As winter stretches on and cabin fever starts to creep in, it’s important to stay connected to people and activities that support your well-being. Join us for a four-week series designed to beat the winter blues through creativity, movement, cooking and community. Each week will feature a new activity to keep you engaged, uplifted and well.

If you’re in a helping profession or position of support — such as health care, education, social work or caregiving — you are likely to face high levels of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue. This workshop explores how expressive writing can help you restore balance as you navigate the stresses, challenges and triumphs of everyday life. You’ll engage in writing prompts, listen to readings and experience the healing benefits of journaling within a supportive group environment. No prior writing experience needed.

Being healthy doesn't mean living without health issues or concerns. Are you managing a chronic condition or looking to live healthier? If so, our six-week program will help you manage your health while getting physically active and eating better. This group meets by phone conference call. Class materials will be sent to your home.

There is nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up and soothe your soul. In this hands-on cooking class, learn techniques and recipes for soups and stews that are big on flavor and nutrition and easy on the wallet.

Your heart is a muscle that gets stronger with movement. This interactive workshop explores how physical activity supports heart health, including blood pressure management. Learn recommended activity levels, how to start safely and ways to stay motivated. The session includes a short, guided exercise routine you can easily implement at home. Please dress comfortably and come ready to take a step toward better heart health. Every step counts!

Explore the theme of “wintering” — a metaphor for rest, reflection and renewal — as inspiration for a collaborative poetic journey. In this creative writing session, you’ll be guided through the process of creating a pantoum, a poetic form known for its interwoven, repeating lines that evoke a sense of rhythm, cycle and meditation. Together, you’ll craft a collective poem that weaves individual voices into a shared piece of art.

Break free of traditional ideas as you take beans and legumes to the next level and prepare recipes using these undervalued fiber-filled plant proteins in new and delicious ways.

iRest is a form of guided meditation based on the practice of Yoga Nidra. While sitting or lying down, you’ll listen to the instructor’s calming prompts designed to soothe your nervous system, release stress and build resilience. This deeply restorative practice has been shown to ease chronic pain, improve sleep and support mental well-being, including symptoms associated with anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).