The neuroscience of singing shows that when we sing our neurotransmitters connect in new and different ways. It fires up the right temporal lobe of our brain, releasing endorphins that make us smarter, healthier, happier and more creative. When we sing with other people this effect is amplified.
Learn about The 100 Day Transformation Challenge, a partnership between the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency and the Department of Mental Health. Veterans of all ages and abilities are working out at Purebred Athletics, and attending wellness classes.
Republished from Saratoga Today - Thursday, December 13, 2017 By Larry Goodwin Death Wish Coffee Co. Owner Mike Brown answers questions from local veterans; and Nick Casey (as Santa Claus) and Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski at Saratoga Coffee Traders. Photos by Larry Goodwin. SARATOGA SPRINGS – This week, local military veterans shared holiday cheer as they [...]
13 Veterans who completed the seminar performed for a room full of supporters, media and fellow Veterans. Please see the assorted articles about this great event. Using Shakespeare to treat PTSD The Saratogian Local Vets Find New Voices in Shakespeare Saratoga Today Shakespeare Helps Ballston Spa Vets Heal Emotional Wounds of War Spectrum News At [...]
8 Week Pilot Program Purpose: Nipper Knolls Equine Center and Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection seek to provide an opportunity to military veterans to experience the unique benefits of the horse and human connection, in a safe and friendly environment. Procedure: Veterans will be from the Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection Program, and will be [...]
SARATOGA SPRINGS >> The dramatic production, “Cry Havoc,” is specifically geared toward the issue of helping veterans reintegrate into society. The program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St. in Saratoga Springs. “Cry Havoc” is open to the public free of charge, but requires a ticket. [...]
New Video Gaming Group! If you love gaming and you are a Veteran, we would love to have you join our closed group for Veterans only. We hope to have many Veterans so that we can begin to pursue tournaments and other great activities.
Saratoga County Veterans Peer to Peer Program is thrilled to announce a new Vets & Pets Program in partnership with Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Animals provide comfort and support in forms of affection and companionship for veterans who are struggling with mental and emotional conditions. We encourage Veterans who are involved in the Peer to [...]
Are you in need of a job or know someone who is? The homeless shelter in Saratoga is looking to hire a security monitor right away. They are looking to fill the overnight shift (midnight to 9am) and possibly a part-time evening shift (4pm to midnight). If interested or in need of more details, contact Bonnie [...]
One of our Veterans received a free car through the Keys to Progress program sponsored by Progressive Insurance, Enterprise, Goldstein Motors, and H&V Collision. Wonderful way to celebrate Veterans Day 2014 http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Duty-Calls-Four-veterans-get-a-jump-start-to-5897501.php