Your Tuesday Village Update #64
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July 13, 2021 |
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Dear Villagers,
Treasure Them, an online article recommended by member Lidy de Hollander,
outlines the importance of friendships with respect to longevity. We share the following excerpt to make the case that being an active Villager is very good for your health!
A 2010 study about mortality rates following chronic issues "...concluded that being within a supportive social network reduced the risk of mortality by 50 per cent. That places it on a par with quitting smoking, and of more influence than maintaining a healthy BMI measure. Since Holt-Lunstad and colleagues reported their findings, study after study has reinforced this conclusion, to the extent that we can now argue that the nature of your social network, and the strength and health of the relationships within it, is the biggest single factor influencing your health, happiness and longevity. They are your survival."
Reminders:
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- Find details about activities such as Village Talks, nature walks, museum tours, garden tours, and yoga classes on the website.
- The next Tuesday Update will be published on August 17.
Programs & Events Offerings
- Village Talk, Wed. July 21 (4:00 PM): The Rise of the Novel: The Early Years, with Village member Bill Franz
- Member Events:
- Register for a Nature Walk with David Moon on Friday, July 23 (10:00 AM) at Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA. The focus will be on mushrooms. Note: Vaccination is required, masks are optional.
- Register by August 6 for a Museum Tour of Rocky Hill Meeting House in Amesbury, MA on Wednesday, August 11 (10:00 AM) Note: Vaccination is required, masks are required by venue.
Note that we have discontinued the Fun Links since we are all spending less time on our devices and more time outdoors.
Villagers Share
Do you have an item you want to donate, lend, or borrow? Email
services@greaternewburyportvillage.org and include your name, phone number, the item description, and whether you want to donate, lend, or borrow it.
A Little Humor
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Best regards,
The Greater Newburyport Village
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Greater Newburyport Village
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