Community Events 

Join us for our community programming hosted by Newton-Wellesley Hospital Community Health and The Newton-Wellesley Community Collaborative.  All events are free and open to everyone.  Please note the format of the program(s) you are attending; most are virtual, with a few being held in person.  Please join as many programs as you would like by registering via the links below.  We encourage you to share this information with family, friends, and among your networks.

Purple Flag Project Display

• September 15-22

On front lawn of Newton-Wellesley Hospital in recognition of National Recovery Month
All are invited to attend the opening ceremony for the Purple Flag Project on Wednesday, September 18th from 12:15 pm - 1 pm beginning in the Shipley Auditorium followed by a front lawn memorial.

No registration required.

Aging and Caregiving Series  

Each of the sessions below will be conducted by Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MS.  Consultant with Help My Aging Parents, LLC

• Time for Q & A will be a part of each session
• Register and attend any number of sessions. 
• Free, virtual.
• Hosted by NWH Community Health
• For questions please email NWHCollaborative@partners.org

Sept. 18 Planning for Caregiving: a practical guide  

• September 18, 12 – 1 p.m., virtual

Ideas about preparing for caregiving will be shared with the goal of reducing stress and avoiding challenges. This session will cover the practical step by step approaches to planning for caregiving. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) Evaluating the situation when to step in to offer support; 2) What the conversation should consist of / topics to cover; 3) Setting up a plan collaboratively; and 4) Services and resources for older adults.

The event is virtual and free of charge.  

Join event on Sept 18

Sept. 25:  Planning for Caregiving: an emotional guide

• September 25, 12 – 1 p.m., virtual

This session will focus on ways to manage the emotional challenges that many caregivers experience. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) What it means to be a caregiver; 2) Caregiver stress syndrome; 3) Emotional stressors; 4) How to manage stress; and 5) Services and resources for caregivers.

Join event on Sept. 25

The event is virtual and free of charge.  

September 26: A Mind-Body Approach to Pain: Practical Management Strategies for Relieving Pain

• September 26, 7-8 p.m. Virtual

Hosted by the Substance Use Council and the Palliative Care Council

The event is virtual and free of charge.  

Join event on Sept 26

After Your Baby's Birth: Panel discussion  

• November 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.   In person event
• 85 Wells Avenue

Panel discussion with a pediatrician, pediatric dentists, child psychologist and a mother
Hosted by the Maternity Council   

Register for the Nov. 7 event 

October: The “Why and How” of Talking About Teen Healthy Relationships

• October date tbd

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Council

More details and registration will be posted soon

Walk and Talk Health

• Ongoing at various locations; most series run September through May

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. All are welcome to attend in any town, regardless of residency.

Needham/Newton – Tuesdays at 10:30 am the JCC of Greater Boston. To register, call the Senior Center at 781-455-7555.

Waltham – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 10 am -11 am at Bentley University Athletic Center (Sept. – May) To register, call the Waltham Senior Center at 781-314-3497.

Newton – Thursdays at 9:30 am at the UMASS Amherst Mt. Ida Campus (Sept. – May)  To register, call 617-796-1506 or visit website.

Weston – Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays; 8:45 am – 10 am at the Cambridge School of Weston (Nov. – March) To register, call the Weston Council on Aging at 781-786-6280.