NORWAY — The Oxford County Wellness Collaborative is currently providing Restorative Community trainings to teach facilitation skills that support people from varied backgrounds to work together. The next training will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Harper Conference Center in the Ripley Medical Building, 193 Maine Street. The […]
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RVHCC offers free exercise program to River Valley residents
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is participating in the Move and Improve program until May 21, member Barbara Rajaniemi said. According to its website, Move and Improve is a free community-based program to encourage and empower individuals to engage in a healthier lifestyle through physical activity. Rajaniemi said the 12-week program involves […]
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Volunteers seek site for Swift River recreational bridge
RUMFORD — A team of volunteers is searching for a location to build a recreational bridge over the Swift River. Carol Emery of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition in Rumford said the idea began two or three years ago. Carl Constanzi, program coordinator for the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program in Oxford County, received a […]
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River Valley Healthy Communities presents donated cooler to GRCC
RUMFORD — Children and parents visiting the Greater Rumford Community Center on Friday may be surprised to find healthy snacks and drinks near the front desk. Carol Emery and Barbara Rajaniemi of the River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition asked Gary Dolloff, chairman of the center’s board of directors, about setting up a cooler with healthy snacks and drinks […]
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Healthy Communities challenges River Valley residents to walk 100 miles
RUMFORD — The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition is challenging residents to walk 100 miles in 100 days in hopes of keeping residents physically and mentally fit. The challenge will kick off with a meet and greet registration at 5:15 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the River Valley Healthy Communities office at 94 River St, […]