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Boss Lady Boxing!

What is Boss Lady Boxing?

Boss Lady Boxing is a boxing + strength and conditioning program for women age 45+. Taught by national champion boxer Dena Lawton, and trainer/coach Lisa Carusone, BLB is for women looking to make mid-life their best years yet. Because you can!

Ready for a BLB update? Of course you are!

BLB runs for six weeks (12 sessions) Jan. 6 – Feb. 12, 2020.

Boxing with Dena meets Mondays, from 10-11 AM. Strength and conditioning with Lisa meets Wednesdays, from 10-11 AM. All classes meet at Nonantum Boxing Club. Newton MA. Did we mention there’s free parking?

Nonantum Boxing Club

75 Adams St

Newton, MA 02458

Fees are $325 for the full program. That includes a set of hand wraps and boxing gloves.

To grab your spot, email at BossLadyBoxing@gmail.com.

Who is Boss Lady Boxing?

Dena Lawton!

Dena has been competing in the Master ( age 40+) Boxing division for 9 years. She has a record of 8-2 which includes winning a Championship belt at the 2016 Ringside World Championships.

Dena is a USA Boxing Level 1 Certified Coach. She teaches classes and private lessons at Nonantum Boxing Club. Newton MA. She has also taught Boxygen, a boxing-inspired fitness class, and competed in and judged Boxygen challenges.

She volunteers her time preparing novice boxers for Haymakers for Hope, a sanctioned charity boxing event that raises funds for cancer research.

Dena loves the boxing workout and teaching the sport of boxing to all skill levels. Her goal is to continue competing and adding wins to her record! Outside of the ring, Dena has been a nanny for 30 years.

Boss Lady Boxing is officially open for business

Here’s what you need to know:

1. the first 6-week session runs Jan 6 – Feb 14, 2020,

2. classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11 AM,

3. Dena Lawton teaches boxing (no sparring) on Mondays,

4. Lisa Carusone teaches strength & conditioning on Wednesdays

5. all classes meet at Nonantum Boxing Club. Newton MA,

6. classes are limited to 15 women (sorry guys!),

For more information, including fees, or to register, email at BossLadyBoxing@gmail.com.

October 2, 2019
Dena is Now a Trainer at Nonantum Boxing Club!

It’s never too late. I’m training with ladies in their mid-40s and mid-50s who want to learn to box … as a fighter.

Watch us train with 2016 Ringside National Champion Dena at Nonantum Boxing Club in Newton.

She’s now taking clients for private and semi-private training.

To contact her, please call Nonantum Boxing Club at (617) 340-3700.

March 26, 2019
Nonantum Boxing Club January Fitness Special! $30 for 30 Days!

It’s not too late to get fit at Nonantum Boxing Club!

New members can join for $30 for 30 days and take unlimited classes!

Hours:

Mon–Thu: 2pm to 9pm
Fri: 2pm to 8pm
Sat: 9am to 2pm
Sun: 10am to Noon

Nonantum Boxing Club
75 Adams St
Newton, MA 02458

617.340.3700
info@nonantumboxingclub.com

January 4, 2019
New La Tate Mexican Restaurant is Muy Delicioso!

La Tate Mexican Restaurant in Newton is new and we just tried it! First of all, we were impressed by the salsa. It was fresh and homemade. The usual stuff is not too spicy (probably in deference to the area), but they gave us a habanero salsa that they made for the staff. It was really spicy and delicious. We also sampled the Pico de Gallo, which is kind of salsa to me.

The guacamole was fresh and delicious. What really impressed me though was the entrees. My enchilada was a spicy pork (I think carnitas) and it was delicious! We also tried the taquitos, also delicious and extremely savory.

It was a really hot day so I didn’t try the soup but I am looking forward to that.

The staff is really friendly and the decor is exuberant with brightly colored walls and tables, and an inviting bar showcasing artisanal tequilas.

This is a wonderful addition to the Newton restaurant food scene. The only downsides to La Tate is the lack of parking. We found street parking on the back side.

The pricing is also a tad high, especially for lunch specials but I am happy to pay a little extra because it ensures that La Tate can make it in this high rent area and also that they are not skimping on quality ingredients.

We highly recommend La Tate. They also have a take out menu and I assume they deliver. We will be back!

September 18, 2018
New Teen Room at Newton Free Library

The new Teen Room at the Newton Free Library is fabulous! Check out all the meeting spaces and inviting nooks!

The carpet is brand new! The YA books are attractively on display.

A few things to note about the Teen Room:
– No adults allowed to sit at the tables!
– No noise limitations! Make all the noise you want! Meet with friends for homework or study groups.
– The Maker Room next door is opening as well. It’s open to ALL AGE kids! Soft opening this Saturday!

Thank you to the Newton patrons who gifted the money for this renovation!

p.s. The magazines which used to be here are now upstairs.

September 12, 2018
Dawn Davis FREE Yoga Video for Shoulders

My awesome yoga teacher, Dawn Davis Yoga, is off to Italy on vacation so there is no yoga for the month of August. She left us this free yoga routine and I thought I’d share with you!

Here’s her message:

Check out the link to the free yoga video below!
My hope is you are resting, restoring and rejuvenating! My vision is that you are each having a blast taking in all those little moments that string together to create meaning and joy for you and those you hold dearest to your heart.

And as promised, here is another gift of yoga for you! Thank you to the wonderful yogis who participated in the making of this as well as to Justin Knight for videoing!

Looking forward to reconnecting in September! (Sept. 5, to be exact, is the day we resume classes at The beautiful Windsor Club!).

So, here’s the thing– I haven’t had a chance to figure out how to edit this stuff yet, so this is raw footage. That means that around minute 4, you’ll see the shot is just of our torsos (this lasts for a couple minutes) and then it returns to what you’d expect to see. It might not be too distracting as you’ll be practicing while it happens, but it’s there! My apologies for sending something not entirely polished– but I felt you’d prefer to have the raw version now than wait till I figure this technological stuff out (which apparently, can take a while!)

Without further ado, I bring you Shoulders! Enjoy and please send me any feedback you think might be helpful for us!

Dawn Davis Yoga for Shoulders (Unedited):

August 10, 2018
HOW TO COACH GIRLS Book Events!

We have the following book signing events planned. We hope you can join us.

Newtonville Books

10 Langley Road
Newton Centre
Newton, MA 02459

Saturday, March 31, 2018

4:00pm

Alison and I will make a short presentation, take Q & A, and serve homemade cookies.

Artemis Yoga (home of Soccer on the Mat)

639 Mt Auburn St

Watertown, MA 02472

Friday, May 11

7pm

South Shore Select

55 Recreation Park Drive

Hingham, MA 02043

Saturday, May 12

4pm-6pm

To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book.

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March 8, 2018
Cover Reveal of HOW TO COACH GIRLS and 2 Chapter Giveaway!

We are thrilled to reveal the cover of How To Coach Girls!

Volunteer parents and experienced coaches alike will find invaluable advice on creating a successful team that motivates girls to stay in sports beyond the middle school years. Twenty-two chapters cover major issues, including how to pick captains, the importance of growth mindset, issues around body image and puberty, as well as the challenges of coaching your own daughter.

In addition, fifteen professional coaches from a range of sports, including former Olympian athletes, give their advice on what girls need from a coach to allow them to flourish in sports, and most importantly, have fun.

2 Chapter GIVEAWAY of How To Coach Girls

We am giving away two chapters of How To Coach Girls. You can download it here.

Pre-Order HOW TO COACH GIRLS

How To Coach Girls comes out March 1, 2018, but it’s available for pre-order HERE! Thank you so much for your support!

To learn more, please check out How To Coach Girls website, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

January 5, 2018
Fleuri Designs Fall Open House

Fleuri Designs, is hosting a Fall Open House this Thursday and Friday (details below). There will be lots of great vendors and Fleuri Designs will be offering fall plants, fresh flowers, succulents, permanent botanicals and more! Event is free and open to everyone.

September 26, 2017
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

August 21, 2017