Community Events 

Walk and Talk Health Series

Health professionals from Newton-Wellesley Hospital host weekly community walks. Discussions on important health topics will be incorporated quarterly. Hosted by the Heart Health and Wellness Council. Except for Weston, all are welcome to attend in any town, regardless of residency.

Walk and Talk Series- JCC of Greater Boston and Needham Senior Center

Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 10:30 AM Stretching and Strengthening

John Scherry, PT, CCS, CSCS, and Daniel Destin, Exercise Physiologist, will discuss the importance of strength training, the benefits of stretching, and how resistance training relates to your heart health. They will lead demonstrations to help you safely implement strength training and stretching into your routine. They will also discuss how these activities can reduce body aches and tightness that you feel at the start of your exercise session.

Needham/Newton

• Tuesdays at 10:30 am at the JCC of Greater Boston. To register, call the Needham Senior Center at 781-455-7555.
• Walk and Talk Health - Needham
• JCC of Greater Boston and Needham Senior Center - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Waltham – Walk and Talk Health Series Weston and The Cambridge School (Open to residents of Weston only)

• Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays; 8:45 am – 10 am at the Cambridge School of Weston (Nov. – March)
• To register, please visit the Weston Council on Aging in person to sign up.

Lecture Series

The JCC of Greater Boston in Newton

Jumpstart Your Healthy Life 3-part lecture series

Newton Wellesley Hospital is proud to present this three-part series that will meet for 3 one-hour sessions over three months. We will provide tips for incorporating heart-healthy nutrition, relaxation strategies to mitigate the stress of everyday life, and provide stretching and strength training guidelines to reduce aches and pains. This is part of Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Community Collaborative Heart Health and Wellness Council.

Join us for parts 2 and 3 by registering at www.bostonjcc.org/jumpstart

Stretch and Strength December 10, 1-2 p.m.

John Scherry, PT, CCS, CSCS and Daniel Destin, Exercise Physiologist, will discuss the importance of strength training, the benefits of stretching, and how resistance training relates to your heart health. They will lead demonstrations to help you safely implement strength training and stretching into your routine. We will discuss how these activities can reduce body aches and tightness that you feel at the start of your exercise session.

The Diet Chronic Disease Connection - December 4, 11:30 a.m

At the Weston Senior Center

Diet plays a crucial role in managing chronic diseases by influencing key factors such as inflammation, blood sugar levels, weight, and overall health. Good nutrition can help prevent or alleviate some symptoms of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and hypertension. The seminar will focus on making healthy choices and provide tools to help make smart swaps to help manage chronic conditions. This program is presented by Jane Barr, MPH, LDN of Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Community Collaborative Heart Health and Wellness Council.