Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition
Free Cooking Class ~ Register with Stockbridge Community Outreach
Wondering what to do with the eggplant or zucchini that your neighbor gave you? Or how to make more meals for less money? This six week once weekly investment of your time will have you eating healthier, saving money and preparing portioned meals for one or more. Past students have said that they really enjoyed […]
5 Healthy Towns: One Big Connection
One Big Connection (OBC) is the official platform of the One Big Thing Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance connections, optimism, resiliency and engagement in the 5 Healthy Towns region. We know that mental health is of the utmost importance. You can expect our OBC action teams to provide information, opportunities, and resources that suit […]
Bridge to Wellness: The circle of fit and a June challenge
by Gary Hicks I often recommend weight-bearing exercises (weight lifting and using body weights) to help people lose weight. How exactly does that make sense? To simplify the explanation, I use what I call “The Circle of Fit,” a play on the music theory term “Circle of Fifths.” The goal is to lose weight. To […]
Free Cooking Class ~ Register with Stockbridge Community Outreach
Have you run out of steam in the kitchen? Get basic kitchen supplies and learn practical cooking with a pro. Six classes held on Mondays: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17. Held in downtown Stockbridge at old Back Street Restaurant Teacher Jackie Scheller, Vocational teacher/former restaurant owner. Class size limited to 9 […]
Free Cooking Class ~ Register with Stockbridge Community Outreach
Looking for something healthy, fun and free to do this spring? Get basic kitchen supplies and learn practical cooking with a pro. Six classes held on Mondays: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17. Held in downtown Stockbridge at old Back Street Restaurant Teacher Jackie Scheller, Vocational teacher/former restaurant owner. Class size limited […]
Join a virtual workshop sponsored by the Tri-County Office on Aging
Diabetes PATH is a 6-week interactive workshop designed for individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes and/or their caregivers. You will learn how to meal plan, decrease stress, get physically active, balance blood sugar, make goals and improve energy! If you’re interested in the workshop but don’t have access to Zoom, call us for a Mailed Tool Kit […]
Weight Loss Sprinters Lose 300 pounds
By Matt Pegouskie Earlier this year eighty-four Stockbridge area residents combined to lose more than 300 pounds as they participated in the second Bridge to Wellness Challenge. The challenge, led by Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) board member Harvey Morrell, was composed of three single month Sprint Challenges. The participants were challenged to be active […]
From the Horse’s Mouth
by Amy Heydlauff In 2013 we ran the quotes, below, from Stockbridge Wellness Center members (SWC). I hope they are all still doing well. Along with the programs and equipment these people used in 2013, SWC now has new cardio equipment, spinning bikes and SWC belongs to Silver Sneakers – a senior program. A few […]
Welcome Spring in Community Outdoor Locations
bridge in Beckwith Preserve by Jo Mayer I urge you to accept nature’s invitation to venture outside this spring. We are blessed with many areas to walk, play, and socialize. Not only is moving more good for your health, but doing so in the company of friends is, too! While there is construction on the […]
SAWC gains approval for 12 proposals and $75K funding
by Ashley Tomasi The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition announced Sept. 13 that the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) Board of Directors has approved its Year 7 Comprehensive Wellness Plan. The plan, approved Aug. 27, contains proposals for projects and programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of residents of the Stockbridge School District. All […]