How to didgeridoo
Learn to Play the Didgeridoo! is a new course this spring in Ridgefield Continuing Education. The didgeridoo is an ancient wind instrument from Australia, is very easy to play and no musical skill is...
View ArticleFitness and health
Whether it’s indoors or outdoors — both at The Ridgefield Playhouse — just get moving on Family Health & Fitness Day USA on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 4. Instructors from The Gym of Ridgefield...
View ArticleGet up and move
The Ridgefield Playhouse is host a free event meant to motivate everyone in the family to get up and move together. There will be activities both outdoors and on the stage of the Playhouse on Saturday,...
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Destination Wellness
Photographed, from left to right, are members of the planning committee, Joyce Dynia, aquatic director, Ridgefield Parks & Recreation; Bonnie Leavy-Mello, community outreach, Laurel Ridge Health...
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EarthTalk: Is school lunch worse than fast food?
Dear EarthTalk: I hear that many school cafeterias have nutrition standards no better — even worse — than those of fast food chains. What can be done about this? —Betsy Edison, Nashville, TN Americans...
View ArticleWomen’s health series kicks off at library Monday
The Ridgefield Library, in collaboration with the Run Like a Mother 5K race, is kicking off a new series of programs dedicated to women’s health and wellness, the Noreen L. Papa — Mothers: Live Your...
View ArticlePatients must be notified of hospital status changes
A new state law affecting hospital patients took effect Oct. 1. It requires hospitals to advise patients as to their status — under observation or inpatient — with 24 hours of placement. Being put on...
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Food safety agencies offer Turkey tips
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations on how to properly prepare a turkey to make sure yours is both...
View ArticleNurses give thanks
In this season, it is fitting for RVNA to express its gratitude to the many people who have helped us fulfill our mission “to provide exceptional home and community health care services, support public...
View ArticleBeing candid with your doctor
Senior citizens, be straight with the doctor: It’s your health on the line! There are some serious deceptions going on in doctors’ offices — half truths, not so innocent omissions, even outright lies....
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