Tag: Health topic

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America: Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 1 PM

Environmental journalist Sharon Udasin will present her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, which traces an ugly history of corporate greed, military impunity and community devastation, based on original reporting in four highly contaminated places. The book introduces readers to people who, while fighting for their own lives, take action to fix a broken regulatory system. Sharon will also offer some room for hope, by shedding… Read more

The Last Phase of Life: Preparation ~ Caregiving ~ Embracing the Mystery: Thursday, 4/24/25 at 6 PM

Join us for author and hospice nurse, Ellie Atherton, for a meaningful conversation and Ellie’s practical guidance on preparing for the final phase of life. With her many years of experience, she will discuss topics such as: Understanding Advance Directives, Portable DNR, and POLST When to start planning Becoming a caregiver Recognizing the phases – life review, physical changes, last days, death bed visions, and final hours Having eyes for… Read more

ZOOMing for February

Is the weather keeping you inside?  Join us on some virtual journeys and educational sessions via ZOOM. When you register you will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. The History and Culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples Friday, January 31st at 2 PM On this visit with the Buttonwoods Museum join us for Pentucket on the Merrimack River, a program that discusses the history and… Read more

Mindfulness: Understand and Apply Mindfulness to Daily Life: Thursday, December 12th at 6 PM

In this talk, we will explore what mindfulness is and how it can be practiced in order to achieve a greater sense of well-being. We often struggle with the incessant chatter in our heads that leads to regret, anxiety, fear, or sadness. By taming this “monkey mind”, we can find more peace, and a recognition that we cannot always control what life brings us, but we can control how we… Read more

The Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting with Liz Barbour: Thursday, December 19th at 6 PM

Learn how to start this healthy lifestyle to improve your health, build muscle, increase stamina, and free up more time for all your favorite projects and activities. Presenter, Liz Barbour will discuss “The Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting”. For the past 6 years, Liz has been coaching and supporting others to start this natural, easy, life altering practice. Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992… Read more

Listen to Me: Developing Better Communication and Listening Skills: Thursday, November 21st at 6 PM

Why does it seem that people often talk over each other, or in circles? How can we avoid this by improving how we listen to each other?  This talk will help identify what traps we fall into, and how we can work to overcome them. Presenter, Lizzie Linn has been teaching in higher education for over 15 years. She received her BA in Philosophy/Religion and her MA in Critical and… Read more