Watertown Walks continues on Thursdays in June. The walks hosted by Live Well Watertown and other groups run from 1 to 2 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall, unless noted in the information. See more details, below.
Weekly programs will 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. Note location of meet-up which varies.
Walks will not take place if it’s raining or if there is a heat advisory.
Each month will feature city happenings, health and wellness, arts & culture, and community/business assets (some walks will be in collaboration with the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee and Watertown Business Coalition).
June 4th – City Happenings/Connect with Community – Human Rights Commission
Learn about Human Rights Commission, hear from members Gabriel Camacho and Elizabeth Brusie. Watertown Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) vital work in our community. The HRC is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all residents across housing, employment, education, and City services, regardless of background or status.
Through outreach, educational forums, and the development of an Action Plan, the Commission serves as a key resource for those with concerns about discrimination.
June 11th – Walk with s Wellness Walk / Self-Compassion
Join us and Linda Corrine, Nurse Practitioner, to learn about the health benefits of self-compassion. Numerous studies, ranging from laboratory experiments to training course evaluations, consistently demonstrate that individuals with higher levels of self-compassion experience significant benefits to both their mental and physical health.
June 18th – Public Arts & Culture Walk / Open for Business
Join us for a tour of the “Open for Business” art installations in Watertown’s Coolidge Square district. Meet up at Filippello Park, in center of park by spray pad and restrooms.
June 25th – Walk N Talk / Riverworks – Pleasant Street Area
In collaboration with Watertown Business Coalition
Join us for our first Walk N Talk of the season featuring some local businesses and community resources. We’ll start at Beth Israel Lahey Health/Mount Auburn Hospital Urgent Care & Primary Care for a quick walk inside, then visit Perfection Car Wash and finish with a stop at Gigi’s Pizza!
Parking is available in the public lot across from Riverworks. Please avoid parking behind Riverworks due to active towing.