The Holden Experience
Admission is free with non-member class registration |
||
| Learn more about Holden's instructors |
Admission is free with non-member class registration |
||
| Learn more about Holden's instructors | ||
Complimentary Yoga in the Garden |
||
| Date/Time | Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:15pm - 8:15pm |
|
| Date/Time | Friday, Dec. 2, 11am - noon |
|
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Cost | Free but registration is required |
|
| Description | Curious about Yoga in the Garden but hesitant to commit to a class? Learn beginner-level poses and see just how enjoyable yoga can be. All skill levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, pillow and blanket. |
|
| Class Code | HTW143 | |
 |
||
Yoga in the Garden |
||
| Sessions | Two sessions: No classes the week of Dec. 19 | |
| Date | Session 1: Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Jan. 17 | |
| Session 2: Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 28 | ||
| Time | 9-10:30am | |
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Instructor | Barbara Tercek, RYT | |
OR |
||
| Date | Session 1: Friday, Dec. 9 - Jan. 20 | |
| Session 2: Jan. 27 - March 2 | ||
| Time | 9-10:30am | |
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Instructor | Barbara Tercek, RYT | |
OR |
||
| Date | Session 1: Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Jan. 17 | |
| Session 2: Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 28 | ||
| Time | 6-7:30 pm | |
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Instructor | Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT | |
OR |
||
| Date | Session 1:Thursday, Dec. 8 - Jan. 19 |
|
| Session 2:Thursday, Jan. 26 - March 1 | ||
| Time | 5:30-7pm | |
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Instructor | Judy Churchill, AYT, RYT, CYT | |
| Cost | Session 1 - $50 members, $65 nonmembers; Session 2 - $50 members, $65 nonmembers | |
| Description | Need vitality, joy and stress relief? Try the mindful practice of Hatha Yoga. Become more centered and focused through breath work; cultivate flexibility, strength and deep relaxation. Held at an indoor location with a garden view. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat, pillow and your sense of inquisitiveness. Beginners to experts welcome. Classes will not be held the week of Dec. 19. | |
| Class Code | HTW123 |
|
|
||
Wine and Cheese Night Hike |
||
| Dates | Fridays, Dec. 9, Jan. 20 or Feb. 24 |
|
| Time | 7 - 10pm | |
| Location | Thayer Center | |
| Instructor | Dan Donaldson | |
| Cost | $25 members; $35 nonmembers | |
| Description | Find tranquility on a moonlit hike over snow-covered trails in search of Holden’s resident winter wildlife. Then cozy up to an inviting fire with a variety of wines, non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet cheeses. This is an all-weather event, so dress appropriately and wear hiking shoes. These hikes fill quickly so prompt registration is suggested. Adults only. | |
| Class Code | Hik124 | |
|
||
Senior Horticulture Group |
||
| Sessions | 3 sessions | |
| Date | Wednesdays, Dec. 21, Jan. 18 or Feb. 15 |
|
| Time | 10am-noon | |
| Location | Lantern Court | |
| Instructor | Susan Swisher | |
| Cost | $3 members, $5 nonmembers |
|
| Description | Older adults interested in plants, nature, good health and making new friends are encouraged to join this wellness group. Gatherings, scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, offer discussion and a related activity. Light refreshments are served. |
|
| Class Code | HTW135 | |
|
||
Learn to Snowshoe |
||
| Date | Sundays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29; Saturdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 |
|
| Time | 2:30 - 4pm |
|
| Location | Thayer Lobby | |
| Instructor | Volunteers |
|
| Cost | Free for members, gate admission for non-members |
|
| Description | Gather your family and friends and learn to snowshoe. After a brief demonstration, you will strap on snowshoes and go for a gentle hike to explore the great outdoors. We’ll start with the all important “trick” of how to stand up from a prone position. After participating in one session you will be very comfortable hiking in deep snow with snowshoes. Registration required. Program is only held when there is adequate snow cover.
Participants should be over the age of 10. Families with younger children should register for the snowshoeing class offered under the Children's Discoveries section. |
|
| Class Code | HIK121 | |
|
||
Potluck with your Pooch |
||
| Date | Saturday, Jan. 14 or Sunday, Feb. 5 | |
| Time | 3 - 5pm | |
| Location | Shelter House | |
| Instructor | Julie Dougherty | |
| Cost | $3 members, $6 nonmembers | |
| Description | Enjoy a crisp winter afternoon hike with your dog looking for ways that nature handles winter and learn how to quickly identify some common trees in the winter. We will finish with a potluck dinner in the shelter house with a warm fire. Please bring a dish to share. Hot beverages provided. If the snow is deep we will have snowshoes available. |
|
| Class Code | Hike725 | |
| Special rules | Dogs must be leashed and well-mannered. Disruptive dogs will be asked to continue the hike separate from the group. Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of properly. Bags provided. | |
|
||
Icicles and Frozen Waterfalls Photo Tour with Ian Adams |
||
| New Date | Saturday, Feb. 25 | |
| Time | 9am - 4pm | |
| Location | At site - Directions sent upon registration | |
| Instructor | Ian Adams | |
| Cost | $65 members, $ 80 nonmembers | |
| Description | Join Ian Adams, author of the new book, A Photographer's Guide to Ohio, for a one-day photo tour of some of his favorite places for photographing icicles and frozen waterfalls in and around the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We'll visit the Cuyahoga River Gorge, which has the finest display of icicles in Ohio, Blue Hen Falls and Brandywine Falls in the Cuyahoga Valley, and Bridal Veil Falls and Big Falls of Tinkers Creek in Bedford. Adams will share tips on photographing icicles and waterfalls in winter. We'll reconvene at Holden on Saturday, March 3 from 2-4pm to review some of your photographs taken on the photo tour and learn about some Photoshop techniques for fine-tuning your winter photographs. |
|
| Class Code | ART422 |
|
|
||
