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This interactive workshop is designed to help couples strengthen their intimacy through improved communication and deeper attunement. Participants will explore techniques for active listening, empathetic expression, and authentic connection. Through guided exercises, discussions, consent frameworks and somatic practices, couples will explore how to more deeply connect with each other physically and emotionally. Our intention is to support couples to cultivate more harmony and resilience in relationship. This workshop is ideal for couples at any stage of their relationship looking to deepen their connection and grow together.

This workshop is open and inclusive to couples of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.

DEEPENING YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Communication and Attunement for Couples (friend or family pairs also welcome)
WHERE: Bombyx, 130 Pine Street, Florence, MA
WHEN: Saturday Oct 25, 1pm-5pm

This interactive workshop is designed to help couples strengthen their intimacy through improved communication and deeper attunement. Participants will explore techniques for active listening, empathetic expression, and authentic connection. Through guided exercises, discussions, consent frameworks and somatic practices, couples will explore how to more deeply connect with each other physically and emotionally. Our intention is to support couples to cultivate more harmony and resilience in relationship. This workshop is ideal for couples at any stage of their relationship looking to deepen their connection and grow together.
This workshop is open and inclusive to couples of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.

SCHEDULE:
12:30pm Doors open
1:00pm -5:00pm Workshop

MEET THE FACILITATORS:

Taina Lyons
Taina is a holistic mental health counselor, somatic ritualist, dance teacher, mother, and educator. In her private practice, Emerge Holistic Therapy, she works with individuals and couples seeking support for emotional, relational, spiritual and sexual problems.
Taina has been facilitating groups for over 15 years, including spaces for Contact Improvisation, grief support, nature connection, ancestral repair, rites of passage, and consent. Her work with groups and individuals is informed by Ancestral Lineage Healing, Circling, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Contact Improvisation, Animist Ritual, and Buddhist meditation practices. She provides guidance that supports safety, expression, repair and reflection. Taina graduated from Lesley University's Masters program in Holistic Mental Health Counseling in 2008 and sees clients in Southern Vermont and remotely.

Moti Zemelman
Moti has been facilitating groups centered on somatic practices, movement, and consent for over 30 years. Their teachings emphasize the importance of cultivating a deep and embodied sense of presence, as well as developing a compassionate, non-judgmental relationship with oneself. Their workshops and classes provide a space for individuals to explore movement and embodiment in a supportive, non-competitive environment, and are open to adults of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience.
Over many years, Moti has sought to integrate communication and intimacy skills into both teaching and life. They have studied Non-violent Communication, Authentic Movement, Contact Improvisation, Byron Katie's "The Work," and Betty Martin's "Wheel of Consent." Based in Western Massachusetts, Moti has taught across the USA, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Israel, and Europe.

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.

Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more!

https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-7/

NOCHE DE LOTERÍA
Mexican Bingo Night!
As a part of our exhibit Nosotros: A Celebration of Latin & Hispanic Culture, test your luck with Mexico’s beloved game of chance! Enjoy exciting prizes, traditional Bingo cards, Mexican snacks, and both Spanish and English calling by Caller Mayela! $5 at the door per person, 40 participants max.

¡Buena suerte! Good luck!

Nosotros: A Celebration of Latin & Hispanic Culture is a vibrant group exhibition honoring the rich diversity, heritage, and creative expression of Latin and Hispanic artists. “Nosotros”, meaning “we” or “us” in Spanish, highlights the collective strength of artists whose voices and stories are all deeply rooted in their traditions, while also showcasing the individuality and unique perspectives that lie within a culture. Featured Artists: Alberto Cavazos, Catalina McKay, Gabrielle McKay, Terese Newman, Estela Ramos

IMPORTANT DATES & PROGRAMS:

Opening Reception: Saturday, Sept 20th from 5–7pm. Meet the artists and get your first look at the exhibition. Free to attend, light refreshments will be served!

Artist Talk with Estela Ramos and Alberto Cavazos: Sunday, September 21st at 2pm. Free to attend.

Artist Presentation by Terese Newman: Sunday, September 28th at 2pm. Free to attend.

Mariachi Performance and Food Trucks @ The Birdcage: Saturday, October 4, 4–6pm. Details to come!

Mexican Pocket Shrine Workshop: Saturday, October 18th, 2–4pm. REGISTER NOW.

Noche de Loteria: Saturday, October 25th, 4–6pm. $5 per person at the door. LEARN MORE.

Movie Night: Saturday, November 1st at 7pm. Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with an old-fashioned movie night featuring Coco! Coco is an animated film about family, tradition, and the beauty of Mexican culture. Free to attend.

Saturday Edition: Shape-Note Singing from the newly revised tunebook (2025).

We’re all a little mad here. Mad the brutal disease which hides within and takes many forms, blanketed under the name ‘cancer’ has taken another from us. This year we haunt in his memory, celebrating his love of Halloween and all he has contributed to Fitzy’s Fright Fest.

We’ve learned the hard way there is something scarier than the words “it’s cancer” - that paired with words like “rare” and “aggressive”. An absolute nightmare of warped reality; an unseen, insane twist to normal. So this year our haunt reflects that energy by taking a trip down the rabbit hole. We will again be collecting donations, with all proceeds going directly to help cover the cost of treatment.

Weaving through two wooded acres, we are a family run, family-friendly haunted attraction. Fitzy’s has been featured on NH Chronicle, listed at the top of WMUR-TV Viewer’s Choice Best Haunted Houses and called “Legendary” by New England Haunts Podcast. The 2025 haunt will be our last.

Located at 37 Maple Avenue in Newton, Fitzy’s Fright Fest is free and open to the public. This year we will operate from 6-9 p.m. on Sat., October 25 and Sun., October 26.

Please keep safety in mind by driving slowly through our neighborhood, and be respectful of our neighbors by only parking on the same side of the road as the haunt. As an outdoor haunt, Fitzy’s Fright Fest is weather dependent - updated information will be posted on our Facebook page (Fitzysfrightfest).

Mind Left Body & The Morph Lighting Collective Presents: 1975 — The Music Never Stopped
Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah at CitySpace, Easthampton
October 25| Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
The performance will feature immersive lighting visualizations by MORPH featuring: @threethinx & @plasma.wizard.

Make sure to checkout the CitySpace Bar and exclusive MLBxCitySpace merch.

Each ticket comes with a unique ticket stub by I Saw You Live.

Mind Left Body: 1975— The Music Never Stopped, the show revisits one of the Dead’s most creatively ambitious albums. Released during a rare year-long hiatus from touring, Blues for Allah blended jazz fusion, Middle Eastern influences, and extended improvisation into unforgettable tracks such as “Help on the Way/Slipknot!,” “Franklin’s Tower,” and the haunting title suite. Five decades later, the album remains a cult favorite for its adventurous spirit and genre-defying sound.

Cutchins’ Superhero Run Returns — Now with a Fall Family Festival!
The October 26th event features a 10K, a 5K, a kids’ fun run, local food, music, and special guest Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the graphic novelist behind the Lunch Lady series.

Northampton, MA — October 26, 2025 — Grab your cape and running shoes! Cutchins Programs for Children & Families invites the community to join the Superhero Run & Family
Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 78 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, MA. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, followed by a 10K at 8:30 AM, 5K at 9:00 AM, and the Family Fall Festival kicking off at 11:00 AM — featuring a special talk and mini-workshops by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady, Jedi Academy, Hey, Kiddo). The celebration wraps up with a free Kids’ Fun Run at 11:15 AM.

All proceeds support Cutchins’ compassionate, trauma-informed mental health programs that help children and families heal and thrive across Western Massachusetts.

Event Highlights
10K (8:30 AM) & 5K (9:00 AM) Runs – Timed events for runners of all levels.
Free Kids’ Fun Run (11:15 AM) – Every child gets to be a hero!
Family Fall Festival (11:00 AM–1:00 PM) – Crafts, games, pumpkin painting, photo booth, community tables, and more.
Local Burger & Carefree Cakery – Delicious local favorites for purchase.
Prizes & Awards – Best Costume, Top Fundraiser, and Most Spirited Team.
Fundraising with PledgeReg – Participants can create or join teams at Cutchins.org/events to raise funds for mental health care.

Why It Matters:
Funds raised directly support Cutchins’ trauma-informed mental health and family support programs, which include outpatient therapy, early childhood services, and holistic care that addresses the emotional and behavioral needs of local children and families.

“At this challenging time, agencies like Cutchins Programs depend on the support of our community to provide life-changing mental health services to area youth and their families. I hope you can join us at our upcoming Superhero run/walk and Fall Family Fun Festival. Show up October 26th in your costumes, ready to have a blast while supporting our critical work!”

–Amanda Jenkin-Harrison, LMHC
VP of Community Services &
Program Director of The Children’s Clinic

Media Opportunities

Visuals: Costumed runners, families, and children enjoying fall, health and wellness, activities, and food vendors
Interview Opportunities: Cutchins’ leadership and staff on their critical work with children with trauma and mental health needs. Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author and illustrator of Hey, Kiddo and his own superhero, Lunch Lady, on inspiring creativity and resilience in kids after his personal childhood trauma.
Community Story Angles: “Families run to support children’s mental health in Western Mass.” & “Superheroes in sneakers: Northampton comes together for healing and hope.”

Sponsors & Partners
Cutchins is grateful to our major sponsors: Greenfield Savings Bank, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP, TD Wealth, Bacon & Wilson, Keiter Builders, and Local Burger for powering this year’s event.
To learn more about sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or ways to give, visit https://cutchins.org/events/full-event/super-hero-run-2025-10k-run-5k-walk-run

We’d be honored to have you!

About Cutchins Programs for Children & Families
Cutchins Programs provides comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health services for children and families. Our services offer integrated and individualized support that treats the whole child, family, and their community. Our group homes, specialized educational placement, outpatient Clinic, and community-based programs provide a multitude of innovative and creative ways to work through social and emotional difficulties. In the midst of a crisis in youth mental health, our work is driven by groundbreaking science and innovative treatment models, and it is delivered with care by our dedicated teams. We help children and families heal, grow, and thrive through compassion, collaboration, and connection. Learn more at Cutchins.org.

Celebrate the anniversary of Yiddish: A Global Culture with a full day of free events for all ages. Visit our website soon for the full schedule of activities.