Attention! The Healthy Harvest Festival at the Robert L. Ford School, 49 Hollingsworth St. in Lynn has been rescheduled for next Wednesday October 13th, due to inclimate weather! The festival will start at 6:30 with a tour of the school garden, followed by festivities in the gym, featuring local restaurants, talks on health topics, information on local non-profits and public programs, as well as live perfomances by Aspara Dance Troupe, Julio Bare, and St. Mary's Choir. The event is free, but will be accepting charitable donations! Come help support the the Ford School Garden and Nutrition Education Program and the importance of good food and nutrition in the health, happiness and prosperity of our families here in Lynn...all while having a good time eating healthy food and enjoying performances by our diverse cultures!
Attention Commonwealth Care Members: You should have received a package from the Health Connector in May about Open Enrollment, a time when you can change your Commonwealth Care health plan. Open Enrollment runs from June 3 - June 22, 2010 and your selection will become effective July 1. If you’re ready to get more and choose BMC HealthNet Plan or to learn about all your Commonwealth Care options, call the Health Connector's Member Service Center at 877-623-6765 (TTY: 877-623-7773), M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit mahealthconnector.org.
If you want more information about BMC HealthNet Plan, call us at 800-792-4355 or visit ChooseBMCHP.com.
Submitted by peter.domanico on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 10:33am
Looking for something for the kids to do after school? The Lynn YMCA has supervised activities Monday – Friday from 2-6 pm for children in grades K-8. The Core program is based in the Youth Center and works around a team concept. Activities include swimming, sports, computer center, art crafts, homework help and snack.
Youth will have access to many different facilities including the youth center, game room, racquetball courts, pool, basketball gym, indoor track, outdoor playground and computer center.
Participation requires a youth membership and a $20.00 monthly fee.
Please direct your questions to our Youth and Teen Director, Gregg Ellenberg at gellenberg@lynnymca.org or 781-581-3105 x238
Submitted by peter.domanico on Thu, 01/28/2010 - 12:22pm
The City of Lynn Board of Health invites you to attend a special meeting Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30 PM at the City Council Chambers at Lynn City Hall. Come out and see a shocking and captivating presentation on the availability of drug paraphernalia in our community. Presented by CTC's Youth Council Part of the Solution and Girl's Inc's Substance Abuse Peer leaders Group La Verdad. Also presenting: Joyce Redford, Director of the North Shore Tobacco Control Program
Please RSVP to MaryAnn O'Connor, Health Director, Inspectional Services, Lynn City Hall, 781-586-6828
Project COPE, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide services to individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol. Since that time COPE’s role has expanded to include services for the mentally retarded, developing a network of home care services, and offering management consulting services to other organizations through Occupational Consultation Services. COPE seeks to help people achieve their fullest potential in medical, social, educational and emotional dimensions. If you are interested in learning more about Project COPE, please visit their website.
Attention! The Healthy Harvest Festival at the Robert L. Ford School, 49 Hollingsworth St. in Lynn has been rescheduled for next Wednesday October 13th, due to inclimate weather! The festival will start at 6:30 with a tour of the school garden, followed by festivities in the gym, featuring local restaurants, talks on health topics, information on local non-profits and public programs, as well as live perfomances by Aspara Dance Troupe, Julio Bare, and St. Mary's Choir. The event is free, but will be accepting charitable donations! Come help support the the Ford School Garden and Nutrition Education Program and the importance of good food and nutrition in the health, happiness and prosperity of our families here in Lynn...all while having a good time eating healthy food and enjoying performances by our diverse cultures!
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Looking for something for the kids to do after school? The 
The City of Lynn Board of Health invites you to attend a special meeting Tuesday, February 2nd, 6:30 PM at the City Council Chambers at Lynn City Hall. Come out and see a shocking and captivating presentation on the availability of drug paraphernalia in our community. Presented by CTC's Youth Council Part of the Solution and Girl's Inc's Substance Abuse Peer leaders Group La Verdad. Also presenting: Joyce Redford, Director of the North Shore Tobacco Control Program
Project COPE, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1970 to provide services to individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol. Since that time COPE’s role has expanded to include services for the mentally retarded, developing a network of home care services, and offering management consulting services to other organizations through Occupational Consultation Services. COPE seeks to help people achieve their fullest potential in medical, social, educational and emotional dimensions. If you are interested in learning more about Project COPE, please visit their 