Health

Paddle for Plummer

The 6th Annual Paddle for Plummer on July 13th, 2019 will be a day full of energy, stoke, fun and fitness for a fantastic cause! You don’t want to miss it! There will be over 400 participants and spectators enjoying live music, food, waterfront spinning, SUP yoga, and, of course, paddling on our beautiful waterfront property at Plummer Youth Promise in Salem, MA. Locally and internationally known sponsors and vendors will be there doing demos and supporting Plummer Youth Promise. All proceeds to the Plummer Home.

When:

Saturday, July 13, 2019 - Early Reg at 6:30am

Location:

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MAC Barre Summer Series!

Best athletic club for families north of Boston

Join us for a series of poolside barre classes from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on the outdoor pool deck, followed by a social from 7:00 - 8:00 PM!

Thursday, July 11th - Sign up starts July 1st
Thursday, July 25th - Sign up starts July 15th

$20 Per Person, Per Class
Open to members + the community
Bring a friend!

Cost includes fee for class, (1) glass of wine or beverage of choice, appetizers, raffle ticket and goody bag!

Sign up through the app or at the front desk, up to 10 days prior to the event. 978-526-8900
- Class limited to 15 participants
- Participants can purchase additional glasses of
wine after glass included in cost of event
- Fee for event charged at time of sign-up,
- Cancel up to 48 hours for full refund
- Participants may register for one or all classes

Manchester

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Summer Special at Gloucester Karate Academy

Gloucester Uechi Karate Academy is running a great Summer special for adults and children! For just $89, you can join the academy classes for a month of group classes starting in June, July or August. This special offer includes two introductory private lessons and a karate uniform. A full schedule of classes is designed to cater to busy families. To enroll in this wonderful opportunity to gain life skills and have fun at the same time, please call or email the school.

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Solstice Ipswich Farmers Market

Come celebrate the first day of summer at this one-time Farmers Market on the Ipswich Middle Green! We'll have local produce, tasty treats, live music from Bottles and Cans, native plants for your garden, local crafts and more! We're running this on a volunteer basis in an effort to keep the spirit of the Market alive. Please share this event so we can get a great crowd! We hope to do it again this year if it's a success! More info and vendor applications at ipswichfarmersmarket.com

When:

Friday, June 21, 2019 4-7pm

Location:

South Village Green Ipswich

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Healthy Eating Habits for Your Children

Things To Do at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport, Boston's North Shore

The vegetable your child tolerates today may be old news tomorrow. Their eating habits are unpredictable and that’s normal. Your eating habits and the way you speak about food, however, are major influences in forming their life-long habits.

It’s important to teach children that you eat to fuel your body and your brain. Marit Pywell, RDN, CDE, a nutritionist at Anna Jaques Hospital, shared 7 habits that will have you feeling great while leaving a lasting impression on the kids. Prepare your meal schedule and the meals for your family with these tips in mind.

Newburyport

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PMC Greater Newburyport Kids Ride

Kids are encouraged to ride their bikes to raise money for the Pan Mass Challenge in Newburyport

This summer, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Greater Newburyport Kids Ride will be one of many PMC Kids Rides throughout New England and beyond. Come join the fun, camaraderie and inspiration at the PMC Greater Newburyport Kids Ride as kids ages 3-13 ride the Clipper City Rail Trail or a tricycle obstacle course at Cashman Park to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund. Many kids, many bikes, one mission…cure cancer! Refreshments, entertainment and fun! Pre-register online or on site!

When:

Sunday, June 9, 2019 9am-12pm

Location:

Cashman Park

Clipper City Rail Trail

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AJH: Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth Education Classes at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Haverhill MA

Congratulations: you are pregnant! This class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures.

Topics covered include:

Anatomy
Labor & delivery
Anesthesia and medications
Cesarean section
Immediate post-delivery period
Breastfeeding
Newborn baby care

A tour of the Birth Center at Anna Jaques Hospital is included in the class.

Fee for the class (both the all-day workshop and online class) is $150 for Women's Health Care patients and $200 for non-WHC patients. Class fee covers both mother & support person.

Classes are available in two formats to fit your family's needs:

All-day workshop: Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques.
Online Combo: Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm (Online course with 3-hour on-site learning).

For more information, or to register for the class, please call (978) 463-1079 or email birthcenter@ajh.org.

When:

Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques

Location:

Anna Jaques Hospital

Newburyport

Health

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Haverhill

Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families

Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.

When:

Mondays from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the conference room above Women's Health Care located at 2 Water Street, Haverhill.

Location:

Anna Jaques Hospital Womens Health Care

Newburyport

Haverhill

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Rockport Fathers Day 5k

Run, walk or stroller the North Shore YMCA's Fathers Day 5k race in Rockport Massachusetts

Calling all Super Dads! Bring the whole family along for Rockport father’s day 5k/10k road race. The Rockport Father’s Day 5K is hands down the most spectacular race course in New England! Run, walk or stroll(er) this beautiful course as it winds its way along the rocky coast of Rockport. Same views, shorter course is the 5K sister race to this Father’s Day tradition.

When:

Sunday, June 16, 2019 9-11am

Kids Fun Run at 10am

Location:

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YMCA's Backshore 5K

Run the YMCA's Back Shore 5 Mile along the shore of Gloucester Massachsuetts

It’s baaaack… the Annual Backshore 5k Road Race. Run Gloucester’s beautiful backshore. Spectacular views of Cape Ann’s Twin Lights, Thatcher Island and the Atlantic Ocean! Don’t miss this North Shore’s runners’ favorite. Post-race party at Mile Marker 1’s Waterfront Pavilion: bbq buffet, live music, awards and more! The Backshore Road Race is part of the YMCA North Shore Road Race Series Seacoast Challenge & the Tinman Challenge.

When:

Thursday, May 16, 2019 6pm

Location: