March Virtual Day Program
March 1, 2021 @ 8:00AM — March 31, 2021 @ 5:00PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)
Mandy's Farm is now offering online classes to our day program participants! Scroll down for more details about each class: including dates, times, materials, and much more! Make sure you review our Community Agreements linked above the class descriptions. These classes are billable through the NM Department of Health Customized Community Supports services. Contact your Program Coordinator with questions or for more information.
PLEASE REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS HERE:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_PVrdPkbJ12Y2s...
Please register for each class you would like to attend for the upcoming month. All classes are provided at no cost, with the understanding that you will provide all of the supplies and materials needed to fully participate. You will be provided with a secure Zoom link prior to each class, so please monitor the email account you use to register. Please log in 15 minutes before the start of each session so we can work out any technical difficulties. Please share your feedback on what activities you liked or would like to see so let us know!
Here are the details for our March schedule:
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 11:00am - 12:00pm: Stretching/ Dance Class: Rise up in the morning and do some stretching! Start the week right with Dominic! Wear comfortable clothing and bring your positive attitudes!
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm: AgrAbility- Reading Seed Packets & How to Water: Join April Cox, our AgrAbility Specialist as we learn about seeds: what they are, how they grow, and how to read packets. We will also learn more about watering methods. For more info about the AgrAbility program and becoming an apprentice, please send an email to april@mandysfarm.org. Supplies: seed packets, seedlings (if already planted), farm journal worksheets (sent with zoom link).
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 10:30am - 12:00pm: Karaoke: Come sign your hearts out to your favorite songs. Join in with your friends on karaoke! Make sure to bring your singing voices.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Zumba & Smoothies: Experience a 30-45 minute Zumba workout and make a delicious and nutritious smoothie afterwards. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Supplies: blender, measuring cups, cup and straw Ingredients: banana, peanut butter, milk of your choice, and spinach.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: AgrAbility- Morning Movement & Check-in: We will learn about the importance of caring for our bodies in regards to farm work. This is an all abilities class. For more info about the AgrAbility program and becoming an apprentice, please send an email to april@mandysfarm.org. Supplies: farm journal worksheets (sent with Zoom link), wear comfortable clothing that you can move in.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Pig Yoga with Barbie and Sydney! Get up and dance with Tequila Barbie and Sydney for Pig Yoga! Join this energetic class for fun and exercise. Do some stretches and dance the stress away. Make sure to wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 10:30am - 12:00pm: Horsemanship: Join us for a farm skills class to learn and explore life with horses and other farm animals. Explore topics like horse and animal care, enjoy art projects, and learn about other barns and horse-related hobbies and experiences.
Thursday, March 4, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Cooking Class- Banana Pudding Fluff: Join us in the kitchen as we make yummy banana pudding fluff! Make sure to wear something that can get messy, or bring an apron. Supplies: measuring cups, mixing bowl, whisk, mixing spoon. Ingredients: 1 box of vanilla or banana instant pudding (3.4 oz.), 1 cup of milk, cool whip, marshmallows, vanilla wafers, three bananas (whole), and one mashed banana.
Monday, March 8, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm: Stretching/ Dance Class: Rise up in the morning and do some stretching! Start the week right with Dominic! Wear comfortable clothing and bring your positive attitudes!
Monday, March 8, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: AgrAbility Workshop- Gardening Solutions for Different Abilities: Join April Cox, the AgrAbility Specialist, as we learn about gardening solutions for different abilities. April will share creative solutions for adapting small gardens and micro-farms to meet the needs of a variety of abilities. Learn about unique growing spaces and innovative tools. This class will help you plan your growing space and tools you will need for your garden this season. Supplies: farm journal worksheets (sent with Zoom link).
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: Karaoke: Join us and sign to your favorite songs with your friends and staff in virtual karaoke class!
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Kickboxing & Smoothies: Experience a 30-minute kickboxing workout and make a delicious and nutritious smoothie afterwards. Supplies: comfortable workout clothes and tennis shoes, as well as a blender and measuring cups & spoons. Ingredients: one banana, frozen strawberries, milk of your choice, sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: AgrAbility- Soil & Compost 101: Join us in learning about soil, mixing your own soil, and the magic of compost. Supplies: farm journal worksheets (sent with Zoom link), and soil recipe worksheets (these were sent out via email).
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Pig Yoga with Barbie and Sydney! Reunite with Barbie and Sydney and listen to some fun music while moving your body to the beat! Make sure you wear comfortable clothing for this fun and exciting event.
Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: Horsemanship: Join us for a farm skills class to learn and explore life with horses and other farm animals. Explore topics like horse and animal care, enjoy art projects, and learn about other barns and horse-related hobbies and experiences.
Thursday, March 11, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Wheel of Fortune: Bring your game face as we laugh and play with friends.
Monday, March 15, 2021 11:00am- 12:00pm: Stretching/ Dance Class: Rise up in the morning and do some stretching! Start the week right with Dominic! Wear comfortable clothing and bring your positive attitudes!
Monday, March 15, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: AgrAbility- Picking Seeds & Plants (Planning Your Garden): Join us in learning about how to pick seeds, where to find them, and how to know the needs of different plants. During this class, we will finalize our garden plans for the 2021 season. Supplies: farm journal worksheets (sent with Zoom link), seed catalogues or plant magazines, seeds, Elmer's glue, paper for drawing plans, pencil, art supplies.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: Karaoke: Join us and sign to your favorite songs with your friends and staff in virtual karaoke class!
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Zumba & Smoothies: Experience a 30-minute Zumba workout and make a delicious and nutritious smoothie afterwards. Supplies: comfortable workout clothes and tennis shoes, as well as a blender, measuring cups, and cup and straw. Ingredients: one banana, vanilla greek yogurt, apple sauce, rolled outs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, milk of your choice, and spinach.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: AgrAbility - Farm Tour: Enjoy our first Farm tour of the season! We will visit a local farm, learn about how they do things, what they grow, and so much more.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Pig Yoga with Barbie and Sydney! Reunite with Barbie and Sydney and listen to some fun music while moving your body to the beat! Make sure you wear comfortable clothing for this fun and exciting event.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: Horsemanship: Join us for a farm skills class to learn and explore life with horses and other farm animals. Explore topics like horse and animal care, enjoy art projects, and learn about other barns and horse-related hobbies and experiences.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Cooking Class- Heath Poke Cake: Join us in the kitchen for some baking. Be sure to wear something that can get dirty, or bring an apron. Supplies: measuring cups, mixer or whisk, mixing bowl, mixing spoon. Ingredients: one box of devil's food cake mix, cool whip, one package of Health English toffee bits, one jar of suckers salted caramel topping sauce, vegetable oil, three eggs, water, and one can of sweetened condensed milk.
Monday, March 22, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: AgrAbility Workshop- Transplanting: Join us as we learn about transplanting and learn the basics for outdoor seed planting. We will be starting our cold crops and learning about safety in cold weather. Supplies: farm journal worksheets and cold crop seeds.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: Karaoke: Join us and sign to your favorite songs with your friends and staff in virtual karaoke class!
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 1:00pm - 2:30pm: Kickboxing & Smoothies: Experience a 30-minute kickboxing workout and make a delicious and nutritious smoothie afterwards. Supplies: comfortable workout clothes and tennis shoes, as well as a blender and measuring cups/ spoons. Ingredients: frozen bananas, frozen peaches, frozen mango, frozen strawberries, milk of your choice.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm: AgrAbility Workshop- Tool Maintenance & Safety: Learn about common farm and garden tools, tool lingo, and how to care for and stay safe when using your gardening and farm tools. Supplies: farm journal worksheets, farm tools/ pictures of tools you want to share during class.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Pig Yoga with Barbie and Sydney! Reunite with Barbie and Sydney and listen to some fun music while moving your body to the beat! Make sure you wear comfortable clothing for this fun and exciting event.