Health and Wellness

Spring is here and summer is just a few short weeks away.  We all know what that means, cookout season is on the horizon! This can be an exciting time of year, the great outdoors, getting together with friends and family, and plenty of social gatherings. However, if you like …

Shopping local and supporting our many farmers is an instrumental piece of helping the local food industry to thrive.  As the weather warms up, many of the Farmers Markets head outdoors.  Here is a list of when and where you can find them.  Did we miss one?  Add it here!

Free Event sponsored by Home Care Assistance of Rhode Island Come and learn about the good things happening in our community to promote health, wellness, connectedness and quality of life. Four speakers and enriching conversations for seniors and their families. WELCOME Lisa Marzilli 3:45 – 4:15 – Yoga, Mindfulness and …

What: Save The Bay, as part of their Earth Day events will be hosting a cleanup of the Rocky Point shoreline. Last year BoldrDash, Rhode Island’s premiere obstacle course event series held their first event at Rocky Point. To show support and community, BoldrDash volunteers and employees are excited to …

Join what is fast becoming one of the most fun, local road races in the area! The family-friendly Food Truck 5/10k offers an event for all ages and abilities. The 5k and 10k courses are USATF Certified – start and finish on the grounds at the Pete Sepe Pavilion, taking runners …

Ryan Bate, our resident wellness blogger and owner of South County Adventure Boot Camp, is challenging us to take a closer look at our mindset.  This wellness blog will focus on our ability to change our mindset. Have you ever heard the saying, “if you put your mind to it, …

“It’s not where you are, it’s where you are going,”this is the motto at Pure Strength and Fitness!  Set your goals, make you action plan and find your way to Pure Strength and Fitness in Charlestown.  They offer a variety of group classes, one on one training and open gym …

5k Walk and Run Honors Fallen Officers; Proceeds to Benefit Special Olympics RI and the Dorian J. Murray (D-Strong) Foundation WHAT:​The Providence Police Department will hold its 2nd Annual Memorial 5K run and walk on Sunday, May 14th. Starting on Sabin Street, it is the only race to finish inside …

Sunday, March 5th is your chance to “spring into wellness” at the Spring into Wellness Fair!  This is a FREE event that focuses on your health and well being.  There will be simple health screenings, reiki, massage,  fitness demos, seminars, vendors, presentations, healthy snacks and great giveaways.  This event takes …

Intention is defined as “a thing intended; an aim or plan.”  Living with intention means that you are living on a daily basis with an aim, a plan, a purpose.  Let’s dive in a little deeper and think about what that really means.  The first thing to know is that …