Essex Heritage Events and Activities
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Wednesday, September 12, 5:00 PM
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TD Bank's Taste of TRAILS &
SAILS
Experience a Taste of TRAILS &
SAILS!
Join TD Bank, Essex Heritage and
the Beverly Historical Society for an interpretive walk through Beverly’s
history, followed by cocktails and treats.
5:00 PM – Interpretive Walking
Tour
Location: Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street, Beverly,
MA 01915 (map it)
5:30 PM - Cocktails & passed
hors d'oeuvres
Location: TD Bank, 175 Cabot Street, Beverly MA 01915 (map it)
Reservations required. This event is FREE and open to the public, but
reservations are required. RSVP by email or phone 978-740-0444.
Tails and Sails Weekends
The two weekends that have been set aside late in the month
of September is coming closer and closer but it is not too early to make both
plans and reservations. To assist you
in this process let me present the following information.
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Friday, September 21 - Sunday,
September 23 & Friday, September 28 - Sunday, September 30
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Join us for the
11th annual Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of Walks and Water,
September 21-23 & September 28-30, 2012! Explore Essex County's cultural,
historic and natural sites during two weekends of 150+ FREE events. Enjoy a
variety of guided tours, open house visits, hikes, walks, sails, paddles, and
other special experiences for all ages, skill levels and interests. Search the
online event listing and plot your course here!
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The event has
been designed from the outset to provide a wonderful annual festival primarily
for the Area’s population of three-quarters of a million residents and is
presented in 2012 as always free of any charges thanks to the generosity of the
numerous organizations that manage the sites and sponsors who continue to feel
that this a wonderful way to “give back” to the region.
Highlighted
Essex Heritage Communities and many of the high points of that community.
HAVERHILL
• Haverhill Public Library
The library serves the community by providing global
access to informational, recreational and educational resources.
• Rocks Village Historic District
River
Rd., Wharf Lane and East Main St. Settled in 1643, the historic village follows
the Merrimack River into Merrimacport. Once home to several of Haverhill's
shipyards, it contains fifteen 18th-century houses.
• Tattersall Farm
The
150-acre farm offers 19th century plantings, working hayfields, rolling meadows
and wooded paths for walking, jogging and cross-country skiing.
• Whittier Family Homestead
Built
in 1688, this 148-acre homestead was the birthplace of poet and abolitionist
John Greenleaf Whittier.
• Washington Street Shoe District
Has
been recognized as one of the finest examples of a complete street of Queen Ann
industrial architecture in America.
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IPSWICH
• Appleton Farms
Established in 1638, the farm offers such recreational
activities as picnicking, horseback riding, bird watching, cross-country skiing
and hiking.
• Choate Island
Protected and overseen by The Trustees of Reservations, people
can now cruise to Choate Island, also known as Hog Island, to view the Crane
Wildlife refuge and historic Choate Farm and experience an abundance nature,
sightseeing and bird watching.
• Crane Beach & Castle Hill
Comprising more than
2,000 acres, the estate is open to the public year round for outdoor study,
leisure and recreation.
• Hall-Haskell House
This officially designated ENHC Visitor Center offers
information on Ipswich and the surrounding towns.
• Hamlin Reservation
Hamlin Reservation's gently rolling fields and marsh meadows -
today home to bobolinks and small mammals - were once active farmland.
• Heard House
Built in 1795, the historic house mingles Western and Asian
cultures in an atmosphere of the China trade years.
• Paine House & Greenwood Farm
Located on a peninsula on the Ipswich River Estuary, Greenwood
Farm comprises pastures, meadow, woodlands, salt marsh, and three tidal
islands: Diamond Stage, Widow's, and Homestead.
• Whipple House Museum
Retains much of its original oak, pine and chestnut framework
and offers an exceptional look at the domestic surroundings of early New
England colonists.
Places to Stay in Ipswich
• The
Inn at Castle Hill
The Inn at Castle Hill on the
Crane Estate invites you to return to an age of innocent pursuits. Step into a
timeless place of understated elegance and serenity. Located in the heart of
the spectacular Crane Estate, enjoy simple, yet luxurious pleasures, and
reconnect with what's really important in life. Snug beds, hearty meals, and a
warm and generous staff anticipate your arrival.
LAWRENCE
• Lawrence Heritage State Park/Boarding House Site
The park includes 23 acres spread throughout the city and the
officially designated ENHC Visitor Center provides visitors with information on
Lawrence and the surrounding area and exhibits.
• North Canal Historic District
The district is comprised of 70 properties that feature mills,
boarding houses, locks, and bridges, the North Canal, the Great Stone Dam and
the Immigrant City Archives.
LYNN
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum
The museum features memorabilia from the Revolutionary War
through the Korean War.
• Lynn Woods
Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding,
bird watching and picnicking in the summertime and cross-country skiing in the
winter through the 2,200 acres.
• Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home
This is the first home owned by Mary Baker Eddy where she wrote
"Science and Health", her primary work, in 1875.
• Lynn Arts
Lynn Arts Inc is a private, non-profit organization dedicated
to promoting cultural activity in the city of Lynn, as well as to encouraging
community interest and involvement in the arts in the Greater Boston area.
MANCHESTER
• Coolidge Reservation
Part
of historic Coolidge Point, the Coolidge Reservation is named for the prominent
family who came to own the peninsula. The diverse woodland features a mix of
oak and pine with numerous wildflowers and ferns, and is home to an array of
birds and other wildlife, including fishers and fox.
• Manchester Historic District
39
acres featuring buildings that represent virtually every type of vernacular
architecture from the 17th to 20th Centuries.
MARBLEHEAD
• Fort Sewall
First established in 1644, this fort was used as a defensive
breastwork for more than 200 years. Now a public park.
• Jeremiah Lee Mansion
The Jeremiah Lee Mansion is a magnificent colonial Georgian
home built by American craftsmen in 1768 when Lee was the wealthiest merchant
and ship owner in Massachusetts. Preserved in its nearly original state, the
house stands as a tribute to both colonial America's strong ties to England and
its independent commercial success.
• Marblehead Historic District
The Marblehead Historic District is one of the largest
contiguous colonial districts to be placed on National Register, the nation’s
official list of important sites and structures that preserves local, state,
and national heritage.
• Marblehead Museum and Historical Society
The Marblehead Museum properties include the Jeremiah Lee
Mansion and Gardens and the G.A.R. and Civil War Museum. The Museum also
includes the J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Gallery, a permanent installation of
paintings and sculpture by Marblehead native J.O.J. Frost.
METHUEN
• Searles Tenney Nevins Historic District
Reflects
the major influences that shaped Methuen's architecture and economy.
Regional
Matters
Regional Events
Information Provided by Danvers
Bi-Peds in their Monthly Newsletter
POINT TO
CONSIDER
Did
you know that if you cross in a pedestrian cross walk with your bike that you
should walk, not ride, across the street?
The following valuable information and the survey
offered by Danvers BI-Peds and provides data on bike riding and safety.
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SPECIAL
NOTICE
Rail
Trail Safety Survey
– From the RTAC - Please help us identify problem
areas! The Danvers Police Department recently received a $3,000 grant from
the state to provide additional enforcement and enhance awareness of
pedestrian and bicycle safety in Danvers. The Department has very
kindly offered to use a portion of these funds to improve awareness and do
some enforcement along the Danvers Rail Trail. Please take
the brief survey by clicking on the link below by next week. Your comments
will help the Police determine which are priority areas and allow them to
target their activities accordingly. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V2PTBSM
EVENTS
Saturday,
August 11, 2012, 8:00 to 12:00 - Help Install the Interpretive Trails Signs -
(From the RTAC) The
Rail Trail Advisory Committee cordially invites you to a (work) PARTY
to get the bases installed for the four beautiful interpretive signs funded
by Essex National Heritage Area.
These will be mounted on actual sections of rail – these sections are now reposing
in a backyard on Cabot Road, cut in 7’ lengths weighing 170 lbs each.
We need a couple of teams of people to help us get these in the ground, both
heavy lifters and strong supervisory types . We’ll start early to beat
the heat, meeting at the Hobart Street parking lot at 8 a.m. Ice
cold Rail Trail beverages will be provided, and we hope to be done shortly
after 12 noon. Lobster roll lunch at the Cherry Street Fish Market can
be arranged to complete the day. A pre-work PARTY will be held the preceding
evening (August 10th ) at Lori Dupont’s house to get the rails in our trucks
and plan for Saturday’s installation. Refreshments and a light dinner will be
provided. Heavy lifters are especially encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP to Kate Day at the address below and she will send you Friday
night details – we hope you can join us for one or both of these
gatherings! Dress is casual attire and very sturdy shoes. Please
feel free to bring a guest to either event. Kate Day, AICPSenior
Planner, Town of Danvers, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923(978) 777-0001 X 3029kday@mail.danvers-ma.org www.danversrailtrail.org
Saturday,
August 18, 2012, 9:00am - Explore Trails at Ferncroft Pond - This month the Danvers Bi-Peds
monthly walk will explore the trails at Ferncroft Pond. Meet at the
trail head at 80 Ferncroft Rd. (north of NS Comm College and south of where
Ferncroft Road takes a sharp left).
Join us
to explore the many trails in this Danvers Open Space. Meet new friends and
enjoy one of Danvers' Open Spaces. One to two hours on easy to moderate
trails. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring bug spray. Refreshments provided. For
Information, call Laura at 978-777-4661.
NEWS
Salem
News Letter Thanks the Many Helpers - Charles Lincicum, RTAC chairman and Bi-Peds member
wrote a letter printed June 27th to the Salem News to thank those who made
the June 2nd Rail Trail kick off possible. He stated ‘We have a grant in
the works to complete the trail surface — you will see sections of
the hoped-for final stone-dust surface now installed at the Hobart
Street parking lot, Tapleyville and the Brooksby Village/Danvers
Indoor Sports entrance at the southern tip of the trail.
These
sections were generously donated by the Danvers Bi-Peds, who also
provided startup funding for our mileage marker sponsorship program. For more information about
our “Fund-a-Foot” program to complete the trail, mileage
marker sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.danversrailtrail.org. To read the entire article, go to Many helped with kickoff for Danvers Rail Trail
Cycling
along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway of the North Shore -
Want to go for a
bike ride along the Byway? Check out these cue-sheets from the North Shore Cyclists for
tips!
The
City of Beverly Works to Improve Pedestrian Sidewalk Access - Reported in the
July 13th Essex Happenings Blog by Thomas Leonard, ‘The
City of Beverly recently received some federal funding to improve the
accessibility of the city’s sidewalks. The mayor has made a commitment that
the deficiencies will be corrected over the next couple of years. A plan and
a consultant hired by the city will be focused on the improvement issues to
ensure that accessibly compliance is achieved. Anything that improves the
walkability of the city is good.’ (Who is watching out for accessibility
compliance in Danvers?)
Boston Globe Columnist Laments Lack
of Youth Bike Riding - Thomas Leonard, President Emeritus of
Essex Nat’l Heritage Commission, also reported in the same blog - In a recent
issue of the Boston Globe, John Paul Dupont lamented that the youth of today
are no longer riding bikes as they did in previous generations. He indicated
that adults are riding everywhere, but youth are not riding their bikes as
much as in the past. Having adults riding more certainly is more healthful
for that generation, but I hope that the region’s bike trials the Essex
Heritage is helping to get in place will be an incentive to get youngsters
back to riding their bikes when they can as that activity is helpful in the
ongoing fight against childhood obesity. Organizations like the Bi-Peds in
Danvers is advocating bike safety on the road, and that may also get
some youth back onto bikes.’
MORE
REMINDERS
Sidewalks
- As always, help
spread the word - sidewalks are for people, not vegetation or cars.
Sidewalks should not be overgrown by bushes and weeds. This is the
homeowners responsibility. With more and more folks out enjoying the
rail trail, they need a safe way to reach it from their neighborhood.
Now is a great time to check for sidewalk safety by your home and in your
neighborhood.
Membership
- If you have
gotten a reminder about your dues, please send your money to Larry.
If you
know someone who is currently not a member, go to www.danversbipeds.org/
to join or print out a membership form and send it in to Larry. Check
with your company to see if they match funds as GE does. Almost all the
money taken in by the Bi-Peds goes toward the rail trail and other concerns
leading to safer biking and walking in Danvers and you get a 15% discount at
the Western Cycle bike shop on everything except bikes. For more
information, contact Larry Tormey at ltormey@danversbipeds.org
Donations
- If you wish
to donate to the Bi-Peds but don’t wish to become a member, donations
are accepted.
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Danvers
Council on Aging offers Candidate Debate
8/29 Senate
Candidate Debate
The four Democratic candidates running for State Senate in
the 2nd Essex District will be at the Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone Street in
Danvers on Wednesday, August 29th from 10-11:30 AM for a debate. Candidates
are: Edward Carroll and Joan Lovely both from Salem, Mary-Ellen Manning and
John Slattery both from Peabody. The Primary is Thursday, September 6th. All
are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Everyone welcome...Coffee and Doughnuts are served
All are
welcome to attend and this is a great chance to hear from all of the candidates
in one location at one single time. We
certainly hope that the seniors and other residents in the region will attend
and have questions that, when all of the candidates answer your inquires it
will help you make a voting decision.
I am pleased
to have been asked to moderate the debate that is hosted by the Board of the
Danvers Council on Aging.
Salem Heritage
Days
The 51st
edition of Heritage Days will be offered in Salem through 8/12. There are events for all ages and specials
for seniors and residents. If you have a
day or an evening free over the next week and a half, a visit to one of the
Salem venues might be worth a trip to the Witch City. Heritage Days is one of the older community festivals
in the region.
Valuable Health
and Exercise information for seniors provided by North Shore Elder Services
Health
Benefits
One of the Healthiest Things You Can Do
Like most people, you've probably heard that physical activity
and exercise are good for you. In fact, being physically active on a regular
basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Studies have shown that exercise provides many
health benefits and that older adults can gain a lot by staying physically
active. Even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of
people who are frail or who have diseases that accompany aging.
Being physically active can also help you stay strong and fit
enough to keep doing the things you like to do, as you get older. Making
exercise and physical activity a regular part of your life can improve your
health and help you maintain your independence as you age.
Be as Active as Possible
Regular physical activity and exercise are important to the
physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Staying
physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health
benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have
diseases and disabilities. That's why health experts say that older adults
should aim to be as active as possible.
Being Inactive Can Be Risky
Although exercise and physical activity are among the healthiest
things you can do for yourself, some older adults are reluctant to exercise.
Some are afraid that exercise will be too hard or that physical activity will
harm them and others might think they have to join a gym or have special
equipment. Yet, studies show that "taking it easy" is risky. For the
most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it
doesn't happen just because they've aged, it's usually because they're not
active.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical
Activity and Health, inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop
heart disease as those who are more active. Lack of physical activity also can
lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of
medicines for a variety of illnesses.
Prevent or Delay Disease
Scientists have found that staying physically active and
exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and disabilities.
In some cases, exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions.
For example, studies show that people with arthritis, heart disease, or
diabetes benefit from regular exercise. Exercise also helps people with high
blood pressure, balance problems, or difficulty walking.
Manage Stress, Improve Mood
Regular moderate physical activity can help manage stress and
improve your mood. Being active on a
regular basis help reduce feelings of depression. Studies also suggest that
exercise can improve or maintain some aspects of cognitive function, such as
your ability to shift quickly between tasks, plan an activity, and ignore
irrelevant information.
Physical Activity or Exercise?
Some
people may wonder what the difference is between physical activity and
exercise. Physical activities are activities that get your body moving such as
gardening, walking the dog and taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned,
structured, and repetitive such as weight training, tai chi, or an aerobics
class. Including both in your life will provide you with health benefits that
can help you feel better and enjoy life more as you age.
Personal Observations
XXX Olympics
The XXX Olympics games have reached the half way mark and
our fears that a disruption would be planned to put athletes at risk did not
materialize, and for that we are most pleased and relieved. On the courts, track, pool and other venues
the athletes have been sensational and all of the competition has been
entertaining and most enjoyable.
As in the past, the swimmers that are representing the USA have done themselves most proud, particularly the young women. There has been spectacular efforts offered by Missy Franklin and of course the performances of Michael Phelps has been outstanding as he became the most decorated Olympic athlete of all times.
All
across London there have been outstanding efforts including some incredibly
hearth warming moments by the host county’s athletes witnessed by a full house
of English men and women who are enthusiastically supported the home talent.
But none of those moments were as important to me as the incredible and courageous
performance of the challenged and handicapped 400 meter runner, double amputee
South African runner Oscar Pistorius.
Oscar had both of his legs amputated below the knee when he was only
eleven months old. Not only did Oscar
compete but as the first week came to an end he not only ran but finished
second in his heat and was then qualified for the” next step” in his journey in
the next round of half mile races.
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