Around Town

First Event in Spring Walking Series Moved to This Week

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Watertown Moves, a program of Live Well Watertown, postponed the kick off its spring walking series to this week. Join Live Well Members & our Partners in Celebrating National Walking Day for a Walk along the Charles River Wednesday, April 11, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. starting at Saltonstall Park (Main Street, next to Town Hall)

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

The days are getting longer and warmer! Members from Trees for Watertown will be pointing out budding trees and signs of Spring along the way. WALK-INS WELCOME

Participants will walk at a moderate pace for 30 or 60 minutes. Sneakers or walking shoes and comfortable, clothing recommended.

Around Town

Watertown Moves Kicks Off Spring Walking Series This Week

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Watertown Moves, a program of Live Well Watertown, announced it will kick off its spring walking series this week. Join Live Well Members & our Partners in Celebrating National Walking Day for a Walk along the Charles River Wednesday, April 4, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. starting at Saltonstall Park (Main Street, next to Town Hall)

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

The days are getting longer and warmer! Members from Trees for Watertown will be pointing out budding trees and signs of Spring along the way. WALK-INS WELCOME

Participants will walk at a moderate pace for 30 or 60 minutes. Sneakers or walking shoes and comfortable, clothing recommended.

Around Town

Learn About Healthy Eating and Cooking at Watertown Winter Soup Fest

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Live Well Watertown will host the Winter Soup Fest where chefs from the Eat Well Team will have healthy and warming soups to sample. 

The Eat Well program is open to all Watertown residents and offers hands-on experience and fun with a focus on Watertown’s diverse ethnic cuisine. Join us for one or more classes and learn how to select fresh, local, healthy foods and prepare nutritious and delicious meals. The Soup Fest is the first event in the series for 2018, and will be held Wednesday, February 28 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472

One pot meals to warm the heart and tummy! Meet local winter soup ingredients – winter squashes, root vegetables, and beans
Ample Samples – Recipes – Nutrition Information

Eventbrite Registration Required – click here to register

For more information email svenizelos@watertown-ma.gov

Around Town

Live Well Watertown Hosts Second of Weekly Walks at Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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Live Well Watertown will host the second weekly walk through Mount Auburn Cemetery on Thursday. 

The group sent out the following information:

Thursdays, February 15th – March 8th, at 12:00pm
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge,
http://mountauburn.org/visit/getting-here/. Free parking available. Walkers will meet at the main entrance gate. Walk-ins welcome! Participants will walk at a moderate pace for 40 to 45 minutes and explore a
different route each week.

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Watertown Walks Returns With Trek Through Mt. Auburn Cemetery

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Live Well Watertown, a group promoting healthy living, will once again host a series of guided walks in the community. The first one is coming up on Feb. 15, 2018. Live Well Watertown sent out the following information:

Watertown Walks

The next series begins February 15th ~
Thursdays, February 15th through March 8th, 12:00 – 1:00pm

Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge
http://mountauburn.org/visit/getting-here/,
Free parking, Walkers will meet at the main entrance

Bundle up for some fresh February air – spring will be here in no time! Get a head start on outdoor activity and notice how much better you feel!

Around Town

Watertown Moves Bike Event Happening This Sunday Along the Charles

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Live Well Watertown, the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and Bay State Bike Week will host a special bicycle event along the shores of the Charles River. The event was rescheduled from last Sunday due to rain. The Watertown Moves Bike Event will be on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. at the Watertown Square Dock (at the Galen St. Bridge on the Charles River). The groups sent out the following announcement:

Dig your bike out of the basement, garage, or shed and bring it down for a free check-up and get some bike safety tips from Commonwheels friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Around Town

Bike Along the Charles River, Get a Tune Up and Win Prizes This Weekend

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Live Well Watertown, the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and Bay State Bike Week will host a special bicycle event along the shores of the Charles River. The Watertown Moves Bike Event will be on Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. at the Watertown Square Dock (at the Galen St. Bridge on the Charles River). The groups sent out the following announcement:

Dig your bike out of the basement, garage, or shed and bring it down for a free check-up and get some bike safety tips from Commonwheels friendly and knowledgeable staff. Venture out along the Charles River pathways or join LWW and Bike and Pedestrian Committee members for a group ride.

Food

Free Low Carb Cooking Demonstration Offered for Watertown Residents

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Learn how to make a healthy and tasty low-carb meal during a free cooking demonstration organized by Live Well Watertown. The Eat Well Watertown Event will be held on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown. Live Well sent out the following information:

Join us for our next Eat Well Program featuring “Chef” Lisa, who will teach you how to prepare healthy, tasty, low carb cuisine. This series offers hands-on experience and fun with a focus on Watertown’s diverse ethnic cuisine. We are excited to include a health education component to our program and we welcome new team member, Leila!