Your Story Is Worthy Of Honor with Caitie Hilverman
Through guided journaling prompts, small breakout groups, and a closing ritual, you'll have a chance to name what you've been holding and be met by others who are somewhere in their own in-between. When you hear someone else speak honestly from inside their own transition, it reorganizes what feels allowed for you.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Monthly Pro Filmmaker & Screenwriter Circle
We're excited to offer a monthly relationship building meet-up and info/skill-share session for pro filmmakers, directors, producers, casting agents, screenwriters, etc.
Tai Chi Crane Flow
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Tai Chi Crane Flow
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Summer Sing with Hudson Community Choir
Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
AI Club
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Club at The Spark.
Women’s Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Song Share Listening Party with Xondra
Calling all local musicians! Join us for a casual listening session where musicians/artists can come together to share works in progress, finished tracks, demos, voice memos etc. Just plug in, press play, and let the room hear what you've been making!
Tai Chi Crane Flow
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Summer Sing with Hudson Community Choir
Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Emotional Precision Workshop
In this masterclass, you'll learn to stop being controlled by your emotions and instead develop the awareness to understand, regulate, and use them as a source of clarity, resilience, and growth. By the end, you'll have practical tools to transform emotional reactivity into emotional precision—empowering you to meet life's challenges with intention rather than impulse.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Women’s Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control with AI Safety Awareness Project
This workshop is a guided, interactive introduction to the idea of superintelligence and the problem of loss of control—what happens if we create systems that are more capable than we are, but whose goals don’t perfectly align with human values.
Wandering Prevention with Autism Society Greater Hudson Region
Join us The Spark of Hudson for the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region's impactful Wandering Prevention Presentation. This vital event will equip families and caregivers with essential strategies and resources to prevent wandering incidents among individuals with autism.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
AI Club
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Club at The Spark.
Energize U: Free Energy Education Workshop with NY Power Authority
Join the New York Power Authority at the Spark of Hudson for a free, hands-on energy education session. Learn practical, low-cost ways to cut your energy use and lower your utility bills — and take home a free Energy Conservation Kit packed with tools to put your new skills to work right away.
Lightning Talks
A group of people, each with 5 minutes and a topic they love, stand up and share it with the room. The topics are totally unpredictable. You never know what you're going to get, and that's the whole point.
Clowning Club
This monthly club offers performers a chance to explore the art of clowning. It's an opportunity to embrace the absurd, celebrate failure, and discover the humor in vulnerability.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Lunch & Learn: A Conversation on Jazz, Collaboration and Home
Join media personality, writer, Hudson Jazz Festival Host, and artist advocate Keanna Faircloth for an intimate Lunch & Learn conversation with 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival main stage artists, vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and pianist Chris Pattishall. This is a unique chance to hear directly from the artists shaping this year's festival theme: the many voices, histories, and traditions that continue to define jazz in America.
Pickling and Fermenting Workshop with The Sylvia Center
Take a deep dive into vegetable preservation! In this 90 minute workshop, participants will learn how to make their own flavorful pickles using seasonal produce, which they'll be able to adjust to their own tastes!
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Friday Evening Fertility: An Educational Session with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan
We're excited to welcome Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Founding Physician of Kindbody — for an evening focused on fertility and family-building, created exclusively for the Spark Hudson community.
Saturday Morning Menopause: An Educational Session with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan
Join us at The Spark as we welcome Dr. Fahimeh Sasan — Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Founding Physician of Kindbody — for a conversation about menopause, hormone health, and thriving through midlife and beyond, created exclusively for the Spark Hudson community.
Women’s Creative Circle
This women's circle, open to female-identifying and non-binary individuals, is led by Nancy Maurice Rogers and other creatives in the field of arts. Through discussions and dialogues, we will delve into exploring creative processes and recognize the diverse area creativity has in our lives today and that which holds potential for future explorations in our lives.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Designing for People: An Introduction to User Experience
Ever wondered why some apps and websites feel effortless while others leave you frustrated? That difference is UX—user experience—and it's the craft of designing digital products around the people who actually use them. Join UX strategist and educator Cathline Marshall at The Spark for a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of great design.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Postpartum Circle With Bloom Project NY
A gathering space for mothers and birthing people with babies 0-6 months (or pre-crawling) Connection & conversation about navigating postpartum and early parenthood.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
Community Book Club
Join the Community Book Club at The Spark of Hudson, a monthly gathering for readers and curious minds.
Death Salon
A Death Salon is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Intro to Meditation
Whether you're brand new to meditation or building a steadier practice, this welcoming course covers everything you need to begin. Guided step by step by experienced instructor Joel Kreisberg, you'll learn the fundamentals in a supportive group setting. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to show up.
SummerFest Sundaes & Savings with Greylock Federal Credit Union
Anyone 13+ is invited to learn the basics of building wealth through solid savings habits while savoring sundaes at Spark of Hudson. This free event is part of Greylock's Wealth Builders SummerFest - a week-long celebration of financial education and wellness!
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Summer Sing with Hudson Community Choir
Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.
The Art of Connection: A Community Postcard Writing Workshop
In an era dominated by digital communication, the handwritten postcard has become a deliberate and uncommon choice. "The Art of Connection" is a free public workshop that invites Hudson community members of all ages to slow down and write to someone who matters to them.
Tai Chi Crane Flow
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Community Poetry Slam
Join us at The Spark of Hudson for our monthly poetry slam, an open, welcoming space for writers and non-writers alike to come together, share their work, and find community in the people around them. This slam, facilitated by Mary Garcia, is for anyone carrying something heavy, celebrating something small, or just looking for a place where they belong.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Summer Sing with Hudson Community Choir
Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.
Tai Chi Crane Flow (5 Week Series)
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Writing Club
In this twice a month, hour-long session, we’ll gather for casual conversation about writing. What challenges are we experiencing with craft or in our practice? How can we motivate each other (and ourselves) to stay accountable to longer projects? We’ll also write!
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
The Hudson Drama Club
Hudson Drama Club is a new theatre collective bringing together artists and neighbors who are drawn to musical theatre and classic drama—not for profit, but for passion. Together we study the work, reimagine it, and explore what it means to live inside these stories as artists and collaborators.
Clean Headspace
Join us for Clean Headspace, a monthly group led by Raena Baldwin of Fresh Start Home Services. This is a supportive, judgment-free space where we come together to tackle the challenges of physical clutter and the mental load that often accompanies it.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.
Summer Sing with Hudson Community Choir
Join the Hudson Community Choir for a casual, drop-in singing gathering. No audition, no rehearsal, no experience required. Each week, we'll pick a few songs to sing together! This is karaoke with company, built for anyone who's ever wanted to sing but needed a reason to start. Come when you can, stay as long as you like.
Death Cafe
A Death Cafe is an open, informal gathering to talk honestly about death and dying. The purpose is to increase awareness of death — with a view to helping people make the most of their finite lives. Tea included!
Beyond "Fine": Staying In Conversation With Teens
This free, 90-minute workshop translates the science of adolescent communication into three strategies you can use immediately. We'll draw on research in developmental neuroscience and parent-teen communication patterns to understand why teens disengage, and what changes when adults do something different
Tai Chi Crane Flow (5 Week Series)
Step into stillness in motion. Tai Chi Crane Flow is a gentle, flowing series that weaves together Tai Chi and Qigong into a continuous, meditative sequence.
Lap Crafts Circle
Bring any craft that fits in your lap and join Lap Crafts Circle for an evening of creativity and connection at The Spark of Hudson. Whether you knit, crochet, sketch, bead, embroider, or simply enjoy working with your hands, this relaxed gathering is a chance to make progress on your projects and share ideas with others. All ages and experience levels are welcome — come as you are, with whatever you’re working on (or just curiosity).
Bring your materials, pull up a chair, and enjoy conversation, creativity, and a supportive community of fellow makers.
Cold Case Collective
The Cold Case Collective is a bimonthly discussion group at The Spark of Hudson focused on examining real unsolved cases through an ethical, educational lens. Together, we work to keep victims’ stories at the center, build responsible investigative and critical-thinking skills, and learn from guest speakers connected to justice, advocacy, and investigative fields.
Intro To Cyanotype with Chris Losee
In this two-hour hands-on workshop, we’ll start by briefly covering the history of cyanotypes, the chemistry involved in making prints, and some of the ways contemporary artists are using this alternative photographic process. Then we’ll dive into making our own blue-toned prints!
Lightning Talks
A group of people, each with 5 minutes and a topic they love, stand up and share it with the room. The topics are totally unpredictable. You never know what you're going to get, and that's the whole point.
AI Club
Curious about AI? Already using it and want to share what you’ve learned? Join us for AI Club at The Spark.
Spark Avenue Improv
The Columbia County Players in partnership with the Spark of Hudson announces an open invitation to all to take to the stage in front of The Spark’s big blue curtain, learning the ever true and lively ups, downs, and sideways basics of improvisation. Leader Eddie Allen invites all curious and courageous comers, with lots of stage experience or none at all, to come over and play on their feet!
Free Support Group: Invitation to Change Approach
The Invitation to Change (ITC) Free Support Group is for people who care about someone struggling with substance use and want practical, compassionate ways to help. It is also open to anyone supporting a loved one with substance use or other compulsive behaviors.