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Dr. Mary Burke a Senior Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston spoke at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Watertown.
Dr. Burke presented a very insightful and comprehensive view of the state of our economy. The Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday for lunch at Oakley Country Club in Watertown.
The Watertown Recreation Department has plenty of activities for children of all ages, featuring Cops & Rec programs, dodgeball, yoga and ski boarding. To register for these programs visit the Recreation Office in Town Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, or register online by clicking here. For more information call 617-972-6494. Cops & Rec Coed Dodgeball Program
Who: Boys and Girls Grades 6 -8
When: Wednesdays, November 16 – February 8, 2017 (Meets once a week for 10 weeks) No Class: 11/23 ,12/28
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Where: Middle School Small Gymnasium
Fee: $25.00 Residents
The first week of this program will consist of pick-up games and then the teams will be selected. The teams will be made up of boys and girls from different grades. We will schedule games each week for each team.
The Alzheimer’s Association announced it will host a free workshop on healthy aging on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m., at the Alzheimer Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown.
Healthier Living for Your Brain and Body, will address research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement to promote a brain-healthy lifestyle. The workshop will provide hands-on tools to help incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. To register or for more information call 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/MANH. The Alzheimer’s Association, with headquarters in Watertown, has regional offices in Springfield, Raynham, and Worcester, MA and Bedford, NH. The Alzheimer’s Association provides services and programs for those with Alzheimer’s, family and professional caregivers in the form of support groups, a 24/7 Helpline, care consultation, advocacy efforts, research funding and education programs.
If you are looking to quit smoking, Mount Auburn Hospital has a program that could help you reach your goal. The hospital sent out the following information:
WHAT: Mount Auburn Hospital is pleased to host Freedom From Smoking®, a seven-week program developed by the American Lung Association®. This program provides an overview on how to overcome tobacco addiction by addressing the physical, mental and social aspects of addiction. Topics include managing stress, avoiding weight gain, developing a new self image, how to stay smoke free for good and more. WHEN: Starting Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 5:30pm-7pm.
The effort to stop the epidemic of opioid and heroin addiction across the country has led to some strange allies, Congresswoman Katherine Clark said Thursday night, but local efforts like the one in Watertown are just as important as bills passed in Washington.
Clark spoke at Watertown Middle School during the Erase the Stigma event hosted by W.A.T.E.R.town (Watertown Access to Treatment, Educations and Resources) Task Force on Substance Use Disorder. Addiction to opiates, which often begins with using prescription painkillers, has touched all demographics, Clark said, and even the youngest. “At Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, a small community hospital, 5 percent of the babies born are dependent (on opiates),” Clark said. This led her to sponsor legislation to to help opioid-exposed infants in 2015, and she got some help from across the aisle. “The co-sponsor was (Senate Majority Leader and Republican) Mitch McConnell,” Clark said.
The World in Watertown and the Social Action Committee of First Parish of Watertown invite the public to a program on Transgender Identities, Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7-9 p.m. at First Parish, 35 Church Street, Watertown, the group announced. While we are seeing more representation of transgender experience in the news and media, many people still have a lot of questions. A panel of speakers who identify as transgender or are parents of youth who identify as transgender will share their personal experiences and answer audience questions on how best to support and understand transgender people. This program is organized by Missy Mae Sturtevant, Director and Founder of the MaeBright Group, Boston.
The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce (WBCC), Rotary Club of Watertown, and the Town of Watertown are pleased to announce that the fifth annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, December 2 in Watertown Square. A reception will follow at the Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) main office in Watertown Square. Santa Claus will arrive to the Square by fire truck at 5:15; the tree will be lit at 5:30; and the reception to follow immediately after at WSB, where attendees will enjoy hot chocolate, cider, refreshments, holiday music with the NEJazz AllStars Holiday Quartet and others, and of course visit with Santa Claus! Parking will be available at WSB after 5 p.m.
“We’re really excited for this year’s tree lighting, and to continue with this wonderful holiday tradition,” said WBCC Executive Director Paul Airasian. New this year: Radio station 105.7 WROR will also be outside in the Square with giveaways, playing music, and a special guest of their own beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Watertown High School acapella group will also be performing outside.
Watertown Boys & Girls Club announced it will be hosting a Turkey Feather Scavenger Hunt this Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Club members ages 7 to 11 are welcome to attend this fun, Thanksgiving event. Our teen members will be hiding “turkey feathers” all around the Club. Win points by finding different colored feathers and receive fun prizes! Free admission.