BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//STAR & SPLENDOR - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for STAR & SPLENDOR REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T171909 CREATED:20251020T114336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T114336Z UID:32350-1761850800-1761856200@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Better Boundaries for Witches & Femmes DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE. \nRegistration includes two Thursdays\, October 23 & 30\, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Please plan to attend both sessions! \nDoing your inner work and still finding your boundaries slipping? Wondering how you can protect your peace and emotional health better? Finding yourself defaulting to fawning or people pleasing mode? \nYou can be a powerful person and witch and STILL struggle with these things. Feminist-oriented therapist Ari Loach and Ami\, owner of Star + Splendor have put together a two part workshop to help you tune up your boundary skills! The focus will be on the unique ways women and femme identifying folks struggle with healthy boundaries and are culturally discouraged from having them. \nIn this workshop you’ll learn: \n\nwhy healthy boundaries are vitally important\nwhen it is ok to be a “bitch”\nthe difference between limits and expectations\, rules and boundaries\nhow to identify your need for better boundaries\ncommunication techniques and scripts for tricky situations (i.e.; work\, relationships\, friend groups)\nwhat do to when you’ve missed an opportunity to set a boundary (hint: don’t beat yourself up!)\nneeds and approaches in spiritual circles (avoiding spiritual abuse)\nenergetic techniques to protect against vamps\, frenemies and bad witches/mean magicians\n\nWe’ll cover these topics and more over the course of two Thursday evenings\, along with facilitated discussion and practice. Refreshments will be provided. Bring a comfy cushion or bolster if you have one! We will have some chair and some bolster seating. Please plan to be at both sessions! URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/better-boundaries-for-witches-femmes-2/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Wellness,Healing arts,witchcraft,women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Better.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ami Lahoff":MAILTO:shop@starandsplendor.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T171909 CREATED:20251113T173203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T185820Z UID:32405-1763751600-1763757000@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Sound Bath with Elise Manzo DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. \nJoin us on Friday\, November 21 at 7:00pm for a healing sound bath with sound therapist Elise Manzo. \nBathe in the vibration of Elise’s Tibetan singing bowls for balance and support for healing. Sound therapy offers relief from stress\, blocks\, and imbalances on all levels: spiritual\, emotional\, physical. The vibration and resonance of the bowls soothe the body and the mind. Sound healing offers the immediate benefit of an elevated mood\, the effects of which can be felt for days. Elise is our favorite sound healer and we welcome you to share in this wonderful monthly event! \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, pillow\, and blanket for comfort. $35 Advanced registration is required. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/sound-bath-with-elise-manzo-15/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Wellness,energy healing,Healing arts,Sound Healing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/NOVEMBER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T171909 CREATED:20260329T184509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T184509Z UID:32582-1777057200-1777062600@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Sound Bath with Elise Manzo DESCRIPTION:RESERVE HERE. \nWe welcome Sound Therapist Elise Manzo to our new Altamont location to offer her monthly Sound Bath. Find respite\, healing and rejuvenation as you rest in the immersive experience of her Tibetan healing bowls. The stress relief and balancing effect of a Sound Bath is often felt for weeks. Perfect for those who find meditation difficult\, sound healing provides deep relaxation\, energetic reset\, and a lifted mood. \nPlease bring a yoga mat\, pillow and blanket for your comfort. Some comfortable seating is also available\, for those who prefer it to lying down. Feel free to arrive a little early to get settled in a spot. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/sound-bath-with-elise-manzo-16/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Wellness,energy healing,Healing arts,Sound Healing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/april-sound-bath.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elise Manzo":MAILTO:elisemanzo@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T171909 CREATED:20260415T135010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T095631Z UID:32628-1777824000-1777831200@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:At The Threshold with Dr. Agapi DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE. \nJoin us for an interactive 2-hour end-of-life workshop offering clear\, practical guidance on navigating end-of-life care. The workshop includes learning about differences between hospice and palliative care\, and how to recognize when hospice may be appropriate. Also included will be facilitated mini Death Café (group-led discussion about death and dying)\, printed pamphlets and resources\, as well as ample time for questions. \nAbout the instructor: \n\n\nDr. Agapi Ermides\, D.O. is a physician trained in anesthesiology and hospice and palliative medicine\, and a former hospice medical director. She continues to work as a hospice physician in a supportive\, non-clinical role and also offers end-of-life companionship as a death doula. She is the founder of Liminal Troy\, a death doula collective serving individuals and families throughout Troy and the Capital Region. Her work is further informed by experience in psychedelic preparation and integration\, as well as a background in contemplative practice and writing focused on death\, meaning\, and the human experience. URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/at-the-threshold-with-dr-agapi/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AT-THE-threshold-with-Dr.-Agapi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T171909 CREATED:20260423T142726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T142726Z UID:32657-1778007600-1778014800@www.starandsplendor.com SUMMARY:Healing Circle: a night for energy healers DESCRIPTION:RESERVE HERE. \n\nJoin Altamont local and Reiki Master Morgan for a monthly healing circle on Tuesday\, May 5\,  7-9pm. \nThese gatherings are inspired by traditional Reiki shares\, while opening the space to all energy healing modalities. Participants will have the opportunity to both give and receive healing treatments in a supportive\, community-centered environment. Between turns\, time will be allocated for reflection\, connection and shared learning\, allowing everyone to deepen their practice and experience. \nA mix of massage tables and chairs will be available for sessions. (Please let us know if you have a table you can bring!) Other recommended items: A water bottle/beverage \, journal and pen\, comfortable clothing. \nWhether you’re an experienced practitioner or simply curious about energy healing\, you are warmly welcome! URL:https://www.starandsplendor.com/event/healing-circle-a-night-for-energy-healers-6/ LOCATION:Star + Splendor\, 196 Main St\, Altamont\, NY\, 12009\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Wellness,energy healing,Healing arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.starandsplendor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/healing-circle-may.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR