Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s foundation published a consumer guide, Health Delicious Food at Every Age, to provide information on nutrition, highlight food and medicine interactions, offer simple gardening techniques and share recipes. It is available as free download from harvardpilgrim.org under Foundation, subpage Publications.
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The Penacook Community Center Senior Program in conjunction with the Friends Program offers Bone Builders classes in Boscawen every Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Boscawen Town Hall. New participants are always welcome; arrive 10 minutes early so that class may begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders is a free (donations accepted), alternative exercise program for those who want to counteract the negative effects of osteoporosis. Trained volunteers lead participants in weight bearing exercises designed to address specific areas of the body affected by osteoporosis. Studies have shown that people who participate in Bone Builders and similar exercise programs twice a week for one year can increase their bone density by an average of one percent per year. Bone Builders classes can improve balance and poise, increased energy and mobility, and decreased blood pressure. For more information, call Kristen Pinard-Kenney, senior program director, at 753-9700, ext. 102.
Mug N’ Muffin Autumn Pumpkin Fest, a social gathering presented by OLLI, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Granite State College, 195 McGregor St., Millwest Building, Manchester. Each attendee is asked to bring a favorite pumpkin recipe to share and their own coffee mug to use. Radio personality Mike Morin will share some cooking stories. Register by emailing pam@nessearch.com.
GoodLife Programs and Activities, 254 N. State St., has opened a -mile long walking trail. The trail is located at the end of the parking lot. For information, call 228-6630.