Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Phia Women’s Center will be offering a free mothers group for the women of Cape Ann and surrounding area. There will be toys, books, and other moms and kids to make connections with. Come ask questions, relax and let the kids play, and commiserate on the trials and tribulations of motherhood. Cape Ann Mothers Group will be held every Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm starting October 12th at 242 Main St. in Gloucester.

Don’t forget to check us out at The Bridge Cape Ann’s Fifth Annual Fall Fest  this Saturday from 11:00 – 4:00 at Mile Marker One. We’ll have a kid’s craft, information about our programing, and a fun treats for adults!

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Cape Ann Farmers Market TODAY

Stage Fort Park 3:00-6:30

(Free parking)

**Cape Ann Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons**

Great food, live music, beautiful artisan goods. Come watch the sun set while you shop, let your kids play on the playground, and check out some of the newest local vendors!

Want to support the market? Buy a membership today and get great discounts to local farmers, restaurants, and shops! Help us continue to support small local businesses!

Stay up-to-date on what’s going on at the market on and off season – sign up for our newsletter on our website! 

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It’s that time of year again! Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period is October 15- December 7, 2017. SeniorCare Inc. and the Massachusetts SHINE program will co-host a Medicare Plan Enrollment Day on Monday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SeniorCare’s offices at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester. Several SHINE Counselors will be on-hand for half-hour appointments to review Medicare options with beneficiaries.

Health insurance needs are as unique to the individual.  Because Medicare plans change every year, it is critical to review each Medicare plan to ensure it will be the most cost-effective plan in 2018.

Advance registration is required for this SHINE Enrollment event. Please call 978-281-1750 to reserve your space. Participants will need to bring the following to their appointment: Medicare card (the red, white & blue card), current insurance card(s), and a current list of medications.

About SHINE

The SHINE program provides free…

Please join us for a Karma Yoga class at Treetop Yoga (3A Pond Road Gloucester, MA 01930) on Wednesday, Oct. 4th, 7:15-8:30 pm to benefit Wellspring’s Holiday Store! Sharon Esker will be leading an uplifting and interactive vinyasa class for all levels and ages. We will end with a relaxing savasana and cucumber-mint water refreshments. 

 Each December, for one weekend before the holidays, Wellspring is stocked with donated toys, books and gift cards for eligible low-income parents to shop by appointment for their children. Last holiday season, Wellspring’s Holiday Store served 854 children from 394 homeless and low-income families on Cape Ann and the surrounding communities, providing tremendous financial relief at a time of year when the need is greatest. That’s over 1500 gifts! Books, toys and especially gifts for teens (or gift cards) are greatly needed as we rely on donations to make this program a success.

Your Bridge to Health; Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

October is Breast and Liver Cancer Awareness Month.

Reminder to Schedule a Mammogram!

How many people face a diagnosis of cancer?

Statistics from 2017–  Here you will also find information about ways to prevent and treat cancer, and good news about prevention and survival rates.

The Good News, According to the American Cancer Society –

• A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented
• All cancers caused by tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption could be prevented.
• Many of the more than 3 million skin cancer cases that are diagnosed annually could be prevented by protecting skin from excessive sun exposure and avoiding indoor tanning.
• Screening can prevent colorectal and cervical cancers through early detection and removal of precancerous lesions.
• Screening is known to reduce (death rates) for cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, and lung (with long-term and/or heavy…

One of our favorite services to provide at Saltwater Massage Studio is prenatal massage therapy (fancy lingo for massage during pregnancy).  We have had the pleasure of supporting many Cape Ann women throughout the duration of their pregnancy and it is always so fun and special to be part of that journey.  Last week, 3 of our clients gave birth and we couldn’t be happier to welcome these sweet little babies into the world!!

When we expanded last April, we upgraded our massage tables to higher-end tables equipped with a removable insert (aka “belly hole”) that allows women to comfortably and safely lie on their stomach during their massage session.  Most women view this as an incredible gift, especially in the last 10-12 weeks of pregnancy when it becomes harder and harder to find a comfortable sleeping position.

Prenatal Massage helps address the inevitable aches and pains that come along…

Art Haven has been providing art education to the Cape Ann community for nine years. From classes and summer programs, to Open Studios and our annual Buoy Painting and Tree Lighting, we’ve had fun creating and making art together! Now, we’re excited to announce some great new changes.

Starting October 1, we will be running all of our awesome art programming out of the Art Haven space at 180 Main Street. Our daytime classes will be focused on elementary through middle school kids, and the evenings geared toward teens and adults.

We are remodeling to make our studios more open & and efficient, with plenty of space for everyone to come in and create.

By moving the Hive programs to our Art Haven space we are able to focus our resources on expanding our community program offerings in an environment that enhances collaboration and synergies between the age groups.

This new model will…