CHOCOLATE TALK & TASTING 101
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
Cannabis & You: from THC to CBD
They say eating chocolate releases endorphins that make you happy. Let's find out if it's true!
Come try an array of gourmet chocolate delights brought to you by Therapy Gardens. Milk, dark, and LOW sugar chocolate will be offered for sampling.
Learn about the ingredients, processing and where cocoa pods are grown. We will also share tips on where to get quality chocolate.
Cannabis & You: from THC to CBD
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
Cannabis & You: from THC to CBD
Especially for seniors!
Everything you've ever wanted to know about marijuana but were afraid to ask. All in one workshop!
Not only is marijuana legal, it has medicinal properties that may help you. Come learn about the types of marijuana, their uses, and what is legal and what's not.
Sorry, no samples available :(
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
It’s the world’s most populous country and the number one industrial and agricultural producer in the world.
Come learn about real life in China. Pictures from both the rural countryside and cities featuring cuisine and daily life will be shown.
Sample authentic Chinese cucumber salad and even learn how to use chopsticks!
Great for people interested in travel, other cultures, and world events!
Healthy Bone and Veggie Broth
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Experience China! (and Chopsticks)
Ditch the store-bought stuff and come learn about the delicious and healthy benefits of homemade bone and vegetable broth.
Sample some broth and learn how to make your own.
We will also review several additional meat-based and vegetarian broths. Everyone goes home with recipes and tips.
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Following the Mediterranean Diet
You've heard about the health benefits of the Greek diet. Now learn how to put it into practice. Topics covered include the Mediterranean Diet, healthy eating, and recipes you can use at home.
Sample authentic Greek hummus, pastry, and more!
Great for people who want to eat healthy and flavorful diet.
Make Your Own Seasonings
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Following the Mediterranean Diet
Looking to spice up your life? From savory to spicy, come make your own mixed seasoning packets using our fresh spices.
Participants will sample and create their own custom seasoning mixes to take home. Everyone get one bottle of spices and several packets.
Become a Soup Master!
Become a Soup Master!
Become a Soup Master!
One of our most popular workshops! What's better than a simmering pot of soup or stew on a cold day?
Forget the canned stuff. Come sample homemade soups and learn how to make them yourself using fresh and healthy ingredients.
Chowders and Bisques
Become a Soup Master!
Become a Soup Master!
Chowders and bisques are the most popular seafood soups, and what better place to make them than here in New England. Come try a sample and learn how to make your own.
We will also discuss how to save your culinary creations for later.
Hearty Chilis & Stews
Become a Soup Master!
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
Nothing says comfort food like homemade chili and beef stew. Lose the Dinty Moore and come learn how to make a variety of chilis and stews.
We will also review vegetarian options.
Recipes and small samples will be provided.
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
You read about Israel in the news all the time. But what is it really like to be there? What is hype and what is real? Why is this small piece of land so central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Find out about the history and culture of the Holy Land through a special one-hour tour of the land, people, and food. A sampling of authentic Israeli food will be provided.
Presented by Harvard-trained physicist and Therapy Gardens co-founder, Dr. Ron Rubin.
This one is not to be missed!
Vintage Car Slideshow Social
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
Vintage Car Slideshow Social
Do you know who invented the automobile? (Hint - it's not Henry Ford).
Take a ride down memory lane with John from Orphan Car Garage. John will highlight some automotive milestones and some of our most notorious vehicles of the past.
From Rambler to Studebaker, Corvair to Vega, come enjoy the slideshow and stories while sipping a root beer float.
Don't miss this fantastic presentation. Bring your questions and see if you can stump John!
Delicious Diabetic Cooking
Taste of Israel: Experience the Middle East
Vintage Car Slideshow Social
Most diets focus on what you can’t have instead of celebrating what you can have.
Don’t let diabetes or pre-diabetes ruin all your food fun. Come learn how to prepare delicious low sugar, low carb meals.
From easy one-pot dinners to larger meals, we will review the foods, spices, and condiments that are both delicious and diabetic-friendly.
Also great for people following a low carb or Keto diet.
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
Did you know the average produce sits on a shelf for 6 weeks before it even goes on the store shelf?
Learn how to jar and preserve your garden tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peppers and more so you can enjoy them all year!
Participants will learn how to safely preserve produce using a variety of methods.
Let's Make Pickles!
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
Learn how to make your own old-fashioned fermented pickles using water, salt, and spices.
A variety of foods and pickling techniques will be presented. We will also review vinegar pickles, bread and butter pickles, and lower sodium and no-sodium options.
Participants will receive their own pickling spice packet and recipes.
Herbal Teas and Infusions
How to Preserve Your Garden Harvest
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
There's no comparison between store-bought and fresh made tea. Learn how to make herbal teas, water infusions, and infused olive oil.
We will also review health benefits of different herbs and teas, and discuss recommended brands.
Samples of herbal tea will be available. Recipes and directions provided.
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
Topics include growing and drying herbs, creating your own herb garden, and herbs for flavorful cooking.
Each participant leaves with their choice of seasonally available herb/flower plants or seeds and their own personal herb pots.
Offered April, May, June, and July only
All About Indoor Gardening
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
All About Indoor Gardening
Indoor gardening has come a long way! It's also a great way to combat the winter blues. Now you can grow all kinds of flowers and vegetables inside in the comfort of your own home.
Learn about microgreens, types of indoor gardens, what light sources are needed, and more! Sample indoor gardens will be presented.
Perfect for people who live in condos or small spaces!
Learn to Play Chess
Create an Aromatic Herb Garden -
All About Indoor Gardening
Did you know playing chess can improve both mood and cognition? Keep your mind sharp and your enemies in check by playing the ancient game of chess.
Learn the pieces and how they move, opening and midgame strategies and more!
Players of all skill levels are welcome. The goal will be to form a regular chess group so bring a friend!
Superfoods and You!
Superfoods and You!
Superfoods and You!
You've heard the term, now put it into practice. Come learn about superfoods and how to incorporate them into your diet.
When you eat right, you feel good. You're also combatting disease and dementia! From blueberries and hot peppers to green tea and yogurt, let's talk nutrition!
YouTube for Seniors
Superfoods and You!
Superfoods and You!
Tired of paying for hundreds of cable channels with nothing to watch?
Come learn how to set up a custom profile on YouTube. From there, we will review YouTube channels and creators of interest to seniors.
No computer needed to participate.
Get Better Sleep
Superfoods and You!
Health Benefits of Gardening
Everyone knows getting enough sleep keeps you healthy and active. But many older adults have trouble sleeping.
Learn how to improve your sleep by making slight adjustments to your routine. We will also review the foods you should (and should not) eat before bedtime.
Health Benefits of Gardening
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Health Benefits of Gardening
Did you know gardening reduces stress? Learn about the health benefits of gardening, as well as the types of gardens that can be grown both indoors and outdoors.
Sample herbs and plants will be exhibited. Participants leave with an informative handout and seasonal plant cuttings when available.
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Everything you've ever wanted to know about marijuana but were afraid to ask. All in one workshop!
Not only is marijuana legal, it has medicinal properties that may help you. Come learn about the types of marijuana, their uses, and what is legal and what's not.
Sorry, no samples available :(
Make Your Own Pantry Staples
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Understanding Cannabis: From THC to CBD
Sick of store-bought stuff that's loaded with salt and sugar? Tired of the high prices and half-empty store shelves?
Come learn how to make your own V-8 Juice, hot sauce, salad dressings, and other pantry staples. Great for home cooks, diabetics, and people on a low-salt diet.