Health

Join us for the Winchester Chamber’s first-ever Health & Wellness Fair, a dynamic event dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and well-being in our community!

Discover local businesses and professionals specializing in mental health, physical wellness, fitness, stress management, financial health, coaching, physical therapy, and more. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, wellness products, or new ways to improve your overall health, this event has something for everyone!

The Jenks Annual Symposium, featuring Dr. Alexandra Tourtourlou of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, who has been investigating the phenomenon of super aging since 2016. Dr. Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of MIT, will discuss challenges and solutions facing long term care. Dr. Heather Jones of Winchester Hospital addresses how healthcare institutions adapt to longevity in medical practice and their ability to prolong healthy living. Finally, we are pleased to announce that there will be a panel of super-aging Jenks patrons with their families to discuss the realities of

Join Dr. Allie Baker, child and adolescent psychologist, for a conversation on youth mental health, the rising epidemic of loneliness in kids and parents, , and the power of community in fostering connection.

RSVP: winchestercoaltion@gmail.com.

A workshop with Dr. Nora Shine, Child and Family Psychologist. Feel empowered as you learn facts about child abuse and effective prevention strategies; ways to recognize and confidently address adult behaviors that raise concern; and how to increase communication with children so they feel safe, supported, and protected

Did you read the book It Ends With Us? Did you see the movie?

Are you concerned about any of your or your family members' relationships?

Please join us for a conversation and a sharing of concerns.

Light refreshments will be provided.

You do not need to have read the book or seen the movie.

Join us for a conversation with Alexa Anselmo, Winchester Hospital Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner, about a little-known but increasingly more common syndrome associated with habitual cannabis use.

Learn the signs, symptoms and what to do if you or someone you know experiences CHS.

With Jen Noonan, Program Director, MSW, and Jonathan Gay, Executive Director of the Children's Room.

When a child or teen experiences a loss, we are often unsure what to say or do, especially since grief manifests differently depending on the child's developmental stage.

Join us for an interactive session with grief experts from The Children's Room and learn how grief shows up for kids and teens.
This virtual program will offer practical tips and tools about what to say/do and how to help when someone has experienced a loss.

The program will include an extended Q&A with participants.

Zoom webinar:

When a child or teen experiences a loss, we are often unsure what to say or do, especially since grief manifests differently depending on the child's developmental stage.

Join us for an interactive session with grief experts from The Children's Room and learn how grief shows up for kids and teens.

This virtual program will offer practical tips and tools about what to say/do and how to help when someone has experienced a loss. The program will include an extended Q&A with participants.

Register at: www.parenttoparentwinchester.org
If you would like to send a question in advance, email

Jane Kent, of the University of Michigan Hospital Facilities Planning and Development Department joins us. Jane is the youngest daughter of a historic figure in the evolution of The Jenks. Center, Jim Kent. Jane and her colleagues allow Michigan Medicine to be a world leading provider in healthcare, education, and research. She will speak on Hospital Planning Going Forward.

Agenda at https://www.winchester.us/AgendaCenter/COUNCIL-ON-AGING-TOWN-CLERKS-OFF…