Rondout Garden is Growing

Emily Flynn — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:45:04 +0000

The Rondout Garden has gotten a little extra love this season, thanks to garden stewards Sasha Finlay and Danielle Soldezzo. They have been inviting in community members and growing an abundance of produce in the triangle garden in front of the Rondout Gardens Housing complex.

They have provided care and improvement to the space. Neighborhood children helped paint the fence a rainbow of colors. New garden and flower beds have been built. Communal resources such as compost and fruit trees have been cared for.

They recently invited the community to a gathering to celebrate the harvest with tomato sandwiches and welcomed the Food Not Bombs group which provided free meals and household items.

Next year they hope to invite in more gardeners, build a toolshed, and make a new entrance and signs.

They have been supported by the Grow Well Focus Team by providing financial support for the paint, a new hose, and some new tools. This winter we would like to make plans to support their garden improvement goals. If you would like to get involved, please fill out the survey on the Grow Well page or email Emily.

Want Some Local Help for Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Emily Flynn — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:19:39 +0000

The New Year is a great time to reflect back on your life to see if any changes are needed to make yourself healthier or happier. Is there something that you would like to improve upon as a New Year’s resolution? Here are some local organizations that can assist you with your goals.

Piece of Mind

Have you wanted to try meditation or mindfulness?

Join Shawn and Micah’s 30 day mindfulness experiment which builds from one minute on January first and ends with 30 on the last day.

Physical Activity

We are lucky to have a number of gyms, yoga studios, Pilates, and martial arts organizations in our area. Several have specials going on for the New Year.

Bodies by Colotti has a 2019 New Body Project, think boot camp, where you get coaching, classes and nutrition support for a flat fee for January.
The YMCA has a new members contest: If you join in January you will be entered to win a free month.
The Hot Spot yoga studio is doing team challenges in January to win discounts.
Kingston Athletics’ New Year’s Day class is free and open to all.
The Yoga House is offering discounted unlimited yoga packages called: Be the Best Me in 2019: Upfront Unlimited Yoga Deals
Innate Movement Parkour is doing a 40% off special on first time adult 5 packs. The code is NewYear19. Register here.

Nutrition

Thinking about dieting? How about meeting with a nutritionist?

A number of Health Insurance companies or medical practices offer nutritional help. You may have to ask for it, which is the case for Medical Associates of the Hudson Valley.
The Shop Rite of Kingston, 801 Miron Lane, has a dietitian on staff that provides cooking demos and one-on-one consultations for FREE. You just have to register.
If you look a nutritionist, be sure to hire one that has been certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), so says Women’s Health Magazine.
Ilyse Simon, RDN CDN, and Betsy Cashen, RD CDN are both certified and are based in Kingston.
Weight Watchers has changed it’s name and many of it’s programs and seems to be a friendlier version of what it was before. They have a December special where if you loose 10 pounds you can get reimbursed for the first 2 months.

Whatever you decide to work on this year, be kind to yourself. It’s good to have goals, but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t reach them. Just remember, tomorrow is another day to try again.

Please use these programs at your own risk. We have not tested out these programs nor can we guarantee any kind of satisfaction. Consult a doctor before starting any new activity.

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Rondout Garden is Growing

Want Some Local Help for Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Please use these programs at your own risk. We have not tested out these programs nor can we guarantee any kind of satisfaction. Consult a doctor before starting any new activity.