Monthly Archives: July 2023
Peace Yoga in the field
Gently start your day with a little peace. Peace Yoga is a heart-centered hatha yoga asana practice, held among the sculptures at the Field...
Bachata Ballroom dancing
Turn off the TV, get up off that recliner, and liven up your Sunday night with a little Bachata Ballroom dance, instructed by Maddy,...
Oak Bluffs man arrested on fugitive charge
An Oak Bluffs man was arrested recently on the Island after allegedly committing rape in New York.
Jordan Burnham, 44, was arrested on July 20...
Special organ concert at Union Chapel
Internationally known composer, organist, and music director, Mark Miller will perform a concert titled “Organ and …” that will consist of organ and piano...
Eisenhauer Gallery abstract art and fashion show
Twenty-year-old local artist and designer Grace Miskovsky is collaborating with the Eisenhauer Gallery in Edgartown for its “Abstract Art and Fashion Show.” Miskovsky’s paintings,...
This Was Then: Jane Wamsley
In 1859, two writers for Harper’s Magazine visited Gay Head on a day trip “to see something of the Indians.” One of them was...
Wild Side: The driveway is prime real estate
If you were asked to describe good pollinator habitat, you’d probably come up with something like a wildflower meadow or a pollinator garden: green,...
‘They Were Heard: The Unique Voice of the Martha’s Vineyard Deaf Community’ at M.V....
“They Were Heard: The Unique Voice of the Martha’s Vineyard Deaf Community” is a small exhibit that tells a big story about inclusiveness, which...
Claudia Ann Metell
Claudia Ann Metell, 75, of Oak Bluffs died on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Her funeral service will be private, and...
What the African American Heritage Trail means to Jarrett Campbell
Twenty-five years ago, the notion of creating an African American Heritage Trail on the Vineyard was inspired by the questions of a group of...
Bridging the gaps
One of the great things about being an addict or an alcoholic is …
Weird way to start off an article about recovery, with a...
Working at the Red House
Peer recovery centers have emerged as vital resources in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. These centers provide a safe and supportive environment...
Human Recovery Library
The West Tisbury library welcomed community members to their first Human Recovery Library program (HRL) this summer. HRL aims to challenge stereotypes and the...
Climate Change Connections: The past is the prologue
We are an Island that threatened to secede from Massachusetts over reduced representation in the legislature. We even created our own flag! It is...
Up-Island Council on Aging: August 2023
Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House
1042 State Rd., West Tisbury
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm, closed holidays
508-693-2896
friendsofupislandcouncilonaging.org
August Offerings
Luncheons are back! Thursdays...
Edgartown Council on Aging: August 2023
Edgartown Council on Aging
The Anchors at 10 Daggett St.
Lyndsay Famariss
508-627-4368
lfamariss@edgartown-ma.us
edgartowncoa.com
Weekly Events
Monday
12:30 pm: Bridge
Tuesday
10 am: Knitting
12 pm: Tuesday lunch
1 pm: Mahjong
Wednesday
...
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging: August 2023
Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
21 Wamsutta Ave.
Rose M. Cogliano, 508-693-4509, ext 3
oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging
August Highlights
Weekly Exercise, In-person and Zoom
Exercise will continue in Zoom format, but we...
Tisbury Council on Aging: August 2023
Tisbury Senior Center
34 Pine Tree Road, Vineyard Haven
Director: Joyce Stiles-Tucker
508-696-4205
tisburyma.gov/council-aging
Weekly Activities
Mondays
Make a Creative Colorful Card, 5.5 x 4.25 in., 11 am
ACBL Duplicate...
M.V. Center for Living update
M.V. Center For Living, the Island’s Dementia and Caregiver Support Network
Leslie Clapp, executive director
508-939-9440
lesliec@mvcenter4living.org
mvcenter4living.org
Regular programs:
Daily: 9 am – 2 pm, Supportive Day Program
...
Healthy Aging M.V. update
HAMV is Growing
We're happy to announce an addition to the HAMV team. Please join me in welcoming Gail Gardner, our new Mobility Manager. In...