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Weekend of Wellness June 26 – 27, 2021- Family Programs
FOR YOUR HEART, MIND, BODY & SOUL
Two health-full days of workshops and activities designed to harness the healing power of art and nature for the heart, mind, body and soul. Join us as we collectively take time to breathe, immersing ourselves in a broad-ranging slate of programs that will promote stress relief, inspire self-care and restore well-being for people of all ages, experiences, and abilities.
Programs take advantage of the rich and unique resources of the 145-acre museum campus which includes formal and native plant gardens, hiking trails, outdoor sculpture, art studios and galleries full of fine art. This program is offered in partnership with Northwell Health, The Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine with workshops offered by Lisa Bondy E-RYT500, Director of Yoga.
Donations will be shared with The Food Pantry at Shelter Rock Church in Old Westbury. On the weekend of the event, participants are invited to bring non – perishable food items to The Manes Center.
FIRST RESPONDERS ARE FREE
The Museum is grateful for all of the hard work and sacrifices of Long Island’s First Responders during the Covid-19 crisis. To show our thanks, this program is offered free for nurses, doctors, and EMTs. Space is limited. To reserve your spot please email nfletcher@nassaumuseum.org.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Family Yoga, Singing Bowls and Calling in the Directions
Times: 9-9:50 am 10-10:50 am 11-11:50 am
Location: Formal Garden
There are almost as many ways to create a sacred space as there are indigenous people on this planet. Join Lisa Bondy as she leads us through an earth-centered ritual to invite spirits to kick off this amazing event. Yoga is a wonderful way for families to move and breathe and bliss out together. Add to that the healing benefits of sound vibration singing bowl meditation. Come, connect and have fun.
Forest Walk
Times: Ongoing
Location: The Manes Center
Take a walk through our forest in this self-guided exploration which invites families to enjoy traveling together on one of the Museum’s trails and learn to “read” nature. A sequence of pages you’ll discover along the way will share some mindful activities to try out in nature, as well as information about our natural environments. Forest Walk will be installed on our grounds and ongoing throughout the weekend.
Family Art Making
Dreamworld Boxes
Times: 9-9:50 am 10-10:50 am 11-11:50 am
Location: The Mansion
Create a dream world of your very own! Using a variety of materials, transform a box into a three-dimensional scene that shows us your dream, favorite memory, or imaginary world. Explore limitless possibilities in building, experimenting, and dreaming.
Sculpture Adventure
Times: 9-9:50 am 10-10:50 am 11-11:50 am
Location: The Mansion
Join our educator to explore the different sculptures outside! Together we’ll discover how artists ask us to move our bodies in different ways (in, around or through), develop new ideas, and reflect on our natural world.
ACCESS PROGRAM
Mornings at NCMA – A program for teens and young adults with Autism
Times: 9:45 -10:45 am
Location: The Mansion
Mornings at NCMA, an access program for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum ages 13-25, to be accompanied by a parent or care partner. Led by an art therapist, this session will take its inspiration from the art on view in the galleries. This is a private, guided experience that takes place in the Museum before it opens to the general public. Each participant is limited to one care partner and everyone is expected to wear masks or face coverings.
