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French Day March 28 - Update Work Day for Adults Only - due to forecast..French activities to be rescheduled.
9:00 am—noon
Join with Sophia Garden members in building pea stakes while
learning French. Farmer Cat and intern Amanda Levine –both
fluent French speakers, will teach the names of vegetables and
basic French greetings. Morning will close with a light lunch of
soup, French cheese, and bread. *Be sure to confirm since we
have had some snow!
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Spanish Day May 16
9:00 am—noon
Join with Sophia Garden members in building tomato stakes
while learning Spanish. The DeCuba family, Jean Stoddart,
and S. Mary William OP, fluent Spanish speakers, will teach
the names of vegetables and basic Spanish greetings. Morning
will close with a light lunch of gazpacho and bread.
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Potato Planting/Puppet Day April 18
9:00 am to noon
Join with Sophia Garden members in planting pieces of potatoes
for late-summer/early fall harvest. Children will have the
opportunity to create their own potato head puppets. Morning
will close with some delicious potato treats created by Nicole
Bubulo.
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Summer Solstice June 20
Begins 9:30 am
Join us for a celebration of the gift of the Sun as we learn the
Salute to the Sun and other yoga postures from our own
Celeste Crockett, long-time garden member and gifted yoga
teacher. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel.
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Earth Day April 22
10:00 am—noon
We live most of our lives in the past or future; rarely in the present
moment. Sister Jeanne will help us to open up to the present
moment in mindfulness and experience the joy and wonder
of that experience. The tools of Sophia Garden that have
worked diligently for us in the past will be given some loving
tender care in preparation for a new season. It will be a morning
of nurturing for all. Bring lunch and eat in the serenity of
the Garden.
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Garlic Harvest July 3
Begins 9:00am
Gather with Sophia Garden members and others in harvesting
the bounty of garlic from our farm. Learn the history of
Garlic taught by Nicole Bubulo. Finish with tasty garlic
treats!
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A Sense of Wonder April 26
Reserved Seats $30 4:00 pm—7:00 pm
Help raise funds for Homecoming while enjoying the professional
production and one-woman show starring Kaiulani Lee
based on the writings and life of Rachel Carson, author of Silent
Spring . Co-sponsored with the Office of Mission at Molloy College,
the event will be held at The Hays Theatre at Molloy College.
Participate in a discussion with the actress and enjoy an
after-show reception. CALL NOW FOR SEATS!!!
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Notre Dame Youth Ministry Day July 11 |
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Program with students from St. Nicholas School May 5
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Potato Harvesting Late July
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Opening Meeting –Sophia Garden May 9
10:00 am
Time to re-connect with old friends and make new as we meet
the new farmer, interns and members. Coffee & tea will be provided.
Please bring your calendars to the meeting! Please
call 631-842-6000, Ext. 333 to confirm that
you will be attending and if you can bring a dessert to share.
Meeting will be held in Mother Josepha Hall in the Motherhouse.
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Summer Fun for Children July 13-17
Ages 6-12 Cost $125 9:00 am –noon
Children connect to soil and seeds as they learn how vegetables
grow. We will share stories, sing songs and make new
friends as we experience our one-ness with creation. The
children will experience hands-on planting, and express
themselves creatively through art. A delicious organic lunch
will be served. For the children who have previously attended
before, there will be new experiences.
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Program with students from St. Michael’s School May 13
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Summer Fun for Adults August 9
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ever wonder what the children are learning at Sophia Garden
programs? You know how excited they become and how
much they enjoy spending time in the garden with Sister
Jeanne and Sister Joyce. Spend a day with other adults who
are learning the Universe Story together. Connect to soil and
seeds. Share stories, sing songs, and make new friends as we
experience our Oneness with Creation. A delicious organic
lunch will be served using vegetables from the garden.
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A Harvest Homecoming August 22
S. Jeanne Clark’s Golden Jubilee 1:00 pm– 6:00 pm
Reserved Seats $30/Table $275
Join us for a wonderful afternoon honoring Homecoming’s
founder S. Jeanne Clark on her Golden Jubilee as a Sister of
St. Dominic. We will start with a gathering in the garden followed
by a dinner dance in Helen Butler Hall and includes
Sophia Garden’s famous Chinese Auction.
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