The following announcement was provided by Live Well Watertown:
Weekly programs will take place every Thursday, from 1-2 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.
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)
October 9 ~ Walk N Talk / Gore Place / with the Watertown Business Coalition
Meetup: Gore Place / Carriage House, 52 Gore St., Waltham
Join us as we explore the historic grounds of Gore Place in Waltham & Watertown (yes it is also in Watertown). Please park in the gravel lot beside the carriage house and meet inside.
Gore Place website In collaboration with the Watertown Business Coalition
October 16 ~ Public Arts & Culture Walk / Reception for “A Pleasant Landscape”
Meetup: Bemis Park, 76 Bridge St.
Come join in a walk to the opening reception for “A Pleasant Landscape”, a new public art exhibition featuring six local artists. The artworks, printed on 6-by-12-foot banners, are installed on the fence surrounding the former Sterritt Lumber site at 138 Waltham Street while the property undergoes redevelopment. We’ll meet at Bemis Park then walk over to the banners and hear from some of the artists. As the artwork is inspired by the river, we’ll then continue down to the Charles River to view the natural landscape.
You can learn more by visiting the online StoryMap about the artwork: https://arcg.is/ySeXi1.
October 23 ~ Walk N Talk / Mount Auburn Cemetary / with Watertown Business Coalition
Meetup: Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge
Join us and the WBC for an informative walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Hear interesting facts about the property, learn about well-known people buried there, gain insight into the fora and fauna and enjoy a beautiful walk around the grounds.
In collaboration with the Watertown Business Coalition
Register here.
October 30 ~ Exploring the Watertown Connector Shuttle Service / with WTMA & Transportation
Meetup: 64 Pleasant St. parking lot
Join WTMA Executive Director Sophia Galimore and City of Watertown Senior Transportation Planner Zeke Mermell on a guided tour, sharing insights on this commuting option. This walk will spotlight the WATConnector, Watertown’s clean, green, and comfortable micro transit service connecting the city to Harvard Square. The walk will go through Watertown Square and end at the new 66 Galen Street life sciences building and see the new Triangle Coffee Cafe.
Highlight: Attendees will have the chance to step inside the van, learn how the service works, and discover how many residents and employees may be eligible to ride for free depending on their residential or workplace affiliation. Cyclists are welcome! There are easy-on / easy-off bike racks on the vans.
Learn more at watertowntma.org/watconnector-pleasant-street.