News Briefs

Holiday Events at First Church

First Church of Winthrop, United Methodist, 217 Winthrop Street lists the following Holiday events:

Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. – Candle Lighting and Holy Communion in the Sanctuary

Christmas Carol Sing-along – Sunday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Thrift Shop – January 13 & 15, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (entrance in back of building)

Service of Holy Communion – each Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

MVES TO Offer Virtual Healthy Aging Workshop on Health Eating

Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a FREE Virtual Healthy Aging workshop series called My Life; My Health: Healthy Eating for Successful Living, offered on Mondays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm from January 24 to March 7, 2022 (no class February 21).  Throughout the series, you’ll learn more about how nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle changes can promote better health. This virtual workshop series focuses on heart- and bone-healthy nutrition strategies to help maintain or improve wellness and prevent chronic disease development or progression in older adults. Healthy Eating uses the USDA’s MyPlate as a framework.

Mystic Valley Elder Services works with our neighbors in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield, and Winthrop.

Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the classes from the comfort of your home. Class size is limited so reserve your spot today. To register, or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at dcovelle@mves.org or call 781-388-4867.