Wednesdays
January 6th – March 31st (no class 3/3)
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Join contemporary spiritual teacher and author Ramananda John E. Welshons (One Soul, One Love, One Heart, When Prayers Aren’t Answered and Awakening From Grief) for a wonderful series of evening meditation classes in the comfort of your own home via Zoom. These classes will focus on specific practices for working with fear and anxiety, and will offer reflections on how to deal with our current “social distancing” lifestyle. Participants will learn and practice different forms of mindfulness meditation in each session and will have the opportunity to participate in discussions of Ramananda’s three critically acclaimed books. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners, these gatherings offer an opportunity to experience deep inner peace while practicing with a highly experienced meditation teacher.
Registration Information:
Registration is required by Wednesday at 1 pm the day of the class. An invitation with instructions to join the Zoom Meditation Class will be emailed to registered participants the day of the class.
Please note: We are reserving a few spots for those experiencing financial hardship right now due to the COVID-19 crisis. These spots are first come, first serve. Please email denise@montclairfoundation.org to reserve a spot.
$10 per person for Members/$15 per person for Non-Members
Online registration: Click Here
Questions? Email denise@montclairfoundation.org
Mondays
Early Spring Series: March 1st – April 26th (no class 4/12)
9:30 – 10:45 am
Begin your week with mindful vinyasa yoga in the comfort of your own home. We flow between postures at a slow to moderate pace, focusing on building strength in body and mind. This class welcomes all levels from beginner to experienced yogis. Registration required. Deadline to register: the Friday before each class.
Instructor: Jennifer Hondru-Celestin
Early Spring Series Pass (8 classes): $144 for Members/$176 for Non-Members
Single class: $20 per person for Members/$25 per person for Non-Members
Online registration: Click Here
or email michellew@montclairfoundation.org or call 973-744-4752 ext. 3.
Tree Planting Series
Virtual Class
Part 1: Saturday, February 13th
Part 2: Saturday, February 20th
Part 3: Saturday, February 27th
10:00 – 11:00 am
Want to insure your tree’s well-being and ultimate success? Here’s what you need to know before you plant. Let’s explore a common cause of tree problems: ourselves! … and learn to avoid common errors made by those of us who purchase, install and care for trees in the landscape. Making good decisions
early in the process lets us enjoy enhanced beauty, better survival, and lower maintenance costs.
Instructor: Laura Roberts is an ISA Certified Arborist and a NJ Certified Tree Expert.
Part 1: Plan… deciding what to plant
The most important (and most forgotten) step! Some careful thought now will make sure both you and
your tree are happy for years to come.
Part 2: Purchase… choosing a specimen
Learn to purchase for long term health and beauty.
Part 3: Planting and ongoing care… digging the hole and beyond
Give your tree the best possible welcome to its new home.
We recommend that you attend all classes in the series.
Series(all 3 classes): $25 for Members/$40 for Non-Members
Individual Class: $10 per class for Members/$15 per class for Non-Members
Registration required.
Registration deadlines for individual classes: Part 1 – February 12th. Part 2 – February 19th. Part 3 – February 26th.
Online registration: Click Here
Making Our Meadow
Virtual Class
Friday, March 5th
12:00-1:00 pm
Join garden manager Laura Roberts for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Van Vleck wildflower meadow. Experience our process from initial planning through pretty plants.
$10 per person for Members/ $15 per person for Non-Members
Registration required. Registration deadline: March 2nd
Online registration: Click Here
Ask a Beekeeper
Tuesday, May 11th (rain date May 18th)
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Did you ever wonder how honeybees find their way home? Or how the queen becomes the queen? Now is your chance to Ask a Beekeeper and find out! Eric Hanan, of Bee Haven Bees, will answer these questions and more. View a live observation hive and visit Van Vleck’s active hives located in the gardens at this informal, outdoor class.
$15 per person for Members/$20 per person for Non-Members
Registration is required by Friday, May 7th.
Online registration coming soon!
Intro to Hydroponics and Tour
Friday May 14th (rain date May 21st)
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Growing hydroponically (or in other words “without soil”) is an incredibly productive modern farming technique. Join us and Lana Mustafa of Montclair Community Farms in an explorative Intro to Hydroponics class, and walk through our green house to see innovative technology at work!
$15 per person for Members/$20 per person for Non-Members
Registration is required by May 12th.
Online registration coming soon!
