Learn to Play Pickleball (October AM Sessions)
2023-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club, 105 Edella Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
at Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club
4 Sessions: Tuesday Mornings (11:00 am)
Oct. 17 – Nov. 7, 2023
HEARD ABOUT PICKLEBALL & WANT TO TRY?
Pickleball is a paddleball sport combining elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Now you can learn to play with other beginners – at Birchwood in Clarks Summit. Their indoor Har Tru surface courts are easy on the body & equipment is provided. Try it!

Class is held in at Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club, 105 Edella Road, Clarks Summit PA.
4-week session. Equipment provided. Registration is Required. Absolutely no drop-ins.

Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

COST OF COURSE:
$40 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project. Payable ONLINE HERE.
Please Note: This Class is FREE for OAOA Members.
Are you a Lackawanna County resident 60+ years of age and not an OAOA Member? Contact us!
Info on OAOA is here: www.scrantongreenhouse.org/oaoa

WHAT YOU’ll NEED:
Just yourself – and a Pickleball Paddle. Rental Paddles are available at Birchwood for $5 per session, if needed. Please wear athletic clothing and non-marking tennis shoes.

Registration Required
To register, please contact us at getghpinfo@gmail.com
with your name, the name of this course, and your phone number.

Learn to Play Pickleball (October PM Sessions)
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club, 105 Edella Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411, United States
at Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club
4 Sessions: Wednesday Evenings (5:00 pm)
Oct. 18 – Nov. 8, 2023
HEARD ABOUT PICKLEBALL & WANT TO TRY?
Pickleball is a paddleball sport combining elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Now you can learn to play with other beginners – at Birchwood in Clarks Summit. Their indoor Har Tru surface courts are easy on the body & equipment is provided. Try it!

Class is held in at Birchwood Tennis & Fitness Club, 105 Edella Road, Clarks Summit PA.
4-week session. Equipment provided. Registration is Required. Absolutely no drop-ins.

Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

COST OF COURSE:
$40 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project. Payable ONLINE HERE.
Please Note: This Class is FREE for OAOA Members.
Are you a Lackawanna County resident 60+ years of age and not an OAOA Member? Contact us!
Info on OAOA is here: www.scrantongreenhouse.org/oaoa

WHAT YOU’ll NEED:
Just yourself – and a Pickleball Paddle. Rental Paddles are available at Birchwood for $5 per session, if needed. Please wear athletic clothing and non-marking tennis shoes.

Registration Required
To register, please contact us at getghpinfo@gmail.com
with your name, the name of this course, and your phone number.

DIY Home Garden - Grow Your Own Mushrooms
2023-11-11 17:00 - 18:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
DIY Mushrooms: Learn How to Grow Your Own
with Brian Mattson, Mattson’s Mushrooms
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 (5:00 pm)

PART OF OUR D.I.Y. HOME GARDEN CLASSES
Learn from Brian Mattson about growing your own beautiful mushrooms at home! Growing becomes simple when you know about their environmental requirements and the mushroom life cycle. Fun for any age – and you’ll go home with a “fruited” Blue Oyster mushroom block from which you’ll be harvesting about 2 weeks after class.

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $20 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at : programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Empowered Eating - Monthly Class
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Facilitator: Michele Orrson, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Thurs, Nov. 16, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
at The Greenhouse Project, Scranton
(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)

NOVEMBER’S TOPIC: A Potluck Dinner & Fellowship
To end our year of Empowered Eating programs, we will be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner! It‘s a great way to sample delicious plant-based food, reflect on the programs of 2023, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. If you can contribute a dish for sharing, please let us know! We‘re so Thankful for each of you this year.

This in-person event is open to the public. Donations and pre-registration are greatly appreciated!
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org

COST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project

Registration is kindly suggested.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early.

Meet Watch & Learn - with Sunday Olaniyi
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Meet Watch & Learn – Fabric Batik Workshop
with Artist & Instructor, Sunday Olaniyi
Saturday, December 2, 2023 (2:00-4:00 pm)

MEET THE ARTIST / WATCH THE ARTISTIC PROCESS / LEARN BY TRYING IT YOURSELF
Meet, Watch, and Learn from Nigerian born, award-winning artist Sunday Olaniyi the traditional African art of Batik on fabric and the earth-based philosophies behind so much of his work. Sunday will lead a project to create your own fabric batik – display at home or give it as a gift. Learn a fun skill for handmade gift making for the holidays!
Note: Please wear clothes that you can create art in!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Empowered Eating - Monthly Class
2024-01-18 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Facilitator: Michele Orrson, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Thurs, January 18, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
at The Greenhouse Project, Scranton
(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)

JANUARY’S TOPIC: Intro to Plant-Based Eating
Have you considered switching to a plant-focused diet? Are you overwhelmed with information on how to start? Have you wondered about the health benefits?
Join us for this virtual session to learn all the basics of a plant-based diet and get all your questions answered! Definitions, tips for a successful transition, health benefits and myth-busting will all be a part of this interactive session.

This online event is open to the public. Pre-Registration is required (to receive link to session) and donations are greatly appreciated at the link below.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org

COST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project

Registration is kindly required. Link to session will be sent once you register.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early.

Empowered Eating - Monthly Class
2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Facilitator: Michele Orrson, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Thurs, February 15, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
at The Greenhouse Project, Scranton
(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)

FEBRUARY’S TOPIC: Plant-Based Eating Lifestyle as Medicine
Almost half of all Americans have at least one chronic illness. According to the National Institutes of Health, 70-90% of certain chronic illnesses may be prevented or reversed by lifestyle changes. In this virtual session, we will discuss how you can reduce the incidence and progression of a variety of chronic diseases byalth habits!

To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.orga making changes to your dily he

COST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project and The Robert H. Spitz Foundation.

Registration is kindly required. Link to session will be sent once you register.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early.

What a Story! A Storytelling Workshop
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | AFA Gallery, 101 Penn Ave., Scranton, United States
What a Story! A Storytelling Workshop
with Actor & Instructor, Conor Kelly O’Brien
Sunday, March 3, 2024 (2:00-4:00 pm)
at AFA Gallery – 101 Penn Ave., Scranton PA.

Join in this entertaining but informative workshop designed specifically for older adults – and learn the elements of crafting a really good, personal story! This group workshop provides a supportive, fun environment to gain a framework that will help you develop and present stories that bring your vision to life to share with others.
Instructor, Conor Kelly O’Brien, co-founder of Scranton Fringe Festival, is an actor, director, theatre-maker, and arts advocate known for Off-Broadway and TV roles, and is dedicated to the transformative impact of the arts on individuals and communities.
LOCATION: AFA Gallery, 101 Penn Ave., Scranton PA

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Empowered Eating - Monthly Class
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Facilitator: Michele Orrson, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Thurs, March 21, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
at The Greenhouse Project, Scranton
(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)

MARCH’S TOPIC: Rise & Shine! With Plant-Powered Breakfasts
oin us for this virtual session where we will discuss all things breakfast: Is it really the most important meal of the day? What are the benefits of eating breakfast? What is intermittent fasting? And what can I make for breakfast on a plant-based diet? You will be surprised at the many options available for your morning meal!

To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.orga

COST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project and The Robert H. Spitz Foundation.

Registration is kindly required. Link to session will be sent once you register.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early.

Seed Starting Class
2024-04-06 14:00 - 15:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Spring Seed Starting Class
with Penn State Master Gardeners
Saturday, April 6, 2024 (2:00-3:30 pm)

Get Ready for Spring Planting with The Greenhouse Project
Join the Greenhouse Project in welcoming the Penn State Master Gardeners who will lead this seed starting class. Includes take-home seed starting soil, seeds, trays, hands-on instruction and demonstration. Learn important concepts such as:

What does a seed need to sprout and thrive?
Which seeds to sow outdoor in the ground and which indoors indoor under lights
The steps to starting seeds indoors using the
What it takes to care for transplants indoors
The process of moving transplants outdoors and planting in the garden.

COST OF COURSE:
$5 per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Registration required. Email to register: programs @scrantongreenhouse.org
Sponsored by:

Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Penn State Masater Gardeners.
Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Intro to Kundalini Yoga
2024-04-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Beginner Breathing & Meditation
with Instructor, Mindy Hill
April 7, 2024 (11:00 am)

An introductory session with Instructor, Mindy Hill. Known for its transformative benefits, the practice of kundalini yoga builds physical strength and stamina, and enhances cognitive function, emotional fitness, and spiritual connection. Many people describe the experience as exhilarating, euphoric, and powerful. using mantras, postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, The class is a basic Introduction.
Bring your mat and a water bottle.

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $5 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Mindful Art Journaling Workshop
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Intro to Mindful Art Journaling
with Instructor, Allison LaRussa
Thursday, April 11, 2024 (5:30-7:30 pm)

A fun exploration of your creative side with teacher/artist Allison LaRussa. Embrace mindfulness, filling a visual diary where you can creatively express your own ideas, thoughts, memories through various media. You can write, draw, sketch, collage, photograph, tear, stamp, glue, print and create… in any way you choose!
Bring your own journals, photos, and ephemera, or use materials provided.

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Empowered Eating - Monthly Class
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Facilitator: Michele Orrson, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Thurs, April 18, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
at The Greenhouse Project, Scranton
(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)

APRIL’S TOPIC: The Psychology of Eating
We‘re back in person at The Greenhouse for a panel discussion on the Psychology of Eating. Why is it so hard to change our diet and lifestyle? Why do we hold tight to tradition and have such emotional connections to food? Joining us will be April Rudat, MS Ed, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Counselor, and Marlee Stefanelli, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor. They will share their insights and answer all of our questions.
Refreshments will be provided; a $5 voluntary donation is requested.

To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.orga

COST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project and The Robert H. Spitz Foundation.

Registration is kindly required. Link to session will be sent once you register.
To register, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early.

DIY Home Garden - All About The Bees
2024-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
All About The Bees: Talk, Demo, & Honey Tasting
with Beekeeper, Orna Clum
Monday, April 22, 2024 (6:00 pm)

PART OF OUR D.I.Y. HOME GARDEN CLASSES
Local beekeeper and farmer Orna Clum will enthrall you with amazing info about the small but mighty stars of the pollinator world – Honeybees! Learn things you never knew about – like exactly how do bees make honey? Watch a live demonstration of honey being extracted from the hive. You’ll even taste varieties of honey from around the world. So much to learn and taste!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

All About Strawberries
2024-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Master Gardener Talk
with Gary White
Thursday, May 9, 2024 (6:00 pm)

Join Master Gardener Gary White as we explore a sweet gift of Strawberries! Learn what it takes to grow delicious strawberries & what materials you will need.
Registration Requested:
To register, Contact the Penn State Extension office, 570-963-6842.

COST OF COURSE:
Free and Open To The Public
Donations always gratefully accepted.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lackawanna County

Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please call 570-963-6842

DIY Home Garden - All About Tomatoes
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
All About Tomatoes: “Growing with Gary”
with Master Gardener, Gary White
Thursday, May 16, 2024 (6:30 pm)

PART OF OUR D.I.Y. HOME GARDEN CLASSES
Gary White will share tips to grow your best tomatoes. Includes tips on Soil Preparation, Planting, Fertilizing, Watering, Weed Control, Insects, Diseases, and Harvesting. Learn about Heirlooms, Hybrids, Determinants and more. Learn when and where to plant your tomato, how to prepare your soil before planting, and the different planting methods. Gary will touch on containers, raised beds, trellising and more. Time for question and answers and a planting demonstration.
Free with Registration:
TAKE-HOME TWO ORGANIC TOMATO PLANTS, READY TO TRANSPLANT AND GROW YOUR OWN FOOD.

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Yoga for Healing - Summer Sessions
2024-07-11 13:00 | Schimelfenig Pavilion, Nay Aug Park, Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA
Instructor: Mindy Hill
July & August 2024
Thursdays @ 1:00-2:00 pm

(Due to heat, July & August Sessions will be at The Schimelfenig Pavilion in Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Accessible by the Olive Street entrance to the Park.)
Instructor Mindy Hill leads these weekly gentle yoga classes, focused on healing in the body and mind. Enjoy the healing benefit of gentle yoga, meditation, mindfulness and deep breathing exercises. Free and open to the community, our participants are experiencing greater range of motion, better balance, increased strength, less pain, reduced stress and anxiety.

Positions can be done on a chair or bring mat – bring your own in either case. Please dress in layers for your comfort. No registration required, just drop in. No experience or special clothing needed. Come as you are.

Science is proving that it is not only the food we eat – but that movement is essential for us to improve our overall health.

Where:
The Schimelfenig Pavilion in Nay Aug Park (Olive Street Entrance), Scranton PA

COST OF COURSE:
FREE for OAOA Members (60+ and not an OAOA Member? Info & Free Registration Here!)
$2-5 Donations requested of all other.
Proceeds benefit educational programming at The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by The Greenhouse Project, Traditional Health & Wellness, and The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging.

Pottery as Meditation
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
with Paulina from Experience Pottery
Friday, July 12, 2024 (6:30 pm)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Participants will use hand-building techniques to create their own pottery, from molding to painting and decorating.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, and finished pieces will be delivered back to The Greenhouse Project for pickup (allow 2-4 weeks for processing).
All materials provided.
HOW TO GET STARTED:Space is Limited. Please register by email:programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
You will receive a confirmation of your registration (if space allows). You’ll also receive directions and parking info.

Registration Required.
Email programs@scrantongreenhouse.orgSign up today!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $30 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

DIY Home Garden - Fall Deck Pots
2024-09-16 11:00 - 12:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
FALL FLOWER POWER:
Build Your Own Floral Deck Pot
Monday, September 16, 2024 (11:00 am)

PART OF OUR D.I.Y. HOME GARDEN CLASSES
A hands-on, guided, design your own fall flower pot experience! Dream your colorful deck decor into reality while enjoying the healing vibes of nature in the greenhouse. Use one of our pots or bring your own to fill. Must register and pay in advance (no payment due for OAOA members). No drop-ins.
Take-home plants are included – with your suggested $20 donation.

COST OF COURSE:
FREE for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $20 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Drumming For Joy - A Pound Workout
2024-09-16 16:30 - 18:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Rockout While You Workout!

4 Consecutive Mondays
September 16 – October 7, 2024 (4:30 pm)
Location: E-Health Studio, Dunmore PA

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, and having fun! A fitness class that combines cardio, strength training, drumming, and yoga. Participants use weighted drumsticks to create music while performing exercises. Can be modified for chair or standing.
Note: Please wear clothes that you can exercise in!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $60 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Intro to Holiday Card Making
2024-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | The Workshop – Crow Design Studios, 334 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA, 18503, United States
Instructor: Christine Medley
Saturday, November 9, 2024 (3 – 5 pm)

Hands-on session at “The Workshop” at Crow Designs Studios on Adams Ave. in downtown Scranton. Learn the art of creating beautiful, handcrafted greeting cards using traditional letterpress techniques. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll design, print, and finish your own custom card. Perfect for those looking to explore a creative new hobby!
Class is 2 hrs long. Limited space!

COST OF COURSE: $15 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Address of Class:
The Workshop – Crow Designs Studio.
334 Adams Ave, Scranton PA
Please arrive early, and leave ample time to find a parking space, so that class can begin promptly at 2 pm.

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

THIS CLASS HAS FILLED.
To request to be contacted if we are able to offer this class again in the future, please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Yoga for Healing - Winter Sessions
2025-01-02 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson Ave., Throop
Instructor: Mindy Hill
January – February 2025
Thursdays @ 1:30-2:30 pm

(In Person at The Throop Community Center)
Mindy Hill leads this class focused on healing in the body and mind thru yoga, meditation, mindfulness and deep breathing exercises. Free and open to the community. Participants can gain greater range of motion and balance, increased strength, less pain, reduced stress and anxiety. Yoga can be done on chair (provided) or your mat bring water, sunglasses. May be inside/outside, weather dependant.

Please dress in layers for your comfort. No registration required, just drop in. No experience or special clothing needed. Come as you are.

LOCATION:
The Throop Community Civic Center
500 Sanderson Ave.
Throop, PA

COST OF COURSE:
Donations always welcome and benefit programs at The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Sponsored by The Greenhouse Project, Traditional Health & Wellness, and The Throop Community Civic Center.

Pottery as Meditation - (Sold Out)
2025-01-17 15:30 - 16:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Experience Hand Building Techniques
with Paulina from Experience Pottery
Friday, January 17, 2025
(3:30 PM – SOLD OUT)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Participants will use hand-building techniques to create their own pottery, from molding to painting and decorating.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, and finished pieces will be delivered back to The Greenhouse Project for pickup (allow 2-4 weeks for processing).
All materials provided.
LOCATION:
The Community Room in Nay Aug Park
(the Olive Street entrance to Nay Aug)

HOW TO GET STARTED:Space is Limited. Please register by email:programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
You will receive a confirmation of your registration (if space allows). You’ll also receive directions and parking info.

Registration Required.
Email programs@scrantongreenhouse.orgSign up today!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $40 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Pottery as Meditation
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Experience Hand Building Techniques
with Paulina from Experience Pottery
Friday, January 17, 2025
(6:00 pm – this is a second time slot added to schedule)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Participants will use hand-building techniques to create their own pottery, from molding to painting and decorating.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, and finished pieces will be delivered back to The Greenhouse Project for pickup (allow 2-4 weeks for processing).
All materials provided.
LOCATION:
The Community Room in Nay Aug Park
(the Olive Street entrance to Nay Aug)
HOW TO GET STARTED:Space is Limited. Please register by email:programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
You will receive a confirmation of your registration (if space allows). You’ll also receive directions and parking info.

Registration Required.
Email programs@scrantongreenhouse.orgSign up today!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $40 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Creative Reset - Mixed Media Painting
2025-02-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-16 15:00 - 16:30 | AFA Gallery, 101 Penn Ave., Scranton, United States
Instructor: Theresa O’Connor
2 Sessions: Sundays – 3:00 pm
February 9 & 16, 2025

Enjoy a creative refresh in a relaxed, intuitive, guided mixed-media class designed to unlock your abstract style. A 2-part series. Each class meets at AFA Gallery on Penn Ave. in downtown Scranton. Registration is required and all materials will be provided to you!

Guided with found materials and easy techniques, create through a stress-free exploration. Messy Marks, Layers, Personal Touches Turn Happy Accidents into Art. Perfect for anyone looking get inspired, and just enjoy the creative process in a welcoming space with others.
No experience needed. Just bring an open mind and meet some people and have fun!

COST OF COURSE: FREE for OAOA Members, $50 for the Series for all others.
Over 60 and not an OAOA Member? Contact us for details!
Payable ONLINE HERE.

Address of Class:
AFA Gallery
101 Penn Ave, Scranton PA
Please arrive early, and leave ample time to find a parking space, so that class can begin promptly at 3 pm.

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
To Register, or For additional Details,
please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

POSTPONED - Mindful Menopause Management
2025-02-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, Former Refreshment Stand - at The Olive St. Entrance to Park, Scranton, PA
with Instructor, Mindy Hill
at The Nay Aug Park Community Room
(Olive Street Entrance to Nay Aug Park)
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been postponed until spring, due to frigid temperatures.
To request to be notified when it is rescheduled, email: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Two Fridays (5:00-6:30 pm)
Support your journey through peri-menopause and menopause with mindfulness, yoga, and meditation. Join us for a nurturing space to embrace menopause as a natural, empowering phase of life. Take back control of your well-being with practices that honor your body, mind, and spirit.
What You’ll Learn and Experience:
Gentle Yoga – Relieve joint pain, fatigue & insomnia
Relaxation Techniques – Improve sleep & reduce anxiety
Breathwork – Balance hormones & reduce stress & gain emotional resilience
Registration is required. To register or for more info, email us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $10 donation requested per class ($20 for the series).
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
