Health & Wellbeing

AARP Massachusetts is forming a team for the Worcester County Walk to End Alzheimer’s and we would love for you to join us! This 3.4 mile walk takes place in Worcester on September 15. All funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

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We often think a vacation should be a trip to an exotic far-away destination, yet a true vacation is anything that allows you time away from your daily life to relax, explore new things and otherwise enjoy yourself.

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By Jill Gambon

Join us at the Red River Theatres in Concord on November 29 for a free screening of "Remembering Leonard Nimoy: His Life, Legacy, and Battle with COPD," a loving and very personal tribute to the life and career of Leonard Nimoy, the prolific actor and director best known for playing Spock in Star Trek.

AARP is pleased to endorse the bipartisan Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (H.R. 3759) that will create a strategy to support family caregivers.

The Manchester Parks and Recreation’s “Walk for your Health” program is returning for its fall session, and AARP has all the details!  This walking group is open to people of all ages who want to get out in the crisp air, exercise and meet new friends!  The series will run from  Wednesday, September 6 – Monday, November 13, with walks taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at  9:00 AM and beginning from a variety of locations.

Manchester’s Parks and Recreation Department has released the spring dates for 2017’s “Walk for your Health Program.”  This walking group is open to people of all ages who want to get out in the fresh air, exercise and meet new friends!  The spring series will run from Monday, April 17 – Friday, June 23, with walks taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 AM and beginning from a variety of locations.