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Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

Priceless advice, for free, on how to help parents stay healthy, plus the 2nd annual Healthy Living Expo brings medical experts to town.

The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Lecture Series for Seniors continues at the Cheshire Public Library Thursday, May 19, with a free interactive presentation for adult children and their parents entitled “Facing the Future Together.” Thought provoking videos and discussion around topics like diet and exercise, keeping  brain fit, making good retirement decisions  and health care needs. Presented by the Whitney Center in Hamden from  7 to 8:30 pm. Contact Maria Brandriff for more info: 272-2245 x3019, mpb@cheshirelibrary.org

Celebrating a graduation soon? Check out Party City in Hamden for  50% off graduation-themed tableware (plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths etc.) in all the popular school colors.

Tune up the sneakers:  The Cheshire Sea Dog 5K and 10K road races, and kids’ “doggie dash fun runs” are at 10 a.m. this Sunday, May 22, at Bartlem park, across from Cheshire High School. Friday is the last day to register.  There is a $25 fee to participate in all races. The races are co-sponsored by the Cheshire YMCA and the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and are in conjunction with the 2nd annual Healthy Living Expo and the YMCA Tour de Cheshire Family Bike Event.  Money raised from fees helps support YMCA programs such as the Strong Kids Campaign. Click here for a full schedule and to register.

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After all that running and cycling, wouldn’t a massage feel great? Get $10 off your next treatment at In Touch Massage & Spa, LLC, 350 South Main St. in Cheshire, with this coupon.  Call (866) 548-4095 to schedule, and remember to mention your coupon.  Offer expires June 30.

Maybe you’ll hear a future musical virtuoso this Thursday, May 19, at Acme Music’s annual children’s music recital, held at the Funky Monkey Café.  Acme Music is located at the Watch Factory Shops.  For more information about lessons for your child, call John at 203-699-8863, or visit the website at www.acmemusic.biz

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