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Meet for Q & A. Tour our buildings. Lower School on March 31 from 8:30am-10:00am at 62 York Avenue High School and April 1 from 8:30am-10:00am at 122 Regent Street RSVP: admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org | 518.587.2224 Forest Kindergarten 10th Anniversary Celebration May 2 from 10:00am-1:00pm at 45 Kaydeross Avenue West. Walk on the trails, see old friends and faculty, gather together and eat some nourishing foods—the FK way! Rain or shine—of course! Our Community

Registration Open for Healing Steps

Registration is now open for Healing Steps. This group combines walk/run based therapy with a therapeutic group focusing on mindfulness, self-esteem and healthy coping skills and is for girls in 7th-10th grades. Each week participants will spend 1 hour in a therapeutic group and the second hour will be spent training for a 5k race to be completed at the end of the 8-week program. Most insurance plans are accepted. Healing Steps will begin on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Greater Life Health, 2023 Route 9 in Round Lake. To register or for more information contact Kelly Daugherty at kelly@greaterlifehealth.com, 518-538-3872 or visit website www.greaterlifehealth.com

Activites Supporting The Waldorf School’s New Tuition Model The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs is proud to introduce Within Reach - a bold new tuition model that eliminates tuition barriers, guaranteeing inclusion, accessibility and transparency. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs values diversity as a centerpiece for building a healthy community. Within Reach renews this commitment by adapting tuition to every unique financial situation. For an instant estimate, visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org/within-reach Farm Jam! A musical fundraiser to open doors to a Waldorf Education. May 30 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Music performances by The Refrigerators, Sean Rowe, Annie & the Hedonists, The Rodeo Barons, & The North & South Dakota’s. Food & Drinks served by local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, Tickets will be on sale soon! For more information regarding sponsorship, performing at our Farm Jam, or event details contact events@waldorfsaratoga.org Anxiety and Depression: An Evening Presentation with Jaimen McMillan in conjunction with Parent University. March 31 at 7:00pm at Maple Ave. Middle School—Large Group Room, 2nd floor. An exciting evening workshop from a dynamic presenter. A look at support for anxiety and depression based on movement and space. events@waldorfsaratoga.org OPEN MORNINGS Experience a morning Main Lesson.

Healing Springs I #107 I Spring ‘20 Waldorf Summer Camp More Details soon…ages 3-12 Late June to early August—8, 1-week sessions.

Saratoga PLAN conserves 129 acres

Saratoga PLAN and landowner David Bowman finalized a conservation easement on 129 acres of fertile farmland comprising Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens in the Town of Malta. “Saratoga PLAN is pleased to have had the opportunity to assist Mr. Bowman in realizing his goals of protecting this farmland,” said Michael Horn, Conservation Director for Saratoga PLAN, adding “the property’s high quality, well-draining soils are ideal for farming, and will now forever be available for agricultural use.” Bowman explained that after farming a piece of property for over 40 years, the last thing he’d want is to see someone divvy up the land and build houses on it. “The biggest thing, especially in our area, is that there is so much development pressure,” said property owner David Bowman. “I hate to see houses planted on the land, I’d rather see it stay a farm.” The farm has most recently been used to grow crops, small fruit and vegetables and to raise pork and poultry. It was formerly an orchard and nursery with a farm store, growing a wide variety fruits and vegetables from peaches and plums to blueberries and raspberries, in addition to pork, chicken, beef and turkey. This farmland conservation project enjoyed wide community support. Funding for this project came from NYS Department of Ag and Markets’ Hudson Valley Agriculture Enhancement Program, a Saratoga County Farmland Protection Grant, a grant from the Town of Malta and a generous donation from Bowman. Saratoga PLAN is a nonprofit land trust that preserves the rural character, natural habitats and scenic beauty of Saratoga County so that these irreplaceable assets are accessible to all and survive for future generations. PLAN has helped conserve over 7,000 acres of land. PLAN helps landowners conserve farmland, woodlands and natural habitats, and connects people to nature through an extensive trail network, including 10 public nature preserves open for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and kayaking. Saratoga PLAN helps communities create plans that balance growth with conservation to sustain the Saratoga Region as a great place to live, work, visit, play and farm. PLAN facilitates community-based conservation by partnering with municipalities to help them accomplish their community’s conservation goals. For more information call 518-587-554 or visit saratogaplan.org

Animal Assisted Therapy Comes to the Capital District Changing Reins Psychotherapy has opened its (barn!) doors to help those looking for an alternative approach to mental health care. Changing Reins provides individual and group therapy for people with a variety of mental health, substance abuse, and other cooccurring disorders. They offer a person-centered approach with a specialization in equine-assisted therapy. Work with a licensed mental health practitioner and horses in a farm setting to help reach your therapeutic goals. For those unsure if they want to work with horses but still want to try animal assisted therapy, Changing Reins also offers you the opportunity to work with a therapy dog in a relaxed office space or in an outdoor setting. The services offered can be especially beneficial for working through past trauma. For those who have tried traditional talk therapy and found it uncomfortable to be in a traditional office setting, animal-assisted therapy can be a game changer. Changing Reins tailors therapy to support the needs of each individual. They receive all the benefits of animal-assisted therapy in a setting that best suits their needs. Changing Reins is owned and operated by Saratoga Springs native, Jasmin Raidoo, LCSW. Jasmin is a licensed psychotherapist with additional certification in animal-assisted therapy. Jasmin graduated with her master’s degree from Columbia University and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse settings. Jasmin is additionally certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused equine-assisted therapy. Jasmin is a long time horse professional and animal lover. She is dedicated to combining her knowledge of animals and mental health to help others. To make an appointment and see if animal-assisted therapy is right for you, go online to www.changingreins.com or call 518-813-6456.

16th Annual Holistic & Psychic Fair

Holistic & Psychic Fair on April 25, 26, 2020 at the Quality Inn, Oneonta NY. Join us, once again, and celebrate health, wealth, family, and mother earth as the planet is quickening its shift into a new era. Many people are beginning to ask about alternative and complementary ways of healing, ways to find inner peace and life direction, ways to tap into intuition, and ways to live in harmony with mother nature.

The SHIFT NY Holistic & Psychic Fair introduces you to top Holistic Practitioners, Psychics, Vendors, and Spiritual Teachers from the Northeast who have tried and true answers to many of your questions. All healers and psychics are screened for authenticity.

A big draw is our FREE workshops. We also offer some of the most interesting vendors of spiritual, holistic, & metaphysical items and crafts. Many are handmade items that make wonderful gift ideas.

Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing A weekend you deserve. May 8-10, 2020 at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George. Join us for an empowering and fun weekend of motivational talks, fitness and wellness classes, welcome reception, entertainment, fashion show, and luncheon. Create your own agenda by choosing from 15 presentations geared towards women on Saturday. Check our lodging page for the Group Rate at The Sagamore Resort and other great local options. Town-wide shopping and dining specials all weekend. Admission is $125 to attend all the activities listed above. Keynote Speaker, Angela Beddoe - President and CEO of Beddoe Publishing and is publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Herlife Magazine-New York; the premier lifestyle magazine in the Capital Region with a mission of keeping women connected. Relax the body, Renew the Mind, Refresh the Spirit. Check our schedule for the line up of highly motivating workshops and classes at www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com

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Wellness Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park On March 23rd at 11:00am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding a Wellness Walk led by Linda Hovious, fitness instructor at the Saratoga Springs YMCA. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a winter walk on the trails at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park! The Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk will depart from the Camp Saratoga North Trailhead kiosk. Registration is appreciated as the program could be cancelled if there is bad weather. If needed, snowshoes will be available for rental 30 minutes before the program; free for members, $3 for non-members. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. The Wellness Walks are a bimonthly activity with the next walk scheduled for April 6th at the Old Gick Farm trailhead located on route 50. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.