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Watertown Walks Schedule for the Month of September

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The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown:

Each month will feature city happenings, health and wellness, arts & culture, and community/business assets (some walks are in collaboration with the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee and Watertown Business Coalition). SCHEDULE RETURNS TO 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Please note the meetup location in each description below

September Walk Schedule

September 4 – No WalkSeptember 11 ~ Wellness Walk Meetup:  Saltonstall Park’s red brick plaza, next to City Hall, 149 Main StreetJoin Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Manager and Kristina Courage, Certified Fitness Trainer for movement and conversation about health enhancing lifestyle practices. September 18 ~ Public Arts & Culture Walk / WCA-TVMeetup:  Victory Field, 40 Orchard Street, side as well as on-street parkingWalk with a member of the Public Arts & Culture Committee member and visit WCATV’s new studio space to learn about the public access media center that is dedicated to empowering the residents of Watertown to tell their own stories. FRIDAY/SEPTEMBER 26 ~ Walk N Talk / in collaboration with Watertown Business CoalitionMeetup: TBATour the ALEXANDRIA / Arsenal on the Charles Campus 

Weekly programs will take place every Thursday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) and include movement, conversation, and opportunities to connect, interact, and explore the greater community. The walking portion of these programs will be approximately 30 – 40 minutes, and we encourage attendees to walk at a comfortable pace. 

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Tour the Businesses of the West End & Victory Field During Walk N Talk

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The Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown invite you to join the August Walk N Talk around the West End and also find out about the renovations going on at Victory Field. See more information from the WBC below. Take a look around the businesses of the West End of Watertown, Thursday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.

We will meet at Quebrada Baking, 281 Orchard St. Please park on the street if you are driving.

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See Where Watertown Walks Series Will Go in August

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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown hosts walks in town each Thursday, each with a theme or focus. See where the August walks will be in the announcement from Live Well Watertown. WEEKLY WATERTOWN WALKS

Thursdays 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMMeetup location: Please note location in each description below

August Walk Schedule

August 7 ~ City Walk ~ Walker PondMeetup:  Gore Estate / Parking Lot 5Join us to explore the existing paths at Walker Pond and connections to Gore Place. Learn more about the upcoming community meetings to help design the future Walker Pond Park.  More information can be found on the city project page here – Walker Pond. This walk includes some uneven terrain / surfaces.  Supportive walking/hiking shoes would be best for this walk. August 14 ~ Wellness Walk / Walk with a DocJoin us to hear a short presentation on the importance of vaccines at different life stages followed by a walk along the Charles River pathway.

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Visit Businesses South of the Charles River During Walk N Talk

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Charlie BreitroseThe Charles River from Watertown Square

The Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown will host a Walk N Talk of Watertown Square, south of the Charles River. The Watertown Square Walk N Talk will take place on Thursday, July 24 and stops include the new life science building at 66 Galen Street, Dallas Insurance, Farina’s Bicycle Shop, 1st Yard Barbers, and the City’s Parker Annex Building. The walk begins at 10 a.m. Meet and park at the Parker Annex Building (former school next to Casey Park) at 124 Watertown St. Register here! The Walk N Talk, co-sponsored with Live Well Watertown, provides an opportunity to engage with fellow community members, support local Watertown businesses and participate in physical activity.

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Live Well Watertown Hosting Walks in July

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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown will host weekly walks on Thursdays. In July and August the walks begin at 10 a.m. See the schedule below. July Walk Schedule

July 10 ~ Wellness Walk

Meetup:  Saltonstall Park’s red brick plaza, next to City Hall, 149 Main StreetJoin Stephanie Venizelos, Community Wellness Manager, and Kristina Courage, Certified Fitness Trainer, for a mindful morning walk and series of balancing exercises. July 17 ~ Public Arts & Culture Walk / Project Save Photograph Archive -https://projectsave.org

Meetup:  Thomas J. Cannalonga Memorial Park, 480 Pleasant St.Join in a walk to visit Project Save Photograph Archive on Pleasant St. Executive Director Arto Vaun will show us the space and talk about the 50 years of the project and the stories of the 80,000 photographs archived there. 

July 24 ~ Walk N Talkin collaboration with Watertown Business Coalition (WBC), this event will spotlight businesses in Watertown Square.

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Discover Coolidge Square in the June WBC Walk N Talk

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Discover Coolidge Square in the next Watertown Walk N Talk hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown. See more details in the announcement provided by the WBC below. The June Walk N Talk will visit Coolidge Square Businesses and see some of the gems that make Coolidge Square a destination. 

Stay tuned for information about which businesses we will visit and where it will begin. The Walk N Talk, co-sponsored with Live Well Watertown, provides an opportunity to engage with fellow community members, support local Watertown businesses and participate in physical activity. Whether you’re looking to relax, network, or enjoy the outdoors, these walks offer a perfect blend of recreation and community engagement.

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Weekend Fun: Bike Event Canceled, Watertown Pride, Yoga, Homebrewers & Martial Arts

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UPDATE: City officials announced the Get Out Your Bike event has been canceled due to the forecast rain on Saturday. Let’s start the weekend at the Get Out Your Bike Event at the dock on the Charles River on Saturday morning. If you haven’t gotten out your bike yet, now is the time. You can have it checked for free or learn about Blue Bikes if you don’t have your own. In the afternoon you can exercise further with a Family Yoga class at Artemis Yoga.

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Live Well Watertown Hosting Event About Building Your Community Network

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The following announcement was provided by Live Well Watertown:

Join us for refreshments and conversation about fostering social and community connections! Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 – 8:30pmWatertown Public LibraryRegister here: Build Your Watertown Community Network EventLocally made tea and cookies will be served

Learn about the health benefits of social connections

Hear from neighborhood organizers on how to build communication channels or hold a block party

Receive resources and information about volunteer opportunities

Get inspired to cultivate connectivity or get involved in your community! A Live Well Watertown initiative in collaboration with Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist and Watertown Community Conversations

Community Connect is a new initiative aimed at cultivating social connectedness, meaningful collaborations, and a shared sense of belonging. Join us in creating a resilient community that supports social wellbeing, values diversity, and collective growth. Community connections have been noted to increase both individual well-being as well as community well-being.