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This group provides plant-based activities in and around the garden to help lower anxiety, boost your mood and encourage physical activity and regular outdoor time. Date: Every Monday (ongoing) Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, … Read more

This group explores how food can influence how we feel about ourselves and others. Topics include: healthy menus & budgeting strategies, body image and the brain-gut axis. A free farm lunch is offered before the class. Date: Every Monday (ongoing) Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are currently … Read more

This group provides a way to check in weekly with other peers and focuses on supporting your recovery goals through various self-management skills and mindfulness practices. Date: Every Monday (ongoing) Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Hybrid Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), or … Read more

We meet as a community to tend the farm. Volunteers assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting and special projects. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/LoRwSa.. Date: Every Monday (ongoing) Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane   COVID-19 Safety Precautions Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will … Read more

This group provides visual arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and emotions. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing) Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Location: Virtual via Zoom   Activities Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for adults living with … Read more

Learn and practice self-compassion techniques that are kind to yourself, help to ground yourself and recognize feelings, with the overall goal to decrease self judgment. Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing) Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Location: Hybrid   Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 Penny Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312), and … Read more

This group offers a variety of bodily practices that focus on our many senses to the healing connections with the rest of the natural world. Practices include forest therapy, mandala art and grounding techniques. Date: Every Tuesday (ongoing) Time: 2:30 - 4:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are currently located at … Read more

Enhancing Functional Skills: August 30, 2023 from 10:00am-1:00pm Trainers: Chris Fournier Contact: chris_fournier@med.unc.edu

This group focuses on using yoga to promote wellness and connect the mind and body. Sessions may include gentle stretching and twisting, breathing techniques and guided imagery. The instructor emphasizes listening to your body and feeling empowered. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups … Read more

This group focuses on healthy and delicious cooking instruction on a limited budget and to work on increasing greater appreciation for food. We cook along with and socialize with each other. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are … Read more

This group provides participants with the creative space to play an instrument, sing, and read poetry or prose with each other. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane**   Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 … Read more

Learn healthy connection and communication from horses, the ultimate teachers. They have a unique ability to physiologically reduce symptoms, foster honesty and increase overall resilience. Date: Every Thursday Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Location: Off-Site*   * Locations Contact Matt Ballard for location details Activities Weekly group-based activities focused around promoting overall health and well-being for … Read more

This group focuses on using yoga to promote wellness and connect the mind and body. Sessions may include gentle stretching and twisting, breathing techniques and guided imagery. The instructor emphasizes listening to your body and feeling empowered. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups … Read more

This group focuses on healthy and delicious cooking instruction on a limited budget and to work on increasing greater appreciation for food. We cook along with and socialize with each other. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are … Read more

This group provides participants with the creative space to play an instrument, sing, and read poetry or prose with each other. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Wednesday and Thursday Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane**   Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane (263 … Read more

We meet as a community to tend the farm. Volunteers assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting and special projects. Sign up at http://signup.com/go/LoRwSa.. Date: Every Friday (ongoing) Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane   COVID-19 Safety Precautions Brief symptom screenings and masks will be required for shuttle transportation. Participants will … Read more

This group provides visual and expressive arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and feelings. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Friday Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are currently located at the UNC Farm at Penny Lane … Read more

This group aims to deepen personal vocabularies of presence, observation, and joy to become both more comfortable and more intentional in the ways we communicate with ourselves and others in the process of recovery. Date: Every Friday Time: 2:30 – 4:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane*   Locations Groups are currently located at the … Read more