trails at Hidden Valley Preserve.

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Join Executive Director Brian Hagenbuch on a series of causal walks through Steep Rock’s Preserves. During the summer, join us on Tuesday, July 18th where we will explore Macricostas Preserve.

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