January
2023
Happy New Year!
After a week off, I am (somewhat) rested and ready to face all of the excitement of the coming year! One thing I tried to do during the holidays was work on being present and experiencing life as it was happening. Like many people, I tend to focus a lot on the past and the future...what hasn't gotten done, what needs to be done, what will happen if xyz doesn't happen, etc. By doing so I feel like I've got things under control, but I’m really just missing out on what's happening around me. I actually spent significant amounts of time without my laptop or phone during the holidays, and it felt great! So that's my resolution for 2023 - try to be more present and less distracted. I also found this article in the Guardian called 100 Ways to Slightly Improve your Life Without Really Trying. It has some great suggestions for small things we can all do to help us be happier and healthier, including ways to incorporate music into our routines. And to celebrate the new year, we will be starting a new Music and Wellness workshop in February. This popular 8-week workshop is a fun and educational way to improve your cognitive, physical, and mental health. It's also a great way to make sure that you keep at least some of your new year's resolutions 🙂.
Manal Toppozada, Founder and Executive Director
New Music & Wellness Group
8-week workshop | Mondays starting Feb 6th, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm on ZOOM
The Music and Wellness Workshop provides a range of innovative, research-based, and effective ways to “hack” your own neurology with music to live a richer, more fulfilling, and healthier life.
With the guidance of NMTS music therapists, you will be empowered to use music in intentional ways to promote your health. Past participants have reported reduced stress, increased motivation, and even healthier relationships. In the words of one recent participant:
"I can't believe how much I've absorbed and enjoyed from this class!!!!!!! I've been listening to music for hours today. And have learned so much and shared a lot of it with family. I'm just sorry it's coming to an end.”
Cost - $200 If the cost is prohibitive, please let us know. We do have a sliding scale available.
For more info or to register, please contact us at 775.324.5521 | mail@nmtsreno.org or fill out our ONLINE FORM here: www.nmtsreno.org/start-services
Welcome, Cony!
We are so excited to introduce our new Program Support Specialist Cony Linarez. If you call or visit us, Cony will most likely be the one greeting you so don’t hesitate to say hi!
Born in Mexico, Cony came to the United States as a teen. Growing up with the best of both worlds, Cony comes to Note-Able Music Therapy Services with a full-rounded experience in the arts, non-profit and business worlds. As a business owner on Wells Avenue, she served on the board and as the president of the Wells Avenue Merchants and Property Owners Association. She also served on the board of directors for Artown for 2 years. She holds an associate degree in secondary education from Truckee Meadows Community College and has extensive experience in event planning, volunteer management and building management. She is excited to bring her skills to NMTS at this time of growth and expansion. In addition to a passion for art, culture and travel, Cony is happy to have the opportunity to serve NMTS participants and their families and improve the lives of people in her community.
New Community Partnerships thanks to a Washoe County Community Reinvestment Grant
We are excited to announce we will be starting several new community partnerships with funding from a Washoe County Community Reinvestment grant! As of now we have confirmed partnerships with Our Place/RISE, United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada, Crossroads, with more to come!
The grant program is intended to address:
Negative economic impacts spurred or exacerbated by the pandemic;
Systemic community challenges through improved service delivery; and
Planning and preparation for future events that cause service disruptions.
We are honored that Washoe County recognizes the value of music therapy, and we are looking forward to expanding our reach to hundreds of additional people throughout the community. Click here for more information about the program and other grant recipients.
Upcoming Events
Music & Wellness | 8-week workshop | Mondays starting Feb 6th, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm on ZOOM. Cost - $200 | If the cost is prohibitive, please let us know. We do have a sliding scale available.
For more info or to register, please contact us at 775.324.5521 | mail@nmtsreno.org or fill out our ONLINE FORM here: www.nmtsreno.org/start-services
December Thank Yous
Thank you to our December donors: John Albrecht, Donna Aslan, Kendra Bertschy, James Cavanaugh & Julia Ratti, Scott Faulkner, Wendy and John Firestone, Beverly Hennen, Michael Hixs, Jackie Hogan, Chris Keenan, Su Kemp, Pennie Kirk, David Knaub & K7 Construction Inc, Kent Kubista, Tom Kulczycki and Carolyn Magin in Honor of Rebecca Shipley, Karl Laine, Melanie Mahan, AIG in Honor of Joe Macaluso, Marshall R Matley Foundation, Sophie Moeller, Sharon Morse, Pamela M Ponsart, Chuck Reider, Robert Z Hawkins Foundation, Heidemarie Rochlin, Rotary Club of Sparks, Jeannie Sartoni, Virginia Scheschy, Grace Schoenfeld, Jennifer Tibben & Sharon Hickox, Geilan Toppozada, Bill and Kimberly Trach & Americana Arts Foundation, Sue Wagner in Honor of her mother, Donald & Ruth Williams, Scott Youngs
Extra thanks to our monthly giving crew: Barb Anderson, Dodie Bryant, Skyler Dillon, Leslie Doukas, Tiffany Dunseath, Mary Lee Fulkerson, Rachel Gattuso, Mary Jo Gieseke, Karen Golonka, Sharon Hickox, Andy Hughes, Dina Hunsberger, Sandy Jacob, Ana Johnson, Lucille Knight, Michael Lahnala, Brad Lund, Deanna Lyons, Patti Meals, Pauline Mooers, Lisa Rizzoli, Pam Russell, Alia Salem, Jake Steinman, Judith Stewart, Jennifer Tibben & Sharon Hickox, Ken & Doreen Vogel, Jonathan Wilson, Sandra Young, Tim Young
Thank you volunteers: Kendra Bertschy, Jeff Bloyd, Christi Cakiroglu, Char Choate, Roman & Grant Denton, Emilee & Sally Duffy, Angie Fischer, Connor Fruth, Mark Geeson, Elsa & Rick Heroux, Andy Hughes, Chris Keenan, Aaron Kirkpartick, Michael Lahnala, Tony Martin, Patti Meals, Sophie Moeller, Jeanine Mooers, Jordan Nakao, Tira Perez, Cindy Prescott, Pat Ragains, Naomi Ramstad, Patti Rodriguez, Becca Shipley, Jake Steinman, Chris Stewart, Judith Stewart, Ken Vogel, Laila Wilson, and Joe Woolford