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Health & Wellness
The Abortion Talks: Fostering Dialog Across the Divide
First Parish in Needham 23 Dedham Avenue, Needham
The Library Foundation of Needham presents “The Writer’s Block LIVE” at the Needham Free Public Library
As part of their new series of author interviews hosted by Matt Robinson of "The Writer's Block," on The Needham Channel, The Library Foundation of Needham is bringing Dr. Bruce Cohen to the Needham Free Public Library to discuss his book, Excusercise: Inexcusable excuses for not exercising, and to offer tips for those who find it hard to […]
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Cardiologist, John B. Cadigan III, MD • National Wear Red Day
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesDid you know February is American Heart Month and the 2nd is National Wear Red Day? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and largely preventable. We're excited to welcome back Dr. Cadigan, a brilliant cardiologist and our Stephen's brother! He will share the most up to date information on how […]
Lane Lyceum presents Online Sports Betting: Is It the Dough or the Dopamine? with Professor Dick Daynard of Northeastern University
Massachusetts legalization of online betting has turned many customers into gambling addicts. What can and should be done about this?
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Zoom"Breaking Myths and Misconceptions about Daylight Savings Time: Making the Case for Permanent Standard Time", with Dr. Karin Johnson, M.D., Professor of Neurology at UMass Chan School of Medicine-Baystate. Learn why the change would have repercussions on health, safety, education, productivity, and energy use.
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Lane Lyceum
Zoom"Why Can't I Fix This? The Questions We Ask When We Love Someone with Addiction," by Rev. Nathan Detering, Senior Minister of Unitarian Universalist Area Church, Sherborn, MA Rev. Detering will address common questions about addiction and offer support to those struggling. Q & A to follow discussion.
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Needham Public Health Community Forum
Powers Hall at Needham Town Hall 1471 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, United States
Breast Health Expert Panel Discussion
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin us Wednesday, May 1st, for dinner and an educational evening on breast health screening, genetic testing, and more. Please RSVP to vleonard@bidneedham.org
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Modeling Matters: What Parents Need to Know (and Do) to Decrease Stress, Worry, and Anxiety in Kids
Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Community Council is excited to announce the next installment of its Mindful Community speaker series, featuring esteemed psychotherapist, Lynn Lyons. Lyons will share her insights and expertise about decreasing stress, worry and anxiety in kids through modeling. Current news about young people and mental health has created warranted concern, but the information can […]
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Needham Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Avenue, NeedhamOur plant sale features pretty containers of sun and shade perennials, grasses and herbs. Members will also be dividing plants from their own gardens. Come early, you might find something unusual, or the perfect plants to fill the empty spots in your garden.
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Overdose Awareness Vigil
Memorial Park, Needham Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham's 3rd Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil 6:30-7:30pm at the Memorial Park Gazebo International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity to remember, without stigma, those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Needham's observance will include speakers, a memorial flag display, and the distribution of informational materials to support […]
Register for the 36th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Boston Common 139 Tremont Street, BostonRegistration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Details: The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized […]