Expressive Arts

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Writing Your Way Through Cancer All Sessionsshow details + $0.00 USD   Expired
Writing Your Way Through Cancer All Sessions with optional donationshow details + $60.00 USD   Expired

  •  April 14, 2026
     10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am for 6 weeks  March 10 – April 14    Find meaning and purpose in cancer through writing together.  For those who find themselves somewhere on the ‘cancer journey’, whether they consider themselves writers or not, this is an opportunity to explore the terrain of cancer in a supportive, confidential environment.     All sessions will meet via Zoom.   (more…)

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The Open Notebook 3.31.26show details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
The Open Notebook 3.31.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD   Sold Out
The Open Notebook 4.15.26show details + $0.00 USD  
The Open Notebook 4.15.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
The Open Notebook 5.20.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD   Goes On Sale
April 20, 2026
The Open Notebook 5.20.26show details + $0.00 USD   Goes On Sale
April 20, 2026
The Open Notebook 6.24.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD   Goes On Sale
May 24, 2026
The Open Notebook 6.24.26show details + $0.00 USD   Goes On Sale
May 24, 2026

  •  April 15, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  •  May 20, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  •  June 24, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Open Notebook is a warm and welcoming space to explore creative expression in community. Inspired by Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy—a collection of thoughtful, accessible prompts inviting reflection, imagination, and meaning-making—this circle offers gentle invitations into writing and other creative forms of response. Together, we will engage selected prompts and share (as we (more…)

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Music and Mindfulness 3.2.26show details + $0.00 USD   Expired
Music and Mindfulness 3.2.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD   Expired
Music and Mindfulness 4.20.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Music and Mindfulness 4.20.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
Music and Mindfulness 5.18.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
Music and Mindfulness 5.18.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Music and Mindfulness 6.15.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD   Goes On Sale
May 1, 2026
Music and Mindfulness 6.15.26show details + $0.00 USD   Goes On Sale
May 1, 2026

  •  April 20, 2026
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
  •  May 18, 2026
     10:00 am - 11:00 am
  •  June 15, 2026
     10:00 am - 11:00 am

This music therapy program will combine creativity, mindfulness, and self-expression to offer healing for anything that might feel too heavy right now. Participants are welcome to sing, move, draw, write reflect, or just listen as they find a way to connect to the music they need in that moment.  Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members.  Free program (more…)

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Open Notebook 4.22.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Open Notebook 4.22.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
Open Notebook 6.10.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Open Notebook 6.10.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  

  •  April 22, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  •  June 10, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Open Notebook is a warm and welcoming space to explore creative expression in community. Inspired by Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy—a collection of thoughtful, accessible prompts inviting reflection, imagination, and meaning-making—this circle offers gentle invitations into writing and other creative forms of response. Together, we will engage selected prompts and share (as we (more…)

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Half Day Retreat 4.29.26show details + $0.00 USD   Sold Out
Half Day Retreat 4.29.26 with optional donationshow details + $25.00 USD  

  •  April 29, 2026
     10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Create and (Re)Create is a half-day expressive arts retreat for people living with cancer who are seeking space to imagine, reflect, and make meaning together. In the first half, we’ll gather around a long table to envision and build—through images, color, symbols, and objects—a world we want to live in, beginning with a simple road (more…)

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Flute Reflections 4.30.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Flute Reflections 4.30.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  

  •  April 30, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

The New England Flute Quintet will perform various pieces from their flute ensemble to create unique and soothing tones and harmonies. Listeners are invited to bring along a favorite form of expression such as writing journals, sketchbooks, or knitting to use in reflection and response to the music. There will be an opportunity for participants (more…)

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Movement, Movement & Making 5.6.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
Movement, Movement & Making 5.6.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Movement, Movement & Making 5.13.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  
Movement, Movement & Making 5.13.26show details + $0.00 USD  

  •  May 6, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  •  May 13, 2026
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

What happens when you move your body, lose yourself in music, and then put that feeling into creativity? Something a little magical. Movement, Music, and Making blends accessible, mindful movement with hands-on creative expression and taps into the science of neuroplasticity to boost mood, increase energy, and unlock creativity — all while improving mobility, balance, (more…)

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Zentangle 5.7.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Zentangle 5.7.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  

  •  May 7, 2026
     3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

This 90-minute virtual workshop will introduce participants to the Zentangle® method of drawing, a mindfulness practice that supports the development of non-judgmental awareness and emotional regulation while fostering calmness and creativity. Participants will create two Zentangle tiles and throughout the process will receive information about the history and benefits of the practice. No experience or (more…)


  • New Date
     May 20, 2026
     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

After more than 10 years as an expressive arts facilitator at the Healing Garden, Karen Arsenault is retiring from her active workshop practice. Join us at our Gratitude Open House to express thanks for all the programs, workshops and retreats Karen has facilitated both virtually and in person over the years.   She will be deeply (more…)

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Mandala Rocks 5.27.26show details + $0.00 USD  
Mandala Rocks 5.27.26 with optional donationshow details + $10.00 USD  

  •  May 27, 2026
     10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a meditative and relaxing art experience. Mandalas are an ancient, meditative art form used today to reach the inner self and to create balance in our often-hectic world. No prior art experience is necessary. Open to clients.  Free program with optional donations accepted at registration.  This class will be held in person at (more…)

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