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As December unfolds and the warmth of holiday lights show up everywhere, let's celebrate the magic we've shared this year!
We send you our wishes for a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and simple joys. As we gather with friends and family to create cherished memories, or stay home and honor some time to ourselves, may the glow of the season shine on you all.
In these challenging times, your resilience inspires us at Capital EAP. Your well-being is our top priority, and we're here to be your holiday season sidekick - through the good and the bad.
Need a chat, a helping hand, or a sprinkle of magic? We're just a click or call away!
Wishing you a joyful season and a New Year filled with smiles.
✨Check out the December edition of The Mentor newsletter for some extra holiday cheer! ✨
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Life-Balance Check!
Celebrating Your Achievements and Plan for Wellbeing
By: Denelle Able, LMCH - SAP, EAP Counselor
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As the year draws to a close, it's a perfect time to reflect on the journey you've undertaken and the accomplishments you've achieved. This End of the Year Inventory is not just about tallying up professional milestones but delving into the holistic view of your life. In this article, we'll explore ways to express gratitude for your achievements and introduce the concept of holistic health, using the Life Balance Wheel as a valuable tool for self-assessment.
Expressing Gratitude for Achievements
Before delving into the details of the past year, take a moment to express gratitude for what you've accomplished. Gratitude can be a powerful tool for mental health, helping to shift focus from what's lacking to what has been achieved. Consider creating a list of your accomplishments, both big and small, and acknowledging the efforts you've put into them.
Whether it's completing a work project, maintaining meaningful relationships, or achieving personal goals, recognizing, and expressing gratitude for these achievements can contribute positively to your overall well-being. Share your successes with trusted friends, family, or colleagues, fostering a sense of pride and connection.
Understanding Holistic Health
Holistic health involves considering the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. It recognizes the interconnectedness of different aspects of life and emphasizes the importance of balance for overall well-being. When assessing your achievements, it's crucial to look beyond professional success and consider how various areas of your life contribute to your overall happiness and fulfillment.
Utilizing the Life Balance Wheel
The Life Balance Wheel is a valuable tool for gaining insights into different areas of your life. Divided into segments representing key aspects such as career, relationships, health, personal growth, etc., the wheel provides a visual representation of the balance—or imbalance—in these areas.
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Career: Reflect on your professional achievements and satisfaction. Are you content with your career progress? Are there aspects you'd like to improve in the coming year?
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Relationships: Consider the quality of your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Are there connections that need nurturing? How can you strengthen your support system?
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Health: Assess your physical and mental well-being. Are you engaging in activities that promote a healthy lifestyle? Are there areas where you can prioritize self-care?
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Personal Growth: Reflect on your personal development throughout the year. Have you pursued opportunities for learning and self-improvement? What goals can you set for continuous growth?
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Creating a Holistic Action Plan
Armed with insights from the Life Balance Wheel, you can now create a holistic action plan for the upcoming year. Identify areas that require attention and set realistic goals for improvement. Remember that achieving balance is an ongoing process, and it's okay to recalibrate your priorities as life evolves.
The End of the Year Inventory is not just a retrospective exercise but a proactive step toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. By expressing gratitude for your achievements, understanding the concept of holistic health, and using tools like the Life Balance Wheel, you empower yourself to navigate the complexities of life with resilience and purpose. As we bid farewell to the current year, let's welcome the new one with a renewed commitment to our well-being and a vision for a balanced and fulfilling life. If you enjoy this exercise and want to bring more attention to living a holistically balanced life in your workplace, Capital EAP has a training on Work-Life Balance that is excellent for exploring these topics as a group! Also, if you would like assistance in assessing your achievements and creating a holistic action plan for the new year, do not hesitate to reach out to us! We are happy to help. Call us at 518-465-3813 to schedule an appointment with a counselor who can assist you with your self-discovery journey.
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Therapy Tales:
Reflections on the Journey of Change
By: Chioma Ofodile, MHC-EAP Intern
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All relationships eventually change, evolving into something new or coming to an end. For example, a child becoming the caretaker of a parent, the end of a therapy relationship due to the clinician leaving or even partners transitioning from lovers to coparents, etc. Changing relationship types or roles can come with mixed feelings and mixed realities of the pros and cons. Changing things can be difficult, but a way to think of change is its stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse—stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The stages of grief and change are not linear, and keeping these in mind can be helpful in changing relationships.
Relationships changing is normal. Creating meaning out of changing relationships can be valuable in overcoming adversity. Some role changes can be self-initiated, such as setting boundaries for your well-being/those of loved ones. For example, deciding to home-school a child due to adverse bullying. In other cases, it can be a surprise and out of one's control. For instance, I became a caretaker of a family member after an accident. Creating meaning can look like taking a step back, reflecting, and being honest about the reality of the situation and your thoughts on it. Reframing is valuable in the associations one makes to the relationship in question. Lastly, having discussions with loved ones about the new reality and figuring out how to meet each other's needs amidst the changes occurring. To facilitate such discussion, it is essential to take a step back and see the challenge not as between two people but as two people against the problem. Being wary of avoiding statements riddled with blame and shame can reduce defensiveness and allow for a productive conversation.
Therapy also typically isn't forever. Treatment can come to an end for a multitude of reasons. In the case of Capital EAP, you have limited time with a clinician for a set amount of sessions. In other settings, it could be when you and the clinician feel the necessary work has been done and it's time to terminate. It could be either you or the clinician moving to a different state. Or a conflict of interest due to discovering multiple roles between you and the clinician. Maybe your insurance has a cap on the amount of therapy sessions allowed. Lastly, switching to a new clinician because the current one isn't quite the right fit, etc. Regardless of the reason, the experience of being in therapy and the lessons learned are impactful. Unlike other forms of interpersonal relationships, the client and clinician bond is unique. For example, having a nonjudgmental space to speak your truth, not knowing much about the clinician, and knowing the union will come to an end one day. At the end of therapy, one could reflect on what aspects of treatment worked and what didn't. For example, having a therapist who interrupts often or not as much can teach you about attributes that would be valuable to communicate with a future clinician. During the last sessions with a therapist, consider discussing your feelings about the session ending, taking notes during your time together, and figuring out strategies to maintain the positive changes you made during your time together.
If you are through an interpersonal transition, consider group, family, or couples therapy here at Capital EAP by calling (518) 465-3813. Or visit Psychology Today to find a clinician who takes insurance: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
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Unlocking Inner Wisdom:
Discovering Yourself Through Messages in Your Dreams
By: Terry McMaster, LMSW, EAP Clinician
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“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.” Carl Jung
People often ask, “Are dreams important? Should I write them down? How can I understand them?” My recommendation is “Yes” for the first two. The third answer is more complicated. I have been blessed with an active dream life since childhood, which became even more rich and intriguing when I was 21 years old. I was in my third year of college when a friend told me about a book called Man and His Symbols by C. G. Jung, and she lent me the book. Until that point, I was like most people, sometimes noticing that my dreams were interesting or weird or scary, but not knowing how to appreciate and understand them. That situation for me was about to change.
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I began reading the book and had a variety of reactions, from confusion to fascination. The explanations for the importance of dreams were complicated because, as the book states, dreams are symbolic rather than literal. The book explains that when you dream of your father or mother or sister or an old friend, you are not dreaming about those people. You are dreaming about a part of yourself that is like those people: you are dreaming about the part of you that is like your mother, your father, your child, or whoever appears in the dream. Jung’s concept of dream imagery indicates that everything in the dream represents some aspect of you, the dreamer. This allows you to focus completely on yourself, discovering aspects of yourself that you do not acknowledge and do not know the significance of. And bringing a dream to your counselor or therapist can reveal solutions to your issues and problems that you only vaguely understand.
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When Sigmund Freud began his research on the meaning of dreams, he came to the conclusion that dreams express wish fulfillment. Freud’s famous quote still echoes down the ages that the interpretation of dreams “is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind.” Although Freud had a rather narrow view of the meaning of dreams, he did bring the practice of dream interpretation to a wider audience in what we think of as the modern world. He did not invent dream analysis. Every culture in ancient times had its own understanding of the meaning of dreams and had their own version of psychotherapists and medical practitioners who practiced dream interpretation. Traditional cultures today all have their own system for interpreting dreams.
Depending on the ancient culture and the practitioner, dreams were thought of as divinely inspired, foretelling of the future, and were used as diagnostic tools with regard to illness. There is a significant tradition of dream interpretation in the Hebrew Bible. One of the most popular stories is that of Joseph, who went from being a prisoner in Egypt to becoming a close advisor to the Egyptian pharaoh because of his skill in understanding these seemingly strange and wonderful visions of sleep. The tradition of dream work was revived by Freud, but the deeply intuitive and spiritual practice of understanding dreams was brought into the modern world by Carl Jung.
If you are interested in this deeply historical, psychological, and multicultural phenomenon of dream interpretation, here are some links to explore:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Interpretation_of_Dreams
https://academyofideas.com/2023/06/carl-jung-and-the-psychology-of-dreams-messages-from-the-unconscious/
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1023%2FA:1009447606158
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Transforming Loss into Legacy
A Guide to Meaningful Grieving
By: Jessica Seney, MHC-EAP Intern
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The holidays are a time when many families or friends gather to celebrate the closing of yet another year, but while these times can be very warm and memorable, they are also the times when we feel that loss the most. That loss and the grieving process itself is one of the most complex emotions humans can work through, and we’ve come up with many ways to try and make sense of it. For instance, we all may have heard of the stages of grief and how you move through them to eventually land at acceptance. In truth, though, grief is more complicated than those stages make it seem. People often move through those stages in different orders, linger in them for different times, or return to older ones entirely. It’s important to remember that just as grief itself comes and goes in waves of intensity, so too do our emotions and thoughts on grief change over time. One of the many ways we can live with grief is by finding meaning in it and what we are left with.
Finding meaning in loss can take many different forms and can mean different things to different people. No two people find the same meaning in grief, nor is the process identical across people. But what is important is figuring out your meaning and what you derive from its loss. What’s discussed here are simply ideas about how one might find meaning after a loss, but it doesn’t have to be how you or someone you know does it.
When someone first begins processing grief or mourning, they might struggle to find any sort of meaning in the pain. However, a phrase that people might have heard many times over is that “Grief is love continuing on”, which is one of the more common ways to reframe and begin to find meaning in the pain of loss. Through this perspective, the hurt we feel is the continuation of the love we hold, and the pain of loss can stem from an inability to act on that love or express it or receive it in turn from those who have passed. If we work with that understanding, then a way to find meaning in that grief, in that continuing love, might be finding a way to re-engage with the love and memory of the one you lost.
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Even with these ideas, it’s likely these may not have resonated with everyone - or they may seem superficial or unlike what someone’s own grief experiences were. To that end, grief counseling can help find your individual meaning in your loss. Exploring it in a safe environment, with genuine human empathy, and a chance to form your own conclusions about that loss are as important as processing the emotional response from it all.
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World AIDS Day (December 1st)
Founded in 1988, it is recognized as the first-ever Global Health Day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to show support for those living with HIV, to commemorate those who have lost their lives from AIDS-related illness, and to unite to help end HIV. You may choose to honor the day by learning more about how HIV affects communities and the impact of AIDS. You may also get an HIV test and encourage those around you to do so as well. Wearing the color red or wearing a red ribbon is another way to show solidarity.
The Alliance for Positive Health provides free, confidential testing for HIV, STI’s, and Hepatitis C to combat HIV and its related epidemics of STI's, opioid addiction, and mental health crises born out of poverty, stigma, and injustice. To find a location near you, please click here. Testing is always 100% free, confidential and non-judgmental! If you're able to, please follow the link here to donate to their cause. You can donate any amount, but for example, $50 helps them provide 35 bus passes for client to travel to their medical appointments. A little goes a long way when helping others!
The Albany Damien Center is a resource center designed to improve health, reduce stress, and increase the quality of life in a supportive atmosphere for individuals and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. They have a variety of amazing programs, including their Drop-In Living Room - open 5 days a week from 8am to 6:30pm to anyone living with or directly affected by HIV. Programs include HIV+ peer-led access to care, supportive counseling, HIV prevention support groups, holistic therapies, HIV/AIDS information resources, computer access, consumer advocacy, and opportunities for social and recreational activities. By donating to Albany Damien Center, you allow them to continue to deliver their life-enhancing services to help others through a period of growth and transition.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd)
Started back in 1992, this day stands to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, promoting a better understanding of disability issues and support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities. Did you know, that more than 1.3 billion people experience significant disability today, which represents 16% of the global population?
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this important day:
Educate and Raise Awareness - attend a seminar or screen one of the many documentaries that focus on disability rights and inclusivity.
Artistic Expressions - Entertain your brain with art, music, and theater exhibits and productions that showcase the talents of individuals with disabilities.
Promote Policy Changes - Listen to the voices around you. Help to advocate for policies that promote equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities.
Remember, the key is to foster a sense of understanding, empathy, and inclusion. Celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals with disabilities while acknowledging the work that still needs to be done to create a more accessible and equitable world for everyone.
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Write a Friend Month
This special month is all about celebrating the incredible friends in our lives and taking a moment to let them know just how awesome they are.
So, how can you make this month extra special? Here are a few ideas:
Take a trip down memory lane or simply express your gratitude for having them in your life in a handwritten note. Leave a little sticky note saying hi on your friend's desk at work! There's something magical about receiving a handwritten note that can't be replicated through a text or email.
Send a little surprise through the mail – a small gift, a postcard, or a personalized item that reminds them of your friendship. Snail mail is a classic, and who doesn't love a good surprise? I love to pick up cute little cards when I see them at the store and stick a gift care for coffee in there for a friend every once in a while!
Remember, it's the thought that counts, and Write a Friend Month is the perfect excuse to show your appreciation. Let's make this month a celebration of the bonds that make life so incredibly special.
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There are so many different joyous holidays that are celebrated throughout the month of December! Get to know some of the other unique ways festivities take place around the world!
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December 6: St. Nicholas Day
Celebrated in various countries, especially in Europe, December 6th honors St. Nicholas, the benevolent figure who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus. Communities commemorate the day with acts of kindness and festivities, setting a heartwarming tone as we start the holiday season.
December 8: Bodhi Day
Amidst the holiday season, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day on December 8th. This significant day commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, under the Bodhi tree. It serves as a moment of reflection and mindfulness.
December 16-24: Las Posadas
In Mexican and Latin American traditions, the period from December 16th to the 24th is dedicated to Las Posadas. This reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey seeking shelter captures the essence of community, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas.
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December 25: Christmas Day
At the heart of December festivities is Christmas Day, a celebration that marks the birth of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. This universal holiday is observed with the warmth of gift-giving, festive meals, and decorations that adorn homes and streets.
December 26: Boxing Day
Across the UK and Commonwealth countries, December 26th heralds Boxing Day. This unique holiday is traditionally associated with giving gifts or "boxes" to service workers, extending the spirit of generosity beyond Christmas Day. It echoes the value we place on gratitude and giving back.
December 31: New Year's Eve
As December bids farewell, the world eagerly anticipates New Year's Eve. The last day of the year is a global celebration marked by various events, lively parties, and the countdown to welcome the New Year with joy and anticipation. It's a time for our employees to reflect on their achievements and look forward to new beginnings.
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Throughout December:
Hanukkah
Illuminating the month is Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. This Jewish celebration joyfully commemorates the miracle of the oil in the temple. Families light the menorah, exchange gifts, and savor traditional foods in a spirit of unity and festivity.
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Kwanzaa
Stepping into the later days of December brings us to Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration that honors African heritage and culture. Rooted in the Nguzo Saba, seven principles guide the festivities, fostering reflection, community, and a deep connection to one's roots.
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No one should be left out in the cold. Code Blue mandates that when the temperatures fall below freezing, safety takes precedence.
From November 15th to March 15th, Code Blue Albany protocols are in place to help prevent unsheltered homeless people from being exposed to the harsh realities of severe winter weather. Code Blue alerts are put in place when the outdoor temperature is expected to be 32 degrees, or less and/or 12 inches of snow is expected. During this period, eligibility determinations and screenings are suspended or amended to try and remove barriers to finding shelter. The Albany area shelters provide roughly 8,000+ bed nights to homeless individuals on an annual basis. Individuals are also properly fed and given proper clothing during their stay.
CDTA's new partnership offers free rides to unsheltered individuals going to shelters on a Code Blue Night starting 2023!
Persons in need of shelter must tell the operator which shelter they are going to before a free ride is given, but no rider will be turned away. For a list of participating agencies, click here.
If you are looking for more information regarding Code Blue, including what agencies participate in Code Blue, please visit here. Please click here to support your neighbors with a monetary donation to keep your neighbors safe from the harsh realities of a snowy, cold winter season.
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Don't forget, we're here to help survive the winter season!
Success Coaches at the Employer Resource Network are skilled at navigating the complex array of community resources available in times of need.
Services may include:
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Auto and Transportation Issues (Bus Passes, Ubers, Etc)
- Child care and daycare
- Winter school closings
- Evictions, foreclosures, and temporary housing
- Local, state, and federal assistance program navigation
- Assistance with winter clothing
Interested? Please call 518.465.3813 to get connected to our Employee Resource Network today!
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With December comes a time of holidays and celebration!
As some of us are seeing family for the first time in a while, for others, the holidays might still look different this year. Capital EAP is here to support you through this happy, but also difficult, season. See the many organizations below that can help you make your holiday bright, or if you find yourself in the spirit of giving this season, you can help support.
Here are some local organizations helping the Capital Region celebrate the holiday season!
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Elijah Missionary Baptist Church
Albany, New York
518-396-8816
Free Christmas gifts, toys, clothes, and other assistance is available.
Food Centers For The Capital District and their Holiday Services
Albany, NY
518-458-1167
Support Ministries Inc. Capital Region
Albany, New York
518-427-2463
Everything from financial help, and applications to SNAP food stamps, and holiday help is given.
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Alpha Pregnancy Care
Albany, NY 12307
518-462-2188
An approved Toys for Tots distributor, they also provide diapers, pregnancy tests, and other items.
Saint Ambrose Food Pantry
Latham, NY 12110
518-785-1351
(Up to 3 days of free food is available for Latham as well as Cohoes residents only. They also run free Christmas basket services.)
You can also follow this link to learn more about other community resources, like Free Food Fridge Albany and Schenectady Menstrual Health Coalition.
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To See The Food Pantries for the Capital District Basic Needs Resource Guide for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady County, follow the link here.
If you are looking to give back this season, reach out to any of the below organizations:
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Things of My Very Own:
Things of My Very Own, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention services to children:
- Impacted by extensive abuse and/or neglect
- At-risk of a Child Protective Services intervention
Our goal is to keep children together with non-abusive family members and out of the foster care system, whenever possible. During the holiday season they have a Wish Tag program set up where you can register to sponsor a child's Christmas! Sponsor-a-Child in Crisis Wish Tags are available at the following locations:
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The Urgent Needs Tag depicted is one that was returned to us a couple of days ago. This child is one of many that was not chosen by a sponsor last year. As you look through the Wish Tags and are deciding which one to sponsor, know that the children and their adults poured their hearts into the things that they wrote. Please don’t skip over the ones that have simple requests such as pads or blankets. Sure every child would love toys, but they might be fighting battles that make it difficult to focus on anything else.
YWCA Northeastern NY Holiday Assistance Program
Each year, the Holiday Assistance Program spreads holiday joy by offering gifts to the clients and their children within our domestic violence program. Visit their website here to see what items they are collecting donations of, or shop directly off their Amazon Wishlist to get them shipped directly to those in need!
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Capital City Rescue Mission Wishlist
Shop directly off of the mission's Amazon Christmas Wishlist to help make Christmas a little brighter for the men, women, and children in the shelter on Christmas day! Thanks to donations, gifts are provided to guests, programmers, and anyone in the community who comes for a meal or service. Gifts start at as low as $3.88!
Operation Adopt a Soldier:
This program is purely volunteer driven and their main goal is to provide a sense of home to our soldiers and keep them as comfortable as possible through care packages, gifts, letters, phone card, and more. Their main motto is "You will never be forgotten!". They have physical volunteering opportunities, however, they also have a list here of items they are collecting for donations, which you can drop off at these participating locations.
Regional Food Banks
The gift that feeds! Any donation be it big or small goes a long way at the Regional Food Bank. This holiday season your generosity allows the food bank to help families in need. The Regional Food Bank’s Gift Alternative program offers people an opportunity to feed their hungry neighbors by making a donation to the Food Bank in honor of family, friends, and business associates. Please visit the website https://regionalfoodbank.net/donate-money/ to make a donation.
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Community Connect:
Uniting Through Engaging Events
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Looking for a place of worship? Weather you're new to the area or looking for a place that you can be amongst likeminded people in your community - finding a new place of worship can be hard regardless of your beliefs! If you and your loved ones are looking for somewhere safe and special, your journey can begin by researching locations on this list or this list to discover a new place for you this holiday season.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Free Movie Screening: Get your free tickets here to the retelling of the classic Charles Dickens tale of an old and bitter mister’s redemption on Christmas Eve as only the Muppets can on 12/11 @ 7pm at the Palace Theatre in Albany!
Winter Wonderland: Wintertime Wonderland located at the Via Port Rotterdam in NY is the largest indoor Christmas event in the Capital Region. Guests will find themselves gliding through a Frosty Ice Maze, parading through Santa’s Village, peeking into Santa’s Workshop, meeting Santa and Mrs. Clause, wandering through Candy Cane Alley’s whimsical light display, and we need YOUR help to keep YOU KNOW WHO from stealing Christmas!!! Join us in our Whoville Village and help save Christmas. Get tickets – starting at $10, here.
Glimmer Nights at the Farmers Museum: Take a trip to Cooperstown, NY to experience holiday magic at The Farmers’ Museum! Stroll the grounds of the country village as it transforms into a spectacular light show! Click here for more information and tickets.
Chanukah on Jay: The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and Capital Chabad present Chanukah on Jay! You'll fin Music, Kosher Food Truck, Crafts, Games, Entertainment, A Grand Menorah Lighting, and much more! This festival for all ages will take place on Sunday, December 10, from 2:30-4 pm on Jay Street, Schenectady, in front of City Hall.
OLANA Winter Solstice Celebration: Celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16th. Join Olana State Historic Site for a series of free opportunities to experience the Hudson Valley‘s beautiful winter landscape and explore some of the cultures and countries that inspired the artist Frederic Church and his family! Click here for more information! Enjoy free access to the site, bonfires, music, activities, holiday shopping and pictures with Hank the miniature Donkey!
Free Ice Skating at the Rink at Empire State Plaza: Embrace winter and enjoy a fun day outside skating at Empire State Plaza! Cost to Skate: Free Skate Rentals: $5. Every Saturday is Hannaford FREE Skate Rental Saturday. Skate sizes range from child's size 8 to adult size 15, subject to availability. A photo ID is required to rent skates. Locker rentals, skate rentals, and refreshments are available in the glass pavilion adjacent to the rink.
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All workshops held through the Behavioral Workshop are free for Capital EAP Members.
**All Workshop Webinars are recorded, and registrants will be sent a link to the recording post-webinar that will be available for 24 hrs post presentation**
(If you have any questions, please reach out to our EAP Program Coordinator, Evie Bombard, at [email protected])
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