by Carolyn | Sep 23, 2020 | wellness
The Department of Agriculture says 30% to 40% of food goes to waste in the United States — and the figure is likely higher because of the coronavirus pandemic. Food waste has become a dangerous habit: buying more than we need at supermarkets, letting fruits and...
by Carolyn | Sep 21, 2020 | Odyssey House Art Project, recovery month
In early September, members of the Odyssey House Art Project began work on a banner to commemorate Recovery Month. They chose “Recovery – We Own It!” as their theme. Chad Porter, who runs the art studio at our George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery on Wards Island,...
by Carolyn | Sep 18, 2020 | RFYL Weekly
This Saturday, September 19th, our “Run for Your Life” workout will be back at Central Park starting at 8:00 am. The team will meet up at the Band Shell, which you can reach by using the 72nd Street entrance on the east side, then following the transverse to the...
by Carolyn | Sep 16, 2020 | wellness
Snacks that satisfy and provide sustainable energy? Yes, it’s possible! Here are a few to try: Cheesy: Popcorn tossed with spices and nutritional yeast. Fewer calories and sodium than packaged popcorn. Creamy: Plain Greek yogurt with a drop of vanilla extract,...
by Carolyn | Sep 15, 2020 | Run for Your Life
Today marks the halfway point of our Run for Your Life Virtual 5K! There’s still time to sign up to run/walk any course you choose, any day in September. PIX11 reporter James Ford has emceed our annual Run for Your Life event for the last several years. While we...
