Wellness info
MEXICO — River Valley Healthy Community Coalition will host a Worksite Wellness Roundtable from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Community Room at the Oxford Federal Credit Union, 225 River Road. Snow date is Jan. 13.
This is a chance to hear the latest wellness ideas, the science behind them and share concerns or challenges work sites may anticipate.
It is also a chance for work sites to ask questions, share any successes and challenges they may be encountering while creating a healthier workplace.
Featured speaker is Willow Sherwood, executive director of WELCOA Faculty, Wellness Council of Maine.
“It probably comes as no surprise that recent research shows that sitting all day at work is damaging to our health,” Sherwood said. “The Wellness Council of Maine will talk about policies and tips that you can use to get your workforce moving throughout the day. From stretching and simple exercises, to policy changes and computer downloads, you’ll get useful information that will help you and your employees get up and move and the great news is that it won’t cost you a thing.”
Carl Costanzi, 5210 Let’s Go! program coordinator, will give a brief overview of how “5210 goes to work.”
Just for fun for those who arrive by 11:45, there will be a demonstration on how to use muve.com for short, spur of the moment workouts for health and happiness at the work site.
A healthy light lunch will be served. RSVP by Jan. 10 to Carol Emery, HMP manager, at 364-7408 or rvhcc@gwi.net.
Class of 1950
RUMFORD — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1950 are invited to meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at the River Valley Grill.
Historical society
RUMFORD — The Rumford Historical Society will hold its first meeting of 2012 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Rumford Auditorium of the Municipal Building.
The speaker for the evening will be Curtis Rice, the society’s vice president. Rice has written and published a booklet, “Historical Rumford Falls, An Illustrated Walking Tour.” The book is of much interest to former residents of the Rumford area, as well as the current population, as it shows a photo and details a brief history of various unusual and historically significant edifices throughout the town. The booklet is available for purchase from Bartash’s Card and Gift Shop and the Rumford Information Center.
Rice will give a pictorial presentation of his publication. All who are curious about the history of the buildings we all take for granted when driving or walking through the community are urged to come and learn more about them.
Following the discussion, light refreshments will be served.
The public is invited. All who attend are reminded to enter and exit the building through the River Street entrance, by the Police Department.
Class of 1946
MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1946 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Covered Wagon.
Fashion show
RUMFORD — Winter Wonderland Fashion Show, sponsored by the What Not Shop Thrift Store, will take place Friday, Jan. 27, at Hope Association. Glee Club will be from noon to 12:15, fashion show begins at 12:15.
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