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Stress Management Classes, Winter Warmer Meals and More from Live Well Watertown

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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 ManagementJanuary 7 through 28thTuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00pmWatertown Public Library, Savings Bank RoomRegister HERE

February ~ Smart Strength & BalanceWatch 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, 2025Watertown Public Library6:30 – 8:00pmRegister 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.

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Hundreds Celebrate Chanukah at Chabad Watertown’s Third Annual Menorah Lighting

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Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights the ice menorah at Arsenal Yards during the third annual Watertown Chanukah Celebration. Looking on are Assistant City Manager Ari Sky, right, Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson (far left), and Police Capt. Dan Unsworth. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The fire that lit the Third Annual Watertown Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards mesmerized and brought warmth to a crowd of several hundred people on Monday evening. Before the lighting of a menorah, which stood several feet high and was made of ice, the crowd of more than 300 people enjoyed treats, games, crafts, and a performance by a fire dancer. Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman from Chabad Watertown lit the candles on the menorah with help from Watertown Assistant City Manager for Finance Ari Sky.

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See Info About New Years Hours for City Departments Trash Delays

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The New Year holiday will impact hours at City facilities, including City Hall, the Library, and the Senior Center. Also, some residents will have trash and recycling pickup delays. See more in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, and Senior Center will be closing at noon on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and will be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. The Department of Public Works Office will be closing at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and will be closed on New Year’s Day.

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Find Out About Christmas Tree Collection in Watertown

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Watertown residents will be able to dispose of their Christmas trees during the coming weeks. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown below. Christmas trees will be collected on your trash day for three weeks starting from Monday, January 6 through the week of Monday, January 20, 2025. Please make sure to remove all lights and ornaments, and do NOT put the tree in a bag. The city will only collect the tree itself.

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Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Watertown at Arsenal Yards

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The following announcement was provided by Chabad Watertown:

Celebrate Chanukah with Us: Ice Menorah Lighting, Fire Show & Gelt Drop! Monday, Dec. 30th, 4-6 PM

In partnership with Arsenal Yards, we’re thrilled to invite you to our 3rd annual public menorah lighting ceremony and celebration! – A mesmerizing live fire dance performance

– Chanukah crafts for all ages

– Live music and festive vibes

– Complimentary treats to enjoy

– A Special Gelt Drop from the Watertown Fire Department

Where: Arsenal Yards Mall – Bond Square, 130 Arsenal Yards, Watertown, MA, 02472

RSVP TODAY Here

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Registration for Watertown Recreation Winter II Programs Open Soon

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Sign ups for the Watertown Recreation Winter II Program begin on Jan. 3 at 6 p.m., including multiple activities for elementary school children and adults, and a program for middle schoolers. For PreK-5 the programs this session include kids test kitchen, all-sports, parent and me, Blue Belles baton twirling, archery, wrestling, robotics, engineering. Middle schoolers can participate in Python Pioneers. Adult programs include pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and archery.

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Skate Into 2025 at Ryan Arena with Friends of Watertown Hockey

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The following announcement came from the Friends of Watertown Hockey:

Friends of Watertown Hockey invite you to Skate into 2025 on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the JAR (John A Ryan Rink), 1 Paramount Place, Watertown. Free Skate is from 1:15-2:45 p.m.Watertown/Wayland Hockey Game is from at 3 p.m.$10/person – $30/family – Cash or Venmo

We will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for the Watertown Food Pantry. Enjoy skating with family and friends then stay to watch the WHS/Wayland Boys Hockey game v. Waltham. Puck drops at 3 p.m.! All ages and skill levels are welcome.