Healthy Waltham » In the News http://healthy-waltham.org Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:42:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 A Beautiful Day for a Walk http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/10/a-beautiful-day-for-a-walk/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/10/a-beautiful-day-for-a-walk/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:52:34 +0000 admin http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1391 People of all ages came to historic Stonehurst on Sunday, October 16, for “Waltham Walks at Stonehurst,” an annual event organized by Stonehurst, Healthy Waltham, and the Waltham Land Trust.  Located atop a hill at the end of the winding Robert Treat Paine Drive off Beaver Street in Waltham, Stonehurst sits amidst 109 acres of [...]]]> People of all ages came to historic Stonehurst on Sunday, October 16, for “Waltham Walks at Stonehurst,” an annual event organized by Stonehurst, Healthy Waltham, and the Waltham Land Trust.  Located atop a hill at the end of the winding Robert Treat Paine Drive off Beaver Street in Waltham, Stonehurst sits amidst 109 acres of beautiful conservation land. “This is an unexpected oasis in the middle of Waltham.  It was great to welcome everyone here to discover and enjoy this amazing property,” said Ann Clifford, Curator of Stonehurst.  “Waltham Walks at Stonehurst” is part of Let’s Move Waltham, a city-wide initiative to encourage healthful activities such as walking.  Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of exploring the forests, fields, rocks and hills surrounding the property; playing on the lawn; kids’ crafts; and just sitting and relaxing in the sun.

Diana Young, Vice-President of the Waltham Land Trust, led a walk along the Western Greenway Trail and through the Storer Conservation Lands, which surrounds the property. “We are always happy to show families how the Western Greenway Trail connects the High School, Middle School, and Northeast Elementary with the many paths of Stonehurst,” said Sonja Wadman, Program Director of the Waltham Land Trust. Ann Clifford of Stonehurst led another group to the historic ruins and artifacts nestled in the woods around the estate.  Kids’ crafts and halloween activities were led by students from Brandeis University.

The grounds around Stonehurst and the surrounding Storer Conservation Lands, overseen by the Waltham Conservation Commission, are open daily sunrise to sunset; maps are available at the door. Please see www.stonehurstwaltham.org for more information.  For more places to walk in Waltham, please check out the Waltham Land Trust at www.walthamlandtrust.org.

 

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/10/a-beautiful-day-for-a-walk/feed/ 0 Waltham City Council Approves Resolution to Join Let’s Move http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/07/waltham-city-council-approves-resolution-to-join-lets-move/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/07/waltham-city-council-approves-resolution-to-join-lets-move/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:29:14 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1271 The Waltham City Council and Mayor Jeannette McCarthy passed a resolution for the City of Waltham to join Let’s Move, the national campaign to address childhood obesity that was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama in 2010.  The resolution was brought to the City Council by Healthy Waltham and passed at the City Council meeting [...]]]> The Waltham City Council and Mayor Jeannette McCarthy passed a resolution for the City of Waltham to join Let’s Move, the national campaign to address childhood obesity that was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama in 2010.  The resolution was brought to the City Council by Healthy Waltham and passed at the City Council meeting June 27, 2011.

By joining Let’s Move, Waltham is joining other communities across the country in recognizing that childhood obesity is a major health problem that we all need to tackle together.  Let’s Move has four main pillars which are:

  1. Helping parents make healthy food choices
  2. Improving nutrition in schools
  3. Expanding accessibility and affordability of healthy foods, and
  4. Increasing physical activity opportunities

Healthy Waltham appreciates the support of the City Council and Mayor, and we look forward to working with city officials and the community of Waltham on this initiative.

The press release can be found here.  A copy of the resolution can be found here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/07/waltham-city-council-approves-resolution-to-join-lets-move/feed/ 0 Food Memories and Family Dinners http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/food-memories-and-family-dinners/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/food-memories-and-family-dinners/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:33:32 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1252 Read our latest column in the Waltham News Tribune!  “Food Memories and Family Dinners,” by Leslie Glynn, appeared in the Waltham News Tribune on March 22, 2011.  Leslie describes the enjoyment of food and family time, and the importance of keeping these rituals alive today.  She also shares one of her family recipes, “Pasta e [...]]]> Read our latest column in the Waltham News Tribune!  “Food Memories and Family Dinners,” by Leslie Glynn, appeared in the Waltham News Tribune on March 22, 2011.  Leslie describes the enjoyment of food and family time, and the importance of keeping these rituals alive today.  She also shares one of her family recipes, “Pasta e Fagiole” (Pasta and Beans).

To view the article in the Waltham News Tribune online, please click here.  To download a pdf of the article, please click here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/food-memories-and-family-dinners/feed/ 0 Eat Healthy – On a Budget http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/eat-healthy-on-a-budget/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/eat-healthy-on-a-budget/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:12:44 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1232 This month’s Healthy Waltham column in the News Tribune features another guest columnist, Kristen Pufahl.  Kristen is a registered dietitian at the Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&SC) where her work is devoted to improving nutritional health in medically, socially, and economically vulnerable groups of people in our community.  Kristen discusses the challenges of eating [...]]]> This month’s Healthy Waltham column in the News Tribune features another guest columnist, Kristen Pufahl.  Kristen is a registered dietitian at the Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&SC) where her work is devoted to improving nutritional health in medically, socially, and economically vulnerable groups of people in our community.  Kristen discusses the challenges of eating healthy on a budget and shares a favorite recipe, Kale with Raisins, that can be prepared for about $0.99 per serving.

Read the column here.  A pdf version of the column can be found here.  Download the Kale with Raisins recipe here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/03/eat-healthy-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 Healthy Waltham: Our Farm is Your Farm http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/02/healthy-waltham-our-farm-is-your-farm/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/02/healthy-waltham-our-farm-is-your-farm/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:22:41 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1209 This month, we were pleased to feature Claire Kozower, Executive Director of the Waltham Fields Community Farm, as guest contributor to our Waltham News Tribune column.

As Waltham’s last working farm, the Waltham Fields Community Farm has an interesting history as part of the land originally belonging to farmer and philanthropist Cornelia Warren.  Today, the [...]]]> This month, we were pleased to feature Claire Kozower, Executive Director of the Waltham Fields Community Farm, as guest contributor to our Waltham News Tribune column.

As Waltham’s last working farm, the Waltham Fields Community Farm has an interesting history as part of the land originally belonging to farmer and philanthropist Cornelia Warren.  Today, the Waltham Fields Community Farm is a non-proft farming organization dedicated to food access, education, and local agriculture promotion.

The article, which appeared in the Tribune on January 25, 2011, can be found by clicking here.  A pdf version of the article can be downloaded here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2011/02/healthy-waltham-our-farm-is-your-farm/feed/ 0 Healthy Waltham – How a community takes charge http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/12/healthy-waltham-how-a-community-takes-charge/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/12/healthy-waltham-how-a-community-takes-charge/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:15:04 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=1069 Healthy Waltham’s second column by Leslie Glynn was published in the Waltham News Tribune on Friday, December 17.  The article focuses on some of the collaborations currently underway in Waltham to encourage healthier eating and address childhood obesity.  Healthy Waltham’s column appears monthly in the Waltham News Tribune.

Read the complete article by clicking here.  [...]]]> Healthy Waltham’s second column by Leslie Glynn was published in the Waltham News Tribune on Friday, December 17.  The article focuses on some of the collaborations currently underway in Waltham to encourage healthier eating and address childhood obesity.  Healthy Waltham’s column appears monthly in the Waltham News Tribune.

Read the complete article by clicking here.  To download a pdf of the article, please click here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/12/healthy-waltham-how-a-community-takes-charge/feed/ 0 Meet Judy Fallows http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/11/meet-judy-fallows/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/11/meet-judy-fallows/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:42:22 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=904 The Waltham News Tribune recently interviewed Healthy Waltham’s Judy Fallows.  Judy has been with Healthy Waltham since 2006.  As program director, Judy works to bring the message of healthy lifestyle choices to Waltham.  Judy’s responsibilities include overseeing the work of Healthy Waltham, forging partnerships in the community, securing grants for Healthy Waltham’s initiatives, and implementing [...]]]> J_FallowsThe Waltham News Tribune recently interviewed Healthy Waltham’s Judy Fallows.  Judy has been with Healthy Waltham since 2006.  As program director, Judy works to bring the message of healthy lifestyle choices to Waltham.  Judy’s responsibilities include overseeing the work of Healthy Waltham, forging partnerships in the community, securing grants for Healthy Waltham’s initiatives, and implementing our programs and collaborations in the community.

The complete interview in the Tribune can be viewed here. To download a pdf of the article, please click here.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/11/meet-judy-fallows/feed/ 0 Waltham Farm Day 2010 http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/10/waltham-farm-day-2010/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/10/waltham-farm-day-2010/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:49:36 +0000 Maria http://healthy-waltham.org/?p=912

On September 25, Waltham celebrated the 2nd annual Farm Day at the Waltham Fields Community Farm on Beaver Street.  Well over 200 people came to enjoy family-friendly farm projects, such as harvesting carrots and making apple cider; cooking demonstrations by Healthy Waltham’s Chef Leslie Glynn; kids’ games with the Waltham YMCA and Recreation [...]]]> Chef_Glynn Child_w_Carrots Mayor_McCarthy Worm_Bin

On September 25, Waltham celebrated the 2nd annual Farm Day at the Waltham Fields Community Farm on Beaver Street.  Well over 200 people came to enjoy family-friendly farm projects, such as harvesting carrots and making apple cider; cooking demonstrations by Healthy Waltham’s Chef Leslie Glynn; kids’ games with the Waltham YMCA and Recreation Department; live music; arts and crafts; and more.  The Waltham trolley shuttled people back and forth from the Waltham Common.

This free event is part of the Massachusetts Harvest for Students week, a week dedicated to connecting students to local farming and produce.  The event was also sponsored by Healthy Waltham, the City of Waltham Mayor’s Office, and the Waltham Public Schools.  For the Waltham News Tribune article about this event, please click here.

Chef Glynn’s cooking demonstrations featured carrots and swiss chard grown at the Farm.  Tasty recipes using these vegetables can be downloaded here:

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“Walk & Talk with Elected Officials” was featured in the Waltham News Tribune, please click here to read the story.  The Waltham Community Access Channel was also there, please click here for their video coverage courtesy of Julie Land.

]]> http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/10/walk-talk-with-elected-officials-3/feed/ 0 Waltham Day of Play a Success! http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/01/party/ http://healthy-waltham.org/2010/01/party/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:51:08 +0000 admin http://s291634052.onlinehome.us/?p=71 Over 250 people came out on a cold but sunny January day to the 2nd Annual Day of Play at the South Middle School on Moody Street.  This event brought together young and old to enjoy a variety of activities emphasizing healthy and playful lifestyles.  Special thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets which provided fresh fruit snacks, [...]]]> Over 250 people came out on a cold but sunny January day to the 2nd Annual Day of Play at the South Middle School on Moody Street.  This event brought together young and old to enjoy a variety of activities emphasizing healthy and playful lifestyles.  Special thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets which provided fresh fruit snacks, and also provided the yogurt and fruit used for the kids’ parfait-making at the Healthy Waltham table!

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Check out a video of the event courtesy of Chris Wangler and the Waltham Community Access Channel (WCAC-TV):

The Waltham Day of Play was spearheaded by the Waltham Recreation Department.  Other participating organizations included:  City of Waltham, Waltham YMCA, Healthy Waltham, Waltham Partnership for Youth, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Waltham Children’s Hospital, Waltham Public Schools, Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham Land Trust, Greater Waltham ARC, Hannaford’s Supermarket.

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