Van Vleck House February Calendar

The following is the upcoming calendar of events and programs at the Van Vleck House & Gardens, located at 21 Van Vleck St. 

• Monday, Feb. 4

Yoga at Van Vleck

Fee:  Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Instruction by Jennifer Hondru-Celestin emphasizes harmony and connection, with insight into body, breath and mind. Classes in the living room of Van Vleck House are open to students at all levels. Bring your own mat. No class Feb. 18. Full series runs through March 25. 9:30 - 10:45 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail info@vanvleck.org.

• Wednesday, Feb. 6

Tai Chi at Van Vleck

Fee: Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Join Miriam Moran Shankman for Tai Chi in the beautiful Van Vleck House.  Tai Chi is a centuries-old internal Chinese martial art practiced in a meditative, slow, gentle and graceful sequence of movements that has been shown to enhance health, relaxation and self-cultivation. Tai Chi may be adapted to suit nearly anyone, regardless of physical condition. Full series runs through March 20. 9:30 - 10:30 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org.

• Monday, Feb. 11 

Yoga at Van Vleck

Fee:  Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Instruction by Jennifer Hondru-Celestin emphasizes harmony and connection, with insight into body, breath and mind. Classes in the living room of Van Vleck House are open to students at all levels. Bring your own mat. No class Feb. 18. Full series runs through March 25. 9:30 - 10:45 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail info@vanvleck.org.

• Wednesday, Feb. 13

Tai Chi at Van Vleck

Fee: Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Join Miriam Moran Shankman for Tai Chi in the beautiful Van Vleck House.  Tai Chi is a centuries-old internal Chinese martial art practiced in a meditative, slow, gentle and graceful sequence of movements that has been shown to enhance health, relaxation and self-cultivation. Tai Chi may be adapted to suit nearly anyone, regardless of physical condition. Full series runs through March 20. 9:30 - 10:30 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org.

• Wednesday, Feb. 13

Garden Discoveries: Cards from Nature (ages 3 to 5, accompanied by parent/caregiver)

Fee: $7 Friends; $12 others. No fee for accompanying adults.

Garden Discoveries classes inspire children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens. 1:15 - 2 PM, Education Center, Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register or for additional information, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org.

• Friday, Feb. 15

From the Gardens: Winter Interest Walk

Fee: Free for Friends ; $5 for others.

Join Laura Roberts, Garden Manager of Van Vleck House & Gardens, to explore the Van Vleck grounds to seek out highlights of the dormant season. 1 – 2:30 PM, Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org. Registration deadline is Feb. 11.

• Wednesday, Feb. 20 

Tai Chi at Van Vleck

Fee: Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Description: Join Miriam Moran Shankman for Tai Chi in the beautiful Van Vleck House.  Tai Chi is a centuries-old internal Chinese martial art practiced in a meditative, slow, gentle and graceful sequence of movements that has been shown to enhance health, relaxation and self-cultivation. Tai Chi may be adapted to suit nearly anyone, regardless of physical condition. Full series runs through March 20. 9:30 - 10:30 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-maileducation@vanvleck.org.

• Friday, Feb. 22 

Floral Design from the Winter Garden

Fee: $15 for Friends; $20 for others

Description: How can beautiful arrangements emerge from the seemingly colorless winter landscape? Bring your own vase, and Garden Manager Laura Roberts will help you fill it with interesting materials collected from the Van Vleck grounds. Dress for the weather—brief outdoor tour included. 9:30 – 11 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org. Registration deadline is Feb. 18. 

• Monday, Feb. 25 

Yoga at Van Vleck

Fee:  Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Instruction by Jennifer Hondru-Celestin emphasizes harmony and connection, with insight into body, breath and mind. Classes in the living room of Van Vleck House are open to students at all levels. Bring your own mat. No class Feb. 18. Full series runs through March 25. 9:30 - 10:45 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail info@vanvleck.org.

• Wednesday, Feb. 27 

Tai Chi at Van Vleck

Fee: Single class: $18 Friends/$22 others; 4-class pass: $64 Friends/$80 others; series pass (8 classes): $112 Friends/$144 others

Join Miriam Moran Shankman for Tai Chi in the beautiful Van Vleck House.  Tai Chi is a centuries-old internal Chinese martial art practiced in a meditative, slow, gentle and graceful sequence of movements that has been shown to enhance health, relaxation and self-cultivation. Tai Chi may be adapted to suit nearly anyone, regardless of physical condition. Full series runs through March 20. 9:30 - 10:30 am, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org.

• Wednesday, Feb. 27 

Garden Discoveries: Maple Sugaring (ages 3 to 5, accompanied by parent/caregiver)

Fee: $7 Friends; $12 others. No fee for accompanying adults.

Garden Discoveries classes inspire children about the natural world around them. Since each child learns in a different way, every class examines one topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities and specimens. 1:15 - 2 PM, Education Center, Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair. To register or for additional information, call 973-744-4752 or e-mail education@vanvleck.org.