Save the Date for Hope Walks 2017!
Author: Mia
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Keyes Drugs Partners with Newton at Home
Keyes Drug in Newton, a pharmacy that provides prescriptions, compounded medications, medical supplies, high quality vitamins and nutritional supplements, and vaccines, has just announced it will partner with Newton at Home (NAH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping seniors living in their homes safely. Keyes will sponsor Newton at Home’s health and wellness programs for the 2017-2018 year.
Some of the past popular and well attended health and wellness programs offered by Newton at Home have focused on driving safety, sleep disorders, and hearing. There have also been classes in yoga and tai chi. Starting this fall, new programming will include topics such as: nutrition, balance, mindfulness, music therapy, memory, and home fitness.
In addition, pharmacists from Keyes Drug will present lectures on the following topics: vitamins and nutritional supplements; learning about over-the-counter medications and drug-to-drug interactions; and how to store and administer medications.
Keyes Drug is located at 2090 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton. For more information, visit www.keyesdrug.com.
Newton at Home Executive Director Maureen Grannan, Keyes Drug co-owner Ray Dinno and Newton at Home Coordinator of Community Partnerships Julie Plaut Mahoney
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Summertime at The Street FREE Series
Summertime at The Street series remains in full effect. There are five complimentary events each week, ranging from the popular Kick It By Eliza fitness class to Berklee College of Music performances to Children’s Dance Parties, as well as special events like Barry’s x Best Buddies and Summertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars. All events are free and open to the public. Weekly Summertime at The Street events are held on The Green (47 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA).
The Summertime at The Street schedule is below.Yoga on The Green
Every Sunday through October 1
9:30amThe Street has partnered with different yoga gurus for each session of Yoga on The Green, with every instructor bringing their distinct style to class on Sundays.Berklee College of Music Showcase
Every Sunday through October 1
12:00pm to 2:00pmThe Berklee College of Music Showcase brings Boston’s most talented young musicians, representing a range of genres, to The Street each Sunday. The complete schedule is below.August 6
Oscar BrownAugust 13
Harshitha KrishnanAugust 20
Lizie SarriaAugust 27
Arantza VasquezSeptember 3
Valentina LopezSeptember 10
Visnja BegovicSeptember 17
David RobinsonSeptember 24
Nick AlleyneKick It By Eliza with Emily Crocker
Every Tuesday through September 26
7:00pmEvery Tuesday, The Street hosts one Boston area’s favorite fitness programs, Kick It By Eliza.On August 29 and September 26, the high-energy cardio kickboxing class will be amplified by a live DJ.Kid-Friendly Fun
Every Tuesday through September 26
3:00pm to 5:00pmThis series includes everything from kids’ zumba to a photo booth to face painting. On Tuesday August 8, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, kids can jam out to “Rockin’ Railroad,” a lively musical adventure. A full schedule of events is below.August 8
Rockin’ Railroad w/ KidvilleAugust 15
Brookline School of MusicAugust 22
Dance + Play with Little BeatsAugust 29
Eat the Rainbow with Green City GrowersSeptember 5
Siesta Fiesta, Yoga + Zumba with Little BeatsSeptember 12
The B Fund Photo Booth + Card MakingSeptember 19
Green Your Smoothie with Green City GrowersSeptember 26
The Paint BarAcoustic Thursdays
Every Thursday through September 28
6:00pm to 8:00pmEvery Thursday, The Street will create a chill atmosphere with Acoustic Evenings, featuring local acoustic and folk acts. The schedule of performers is below.August 3
Jose SotoAugust 10
Haley SabellaAugust 17
Box of BirdsAugust 24
Nico Rivers
August 31
Paul HansenSeptember 7
Jeff ButcherSeptember 14
Los ElkSeptember 21
The EternalsSeptember 28
HoneysuckleSummertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars
Wednesday, September 20
7:00pmThe Street will host Summertime Savasana, Yoga Under the Stars, an outdoor evening yoga flow led by YogaWorks, on The Mews on September 20. Guests are required to bring their own mat and are encouraged to sign up on Eventbrite to reserve their spot; a link will be available in the coming weeks. -
Massachusetts has 8th Least At-Risk Youth
Massachusetts Is 2017’s State with the 8th Least At-Risk Youth according to WalletHub study.
To determine where young Americans are not faring as well as others in their age group, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 10 key indicators of youth risk. The data set ranges from share of disconnected youth to labor force participation rate among youth to youth poverty rate.
At-Risk Youth in Massachusetts (1=Most at Risk; 25=Avg.):
- 48th – % of Disconnected Youth
- 47th – % of Youth Without a High School Diploma
- 49th – % of Overweight & Obese Youth
- 21st – Youth Labor Force Participation Rate
- 44th – Youth Poverty Rate
- 37th – % of Homeless Youth
Top 10 States with Least At Risk Youth:
1 Mississippi 72.75 2 Louisiana 69.089 3 New Mexico 69.08 4 Alabama 63.599 5 West Virginia 60.476 6 Arkansas 60.454 7 Oregon 58.631 8 Nevada 57.765 9 Oklahoma 56.912 10 South Carolina 56.799 -
No Frills Yoga Video from Dawn Davis Yoga
NO FRILLS YOGA from Dawn Davis YogaI hope you enjoy this “no frills yoga” video in the comfort of your own home! It’s short (about 25 minutes), and is intended to get the energy flowing and promote balance and centeredness.<iframe width=”640″ height=”360″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vlq66dOvNLg” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
Dawn Davis Yoga classes resume at The Windsor Club starting Friday, September 1st. Classes are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30-10:30am. All are welcome!
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Restorative Yoga Video with Dawn Davis Yoga
Take some time out (20 minutes or less) to enjoy these four restorative postures that will reset your nervous system and peel back layers of stress. Mini-meditations are woven throughout this video. This free yoga demonstration from Dawn Davis Yoga.
Classes Resume on Friday September 1st at The Windsor Club with Dawn Davis Yoga, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30-10:30am.
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Soliciting Donations for Silk Road Gala
ATASK (Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence) is seeking donations for the silent action for its annual fundraiser, the Silk Road Gala. Please save the date and contact Christina Ayala if you want to make a donation to this worthy cause.
Cristina Ayala
Co-Executive Director
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
PO Box 120108
Boston, MA 02112
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Valeo FC Mini Champs
Hello Everyone, We are pleased to reintroduce our Mini Champs program for the upcoming Fall Season! Please take a look at the flyer below, that contains all relevant information about both the clinics and league. IMPORTANT: THERE WILL BE NO CLINICS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS DUE TO HOLIDAYS (9/3, 10/31, 11/1, 11/2, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23). Each session lasts for a total of 6 weeks, and costs $150 per session. If you wish to do both the clinic and league, you may do so for a combined price of $250. We are also offering a special deal for those who wish to act now. The FIRST 20 PEOPLE that register will get 50% off. This offer ends Monday, August 28th so don’t miss out!
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August Events from Historic Newton
AUGUST EVENTS FROM HISTORIC NEWTON
Ongoing through January 2018
FREED FROM THE FRAME: BEYOND THE CHILDHOOD PORTRAIT
Our exhibit displays six portraits of children from Historic Newton’s collection and also tells what happened to each child in adulthood. The lives of the children in the portraits reflect major events and cultural shifts in 19th century America, including changing gender roles, and military service in the Civil War. Drop-in activities, which change each month, build on themes from the lives of the people shown in the portraits. Through August 11, visitors are invited to play popular 19th-century board games, including chess and the less familiar spillkins and nine men’s morris. Even some games like solitaire were played in the 19th century. Activities from August 12 through September 8explore the life and lore of the lumberjack. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton
Admission: Included in museum admission fee
Information: 617-796-1450
Tuesday, August 15, 6:30 PM
UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS: WOMEN OF NEWTON’S
TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY HOUSEHOLDS
Discover the Newton Corner women who lived in the homes on Eldredge, Franklin, and Park Streets in 1900. Learn about the differences in the lives of live-in servants versus the mistresses of the homes (and their daughters). Using census data, marriage records, local histories, and newspaper accounts, Newton resident Anne Larner will paint a picture of life in 1900 for young women and enlighten us with stories of how life played out for selected women who lived upstairs and downstairs.
Location: Meet in Farlow Park at the intersection of Church and Eldredge Streets, Newton Corner
Admission: Suggested donation, $10 per person
Register: historicnewton.org, or come on tour day
Information: 617-796-1450
Wednesday, August 16, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: AT HOME AT THE HOMESTEAD
The Jackson Homestead has been occupied for over 200 years, and has seen many changes come to Newton. The Little House by Caldecott Award winner and Newton resident Virginia Lee Burton tells the story of a house similar to the Homestead. Explore the theme of home, and imagine life from a house’s perspective in this fun program. For children ages 18 months to 6 years and their caregivers. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Monday, August 28, 10:30 AM
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS: FREEDOM
Today we will read the Caldecott Award winning book Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine based on a true story of one man’s unique, creative escape from enslavement. Preschoolers and their caregivers will be given an opportunity crawl inside Henry’s Box and see other artifacts about freedom seekers around Boston. Includes free entrance to the museum after the program.
Location: Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street, Newton
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1450
Thursday, August 31, 7:00 PM
WORLD WAR I AND AMERICAN JEWS
This lecture by author Gene Fax explores the effects of World War I on the American Jewish community. Beginning with the mass influx of Jews in the late 1800s through their service as soldiers in France and their experiences after the war, he will describe the Jews’ transformation from “immigrants” to “Americans” in their own eyes and those of their non-Jewish neighbors. He will also discuss how American institutions came to dominate the Jewish world after the war. Co-sponsored by Historic Newton.
Location: Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton
Admission: Free
Information: 617-796-1360
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Barry’s Fundraiser Fitness Event for Best Buddies
BARRY’S HOSTS INDOOR/OUTDOOR CLASS
FOR BEST BUDDIES
WITH A COOLDOWN FLOW BY LULULEMONWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 at 6:30PM
AT THE STREET IN CHESTNUT HILLThis event is $10.
Offering the ultimate summer workout for a great cause, BARRY’S is teaming up with lululemon and hosting a fitness class in support of Best Buddies on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 6:30pm. The class will be held at Barry’s newly opened studio at The Street as well as outdoors on The Green at The Street: 55 Boylston Street, Suite 5568, Chestnut Hill, MA.
The sweat session will make the most of the summer weather, splitting time between a treadmill workout within Barry’s studio at The Street, and an outdoor weight workout on The Green at The Street.
lululemon’s Yoga Ambassador Leah Croteau will lead a 15-minute cool down flow, and a DJ will provide beats throughout the entire workout. The $10 admission will directly benefit Best Buddies. The class entails the following:
A 25 minute Barry’s treadmill workout at Barry’s at The Street
A 25 minute Barry’s weight workout on The Green at The Street
A 15 minute lululemon yoga cool down on The Green at The StreetParticipants can register in advance on EventBrite.