BLOCK 134

09/07/2025

09/04/2025

What is hypnotherapy really like?Come meet Michelle Cole, Certified Hypnotherapist at Block 134, during our Open House on Saturday, September 7.She’s here to answer your questions and share how this deeply intuitive healing work can help you shift patterns, reduce stress, and move forward with clarity and confidence.📍 Block 134, 2nd Floor, Downtown Putnam🕙 10AM–5PM – Private Meet & Greet with Michelle

09/03/2025

🎥 Meet Kenneth Harrington, MA, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor

Are you exploring therapy for yourself or a loved one? Wondering how to choose the right practitioner?

At the Block 134 Open House on Saturday, September 7, Kenneth will be giving a free community talk at 12:30 PM in the Event Room: “Choosing a Therapist to Meet Your Needs”

With over 25 years of experience in psychological counseling and mental health, Kenneth brings both clinical expertise and real-world insight to help you understand what therapeutic support can look like—and how to find someone who’s the right fit.

📍 Stop by his private office for a Meet & Greet from 11 AM–12:30 PM.

🎧 Watch the video to learn more about Kenneth and his work.
https://youtu.be/kk4HRG5d8ME

🔗 View his profile at Block 134: https://www.block134.com/directory #/kennethharrington

Join us at Block 134 Arts & Wellness Collective in downtown Putnam CT in preparation for our first Open House September 7th, 2025, 10am-5:30pm! "Block" Found...

09/03/2025

*Free* Vinyasa Yoga with Betsy Cracco | Block 134 Open House – Sunday, September 7 at 10:00 AM!

Start your day with movement, breath, and grounded connection during this free Vinyasa Flow yoga class led by Betsy Cracco, a beloved teacher at Block 134 since 2018. Rooted in the mantra “May Our Hearts Be Steadfast, And Our Practice Be Of Service,” Betsy’s classes offer more than just physical practice—they are an invitation to center yourself, calm your nervous system, and reawaken your connection to community.

Inspired by her mentor Rolf Gates and the wisdom of the Block 134 collective, Betsy’s heart-centered teaching style helps students move beyond their stories and into a sense of belonging and purpose. This class is open to all levels.

💜 Purpose-Driven Practice
Since her brother’s leukemia diagnosis in 2019, Betsy has donated all class proceeds to cancer charities, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where her brother Joe received a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Through “Team Joe,” her students have turned yoga into action—raising thousands in support of cancer research and healing.

🧘‍♀️ Whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi, come experience the power of practice with intention.

Location:
Block 134 Arts & Wellness Collective
134 Main St., Putnam, CT – 2nd Floor (not handicap accessible)

Connect with Betsy:
📧 Email: elizabeth.cracco@gmail.com
https://www.block134.com/directory #/betsy-cracco-yoga
📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/elizabeth.cracco



https://youtu.be/WCz35KCGMBQ?si=Vl4-IG6wvYYFZHJy

FREE yoga class to kick off Block 134 Open House! Start your day with movement, breath, and grounded connection during this free Vinyasa Flow yoga class led ...

09/02/2025

🎥 Sneak Peek of Amy Leo Patterson’s Talk at Block 134’s Open House!Catch a glimpse of Amy’s session:“Making Money Fun-ish: 3 Ideas to Get You Started”🕜 1:30 PM | Sunday, Sept 7. Amy blends practical financial wisdom with mindfulness, helping people heal their relationship with money and align their finances with their values.Come meet Amy and explore her Mindful Money approach at the Open House!✨ Free talks, demos, wellness meet & greets, and creative experiences all day.📍 Block 134 – 2nd Floor, Downtown Putnam (Not handicap accessible)—

08/31/2025

🎥 New Open House sneak peek video!

Meet Mary Kanz – Certified Wisdom Coach for Kids

Join Carly Sage, MS, as she sits down with Mary Kanz, Certified Wisdom Coach and founder of Able Kids Now Coaching, LLC. In this video, Mary shares how she helps children develop emotional intelligence, self-confidence, and resilience through engaging, age-appropriate coaching tools that go beyond traditional tutoring or therapy.

Mary will be participating in the Block 134 Open House on Sunday, September 7, 2025, where you can meet her in person, ask questions, and learn more about how she helps kids thrive from the inside out!

🗓️ Meet & Greet Time: Ongoing drop-in throughout the day10-5:30pm
🎟️ Free Event

Come explore how Mary's unique coaching approach empowers children with mindset skills they can carry into adulthood. Whether you're a parent, educator, or wellness professional, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn more.

🌐 Learn more about Mary Kanz and Able Kids Now at: https://www.block134.com/directory #/mary-kanz

🎥 Meet Mary Kanz – Certified Wisdom Coach for KidsJoin Carly Sage, MS, as she sits down with Mary Kanz, Certified Wisdom Coach and founder of Able Kids Now ...

08/30/2025

🎉 FREE 305 Fitness Dance Class at the Block 134 Open House!
Join us for an energizing, all-levels cardio dance party with Luz Taveras on Sunday, September 7, from 11:00–11:30 AM — part of our full-day Open House celebration at Block 134!

💃 New to 305 Fitness?
Watch this quick video where Luz shares what makes 305 so fun, inclusive, and totally different from your typical workout. (Spoiler: it's set to NYC DJ beats and feels more like a club than a gym!)

🕚 Class Details:
🗓 Sunday, Sept 7 | ⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM
📍 Block 134, 134 Main Street, Putnam, CT
🎟 FREE – All are welcome, no dance experience needed!

📲 Email us to reserve your spot:
📧 block134community@gmail.com

Come try something new and fun — and help us celebrate the growing wellness community at Block 134!

Teaser! Learn about the FREE 305 Fitness Dance Demo with Luz Taveras being offered at the Block 134 Open House on Sunday, September 7, 2025!🕚 Class Time:11:...

08/28/2025

Curious about naturopathic medicine or acupuncture?
Meet Dr. Irene Catania, ND at our Block 134 Open House on Sunday, Sept. 7! With 25+ years of experience, she’s offering a talk at 1:00 PM and doing FREE ear acupressure and acupuncture demos all day.

Whether you’ve been curious about holistic health, naturopathic medicine, or how homeopathy and acupuncture works—this is your chance to learn more and meet Dr. Irene in person. Drop by her private office on the 2nd floor (please note: not handicap accessible).

📍 134 Main Street, Putnam, CT
🎟️ Free event | Learn more about Block 134 at www.block134.com

Watch the intro video here: https://youtu.be/htgf0_FhWTM

Dr. Irene Catania, ND – Open House Talk & Meet and Greet at Block 134📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM Talk + Ongoing Demos | Putnam, CTJoin Carly Sage,...

08/24/2025

Our very FIRST open house is happening in two weeks!!

As part of our incredible lineup of facilitators and speakers, we want to share a bit about Roland Comtois, (who is a phenomenal speaker!) will be sharing a talk at noon called "What’s Up There in the Universe?"

In this special video, Artist-in-Residence Roland Comtois invites us to explore the mysteries of the cosmos through his visionary art and lifelong spiritual journey. Filmed during the Block 134 Open House, Roland shares how his 45+ years as a psychic medium, author, and inspirational speaker have shaped his unique creative process and led to the creation of over 130 cosmic-inspired works of art.

✨ Inside this video:

-Roland’s perspective on universal energy and what may lie beyond what we can see

-The inspiration and story behind his Canvases of the Cosmos series

-How his paintings transmit energy, emotion, and connection to those who view them

-A glimpse into his studio at Block 134 Arts & Wellness Collective

🎨 Roland’s art is more than visual—it is a transmission of energy and an invitation to experience “the light behind the darkness.”

📍 Visit Roland’s studio at Block 134, 134 Main Street, Putnam, CT
🌐 Learn more about Roland:

blessingsbyroland.com | paintingsbyroland.com

📧 Contact: rcomtois.admin@gmail.com

🔗 Explore Block 134: www.Block134.com

https://youtu.be/CEIgTn90_Tk

-🌌 What’s Up There in the Universe? | Roland Comtois at Block 134 Open House 🌌In this special video, Artist-in-Residence Roland Comtois invites us to explo...

08/21/2025

Join us Sunday, September 7th for the Block 134 Open House—a full day of healing, creativity, and connection in our 2nd-floor arts & wellness space.
(Please note: space is not handicap accessible.)

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EVENT ROOM SCHEDULE

10:00–10:45 AM – Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Betsy (Free)
11:00–11:30 AM – 305 Fitness Dance Demo with Luz Taveras (Free)
11:30–11:45 AM – Info Table Setup
11:45–12:00 PM – Welcome with Carly Sage
12:00–12:30 PM – Talk: Roland Comtois – What’s Up There in the Universe?
12:30–1:00 PM – Talk: Kenneth Harrington, MA, LPC – Choosing a Therapist to Meet Your Needs
1:00–1:30 PM – Talk: Dr. Irene Catania, ND – Secrets of Naturopathy, Homeopathy & Acupuncture
1:30–2:00 PM – Talk: Amy Leo Patterson – Making Money Fun-ish: 3 Ideas to Get You Started
2:30–4:00 PM – Artist Reception: Dominic Malizia & John Pagano
4:30–5:00 PM – Acoustic Sound Bath with Kala Farnham
5:00–5:30 PM – Mindfulness & Meditation Intro with Jessica Williamson

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PRIVATE OFFICE – MEET & GREETS

11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Kenneth Harrington, MA, LPC
10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Dr. Irene Catania, ND
10:00 AM–5:00 PM – Michelle Cole, Certified Hypnotherapist

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ONGOING EXPERIENCES (DROP-IN)

• Kloud PEMF Therapy Demos – Carly Sage
• Open Studio & Gallery – Roland Comtois
• “Stamp Your Own Textile” – Christina Cirillo Schmidt
• Upside-Down Painting – Elisabeth McGinn (1:00–3:00 PM)
• Warrior Ways 101 Open Studio – Michelle Paton
• Open House + Product Sale – Embellish Hair Salon
• Open Studio & Art Sale – Maura Williams (11:00 AM–4:00 PM)
• Meet & Greet – Amy Leo Patterson, Mindful Money
• Meet & Greet – Mary Kanz, Able Kids Now Coaching, LLC
• Meet & Greet – Luz Taveras of 305 Fitness

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📍 134 Main Street, Putnam, CT (2nd floor)
🗓️ Sunday, September 7th | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🌐 More info: www.Block134.com

Come curious. Leave connected. Welcome home.

08/19/2025

Missed the opening of Shane Lewis’s ArtMüvs exhibit?

You still have a chance to experience this powerful and inspiring collection!

🗓️ Gallery Hours with Shane this Weekend:
📍 Friday, August 23: 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Saturday, August 24: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Stop by Silver Circle Gallery to meet the artist, explore his moving body of work, and feel the creative force behind ArtMüvs—a collection where art doesn’t just move, it müvs.

📍 134 Main St., 2nd Floor
Inside Block 134 Arts & Wellness Collective, Putnam, CT
📧 info@silvercirclegallery.com

08/18/2025

🎨✨ New at Block 134! ✨🎨

We’re excited to welcome artist Andrea Shorey to Silver Circle Art Gallery with her class: How to See — A Foundational Drawing Class. Perfect for the homeschool community!

This 6-week course is designed for students ages 10–18 who want to strengthen their drawing skills and learn how to truly see as an artist.

📅 Mondays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
⏰ 10 AM – 11 AM
💲 $180 per student
📍 Silver Circle Art Gallery | Block 134, 134 Main St., Putnam, CT

Andrea’s approach will help students build confidence and develop a solid artistic foundation that they can carry into all forms of creative expression.

👉 Spots are limited! To register, email Andrea at andreashorey@gmail.com.