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“UNNATURAL CAUSES” Video Screening

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:06:23 +0000

ANNOUNCING…. Special screenings of selected episodes from this award-winning documentary series at the Waltham Public Library

“UNNATURAL CAUSES…is inequality making us sick?” investigates findings that are shaking up our conventional understanding of health. There’s much more to our well-being than genes, behaviors and medical care. The social, economic and physical environments in which we are born, live and work profoundly affect our health. Broadcast by PBS, this series tackles the root causes of our alarming socio-economic and racial inequities in health.

Learn more about this documentary at www.unnaturalcauses.org.

These events are FREE and all are welcome. All screenings will be held in the Lecture Hall of the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main Street. Each screening will be facilitated by a member of the Regional Center for Healthy Communities (Metrowest) and include an audience participation group discussion. Healthy snacks will be provided.

DATES

Feb 25-In Sickness and in Wealth: How does the distribution of power, wealth and resources shape opportunities for health?

March 18-Becoming American: Latino immigrants arrive healthy, so why don’t they stay that way?

April 15-Place Matters: Why is your street address such a strong predictor of your health?

TIMES

5:30pm – Doors Open, Refreshments

6:00pm – Introduction by Facilitator

6:15pm – Begin Video, followed by discussion, finish by 8:00pm

RSVP

Please RSVP by sending email to info@healthy-waltham.org so we have numbers for snacks and seating. Childcare will be available on a first come first served basis for children age 5 and up; if you need childcare, please call Francisca at 617-208-1562 to confirm space for your children.

Download our Unnatural Causes Flyer.

This special event is sponsored by Listen and Learn, a Mount Auburn Hospital collaboration with Healthy Waltham, WATCH, Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center, Power Program and Waltham Family School. Funding from the BCBS Foundation of MA.

Waltham Day of Play a Success!

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:51:08 +0000

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!

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.

Waltham Farm Day

Maria — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:28:06 +0000

On a beautiful fall day, well over 200 people came to the Waltham Fields Community Farm to connect with Waltham’s agricultural past at the first “Waltham Farm Day.” The September 26 event was co-sponsored by the Waltham Fields Community Farm, Healthy Waltham, the Mayor’s Office, and the Waltham Public Schools. Young and old enjoyed apple cider pressing, digging for sweet potatoes, cleaning shallots and garlic, a composting demonstration, and an art project. Presentations on cooking greens and drying herbs were some of the other activities enjoyed by attendees.

Here are some highlights of the day from the Waltham Community Access Channel:

Northeast School Taste Test

Maria — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:56:14 +0000

Healthy Waltham and the Waltham Public Schools kicked off our test taste program at the Northeast Elementary School in September 2008. On the menu: roasted summer squash, served with tomatoes and fresh herbs. The squash that was prepared in the Northeast cafeteria was locally grown – by Waltham’s last remaining farm, the Waltham Fields Community Farm on Beaver Street. Healthy Waltham passed out samples for kids to try; tasting is optional, but encouraged. The goal of the taste tests is to promote new vegetable dishes in a fun way. The event coincided with the MA Harvest for Students Week, a week celebrating locally grown produce.

The event was covered by WCVB TV Channel 5 as well as the Daily News Tribune. Coverage can be seen here:

WCVB TV Channel 5

Daily News Tribune