BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T173835Z CREATED:20260513T173831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T173835Z UID:10001934-1781708400-1781713800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nMonthly Passes – Enroll for a full month of sessions\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-8/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82965385575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T175343Z CREATED:20260513T175339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175343Z UID:10001938-1781715600-1781719200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Mindful Musings DESCRIPTION:This class offers an inviting approach to mindfulness practice by blending meditation with the reflective power of journaling. Each session includes gentle breathwork and a guided meditation designed to help participants center their thoughts and relax theirbodies. \n\n\n\nAfter the meditation\, participants are given dedicated time for a guided journaling exercise. This practice encourages mindful processing of the insights\, emotions\, and experiences that arise during meditation. The combination of quiet introspection\, expressive writing\, and optional group discussion creates a meaningful opportunity to foster connection and build community. \n\n\n\nOpen to all experience levels\, the class provides a supportive\, non-judgmental space for exploration. Participants will leave with practical tools for bringing mindfulness and self-reflection into their daily lives. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nMonthly Passes – Enroll for a full month of sessions\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/mindful-musings-15/ CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84524449424 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T201935Z CREATED:20260527T201932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T201935Z UID:10001910-1781719200-1781722800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Young Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer DESCRIPTION:We are a demand-driven and patient-led online community support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 – 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We have created this group as a means of providing both a safe community support space for people with MBC\, as well as peer-led and expert-led information on living with breast cancer. \n\n\n\nWe facilitate our group in a democratic and participatory manner; in essence\, our group is your group! Interested new members\, kindly contact programs@smithcenter.org for an informal intake before coming to your first meeting. \n\n\n\nGroup meetings alternate between the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm ET and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-11am ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-young-adults-with-metastatic-breast-cancer-3/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183840Z CREATED:20260512T183837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183840Z UID:10001784-1781775900-1781782200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:In-Person Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – 45 minutes of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being. \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras. \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\nWe offer 2 in-person Energy Balancing appointments weekly. Registration is first-come-first-served.  \n\n\n\nPlease specify which of the two time slots you prefer (see below). To reserve an appointment\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\nTime slot #1: 9:45-10:30am ET\n\n\n\nTime slot #2: 10:45-11:30am ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/in-person-energy-balancing-4/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T145000 DTSTAMP:20260819T165448Z CREATED:20260512T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T165448Z UID:10001788-1781787600-1781794200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email programs@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/energy-balancing-7/2026-06-18/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T235959 DTSTAMP:20260512T143511Z CREATED:20260512T143509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T143511Z UID:10001781-1781827200-1781913599@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Office Closed DESCRIPTION:Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/office-closed-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T180635Z CREATED:20260513T180633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T180635Z UID:10001943-1781949600-1781956800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Painting for Life DESCRIPTION:You are invited to work from the heart and express your drama in forms and colors. As you paint\, you process your emotions and liberate yourself from the psychological and physical disease they may cause. This is a workshop for processing feelings through painting and group sharing. It is not a good space for finishing existing projects and using other mediums. \n\n\n\nBy intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product\, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works\, while by sharing their creative process they gain the insight and wisdom often hidden in works created in a state of letting go. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Painting for Life and what you can expect during a session\, please explore this manual: \n\n\n\nPFL MANUAL\n\n\n\nZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88037430513?pwd=sdXnXJ88cd8A4lw6gS8SvP1QaUcioN.1  \n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to drop-in for any session and attend as many sessions as they would like.\n\n\n\nSession Schedule:\n\n\n\nThe Painting For Life workshop on Zoom consists of a 1-hour painting session framed by a 30 minute opening circle (which can often be 45 minutes) and a 30 minute closing circle. \n\n\n\nOpening Circle – In the opening circle we build a safe and powerful We-Spacecommunity characterized by “presencing\,” sharing with honesty and integrity\, deep listening\, and resonating in harmony with each other. Noelle will start this opening circle by giving a quick prompting and end it with a 3-minute meditation before sending people off to paint for exactly 1 hour. \n\n\n\n1-hour Painting Session – Participants paint at home\, using cheap materials such as paper\, tempera paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, or pastels\, Crayolas\, and even color pens. When the hour is over\, people take a picture of their painting and text it to Noelle before coming back to the Zoom room. \n\n\n\nClosing Circle – Noelle then shares each painting on the screen as people explore their process while the group may offer feedback and further insights get sparked. We end this closing circle with a group hugs as we shout “May all beings be happy!” thus fusing personal and collective healing together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Noelle Imparato\, PhD\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/painting-for-life-8/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR