Rock N' Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue based in South Salem, NY has a motto:

"We Rescue Pets to Rescue People." We are so pleased to re-introduce our unique Kitty Club at Ann's Place! RNR has several trained junior volunteers and adults that accompany our Co-Directors Marla Valentine and Juli Cialone bringing kittens, games, and compassion to local area long term care and support facilities.

Ms. Valentine has her Masters in Social Work, and she facilitates this wonderful program by utilizing the kittens as a tool to bring some warmth and hopefully spontaneous laughter to the room, while understanding the dynamics and seriousness of each family/individual's situation. It is a dynamic group which offers some levity and kitten cuddling while supporting participants through their own personal journey."

DATES: on the 1st Thursday of the month TIME: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. PLACE: In- person at Ann’s Place FACILITATORS: Marla Valentine, MSW, Julie Cialone REGISTER: by email to clientservices@annsplace.org or Call: 203-790-6568 x109

Rock N' Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue based in South Salem, NY has a motto:

"We Rescue Pets to Rescue People." We are so pleased to re-introduce our unique Kitty Club at Ann's Place! RNR has several trained junior volunteers and adults that accompany our Co-Directors Marla Valentine and Juli Cialone bringing kittens, games, and compassion to local area long term care and support facilities.

Ms. Valentine has her Masters in Social Work, and she facilitates this wonderful program by utilizing the kittens as a tool to bring some warmth and hopefully spontaneous laughter to the room, while understanding the dynamics and seriousness of each family/individual's situation. It is a dynamic group which offers some levity and kitten cuddling while supporting participants through their own personal journey."

DATES: on the 1st Thursday of the month TIME: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. PLACE: In- person at Ann’s Place FACILITATORS: Marla Valentine, MSW, Julie Cialone REGISTER: by email to clientservices@annsplace.org or Call: 203-790-6568 x109

Growing Green Hair! Making Grass Heads. Thinking of Spring, and planting seeds, growing plants and flowers and all things outdoors! Why wait? Make a green-haired grass head and place it on your windowsill. Fun to watch your grass head grow hair and then you can even give it a haircut! This is a remote class. E-mail will be sent with instructions to clients the week prior to class. Registration for class closes February 24.

Day: Tuesday Date: March 7, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Place: Virtual only through Zoom Facilitator: Donna Soszynski, Horticultural Therapist

Register: via the Ann’s Place Portal (under Horticulture Therapy) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org Call: 203-790-6568 x109

If you cannot attend, please call 203-790-6568 x 109 to cancel.

Rock N' Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue based in South Salem, NY has a motto:

"We Rescue Pets to Rescue People." We are so pleased to re-introduce our unique Kitty Club at Ann's Place! RNR has several trained junior volunteers and adults that accompany our Co-Directors Marla Valentine and Juli Cialone bringing kittens, games, and compassion to local area long term care and support facilities.

Ms. Valentine has her Masters in Social Work, and she facilitates this wonderful program by utilizing the kittens as a tool to bring some warmth and hopefully spontaneous laughter to the room, while understanding the dynamics and seriousness of each family/individual's situation. It is a dynamic group which offers some levity and kitten cuddling while supporting participants through their own personal journey."

DATES: on the 1st Thursday of the month TIME: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. PLACE: In- person at Ann’s Place FACILITATORS: Marla Valentine, MSW, Julie Cialone REGISTER: by email to clientservices@annsplace.org or Call: 203-790-6568 x109

In case you missed it! This session is for anyone who missed out the first time around.

A great way to reawaken the child within. This multimedia class uses acrylic paints, various types of paper, essential oils, the Oil Affirmation Guide card deck, and your intuition to create your own masterpiece embodying your intentions for the new year. No two paintings are remotely alike. Participants take their creations home along with a bonus gift from me. No previous painting experience is needed.

Date: Monday, February 27 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: In person at Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Rd, Danbury Facilitator: Wayne Leiss, CAO, LMT, CEOC Register: through the Ann’s Place Portal (under Art) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org. Call: 203-790-6568 x 109

Class is full, register for the waitlist.

Creating and connecting through art can be healing for those that have experienced loss. In this 2-part series, we will use a variety of materials to explore and process feelings that come up after the loss of a loved one. No art experience necessary.

Dates: Thursdays, February 9, 23 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: In person at Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Rd, Danbury Facilitator: Debbie Mendez, Graduate Level Art Therapy Intern Register: through the Ann’s Place Portal (under Art) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org. Call: 203-790-6568 x 109 Space is Limited. Registration is Required.

Herbes de Ann’s Place: Based on the French Herbs de Provence

Create a delightful herbal blend based on Herbes de Provence. Herbes de Provence, an essential component of French and Mediterranean cooking, is a mixture of dried herbs that adds a distinctive flavor. Some of the herbs to be used will be rosemary, basil, thyme and oregano with a hint of lavender. Enrollment for this class ends on February 10.

Day: Tuesday Date: February 21, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Place: Virtual only through Zoom Facilitator: Donna Soszynski, Horticultural Therapist

Register: via the Ann’s Place Portal (under Horticulture Therapy) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org Call: 203-790-6568 x109

If you cannot attend, please call 203-790-6568 x 109 to cancel.

Creating and connecting through art can be healing for those that have experienced loss. In this 2-part series, we will use a variety of materials to explore and process feelings that come up after the loss of a loved one. No art experience necessary.

Dates: Thursdays, February 9, 23 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: In person at Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Rd, Danbury Facilitator: Debbie Mendez, Graduate Level Art Therapy Intern Register: through the Ann’s Place Portal (under Art) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org. Call: 203-790-6568 x 109 Space is Limited. Registration is Required.

Winter Lavender Sugar Scrub

Winter can be very drying to our skin. Make a delightful sugar scrub with dried lavender buds, that both exfoliates and moisturizes. Enjoy the aroma as you soothe your skin. This is a remote class. E-mail will be sent with instructions to clients the week prior to class. Enrollment for this class ends on January 27.

Day: Tuesday Date: February 7, 2023 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual only through Zoom Facilitator: Donna Soszynski, Horticultural Therapist

Register: via the Ann’s Place Portal (under Horticulture Therapy) By email: clientservices@annsplace.org Call: 203-790-6568 x109

If you cannot attend, please call 203-790-6568 x 109 to cancel.