Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

All support groups listed below are offered on the Beverly Hospital Campus and are FREE of charge. 

SEACOAST NEWS May 2015

“Scenes of Cape Ann” At Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Through the generosity of the of the local photographers and the beautiful work by James and Anna Eves from Cape Ann Giclee, pictures on canvases of familiar places and events on Cape Ann are on permanent display bringing memories and comfort to the residents on the memory impaired unit of Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation.. The unit looks like a museum of fine art and the residents love it!

It has been a year since the beatiful images have been hung on the walls.

These images have provoked memories, conversation and comfort to the residents on a daily basis as they are surrounded by images of places and events they know and love.

Many thanks to all the photographers who participated in this project making this memory enhancement program a huge success. Carl Gustin, Cathy Chapman, Charlie…

Check out our delicious food plated by Chef Enx and the new art work from Judith Monteferrante

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Now through the end of April enjoy half off the entire menu* at The Rudder & The Studio (*excluding sushi). The Studio opens for a new season at 11:30am on Thursday, April 23rd. The Rudder will also be open at 5pm for dinner. Join us from Thursday through Saturday throughout the Spring. See you there!

As you may know, every Wednesday Alchemy has their own version of Ladies’ Night with Women & Wine Wednesdays. Each week they offer two specials, one of which is a dessert, and wine – all for just $5 each! Plus, the talented John Rockwell is on hand to serenade us all with his acoustic guitar.

We got the inside scoop this week and know the specials a little early (think of it as a hump day treat) so here you go: 

1. Fried Pickled Fiddlehead with a spicy remoulade

2. Almond Cake Trifle with whipped cream, lemon curd, huckleberry sauce &candied lemon zest

Oh, and music starts at 7:00!

Alchemy is located at 3 Duncan Street, head to http://www.alchemygloucester.com for full menus.

Can’t make it tonight? You’ll have another opportunity to catch live music at Alchemy this week on Sunday. The restaurant now serves brunch on both Saturday & Sunday, with music starting at noon on…

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit

‘Earth Day’ is Tomorrow – April 22nd! Celebrate on Cape Ann!

Tomorrow is the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, what many consider to be the beginning of the environmental movement.

http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-history-movement

Spend the Day in a Healthy Way ~ Celebrate and Enjoy Nature on Beautiful Cape Ann!

Sun Setting on the Annisquam River

• Walk, mediate, dance, or sing as you enjoy one of the many beautiful beaches – Wingaersheek, Good Harbor, Long Beach (Gloucester,) Cape Hedge, (Rockport), Singing Beach (Manchester)
• Sit and meditate or gather shells at one of the smaller beaches – Plum Cove (Gloucester,) Niles Pond, Black and White Beaches (Manchester) Front and Back Beach (Rockport) or along the salt marsh (Essex.) Enjoy diverse nature, animal and bird life.
• Kayak or canoe the Essex or Annisquam Rivers. (*Be prepared for cold water temperatures!)
• Bike along Route 127 or Bass Rocks, a favorite place for…

Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind & Spirit

‘Healthy Hummus’ –

Hummus has its roots in the Middle East as ‘Hummus bi tahini.’ Hummus typically is made by combining cooked, pureed chickpeas (a legume) with tahini (sesame) paste, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Other legumes (*) can be used in place of chickpeas, such as soybeans, black-eyed peas and black beans. Low-fat yogurt can used instead of sesame paste.

* Legumes – “a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils — are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. Legumes also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fiber. A good source of protein, legumes can be a healthy substitute for meat, which has more fat and cholesterol.”  (Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/legumes/art-20044278?reDate=18042015.)

Hummus is a source of healthy protein, carbohydrate, oil and fiber. **

** Keep in…