The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown:
Live Well offers a variety of free programs to enhance well-being, inspire an active lifestyle, and strengthen community connections. We are committed to providing opportunities that support, promote, and encourage physical, social/emotional, and community wellness.*
Registration is open for the January Mind-Body Health class series!
~ Community Wellness Programs & Resources ~
2025 Mind-Body Monthly Series
Each month, we’ll offer a free 4-week class series to support your mind-body health. Classes will focus on reducing stress, developing strength and balance, enhancing social-emotional wellbeing, and more. Classes will be held at 12:00pm in the Savings Bank Room of the Watertown Public Library.
January ~ 3-Body Qigong for Stress Management
January 7 through 28th
Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Watertown Public Library, Savings Bank Room
Register HERE
February ~ Smart Strength & Balance
Watch for registration in mid-January
March ~ Vitality Yoga
April ~ Dancing into Wellness
Coming late spring/summer ~ Yoga and Qigong in the Park
Warm Winter Meals
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Watertown Public Library
6:30 – 8:00pm
Register HERE
(registration opens on January 15, 2025)
Join us for our annual winter program, featuring seasonal soups, stews, and other warm meals! This year’s program will be in collaboration with members of Watertown Community Gardens. Registration is required.
~ in collaboration with the Watertown Public Library.
The Eat Well Watertown program inspires people to explore and prepare a variety of multi-cultural dishes that include health enhancing and local ingredients. Program facilitators encourage participant conversation about food, cultural traditions, and community building. Nutrition education is included, and samples are provided.
Check HERE to find a variety of seasonal recipes from past Eat Well Watertown programs.
WATERTOWN WALKS
Returning in March of 2025!Did you know that daily walking can add years to your lifespan! Read more HERE.
Just 20 minutes a day can have a significant impact on your health. Find ways to build short walks into your daily routine – every step counts!
Tips for winter walks:
- Wear a hat, scarf, gloves, and shoes with good traction.
- Dress in layers, with a middle layer to keep you warm, and outer layer to protect from wind.
- Invite a friend or neighbor to join you or listen to a podcast for inspiration!
On very cold or wet days, try indoor walking. Check out this free Walk With a Doc Youtube video HERE.
WALKING IS THE BEST MEDICINE ~ HIPPOCRATES
Community Events & Programs
25th Annual Watertown Unity Breakfast
January 20, 2025, 8:30am
Reserve your ticket at: https://watertownunitybreakfast.eventbrite.com
Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown
Movie Mondays ~ Every Monday at 6:30 pm at the Watertown Free Public Library
Watertown Adult Education Classes – Offering a variety of educational programs
Watertown Recreation Winter Programs– Offering a variety of recreational programs
Visit Live Well Watertown’s Community Connect website or The City of Watertown’s event website to explore additional ways to get involved, meet new people, support your community and improve your social wellbeing!