Yoga for Men (and flexibly challenged women!)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Treetop Yoga Studio's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Treetop Yoga Studio is calling all those who say ā€œI canā€™t do yoga because I am not flexibleā€. Yoga is for everyBODY. Some of us are stronger, some of us are more flexible, but it is never too late to explore this balance of strength and flexibility in the yoga studio.

We are thrilled to welcome experienced teacher Stephen Labonte into the studio on Wednesday nights.Ā This four week workshop series will explore yoga basics in order to establish a foundation to get theĀ most out of your yoga practice in a mindful, safe manner and to increase flexibility, strength and rangeĀ of motion. Ā Each week we will slow down and focus on basic postures. We will learn how to access postures in a safeĀ and pain-free way in order to calm the body and nervous system and deepen your practice. REGISTER HERE

Treetop Yoga is located at 3A Pond Road in Gloucester. Weā€¦

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A reminder of Memorial Day Observances

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Please consider attending one of our Cape Ann Communities Memorial Day Observances. On Monday May 28, 2018 we will dedicated our time to honor and remember the ultimate sacrifice bore by so many young Americans on various battlefields and remember all those Veterans who have passed away. We are brought together by the notion of preserving the memory of our loved ones and as Veterans, Gold Star, Families, Friends, and Community we will ensure that those memories never fade into the darkness.

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Marouk Bread coming to 338 Main Street

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Opening May 31, 2018

Markouk Bread sells a variety of Lebanese influenced foods,
including saj-grilled flatbreads (markouk) that are topped with
combinations of zaatar, pesto, garlic sauce, fresh mint, tomatoes,
and onion, that have become very popular at local and catered
events. Ā Another favorite is Helwi – markouk with cinnamon,
sugar, and butter. Ā We also sell Mediterranean specialties
including hummus, fatayer, filled flatbreads with chicken, meat, or
cheese fillings, that are grilled on the saj to your order.

We try to source our ingredient from local farms to the extent
possible. Ā In fact, our meat is from Seaview Farm in Rockport, MA.

Catering – Please contact us to cater your next spring, summer,
or fall event. Ā We specialize in lamb roasts as well as saj-grilled
markouk. Ā We have catered groups from 10 to 110 people Catering – Please contact us to cater your next spring, summer, or fall event. Ā We specialize in lamb roasts as well as saj-grilled
markouk. Ā We have catered groups from 10 to 110 people
throughout Cape Ann for the past 6 years.

 

 

We had a Burnham’s Field clean-up and the people came and it was awesome

Posted on by John McElhenny

clean up - francescaWell, it happened again. We said, “Hey, it’s time for the spring clean-up of Burnham’s Field” and put out the word and the morning came and people came out of the woodwork to lend a hand. There was Gina Briguglio who’s been looking out for Burnham’s Field since the beginningĀ  and Deb Salah who with her family quietly plants flowers in the field and shovels the walkways in the winter without asking for credit and nobody ever knows. And City Councilor Melissa Cox who’s been Burnham’s Field’s biggest champion in the City for years.Ā  And Donna Ardizzoni and her One Hour at a Time Gang who clean up our city every weekend and as soon as they heard we were cleaning up the field raised their hand and said “How can we help?” and changed their plans last-minute so they could help out, too. And Aaron and Jamie and Brieana and Ambie and Bill and Steve and too many others to name. And so on a Saturday morning the people came to the largest park in central Gloucester and picked up litter and fixed a fence and cleaned over some graffiti and tightened some basketball rims and put up a community garden mural. And then the families came and the softball games began and the kids ran in the field and played on the playground and the sun shone over Burnham’s Field.

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Americana for Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on by Pat D

Some symbols of America in honor of Memorial Day and the start of Summer ’18:

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Baseball (Tebow at bat in Binghamton)

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Baby eagle learning to represent

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend and Welcome Summer ’18!

Photo assistance provided by GMG Jimmy.

Caregivers Needed – Partner with Mavencare

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Join a company that cares about you as much as their clients. We have immediate cases available where you can make a difference.

Mavencare Caregivers are the best in their field and view their career as more than just a job. Join our staff of healthcare professionals supporting seniors who wish to age in the comfort of home. You and our clients are supported by clinical managers, care coordinators and social workers as needed.

Click here to apply today:Ā https://mavencare.com/job/10001/10598

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Get Ready for the Grow Fest!!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

backyardgrowersgloucester's avatarCape Ann Community

On June 2nd, come and join Backyard Growers as we celebrate healthy eating, green living, and warm weather!

Free and fun for all ages.

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ANGIE’S ALPACAS <3

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

While ferrying plants from Cedar Rock Gardens to jobs this weekend I passed by Angie’s adorable Alpacas half a dozen times. Just had to stop and say a quick hello!I think this one is named Magnolia, for the color of her softly hued hair. She was taking a languid roll in the grass. Doesn’t she look positively angelic?Magnolia and Pippi Longstocking (please write Angie if the Alpaca’s names are incorrect).

PIPING PLOVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND UPDATE

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Despite the throngs of beach goers and a full parking lot by noon time on Friday, the nesting Piping Plovers appear to be doing a-okay. Both Mama and Papa Plover were seen at the nest this morning (Saturday) at daybreak. They traded places on the nest without event.

Piping Plover volunteer monitors will be checking on the PiPl throughout the day. The parking lot attendants are keeping an eye out our feathered friends as well. With a hope and prayer, and lots of cooperation from the community, our little pair will survive the holiday weekend šŸ™‚

At daybreak this morning, Mama left the nest to stretch her wings, forage, and take a bath, but only after Papa flew on the scene to relieve her; Papa on the nest Friday evening.

Tribute to a Fallen Gloucester Soldier

Posted on by Pat D

Some food for thought for Memorial Day weekend: As the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 approaches later this year, it seems appropriate to turn attention toward a little known federal effort to provide some comfort to the the mothers and widows of fallen soldiers oversees. From 1930-33, the federal government provided almost 6700 mothers and unmarried widows of fallen soldiers to travel, all expenses paid, to visit the burial grounds of their sons and husbands oversees–mostly in France.Ā  These trips were two weeks in length and much appreciated by the women who chose to travel. By all account, this unprecedented federal effort was run efficiently and with great care toward the comforts of the women (or Pilgrims as they were known).

Ancestry.com provides access to records indicating that there were 4 women living in Gloucester around 1930 who were eligible Pilgrims: Mrs. Effie Kittredge (son Paul); Mrs. Joseph Kite (son Clement Cresson); Mrs. Josephine Karem (son Thomas) and Mrs. Edith Cunningham (son Philip). These are the records listed by county.

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It is worth noting that by 1930, many of the widows and mothers may have moved from the original residence of the soldier.Ā  All had certainly aged.Ā  The health and mobility of the mothers in particular created issues for the trip planners and surely prevented some from traveling no matter how much they may have wanted to.Ā  We do not know for certain if any of these made the pilgrimage.

One of these families appears to have had a long history in Gloucester: the Cunningham family.Ā  William T. Cunningham and Edith (Rowe) Cunningham were native to Gloucester and had five children, including Philip.Ā  Ancestry.com further provides access to U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976 which includes Harvard’s Military Record in the World War:

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It seems certain Philip represented Gloucester well in his service.Ā  He and his parents are buried at Oak Grove Cemetery. All are worth a moment’s thought some time over this Memorial Day weekend.