Classes, Events & Services
Honest Weight offers free and low-cost community classes, events, and services as part of our mission. We are committed to helping our community learn more about growing, choosing, preparing, and using natural foods and to teaching about alternative ways of living that are healthy for ourselves, our community, and our planet.
Please note, all events require registration, unless stated otherwise!!
Please note that classes often fill up. Registration is required for many classes, events, and services, as indicated below next to each event. Please let us know if your plans change and you are no longer able to make it. Contact Anastasia with any questions at education@honestweight.coop.
All classes are free of charge unless otherwise noted!
E Waste Recycling Event
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
- Batteries
- Business Machines
- Cables & IT accessories
- Cameras
- Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, microphones)
- Computers
- Copiers
- Electronics Scrap
- Fax Machines
- Gaming devices
- GPS units
- Lab & medical electronics
- Laptops
- Mobile devices (cell Phones, Tablets, PDAs, MP3 players)
- Monitors
- Networking Gear
- Phone systems
- Power supplies
- Printers & plotters (ink, toner, & cartridges)
- Routers & switches
- Scanners
- Scientific Equipment
- Security equipment
- Servers & server racks
- Stereo equipment
- Storage devices (external hard drives, solid state drives, SD cards, memory cards, card readers)
- Telecommunications Equipment
- Televisions -"Flat Screen" ONLY NO TUBE TVS
- Terminals
- Typewriters
- UPS
- Video & audio equipment
- Wiring & Cabling
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Dehumidifiers
- Devices containing liquid mercury (thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers)
- Freon containing devices/materials (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers)
- Gas powered equipment
- Household hazardous waste
- Large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers)
- Liquids
- PCB ballasts
- Propane tanks
- Radioactive materials
- Small appliances (toasters, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, irons, hair dryers)
- Smoke detectors
- NO TUBE/box style TVs
We are now offering online Eventbrite sign-ups for many one-on-one services, simply click the link near the event below! Please only sign up for one service each month to allow space for others.
Acupuncture with Paul
FREE ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS!
APRIL IS SOLD OUT!!!
Every Monday starting at 9am in the Community Room
PLEASE, ONE ONE SESSION PER PERSON PER MONTH! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Acupuncture can be used to help with a variety of conditions such as pain, anxiety, stress, digestive issues or just to maintain a healthy balance. A 30-minute session will allow time for a targeted one-sided acupuncture treatment. These sessions are open to ALL (you don’t have to be a member!). Sign up for ONE 30-minute spot and make sure to arrive a few minutes prior to your scheduled time. Due to the incredible response to this offering, we are limiting sessions to ONE PER PERSON, PER MONTH.
Paul Marks L.Ac. MSTOM is a NYS licensed Acupuncturist with over 12 years of experience. He has spent extensive time studying classical acupuncture and moxa therapy as well as being a Ph.D. candidate at Liaoning University of TCM in China. He specializes in orthopaedic acupuncture and pain management.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Biodynamic craniosacral therapy (BCST) is a gentle, hand-on healing methodology that helps to settle the client's nervous system and help your body's inherent healing wisdom to surface and express itself. It helps to release stuck patterns and reduce tension, pain, and inflammation. Clients often find the treatments deeply relaxing and supportive of other healing approaches they are pursuing. Treatments are conducted fully clothed, and all touch is negotiated with the client.
A $5 NONREFUNDABLE Deposit is required to register, you will receive a $5 HWFC Gift Card upon attendance to your appointment, please email education@honestweight.coop for a fee waiver!
Evelyn Wright is an Albany area native, ecological economist, and longtime Honest Weight member. She is studying BCST at the School of Inner Health in Denver, CO. She is offering these BCST sessions as part of her mentorship towards becoming a certified practitioner.
Reiki w Dee!!
April Registration!!
FREE REIKI SESSIONS! Registration required.
Reiki is an energy system developed in Japan by Mikao Usui in the 1920s which helps to balance the body and allow its natural self healing capabilities to work more effectively. Elegant and intelligent, it works according to the needs of the person and is known for relieving pain promoting relaxation and well-being as well as aiding the healing processes of the body and is widely used in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, etc. as a complement to allopathic medicine. These 30-minute sessions will include a quick consultation to discover how to best serve your needs, scanning and full body treatment to support you in your wholeness.
Reiki is not a replacement for medical treatment please consult a medical provider as Reiki practitioners do not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medication.
Dee Mclaughlin is a sixth generation Reiki master in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition. She received all of her training at the John Harvey gray Center for Reiki Healing under Reiki Master Teacher Lourdes Gray.
Tarot Readings with Erin
FREE Tarot SESSIONS! Registration required.
Tarot is an ancient source of divining wisdom and guidance. If you have never had a tarot reading before, or if you have had many readings, this is an opportunity for you to ask the cards a particular question or simply get a check-in about what the cards have to say about what have going on in your life right now. Erin's readings help her clients boost positive energy and are a great way to gain clarity and insight into your life and the direction you may be headed. Tarot readings are for entertainment purposes only. Erin Sheehan is an intuitive tarot and oracle card reader. Erin has been reading tarot for several years for friends and professionally, and uses the cards as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth. She is passionate about helping others uncover their own inner wisdom and gain a deeper understanding of their lives and their path.
Tarot Readings with Lori
Currently taking a hiatus!!
Lori is offering remote tarot readings while on her hiatus, please email education@honestweight.coop to get connected with Lori!
Angel Card or Natal Chart Readings
Join Jenn for a free 45 minute Session; One per Person per Month!
Jenn finds that curiosity is continuously nudging her toward deeper and greater exploration of the unseen world. The interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated elements of life, is where the magic of our experience as creators exists. We can choose where to set boundaries, how to receive information, and impeccably understand why a cycle is both ending and beginning anew. And since there is a vast universe of information from which we decide our world view, there are many tools to assist in dialing in on what is right in a moment, or even as an archetype. She offers two options of divination to help you clarify your truth. One is through an Angel Card Reading, where you can gain confirmation on the messages your guardian angel(s) or guides have been bring up for you lately. Second is a natal chart reading where you can address where planetary transits are lighting up your life.
Jenn is a part of Kyle Gray’s Angel Team and have completed Level-II Certification with National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR).
NEW!! Chinese-Astrology Customized Qigong
April/May Sign ups
FREE SESSIONS! Registration required.
Chinese Astrology is one of the arts of Chinese Metaphysics. Just like other astrology systems, it says that we are born with a certain energtic blueprint which determines our personality, talents, and atitudes in life. In additon, it has very precise tools to understand what specific energies come our way every decade, and how our own energies interact with those that everyone experiences: the energies of the year, month, day, and hour. In this system, everyone is subject to some energic imbalances, which show up as various sensitvities and health challenges.
Food and exercise are two great ways to balance these energies and achieve a state of wellness. They can prevent, manage, and even reverse these problems. Qigong is a combination of gentle movements, intention, and breath. It is intrinsically linked to Chinese Medicine, as all the movements deliberately activate acupuncture meridians and points. Both also belong to Chinese Metaphysics.
In this 45-minute session, Silvia uses your Chinese Astrology chart to understand potential health problems, and then teach you specific Qigong movements to help you restore balance and prevent illness. To participate in the session, the location and date of birth need to be provided. If the time of birth is known, the analysis will be most accurate – but a lot can be derived even without that.
Acupuncture with Sally
Wednesdays in Conference Room!!
PLEASE, ONE ONE SESSION PER PERSON PER MONTH! REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Free acupuncture with Sally Rappeport, L.Ac. Sally primarily practices Saam acupuncture which is a Korean style that usually uses only 4 needles per treatment. She has found that it has quite profound results for many different types of issues including all types of pain, asthma and allergies, gynecological conditions, anxiety and depression, digestive conditions, urination and prostate conditions, insomnia, migraines, etc. Sessions will last around 30”-45". PLEASE wear comfortable, loose clothing as this style of acupuncture uses primarily points from the knees and elbows to the feet and hands. We will chat for a few minutes and then I’ll insert the needles. You can expect to feel very relaxed once the needles are in. This style of acupuncture gives the body a very clear message by supplementing the weakest channel in the wheel of 12 channels. When that weakness in the wheel gets tonified, all 12 channels come into a better relationship with one another and the wheel of life turns more effectively. Sometimes, I may use other modalities, such as cupping or gua sha.
Sally Rappeport, Licensed Acupuncturist, has been practicing for over 25 years, first in Brooklyn and now in Philmont, NY. Her love for East Asian Medicine has led her to teach herbal medicine online to practitioners and do telemedicine herb consults, treating people all over the US and in Europe. In addition, she was instrumental in bringing practitioners together for an annual conference from 2016- 2023, as founder of the Shen Nong Society. She serves on the ASA (American Society of Acupuncturists) Herb Committee. She attended the Pacific College of Health Sciences graduating in 1997. Previously, Sally was a dancer/performance artist and Early Chilhood/Elementary School Teacher. She is a foodie and loves to garden and knit. Her website is https://sallyrappeport.com
Arabic Lessons with Hamad
This is a basic Arabic class that focuses on learning the Arabic language through a cultural lens. Arabic is one of the hardest languages to learn due to its versatility and evolution. While learning the language, it is recommended to learn a little about the culture to understand where words come from and how they formulate.
Hamad Alghareeb is a native Arabic language speaker. Hamad acquired English as a new language through formal education, which influenced their love for teaching and languages. Additionally, they taught English as a New Langauge in South America and the Middle East.
Folk Guitar & Ukelele.
First Monday in the Community Room 6pm
A learning/sharing session open to all who are interested, this low-stress instructional workshop is tailored to equip, inspire and encourage participants to competently make and talk the language of music. Come learn to play and sing hundreds of traditional and contemporary folk, pop, and country songs, and meet other musicians – whether aspiring or accomplished - in this all-level class that meets on the second Monday of every month. No need to sign up--just drop by!
Knit & Stitch, drop in!
Every Friday from 1-3pm Community Room
We welcome knitters and crocheters, beginners or advanced. Come share your skills or learn new ones in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. No need to sign up; just drop by!
Traditional Music Jam, drop in!
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-3pm Community Room
A round Robin format will accommodate people at all levels of ability as each person gets to choose a tune and its tempo. People of all ages and experiences are encouraged to fully participate as musicians and/or listeners.
All styles of traditional music and instruments are welcome. This is a participatory group with no expectations of performance. If anyone wants to try a particular tune, they need to bring sheet music to share and they should be able to lead.
Join us as a listener! We love an audience, the more the merrier!!
Please email Patricia Kernan at kernan.pat@gmail.com with any questions.
Conversational Spanish Online with Melanie Pores!
Weekly on Fridays, 10am-12pm
Beginning to advanced students are welcome to join this extraordinary community class led by the wonderful Melanie Pores. Please email education@honestweight.coop for the Zoom link.
Gentle Yoga w. Carrie
Fridays at 4pm Community Room
April 12th & 26th, May 10th & 24th
FREE! Drop-in No Registration Required!
This class will be gentle in nature with plenty of cues to modify. Perfect for beginners, seasoned yoga practitioners, and everyone in between. The yoga practice led will require little to no weight bearing on hands and knees making it perfect for sensitive joints. Classes are created based on who shows up and what is requested and they will always include a centering, breathing exercises, warm-ups, yoga forms, and relaxation. Chairs can be used as yoga props if needed. All are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat (we will have some available) and any props that you require for a yoga experience that will best support you.
Community Yoga with Mary!
Sundays March 10th & 24th
9:30-10:30 AM in The Community Room
FREE! Drop-in No Registration Required!
Make time in your week to yoke together mind, body, & spirit through intentional movement in this hour-long vinyasa class. With a focus on conscious breath, you will move through a series of poses (asanas), creating space in your body as well as your heart. Connect to yourself, while practicing yoga in community. All levels class, beginners welcome. Mary Rosch, an Albany native, has been practicing yoga for over a decade, and loves to now share yoga through teaching. Come as you are to this Sunday morning class and help cultivate extra special energy in the HWFC Community Room!
yoga with scrap
FREE! Drop-in No Registration Required!
NO LATE ARRIVALS! Please make sure you're ready to go at 9am sharp!
Yoga with scrap is a challenging mat class for practitioners seeking a moderately rigorous practice – great for beginners with some familiarity with yoga.
This class will begin with tuning into the breath through guided somatic awareness. Moving into movement with modified sun salutations for warm-up, each class proceeds through vinyasa sequences of standing and floor asanas crafted to encourage students to discover a deepened relationship with their bodies, sensation, strength, flexibility, energy, and inner life.
Scrap Wrenn (RYT-200, R-CYT) draws upon a decade of experience with many teachers for her vinyasa flow and restorative yoga practices. Her dedication to meditation includes participation with the Mountains and River Order sangha and regular Zen Mountain Monastery residencies. Scrap also teaches mindfulness practices, and visual art courses, at Marist College (2014-2022), and received a 2014 grant from the Hemera Foundation that empowered her contemplative studies at various Buddhist practice centers. Also a registered children's yoga teacher emphasizing simple joy, Scrap lives in profound gratitude and appreciation for mantra, breath work, and the miracles of aliveness available in yoga. She teaches to offer her experience to others for energetically tuning into subtle bodies toward release, healing, and insight.
Website: www.scrapworm.info
Instagram: @scrapworm
Italian for Beginners with Federico!
Sundays 7-8:30 in Community Room
In this beginner Italian class, you will learn the basics of contemporary Italian language, from a correct pronunciation to how "Italian culture" shapes the language and vice-versa, to slang and new linguistic challenges. You will learn the fundamentals of Italian grammar in comparison to the English language, tips and tricks on how to advance on your own and much more. Each lesson will explain new grammar concepts, introduce new vocabulary and exercise your listening and speaking skills. Furthermore, we will touch other related topics such as Linguistics, Philology and regional variations. Come join a warm and welcoming setting and learn the language of Dante!
Federico Zwirner (Fred, he/they) is a native Italian speaker from Venice with a degree in Japanese Language Culture and Society. His multicultural upbringing set him on the path of learning lots of different languages and cultures, and passionately trying to share his love for the beauty of why and how humans describe themselves and the world around them. Fred is currently studying Linguistics and Gaelic on their own and working in the Coop's kitchen as a Cook, learning about and preparing lots of different dishes from many different cultures.
Yoga & Sound Bath
Close out February with a combination of active release and relaxation to encourage uplifted energy and balance between your body's heaven, earth, and heart energy.
- Meditation to find what is locked in the body and release it.
- Reiki Movement meditation to soft tension.
- Gentle Yoga Movements to free locked emotions and ground.
- Accompanied by live music with a 24-inch bronze singing bowl.
Medicare 101
Come to this educational program to remove the confusion surrounding Medicare! Whether you already are on Medicare or will be in the next year or so, this program will give you a grasp of the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C,D), what you can expect to pay for each part, the difference between Original Medicare and supplemental/advantage plans and how to avoid Medicare scams.
Sandra Kahlon is an Occupational Therapist who has been working with and advocating for seniors for 30 years. Her favorite position was a 17 year tenure as the Director of Rehabilitation Services at a skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation center in the Capital District. There it was her role to be the liasion between the Facility and the insurance companies. That is where Sandra’s passion for advocating was ignited as it was up to her and her team of therapists to ensure that the patients at the center were granted enough days of therapy to return home strong, safe and confident.
Indian Cooking with Sam & Mike
Join Sam & Mike for their monthly cooking class!
You'll leave with a full belly after spending the evening in great company. What could be better?! Entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable, Sam & Mike create a fun, festive atmosphere in which to learn these Raj family recipes.
A $5 deposit reserves your spot. Upon attendance to class you will receive a $5 gift card to the store. Gift cards will not be issued to those not in attendance on the day of the event and no refunds will be issued for attendee cancelations.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds, email education@honestweight.coop for a fee waiver!
Coffee Pairing with Virgo Rising
Join Jackie from Virgo Rising for an interactive coffee and food pairing experience!
In this FREE class, we will be pairing different roasts of coffee with certain food items showing how food and coffee can either complement each other or not. Small snack-sized items with coffee samples will be provided. Let us know if you have any allergies.
Registration preferred!! Walk-ins accomodated as possible!
Bring Your Own Sewing Machine Class w. Becky!
Monday April 15th 2:30 Community Room
Do you have a sewing machine, but need some help learning how it functions?
Join Becky for a Bring-your-Own Sewing Machine Class!
Students must bring their own sewing machines, scissors and pins. Becky will give individualized support on how to use your sewing machine, as we collectively work on a project. We will provide fabric, and you'll go home with your project & new sewing skills! Please note this class is only intended for those who can bring their own machine! You'll learn how to work with patterns, cutting/sewing techniques, and more!
$5 NONREFUNDABLE RESERVATION FEE; Upon arrival students will receive a $5 HWFC gift card. No-shows or cancellations will not get a gift card. Please email education@honestweight.coop for info on fee waivers! Registration Required!!
Open Mic Night!
Monday April 15th 6pm Coop Cafe
Join us for community music, poetry, and storytelling!
All are welcome to perform at this community event, or just grab a latte and listen to talented members of the HWFC community!
Beverages and great snacks, goodies, and food can be purchased at HWFC. Alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted. Outside food and beverages of any kind are not permitted.
Interested in performing? Sign up and check in starting at 6:30pm in the Co-op Cafe. Time slots will be assigned in order of performer check-in. Contact Cynthia and Roger at SchodackSessions@gmail.com. for more information.
Member-Owners will not receive time investment hours for performing or as audience members
Simple Habits w Jackie
Registration not Required!!
Are you looking for guidance on how to achieve your goals? Did you know that incorporating a few simple habits into your day to day can get you on track to achieving your goals?!
Join Jackie to learn more!!
Learning to Listen;
Let's End White Supremacy.
Third Thursdays at 6:30pm via ZOOM
Next Date:April 18th 6pm
Reiki and Sound Meditation
Join Teresa Harlow as she guides you through a sound healing journey, to experience the ancient power of healing with a 24-inch bronze singing bowl that you will get to stand in. Nicknamed The Blessing Bowl.
We will begin with a short introduction on how to access your true self with a guided Reiki meditation before we flow into your sound healing journey. The peaceful sound of the bronze bowls will help you sink into a meditative state, where insight occurs, and transformation takes place.
“Meditation is not suppression of thoughts. It is observing your thoughts. Why not just observe where the sound is taking your thoughts? It is not about erasing your thoughts.” Dr. Mitch Nur
As you are emersed in sound frequencies, Teresa invites you to surrender and take a moment to acknowledge & explore your own needs, emotions, and feelings that are moving to the surface. Sit with them, feel them, and give them a voice by listening to them and stating them silently in your mind. Give yourself permission to release what no longer serves you with the support of the bronze Blessing Bowl you can stand in.
Parlez-Vous?;Let's Speak French!!
Saturdays at 9am Starting March 23rd!
Brush up on your high school French or start a brand- new language from scratch. We will learn by movement, song, storytelling, videos, drawing, games and conversing with each other. The curriculum will start with the customary "must-haves" such as; greetings, food, health, asking for directions, weather, numbers, shopping. A typical class would begin with new vocabulary, reinforcing it with games, repetition, drawings, and acting it out IF you are comfortable doing so. It's a fun and creative process.I look forward to meeting you! Bienvenue a notre classe de francais!
About your instructor, Susan!
"I have been a French teacher for 25 years from Pre-K to twelfth grade. It has been one of my lifelong passions since I started studying it in high school.
Although recently retired, I still love teaching French."
Adult Art Class w Selena!!
Sunday April 21st 1pm Community Room
Join Selena for her fabulous free monthly art class for adults!!
This month we will be creating Cubist Style Self Portraits
All materials will be provided and light refreshments will be served. Ages 16+ are welcome to attend.
Walk-ins welcome as space allows!
Registration Preferred but not Required!!
Align your Money with your Values
Saturday April 6th 2pm Community Room
Saturday April 27th 2pm Community Room
Registration not Required!!
Michael Richardson of Third Act Upstate New York will lead an interactive talk on on how to move finances from funding fossil fuel extraction, production and distribution… and instead direct your bank deposits, insurance premiums, and investment portfolios to fund local businesses and farms, affordable housing, and development of renewable clean energy.
PART ONE 4/6
#1 Personal Banking: If you bank with Chase, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, U.S. Bank or other major Wall Street banks, some of your money is likely being used to fund climate destruction. Learn how to find regional and local community banks and credit unions that use your deposits to fund local ventures and not fossil fuel projects. Shop Local - Eat Local - Bank Local.
#2 Credit Cards: If you have a credit card with Chase, Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, or Credit One, the money from transaction fees, annual fees and interest on debt is being used by these banks to fund fossil fuel projects. Learn how to find an alternative credit card.
#3 Home & Auto Insurance: If you insure your home and/or auto with Liberty Mutual, Travelers, All-State, GEICO, State Farm or other major insurance companies, then some of your money is likely being used to both insure and invest in the excavation, production and distribution of oil, tar sands, coal and gas. Learn how to find local, small insurance companies that do not insure nor invest in fossil fuel projects.
PART TWO 4/27
#4 Retirement Investments: Most financial institutions are complicit in the climate crisis. Large asset managers - companies that people pay to manage and invest their money - such as BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, and Capital Group are the world’s largest investors in fossil fuel companies. Learn about the funds you are now investing in and how to find alternative investments... and how to find an environmentally conscious financial advisor.
Quantum Health Club
Friday April 12th 6:30pm Community Room -CANCELLED
Friday May 10th 6:30pm Community Room
Meet Laurel Parker-Chan, New York's exclusive certified practitioner in Applied Quantum Biology, dedicated to enlightening others on essential health principles often overlooked in traditional education and medical advice. As a passionate volunteer, Laurel contributes her expertise as a personal coach and educator at our co-op. Discover more about her transformative approach to wellness by following her on Instagram @Limitless.Laurel or visiting her website at mylimitlesswellness.com
Registration Preffered but Drop-in Space may be Avaialble!!
Kid's Gardening & Nature Club!!
Sunday April 21st 11am Community Room
Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club!
These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on
activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be
music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring
their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to
borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday, every month!
Please only register your child. Caregivers/Parent(s) + one child = one
registration. Thank you!
Spicy Shredded Radish Kim Chi & Kimcheese with Son of Egg!!
Tuesday April 23rd 3pm Teaching Kitchen
Son of Egg opened on Madison Ave in Albany in April of 2020, Chef Min was inspired to take her love of cooking delicious, nourishing food for her sons and community a step further, and Son of Egg was born!
Son of Egg quickly became a pillar of the Capital Region. Their mission is to serve food prepared with care and love, as a mother would do for her children, and that love of community goes beyond the plate. Son of Egg organizes community events like backpack and school supply drives for local students and with their new space in Renselear have begun offering Comedy Shows, Open Mics, Live Music and a Video Game Night is coming soon!
Chef Min and her son, Justin, will be joining us to demonstrate how to prepare Raddish Kim Chi and then he'll be using some of Son of Egg's delicious Kimchi, to make a Kimcheese.....
Kimchi can be made in a variety of ways using various vegetables. Radish kimchi is one of the most popular types of kimchi along with cabbage kimchi.Radish kimchi is also divided into several types depending on the type of radish, the way it is cut, and the seasoning. Justin will be teaching us how to make Spicy Shredded Radish Kimchi. It is good with any meat dish or accompanying any meal!
Grilled cheese sandwiches sometimes feel too greasy, so Son of Egg created kimcheese, as a variation of grilled cheese sandwich.You can use any kind bread or cheese as your favorite. And simply add chopped Son of Egg cabbage kimchi for kick. Recommend stir-fried kimchi depending on you preference.
A NONREFUNDABLE $5 fee saves you a seat, upon attendance you will receive a $5 off $25 Coupon to HWFC and a chance to win a gift basket created by Son of Egg and HWFC!! No one will be turned away due to lack of funds, please email education@honestweight.coop for a fee waiver!!
Registration Required!
Permaculture Primer: Designing for a Greener Future
In this Permaculture Primer, we'll explore the fundamental principles of
permaculture and its pivotal role in fostering true community-based
sustainability. Discover how permaculture empowers individuals and
communities to design regenerative systems that promote biodiversity,
conserve resources, and mitigate climate chaos. Whether you're a
seasoned environmentalist or new to sustainable living, this talk will
offer valuable insights and practical tips for cultivating a greener,
more resilient world.
Sign-up preferred but not required!!
Meditation for ALL! with Dave
This all-levels class is designed to break meditation down into its fundamental components so that even first-time practitioners can leave with tools to jump start an independent meditation practice. During this group, participants will be given instructions to help them connect to their breath, acknowledge their senses, and embrace conscious reflection. Dave strives to pace this group so that each stage allows all participants to feel a deep sense of rest and intrapersonal connection, while minimizing the risk of excess distraction. Guided meditation will run for approximately 35 minutes with an additional 15 minutes allowed for Q&A.
Dave is a licensed mental health counselor and certified yoga teacher (CYT200) who owns and operates a psychotherapy practice out of Albany, NY. Though his current work entails counseling, he enjoys opportunities to share his love and knowledge of meditation
Cold Brew & Syrup for Taurus Season
Indulge your senses and celebrate the earthy delights of Taurus season with our exclusive Cold Brew and Syrup Class. Taurus, the sensual and grounded zodiac sign, inspires us to savor life's simple pleasures, and what better way to do so than with the rich aromas and flavors of freshly brewed coffee paired with a decadentsyrup?
Jackie of Virgo Rising will curate a comforting and delicious blend of flavors for a very special coffee syrup, and you'll learn how to make your own cold brew concentrate! All supplies provided!
A $5 NONREFUNDABLE Deposit is requested to save you a seat! You'll get a $5 HWFC Gift Card upon attendance and go home with your own bottle of syrup and quart of Cold Brew Concentrate! Email Education@honestweight.coop for fee waiver or help registering!!
We'll have a chance to discuss astrology and how Taurus' qualities may present themselves to you based on its place in your chart!
Registration Preffered; Walk-in space may be available!!
Music & Healing with Evelyn
Thursday April 26th at 6pm Community Room
Rhythm Play -- Playing with Sound for Fun and Nervous System Healing
Come explore the joy and healing potential of group music play. Making music and rhythm together engages the vagus nerve, bringing us into a settled, alert, and socially engaged state. Whether you identify as a musician or not, everyone can tap into this pleasure and healing power -- we all have music inside.
We will play with simple, fun ways to access our inner rhythms and improvise together using body percussion, voice, and instrumentation. Using somatic awareness techniques, we'll explore the dance between embodied listening and self-expression, and find ways to anchor the joy of music-making in our bodies.
Any percussion or melodic instruments are welcome, but not necessary.
Registration encouraged but not required!
Choosing Healthy Options: Planning a Blood Sugar Friendly Brunch
Saturday April 27th 10am Teaching Kitchen
Choosing Healthy Options with Patients or CHOP presents its 2nd 2024 community session!
Managing blood sugar through dietary choices can be challenging. Join students from Albany Medical College to cook brunch favorites and learn more about foods and nutritional strategies to keep your blood sugar under control while still enjoying your favorite foods. Whether you have been diagnosed with diabetes, have a family history or you are simply trying to be more conscious, this session is for you.
Everyone is welcome and this session is free. Registration Preferred; Walk-ins accommodated as possible!!
Albany Bike Rescue Clinic
This event will take place outside on our patio; weather dependent. Rain date is May 5th.
Albany Bike Rescue will be on-site with a pop-up event at the store on Saturday April 27th They will be offering bike repairs as well as refurbished bikes for sale.
Albany Bike Rescue is a non-profit organization that restores donated bicycles to rideability and returns them to the community. Through sales at low prices and by programs for people who can't afford them at all, we make cycling accessible.
No Registration, first come first served!!
Songs of American Protest w. Marc Hecker
If weather is nice we will be out side on the patio, if it's not we will be in Community Room!!
To raise funds for United Tenants of Albany, March Hecker will be joining us for an evening of American Protest songs and the history they teach us.
All are welcome, donations are "pay what you can" and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds! Donations can be added to your Eventbrite registration or done with exact cash day of the event!
A note from Marc;
I have been singing and playing guitar since my teenage years. I specialize in classic folk, blues, jazz, classical, and Israeli music. I appear regularly at local open mic nights such as Old Songs in Voorheesville, N.Y. I am an active member of the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York, through which I have appeared in recitals at SUNY Oneonta and Unadilla, N.Y. I have served frequently as a volunteer musician supporting the causes of autism awareness and veterans affairs. I also belong to the Peoples Music Network which promotes songs of peace and social justice. Demo CDs are available.
Registration is Preferred, but Drop-ins are welcome!!!
Conservation Landscaping Essentials
Ecological stewardship can start in our yards and communities. This talk
will explore the principles and practices of conservation landscaping,
an approach that harmonizes beauty with biodiversity. Learn they key
considerations when transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant habitats
that support local ecosystems, conserve water, and reduce maintenance
needs. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about
sustainable landscaping, this talk aims to offer practical tips for
creating a greener, healthier world right in your own backyard or
community.
Sign-up preferred but not required!!
Energy Boosting, Thyroid Balancing Workshop
Thursday May 2nd 6pm Community Room
Are you tired of being tired all the time? Could it be your thyroid?
In this workshop you will learn the 7 secrets to overcome constant fatigue, stubborn weight, and crippling stress & anxiety. Even if you’ve been struggling with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's for years, this workshop is going to be a game changer for you. Join us for the Energy Boosting, Thyroid Balancing Workshop and discover the strategies to achieve sustained energy, confidence, and weight loss with Hashimoto's!
As a former Biomedical Engineer and someone who spent years with debilitating fatigue, rashes, and stubborn weight from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Grace knows firsthand the struggle to regain her health, energy, and confidence. She was finally able to break free from her symptoms naturally, and is now a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who loves helping other women with Hashimoto's lose weight, reboot their energy, overcome stress and revive passion in their career and life.
May Death Cafe
Wednesday May 1st at 7pm Community Room
No registration required; Just Show Up!!
Hosted by member-owner, Michelle Polacinski, this cafe will provide a safe space to discuss death in all aspects. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. While this is not a bereavement or grief support resource, we will happily refer you to places where you can receive this kind of support.
This offering is Free. Beverages and a sweet treat will be provided.
Michelle Polacinski is an experienced herbalist and trained end-of-life doula. After struggling with physical health issues throughout her childhood and teenage years, Michelle discovered plant medicine. Growing up in the rural Lebanon Valley, she was no stranger to foraging and yet continues to learn about new plants and their healing properties every day. She has been working with plants for over 12 years.
Baba Duck Cooking Class!!
AAPI Heritage Month 518 Event
Tuesday May 7th 2:30pm Teaching Kitchen
This Event is part of a series of events to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, check out their website for other exciting events happening throughout May in the 518!!
In this class you will learn about the history of vegetarianism in Chinese culture and explore Chinese ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques with a hands-on dumpling workshop.
Learn how to fold, cook, and serve dumplings made with all plant-based ingredients!!
BaBa Duck began in 2020. With family from Hong Kong, Southern China (Dad), England, and Canada (Mom) their food is a reflection of their Chinese-American upbringing. Baba Duck's dishes feature Chinese flavors, cooking techniques, and American influences to share plant-based versions of their favorite treats.
A NONREFUNDABLE $5 fee saves you a seat, upon attendance to class you will receive a $5 off $25 HWFC Coupon and a chance to win a prize pack made by HWFC & Baba Duck!! No one turned away due to lack of funds, please email education@honestweight.coop for a fee waiver!
Registration Required!!
Plastics Recycling in the Capital Region & Beyond: Myths vs. Markets, Webinar, February 2022 with Honest Weight's Environment Committee and NYSAR3 (New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling)
Our Community Impact Team travels all around the Capital District to offer Honest Weight education at schools, libraries, and community spaces. Come see us out in the community!
For more information or to get involved, contact Amy at amy@honestweight.coop.