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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop: Five Characteristics of a Wellness Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Wellness Workshop: Five Characteristics of a Wellness Mindset $15.00  \nThursday May 14\, 2026 12:00pm-1:15pm \nHave you ever met someone who is living with a serious mind-body health condition yet have a sense of wellbeing? Come to this class and learn their secret. You will be introduced to the 5 characteristics found in people living with a sense of wellbeing. A wellness mindset is a perspective that allows us to experience a sense of wellbeing regardless of the physical state of our body\, emotions\, or environment.  \n  \nThe words health and wellness on the surface are two very similar concepts; but fundamentally they have some important differences. Health is a description of the state of our physical health. And wellness is about the way we choose to think about our relationship to our overall health. We need a wellness mindset to optimize our health.  A wellness mindset involves actively choosing to live a life that supports our health.  You will participate in a couple of exercises and learn the secrets for how to live with a sense of wellbeing regardless of circumstances. \n  \nGuest Instructor: Deborah Faust works for the Mental Health Association in New York State and has developed holistic mind-body health programming for over 100 organizations across the state. Deborah’s career has focused on supporting families and messaging intergenerational family mental health and healing. \nCurrently Deborah is Director of a project called; Building Connections and the focus is on raising awareness of mind-body health outcomes when belonging to different expressions of community. Health is deeply social and intertwined with the community’s health. Deborah’s work suggests community is the heart of healing. \nClasses at Thrifty Connections intended for adults and suitable for individuals 16+. \nTicket Policy \nAll ticket sales are final. As a small business\, we operate with limited class capacity.  Classes require advance planning\, preparation time\, and the gathering of materials and supplies. Because of our limited capacity\, we are typically unable to refill seats or recover the costs associated with cancellations. For these reasons\, all class ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. \nIf you’re unable to attend\, your ticket may be transferred to a friend or donated—just let us know ahead of time so we can update our guest list. Thank you for understanding and for supporting our small classes and creative offerings.  \n 
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LOCATION:Thrifty Connections\, 158 Lafayette Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Icons & Intentions: Mixed-Media Mary Shrine Making  Contemplative
DESCRIPTION:Icons & Intentions: Mixed-Media Mary Shrine Making  Contemplative $30.00\nThursday May 14th 6:00-7:30pm \nIn this reflective\, creative workshop\, participants will create a small personal shrine using shadow boxes as containers. While Mary will be lovingly offered as a central inspiration and image option\, you are warmly invited to bring  any  other sacred\, symbolic\, or meaningful image  that resonates with your own spiritual path or personal practice. (Shadow box is 4”x 5.5”) \nUsing decorative papers\, images\, and a wide array of embellishments\, you’ll design a shrine that serves as a visual prayer\, meditation focus\, or reminder of what you hold dear. All materials will be provided\, and participants are welcome to bring an image or small item  if they wish to personalize their shrine further. \nNo prior art experience is necessary\,  we will be working with small materials in small spaces so hand and finger dexterity is helpful. This class honors many traditions and ways of knowing\, offering a peaceful space for creativity\, intention\, and connection. \nAll paths are welcome. All expressions are honored. Ages 16+ \n*Note: Due to working with donated and reclaimed materials: \nClass projects may vary slightly from examples shown in our monthly calendar. \nWe embrace these variations as part of the magic and uniqueness of every session. \n* Contemplative Classes are intentionally crafted with the ambience in mind.\nCONTEMPLATIVE CLASSES= Quiet & Meditative class environment. Some classes may either begin or end with a guided meditation or a short guided breath work exercise and will be an opportunity to quiet the mind & body and allow the creative process to reconnect you to yourself. A great opportunity to be amongst others while remaining within yourself.  Connecting in quietness! \nTicket Policy \nAll ticket sales are final. Because our classes require advance planning\, preparation time\, and the gathering of materials and supplies\, we’re unable to offer refunds. If you’re unable to attend\, your ticket may be transferred to a friend or donated—just let us know ahead of time so we can update our guest list. Thank you for understanding and for supporting our small classes and creative offerings.  \n 
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LOCATION:Thrifty Connections\, 158 Lafayette Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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