Yoga and Stress
For centuries, Yoga has been proven to reduce stress and increase joy in one’s life. The benefits of yoga in regards to stress reduction are limitless. Yoga lessens stress on one’s mind, body and spirit. The timeless teachings of yoga tell us that joy, wisdom, energy, and love lie at the core of our being. … Continue Reading →
3rd Annual Gala Di Mistero
Join us for a night of mystery and intrigue! Our 3rd Annual “Gala Di Mistero,” will be on Friday, April 5th at the Yahnundasis Golf Club in New Hartford, NY. This year the theme of our Gala is a masquerade ball in Atlantis – Adventure Under the Sea! What is Gala Di Mistero? Gala Di… Continue Reading →
Reflections on 2018 at The Neighborhood Center
As 2018 draws to a close I cannot help but reflect on all that has been accomplished this year. I think to myself, what do YOU and more than 200 dedicated employees of the Neighborhood Center help provide each year to more than 40,000 individuals in the Mohawk Valley and beyond? I am proud to… Continue Reading →
Cooking with Children
Cooking with Children Cooking with young children offers a great opportunity for children to learn about healthy eating and to develop important life skills. As a bonus, when children help make meals, you’ll find that they are more willing to try new foods. This can have a great impact on a child’s nutrition and make… Continue Reading →
Self-care throughout the holidays and the cold winter season~
Self-Care is very important to one’s well-being, mind, body, and spirit. If one does not take care of themselves they are of no use to anyone else. All too often, one will put other’s everyone’s needs in front of their own. An accurate quote from developinggoodhabits.com states, “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take… Continue Reading →
Navigating the Holiday’s without family
Most of us remember waking up Christmas morning and being surrounded by family for the entire day. It’s the season of love and happiness. For those of us who have to face them alone, it can make navigating the Holiday’s without family a little different. Everyone has their own reasons for not being with family…. Continue Reading →
Giving Tuesday: Make a difference in your community
Today is Giving Tuesday. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving celebrated on the first Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving. But this time of year, across various social media feeds, you’ll see this message: “If you’re thinking about donating to a charity, make sure it is the right one.” The author’s concern is that some charities… Continue Reading →
The Neighborhood Center Blog
Greetings! I want to welcome you to the Neighborhood Center blog! As we now live in a world that uses social media as a main channel of communication, we felt it important to ‘jump on board’. This blog is designed to contain information about many topics that have some connection to the services The… Continue Reading →