BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Greenhouse Project - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Greenhouse Project X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Greenhouse Project 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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20230501T113914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T113914Z UID:2302-1684434600-1684440000@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Empowered Eating - Monthly Class DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Michele Orrson\, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach\nThurs\, May 18\, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nat The Greenhouse Project\, Scranton\n(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)\n\n\n\nMAY’S TOPIC: Super Duper Power Salads \n\n\nWho said salads have to be sad and boring? With the right blend of ingredients\, salads can be a delightful and truly nutritious addition to your weekly menu.  \nThis in-person event\, “Power Salads”\, is open to the public. Michele Orrson\, program facilitator will share the secrets to delicious\, filling and nourishing salads and will demonstrate a few healthy\, oil-free salad dressings. Attendees will be able to sample some tasty salads and will learn the health benefits of the ingredients. \nTo register\, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org \n\nCOST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is kindly suggested.\nTo register\, email: empowered@scrantongreenhouse.org\nSpace may be limited\, so register early.\n\n  URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/mayempoweredeating/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Cooking/Nutrition,Empowered Eating,In-Person,Monthly Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023.05-Empowered-Eating--e1682940779658.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20230224T134444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T134757Z UID:2126-1678991400-1678996800@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Empowered Eating - Monthly Class DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Michele Orrson\, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach\nThurs\, March\, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nVirtual Session – Link Sent After Registration\n(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)\n\n\n\nMARCH’S TOPIC: Nutrition – Facts & Fiction \nAre you confused about nutrition and about which “diet” is right for you? You aren’t alone! The internet is awash in information that can make it difficult to determine what is fact and what is fiction. \nIn this month’s session\, we will compare popular diets\, learn how to determine if a source of information is credible\, and discuss a variety of topics related to nutrition to help you make sense of the conflicting information – and make the best decisions for yourself. \n\n\nHeld Via Zoom – Register to receive Link!\nTo register\, email: empoweredeatingplants@gmail.com \n  \n\nCOST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Link will be sent after registration.\nTo register\, email: empoweredeatingplants@gmail.com.\nSpace may be limited\, so register early.\n\n  URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/empowered-eating/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Cooking/Nutrition,Empowered Eating,In-Person,Monthly Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023.03-Empowered-Eating-2-e1677246085301.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20230203T030522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T133818Z UID:1970-1676572200-1676577600@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Empowered Eating - Monthly Class DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Michele Orrson\, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach\nThurs\, February 16\, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nVia Zoom – Link Sent After Registraiton\n(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)\n\n\n\nFEBRUARY’S TOPIC: Pantry Essentials – Get Ready for Success \nTransitioning to a healthier\, plant-based diet can feel overwhelming. How should you stock your pantry to be ready for new\, unfamiliar recipes or for throwing together a quick meal after a busy day? Join us for this free\, virtual session to learn about the pantry essentials to support your journey to a healthier lifestyle! Preparation is the key to success! \n\n\nHeld Via Zoom – Register to receive Link! \n\nCOST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Link will be sent after registration.\nTo register\, email: empoweredeatingplants@gmail.com.\nSpace may be limited\, so register early.\n\n  URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/empowered-eating-monthly-class-4/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Cooking/Nutrition,Empowered Eating,In-Person,Monthly Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023.02-Empowered-Eating--e1675393405162.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20230113T010905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T010925Z UID:1856-1674153000-1674158400@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Empowered Eating - Monthly Class DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Michele Orrson\, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach\nThurs\, January 19\, 2023 – 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm\n(Monthly Plant-Based Education & Community)\n\n\n\nJANUARY’S TOPIC: Plant-Based Eating for Weight Loss \nAlmost half of all Americans actively tried to lose weight in 2022\, according to the CDC. Yet most who tried\, failed. The Standard American Diet (or “SAD”) is full of fats\, additives\, processed foods and other unhealthy ingredients that will sabotage even well-intentioned dieters. Let’s change the focus! January’s virtual session examines how a plant-based diet can help with weight loss and health goals. Even if you aren’t 100% plant-based\, you’ll learn strategies and concepts to help you enjoy your weight loss journey. Think differently about vital health goals in 2023! \n\n\nHeld Via Zoom – Register to receive Link! \n\nCOST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable in person ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is requested.\nTo register\, email: empoweredeatingplants@gmail.com.\nSpace may be limited\, so register early.\n\n  URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/empowered-eating-monthly-class-3/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Cooking/Nutrition,Empowered Eating,In-Person,Monthly Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-JANUARY-Empowered-Eating--e1673571995476.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20220308T165745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T135431Z UID:714-1652380200-1652387400@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Travel the World through Poetry (Online) DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Craig Czury\n4 Sessions: Thursdays – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm \nMay 12 – June \, 2022\n\nA 4 week reading & discussion class. online Your guide is international poet\, Craig Czury\, taking you on a trek around the globe\, introducing you to diverse cultures and people from South America\, Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and beyond. By reading astonishing pieces from the world’s best poets\, Czury will redefine limited concepts of poetry – while the poets he reads will make you fall in love with the human spirit\, reconnect you to your creative self\, and fan the flame of faith in humanity.\n\n\nThe Zoom room will open at 6:15 so people have a chance to meet and greet. Class starts at 6:30 pm.\nSpace may be limited\, so register early.\n\n\nCOST OF COURSE: $20 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \nFree for OAOA Members. 60+ years of age and not an OAOA Member? Contact us!\n\nSponsored by:\nThe Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register by email.\nSend your name\, phone number\, and the date of this event to: getghpinfo@gmail.com\nQuestions? Please contact us at: getghpinfo@gmail.com URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/travel-the-world-through-poetry-online/2022-05-12/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Writing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-0512-Travel-the-World-through-Poetry-e1646762962240.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20220308T193603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T174942Z UID:742-1648983600-1648989000@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Empowered Eating - Book Club (Online) DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Michele Orrson\, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach\nSunday\, April 3\, 2022 – 11 am \n\n\n\nQuarterly Empowered Eating Book Club – Online \nFEATURED BOOK: HOW TO NOT DIE\, by Michael Greger\, MD \nNew York Times Best Seller\, “How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease” by Dr. Michael Greger is our spring quarterly book club selection. Dr. Greger provides science-based arguments on how a whole food plant based diet can reduce/eliminate the most common diseases that lead to early death. Regardless of your personal health struggles\, this is a fascinating book with lots of great health info. (Hint: Don’t be scared by it’s size; there are 100+ pages of reference material.) \n\nThis Book Club is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult with your physician before making significant dietary and lifestyle changes. \n\nCOST OF COURSE: $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project\n\n\nRegistration is required. Class link will be emailed to you after you register.\nTo register\, email: empoweredeatingplants@gmail.com.\nSpace may be limited\, so register early. URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/empowered-eating-book-club-online/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Book Club,Cooking/Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-April-Empowered-Eating-Book-Club-e1646768137490.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T111500 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20220212T174754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T103059Z UID:578-1646647200-1646651700@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga (Online) DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Theresa Novak\n8 Sessions: Mondays – 10am to 11:15 am \nMarch 7 to April 25\, 2022\nThese online\, small-group Zoom sessions are casual and uplifting. Must have access to a computer or smartphone to connect.\n\nChair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Some poses can also be done standing using your chair for support. This practice can improve your flexibility\, concentration and strength\, improve your mood\, reduce stress and relieve joint pain.\n\nIn this online class you will experience a variety of yoga postures\, stretches and strengthening exercises. A majority of work will be done while seated in the chair. You will also be practicing some standing and balancing poses while using the chair for support. Open to all but intended for those 60 yrs. and older.\n\n\nYou will need: \n\nA straight back chair (without arms is best) set on a non-slip surface\n2 yoga blocks and a yoga strap. If you don’t have a yoga strap\, you can use an old belt\, or a necktie.\nThe Zoom room will open at 9:50am so people have a chance to meet and greet. Class starts at 10:00am promptly and ends by 11:15am\n\nSponsored by:\nThe Greenhouse Project and The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging \n  \n\n\nCOST OF EVENT: $20 Suggested Donation for the series. Payable in person or ONLINE HERE. \nGreenhouse Project OAOA Members – FREE. (60+ and not an OAOA Member? Contact us!)\n\n\n\nRegistration Required.\nPlease register by email at getghpinfo@gmail.com\nPlease provide your name and the name of this class.\nLog in information will be emailed to you after registration. Thank you! URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/springchairyoga/2022-03-07/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Online,Yoga Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220307-Chair-Yoga-Flyer-1-e1644687978312.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20220212T185552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T185611Z UID:602-1645552800-1645560000@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Watercolors (Online) DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michael Sorrentino\n4 Sessions: Tuesdays – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nFebruary 1 – 22\, 2022\n\n\nDesigned for students who have already taken a basic watercolors class.\nIn this class\, you’ll be guided into more advanced concepts of layout\, color mixing\, building layers\, lifting colors\, and working with different light sources. You’ll learn further Wet on Wet as well as Wet on Dry techniques\, experimenting with different brush techniques.\n\nClass is held online via Zoom – limited registrations available so that we can keep class size small and instruction more intimate. The Zoom room will open at 5:45 so people have a chance to meet and greet. Class starts at 6:00 pm.\nSponsored by: The Lackawanna County Department of Arts & Culture\n\nCOST OF COURSE: $20 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.\nPayable ONLINE HERE. \n\n\n\nWHAT YOU’ll NEED:\nWatercolor paints\, watercolor paper\, brushes\, masking tape\, a water vessel\, paper towels\, clip board(s).\n\n\nPlease register below. Space may be limited\, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at getghpinfo@gmail.com\n\n\n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email (if none\, type "No@email.com")*\n \n Phone*Your Age Range*\n \n \n Under 25\n \n \n \n 26-40\n \n \n \n 41-59\n \n \n \n 60-75\n \n \n \n 75-90\n \n \n \n Over 90\n Questions or Special NeedsPlease feel free to let us know if you have any special needs or questions about which you'd like us to contact you. Thanks! URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/intermediate-watercolors-online-4/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220201-Intermed-Watercolor-e1643121014966.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260411T153011 CREATED:20220212T185032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T185032Z UID:594-1643824800-1643832000@scrantongreenhouse.org SUMMARY:Sketchbook & Journal (Online) DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michael Sorrentino\n4 Sessions: Wednesdays – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm \nFebruary 2 – 23\, 2022\n\n\n\nTransform your doodles into art! Start sketching and liberate the hand\, to learn new creative methods starting with real objects\, and to develop your imagination. The main purpose of this course is to fill a sketchbook with doodles\, ideas\, and experiments to sharpen your creative process and solidify the habit of drawing. You’ll finish with a sketchbook filled with inspirational exercises and a final piece that will incorporate all that you have learned along the way.\n\n\nClass is held online via Zoom – limited registrations available so that we can keep class size small and instruction more intimate. The Zoom room will open at 5:45 so people have a chance to meet and greet. Class starts at 6:00 pm.\nSponsored by: The Lackawanna County Department of Arts & Culture\nCOST OF COURSE: $20 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project. Payable ONLINE HERE. \nFree for OAOA Members (Outdoor & Active Older Adults). \n\n\nWHAT YOU’ll NEED:\nSketchbook or Notebook\, Pens\, Pencils\, Watercolors… whatever your favorite doodling tools are.\n\n\nSponsored by: The Greenhouse Project and The Lackawanna County Department of Arts & Culture\n\nPlease register below. Space may be limited\, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at getghpinfo@gmail.com\n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email (if none\, type "No@email.com")*\n \n Phone*Your Age Range*\n \n \n Under 25\n \n \n \n 26-40\n \n \n \n 41-59\n \n \n \n 60-75\n \n \n \n 75-90\n \n \n \n Over 90\n Questions or Special NeedsPlease feel free to let us know if you have any special needs or questions about which you'd like us to contact you. Thanks! URL:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/event/sketchbook-journal-online/2022-02-02/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, Register to Receive Link CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://scrantongreenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220202-Sketchbook-Journal-Flyer-1-e1644691689946.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Greenhouse Project":MAILTO:getghpinfo@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR