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Friday Sessions 8-9AM Breathe in a new day with this dynamic and fluid Vinyasa based class. This class will wake you up with a powerful sequence using your breath to link physical yoga postures. Explore variations of Sun Salutations and asanas (postures) in a steady and happy flow with a strong focus on healthy alignment for all bodies. These classes are sequenced in a way to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune into your body’s own rhythm. You’ll leave class feeling strong, balanced, focused, and energized. Sessions are $17/ session or a five-week session for $75 Session begins 5/20-6/17 About the instructor: Dianne Croteau MSN, RN, RYT-500 Dianne is a devoted teacher with a gentle spirit and kind heart who guides others to pursue their practice and find health, balance, and overall well-being through Yoga and Meditation. She has practiced and studied yoga and meditation throughout North and South America for over 20 years. Combined with an extensive background in nursing, she views the science and spirituality of Yoga as a path to helping each individual find a deeper relationship with their own physical, physiological, and psychological body. Her style pulls from multiple yogic disciplines (Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin), and is both intuitive and steeped in the traditional aspects of yoga. Her classes focus on breath, movement, and the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Dianne encourages students to practice at a comfortable pace, in their own unique form within a welcoming, safe, and transformational environment.

Vinyasa Yoga Meets weekly on Fridays from 8-9AM from May 20th-June 17th Breathe in a new day with this dynamic and fluid Vinyasa based class. This class will wake you up with a powerful sequence using your breath to link physical yoga postures. Explore variations of Sun Salutations and asanas (postures) in a steady and happy flow with a strong focus on healthy alignment for all bodies. These classes are sequenced in a way to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune into your body’s own rhythm. You’ll leave class feeling strong, balanced, focused, and energized. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Please bring your yoga mat with you to class (we will have a few available for purchase if you need one). About the instructor: Dianne Croteau MSN, RN, RYT-500 Dianne is a devoted teacher with a gentle spirit and kind heart who guides others to pursue their practice and find health, balance, and overall well-being through Yoga and Meditation. She has practiced and studied yoga and meditation throughout North and South America for over 20 years. Combined with an extensive background in nursing, she views the science and spirituality of Yoga as a path to helping each individual find a deeper relationship with their own physical, physiological, and psychological body. Her style pulls from multiple yogic disciplines (Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin), and is both intuitive and steeped in the traditional aspects of yoga. Her classes focus on breath, movement, and the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Dianne encourages students to practice at a comfortable pace, in their own unique form within a welcoming, safe, and transformational environment.

Thank you for your interest in celebrating your special event with us! We offer both in-person and virtual fundraising options. For fundraisers, we offer: canvas painting, wood sign design, clay work, Cupcake Wars, paint-your-own pottery, cookie or cupcake decorating, watercolor painting, fairy garden creation, LEGO parties, and much more! Please contact us for date and time availability by calling (781) 480-1375 or by emailing us at alwaysconnectedandinspired@gmail.com Fundraising Events -To hold a fundraising 2 or 2 ½ hour event at the studio, we require a minimum of 30 participants confirmed at least 14 days prior to the event. -Price per person is between $35-$75 per person. Our space can comfortably seat 75+ guests. - Earnings for your organization depend on the type of activity chosen and number of participants. This information can be provided in advance of setting up a fundraiser with us after a project has been decided. -You may also set up your own 50/50 raffle or silent auction items to earn even more money for your organization! -Our special events packages include the supplies you will need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper cups, and a tablecloth. As the host, you are welcome to provide food, drinks, or snacks or encourage your guests to bring their own. -Event hosts may arrive ½ hour before the event to decorate and/or set up food. We will provide a table/space for you to set up. -An online registration site will be set up for your event so that registrants can pre-pay; we will email you a link to that site once we receive your contract and supporting materials. -If you do not have 30 people pre-registered two weeks before the event, we will work with you to reschedule your event for a different date or review the terms of the fundraising contract with you. -In the unlikely event we must reschedule, we will work with your organization to choose a date in the future. -We apologize, however no refunds or credits are given to individuals who registered but cannot attend, however, they may transfer their reservation to someone else.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! With dozens of designs (and growing) we offer a wide selection of clay creation projects that are completed during a party! For this party, each person will use raw clay to shape their creations with step by step instructions, once assembled they will add texture, elements, or accessories and finally they will glaze their pieces! Each clay piece will stay at ConnectEd & Inspired to be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in approximately two weeks! These are memory keepsakes that can last a lifetime! Some creations are: snakes, llamas, gnomes, foxes, Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees, pandas, pigs, cows, bunnies, mittens, turkeys, ornaments, puppy/dog (varies by breed), pumpkins, anime pieces, cactus garden, and many more! We may also be able to customize a design for you! Standard Clay Creation Party $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - adjustments to space can be made for larger parties. - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, kiln firing, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Choose from a virtual event or in-studio party. Our studio can comfortably seat up to 40+ guests and is appropriate for children 5+ through adulthood! With 400+ paint options to choose from there's something for everyone or choose something of interest and we will design a customized canvas for your party (additional fee). Standard Paint Party Package for children is $350 and includes: - Up to (10) children; a fee of $30/child beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) children per party (adjustments to space can be made for larger parties) - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of instruction and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family of the birthday child are welcome to join in the party room -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. children’s parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all children’s gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Standard Paint Party Package for adult parties are $400 and include: - Up to (10) adults; a fee of $40/adult beyond (10) with a maximum of 50 per party - 2 1/2 hour party which includes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes of instruction and 45 minutes for refreshments provided by the party host. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person - For adult parties, a link may be established and invitation created and shared with you to send out to your guests. They may use the link to register and pay for themselves if you wish. - You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, etc. We will provide a table for you to setup. You may arrive (15) minutes before your party to setup.

July 14th-17th This registration is for the 4-day week at a savings of $20 (compared to daily rates) M- Paint your own pottery (selection of creatures bunny, fox, etc.) T- Build a beaver dam and create & identify clay tracks W- Woodland Raccoon Canvas Paint TH- Owl Pellet Dissection Our summer programming provides an opportunity for youth ages 5-14 to explore the Arts and Sciences. Our goal is to provide a safe yet fun and upbeat summer session that reinforces and expands each attendee's knowledge and experiences! -We have an “all-new” summer program this year with dozens of new projects and activities that we have not offered to the public before! - This is a drop-off event for children 5+; children are provided with step-by-step instruction and assistance so they learn how to complete each part of the project with independence - Children are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle; a water bottle refill station is available. - Our summer program will be held indoors in an air-conditioned space! Once per week, at drop-off, we ask that parents/guardians complete a drop-off form with emergency contact information. This form will be available on our website in FAQs for printing in advance if you wish. - Once a session is reserved, we cannot issue a refund. However, we are happy to help you identify any additional openings available for another date, transfer the registration to another child, or place you on a waitlist. - Week-long sessions are offered at a discounted rate of $140/week (a savings of $20 over daily rates). Each week includes projects involving a variety of mediums (clay, wood, cardboard, mosaics, watercolors, acrylic paints, ceramics, craft items, and much more)! Clay and ceramic items will be available for pickup within two weeks after completion once they are kiln-fired. - If friends are signing up together, please list them at the registration time so we can seat them together!

August 11th-14th 1-3 PM LEGO Mania! This registration is for the full 4 day week - only weekly signups for this one! Join us for a 4-day summer Lego Mania event! During each of the days, participants will explore all new activities, build, create, imagine, plan and develop solutions to challenges as well as enjoy some free building time. They will create Lego games, LEGO water play, eruptions, shadow towers, create video game scenes, solve various challenges, and much more! This workshop is designed to pair STEAM & Legos for a fun event! -Our summer programming provides an opportunity for youth ages 5-14 an opportunity to explore the Arts and Sciences. Our goal is to provide a safe yet fun and upbeat summer session that reinforces and expands the knowledge and experiences of each attendee! - This is a drop-off event, children are provided with step-by-step instruction and assistance so they learn how to complete each part of the project with independence - Children are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle; a water bottle refill station is available - Once per week at drop off, we ask that parent/guardian completes a drop off form with emergency contact information. This form will be made available on our website for printing in advance if you wish. - Once a session is reserved, we are unable to issue a refund, however we are happy to help you identify any additional openings available for another date, transfer the registration to another child, or place you on a waitlist. -If friends are signing up together, please be sure to list them at the time of registration so that we are able to seat them together!

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Jewelry design offers an opportunity to create a set including a necklace and a bracelet! In addition, children will have an opportunity to paint a keepsake box to store their pieces. Adults will have the option of adding essential oils to any lava beads added to their pieces, identify oils that serve a variety of purposes and apply those that are most meaningful. Jewelry Parties Standard Party Package $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - Two hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Upgrade: Additional pieces, earrings, and glass beads may incur an additional fee.

Welcome to ConnectEd & Inspired's newest attraction: the Paint Splatter Room! Prepare to unleash your inner artist in the most exhilarating way possible. Step into a vibrant world where creativity knows no bounds. Equipped with protective gear, a canvas, and an arsenal of paints, you're ready to dive into an hour of pure, unadulterated fun. Feel the adrenaline surge as you grab your paintbrush or simply use your hands to splatter colors across the canvas—or dare we say, at each other! Yes, you read that right. This isn't your average painting session; it's a paint-throwing extravaganza where boundaries blur, and self-expression reigns supreme. Immerse yourself in thirty to forty-five minutes of throwing time, where every flick of the wrist becomes a stroke of genius. Whether you're aiming for the canvas or aiming for your friends, the choice is yours. As the colors fly and laughter fills the air, witness your masterpiece come to life before your eyes. And fear not, for we provide a sturdy box to transport your artwork safely while it dries, ensuring that your creation remains as vibrant as the memories you've made. But wait, there's more! For those hungry for even more hues or eager to continue their artistic journey, extra paint colors and canvases are available for purchase at an additional fee. So gather your friends, plan a memorable date night, or host the ultimate party at ConnectEd & Inspired's Paint Splatter Room. Unleash your imagination, embrace the chaos, and let your creativity run wild in a whirlwind of color and camaraderie. Requires reservations for 2-24 people. All ages welcome - friends between the ages of 2 and 99 have enjoyed this activity! Additional paint cups available 5/$10. Please call the studio for reservations of more than (8) people @ (781)480-1375 or email alwaysconnectedandinspired@gmail.com

To provide youth planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave, and learn about primary child care and basic first aid. The recommended age for this course is 11-15 years old. The course includes opportunities to make and take developmentally appropriate activities, emergency forms, and application of scenario-based problem-solving skills. Course now includes certification in pediatric first aid and CPR for two years. This course runs for (3) consecutive summer dates, July 28th-30th from 1-3:30. We will reschedule if there are any unexpected weather cancellations. This course is offered through the American Red Cross and includes access to print and online resources. Attendance at all three sessions and successful completion of the CPR/First Aid skills test requirement is required for certification. This course will be held in our Milford location at 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 (Route 140)

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Welcome to ConnectEd & Inspired's newest attraction: the Paint Splatter Room! Prepare to unleash your inner artist in the most exhilarating way possible. Adults & kids step into a vibrant glow world where creativity knows no bounds! Equipped with protective gear, a canvas, and an arsenal of paints, you're ready to dive into an hour of pure fun. Feel the adrenaline surge as you grab your paintbrush or simply use your hands to splatter colors across the canvas—or dare we say, at each other! Yes, you read that right. This isn't your average painting session; it's a paint-throwing extravaganza where boundaries blur, and self-expression reigns supreme. Gear up, prepare your canvas, and immerse yourself in thirty-forty minutes of throwing time, where every flick of the wrist becomes a stroke of genius. Whether you're aiming for the canvas or aiming for your friends, the choice is yours. As the colors fly and laughter fills the air, witness your masterpiece come to life before your eyes. And fear not, for we provide a sturdy box to transport your artwork safely while it dries, ensuring that your creation remains as vibrant as the memories you've made. Splatter Party $375: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - 1 1/2 hour party which includes 1 hour of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set-up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment. Add-ons Ask us about any add-ons for your party package!

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Fairy and Gnome Garden parties allow for lots of creativity! We begin by painting a mini-house, some sticks, rocks, etc. We then begin building layers of our garden and design its layout. We plant seeds, build bridges, add accessories, layers of moss, rock, twigs, etc. then add our special touches with some self-created add-ons! Fairy and Gnome Garden Standard Party Package $350: - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $30/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - adjustments to space can be made for larger parties. - Two-hour party, which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc., provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. The party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person with (3) days notice. -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc., parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so we can maintain this time allotment.