Though the lens of Ayurveda one must eat food that is from the earth. Fresh whole foods…not processed foods with additives and preservatives with refined flours, and sugars. Fresh whole foods are from the earth and our bodies know how to work with them as “food is medicine”.

Next time you are buying and cooking your food keep this in mind: how does it feel, smell, look, taste and sound, yes sound.

When we eat mindfully we have turned our food into medicine for our bodies and our minds.

Remember to chew your food well as it activates enzymes that break down hard to digest foods. In Ayurveda we say: “you are not what you eat but what you digest”.

Ayurveda Wellness Healing, LLC encourages to get creative on your next shopping trip as well as in the kitchen – your health will thank you.

“Blockage is disease/Flow is…

SeniorCare’s Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver noon time meals to homebound seniors in Rockport, Essex, Manchester, Gloucester and Ipswich. Anyone interested in volunteering one or more mornings a week will be greatly appreciated. The hot meals are fully prepared and packaged for delivery. For information, contact 978-281-1750 x560, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

What is Nia?  Safe, thoughtful, cardiovascular fitness to great music!  No-impact movement, adaptable to all levels of fitness and ability. Nia is a fun, no-impact cardiovascular, fitness program that draws from
three areas of movement:

• Martial Arts:Tai Chi, Taekwando & Aikido,
• Dance Arts:Jazz, Modern & Interpretive Dance
• Healing Arts:Yoga, Alexander Technique &
  Feldenkrais Method

Nia can be practiced by people of all ages and ability levels.  Nia can be done in bare feet and comfortable workout or yoga clothing.

For more info visit niawithlinda.com

New routine this week.  Classic Nia by co founder Carlos Rosas.  Great music, moves and a good workout without impact on the tootsies. Time to care for the body and mind after all the political shenanigans. Here’s a link to samples of the music (click here).

Building Access Update:  Filming in the building is complete so you can either enter on the Pleasant…

The community is welcome to the hauling out of the Sylvina W. Beal, Wednesday, Nov 6 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Maritime Gloucester.  This 107 year old schooner will be hauled out on the 169 year old Maritime Gloucester Railway.

Feather & Wedge is delighted to feature Jose Allende for this week’s Jazz Dinner. Join us as Mr. Allende delivers a captivating mix of jazz standards and Latin American music featuring improvisation, South American rhythms and classical music influences. Enjoy dinner while listening to this great jazz artist. Reservations recommended. 978.999.5917

Thursday, November 8, 2019

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966

To learn more:

Call: (866) 456-8232

Or go to the website: www.gloucester-cea.com

Keep in mind that your National Grid bill is divided into two sets of charges, one for supply and one for delivery. The Gloucester CEA program will only impact the supply portion of your bill. This is identified on your National Grid bill under Supply Services. The program does not affect the delivery or transmission portions of your bill which are substantial. Additionally, summer rates have been historically lower than winter rates. For example, the National Grid residential rate for summer 2018 was 10.87 cents/kWh.
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SAVINGS

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Santa Paws returns to Smith Ace Hardware and Lumber in Rockport from 11am-2pm. For a $10 donation to Cape Ann Animal Aid, you can take home a holiday photo of your dog(s) with Santa!