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SUMMARY:Wine and Wellness with Stephanie at Nasketucket Bay Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Start the morning with an outdoor yoga class led by Stephanie Lawrence\, then unwind with a drink in the tasting room. Admission is $25 and includes one drink ticket after class. \nWine & Wellness is on the last Sunday of each month from May through October with a rotating instructor lineup. Participants should bring their own yoga mat. Rain or shine.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wine-and-wellness-with-stephanie-at-nasketucket-bay-vineyard/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Nasketucket Bay Vineyard\, 237 New Boston Rd.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Wellness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Wellness Walk at Buttonwood Park
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts a free Weekly Wellness Walk at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the Buttonwood Park Zoo entrance. \nLocal physicians and wellness professionals lead participants on a walk around Buttonwood Park. Walkers can complete the full route or go at their own pace. \nWeekly walks are part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative\, which promotes healthy living and encourages physical activity. \nInformation about upcoming adult wellness programs is available on the New Bedford Wellness Initiative Facebook page and at nbwell.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/weekly-wellness-walk-at-buttonwood-park/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts “Walk with a Doc” every Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nParticipants meet at the Buttonwood Park entrance. Local physicians and wellness practitioners lead each walk.\nWalkers can complete the entire route or go at their own pace.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/211836/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Outdoors,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260803T190316Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga in the Park: outdoor wellness
DESCRIPTION:Yoga in the Park returns Tuesdays from June 16 through Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Park in New Bedford.\n\nThis free outdoor wellness series features gentle movement\, mindful breathing\, relaxation\, and a variety of yoga styles for all experience levels. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat\, water\, and a friend.\n\nThe program is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere grant funded through the City of New Bedford Arts\, Culture and Tourism Fund and facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-outdoor-wellness-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, Brock Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Ongoing,Outdoors,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T143000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Workshop at Beyond House
DESCRIPTION:A weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. \nThe conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. \nMore information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery and on Instagram at ma_youngpeopleinrecovery.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wellness-workshop-at-beyond-house/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Beyond House\, 3057 Acushnet Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T184958Z
CREATED:20260517T184932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T184958Z
UID:10165733-1787655600-1787659200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:All About Us: Recovery Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Those on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday\, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing\, self-care\, and personal growth.\n\nSessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny\, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy\, holistic healing\, and related services. She has been in recovery for more than 37 years and has spent decades supporting the substance use recovery community through peer support\, mentorship\, and healing work. Her focus remains on helping others find healing\, balance\, and hope.\n\nFor more information\, contact Lindsey Hartley at LHartley@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/all-about-us-recovery-meetings/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:YWCA Southeastern Mass\, 20 South 6th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts “Walk with a Doc” every Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nParticipants meet at the Buttonwood Park entrance. Local physicians and wellness practitioners lead each walk.\nWalkers can complete the entire route or go at their own pace.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/211836/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Outdoors,Wellness
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts “Walk with a Doc” every Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nParticipants meet at the Buttonwood Park entrance. Local physicians and wellness practitioners lead each walk.\nWalkers can complete the entire route or go at their own pace.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/211836/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Outdoors,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts “Walk with a Doc” every Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nParticipants meet at the Buttonwood Park entrance. Local physicians and wellness practitioners lead each walk.\nWalkers can complete the entire route or go at their own pace.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/211836/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Outdoors,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Wellness Initiative hosts “Walk with a Doc” every Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nParticipants meet at the Buttonwood Park entrance. Local physicians and wellness practitioners lead each walk.\nWalkers can complete the entire route or go at their own pace.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/211836/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Park\, 425 Hawthorn St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Buttonwood Park,Culture Calendar,Free,Outdoors,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214425Z
CREATED:20260511T214425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T214425Z
UID:10165101-1780743600-1780754400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Feel Good Fair at UMass Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday\, June 6\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. \nVisitors can find mental health resources\, free food and drinks while supplies last\, yoga on the lawn\, a petting zoo\, and wellness activities. Local organizations will share information on prevention\, recovery\, and community support. \nHosts include the towns of Dartmouth and Westport\, as well as the Southcoast Public Health Collaborative.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/feel-good-fair-at-umass-dartmouth/
LOCATION:UMass Dartmouth\, 285 Old Westport Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,Health,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203320Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T203320Z
UID:10166055-1779703200-1779706800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga at Andrea McCoy Rec Center
DESCRIPTION:Free chair yoga classes are offered on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Andrea McCoy Recreational Center. Classes are led by Susan Ashley and sponsored by New Bedford’s Council on Aging.\n\nThe program is open to all ages and experience levels and offers a relaxed way to build movement and flexibility while practicing yoga from a chair.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/chair-yoga-at-andrea-mccoy-rec-center/
LOCATION:Andrea McCoy Recreation Center\, 181 Hillman St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Wellness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T205734Z
CREATED:20260508T205734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T205734Z
UID:10164762-1779012000-1779016500@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Women's Healing Circle at Yoga Es Vida
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Es Vida Collective hosts a women’s circle on Saturday\, April 12\, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Fee is $25. \nIs it intuition or trauma? Chronic stress can keep the body on high alert\, making it harder to trust your instincts. This session focuses on building clarity and calm through somatic and systemic tools. \nParticipants learn to identify the source of fear\, regulate the nervous system\, and reconnect with a clear\, reliable sense of intuition.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/womens-healing-circle-at-yoga-es-vida/
LOCATION:Yoga es Vida\, 127 W Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Wellness,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T203134Z
CREATED:20260409T203134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T203134Z
UID:10163724-1776258000-1776261600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Why Psychological Safety Matters for Trust\, Collaboration\, and Shared Power
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the foundations of psychological safety at our virtual webinar on Wednesday\, April 15\, from 1 to 2 p.m. \nPsychological safety builds trust and shares power more fairly. It also supports inclusive participation. Topics include care and accountability in partnerships. Healthier ways to collaborate in mission-driven work will also be discussed. \nParticipants will grasp practical ways to bring these values into everyday processes. \nPart of the Building Up to Building Together webinar series.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/why-psychological-safety-matters-for-trust-collaboration-and-shared-power/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T173000
DTSTAMP:20260220T165756Z
CREATED:20260220T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T165756Z
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SUMMARY:Winter’s Wellspring Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Inner Star hosts “Winter’s Wellspring\,” a seasonal workshop centered on rest\, reflection\, and renewal. Attendees will practice meditation\, gentle movement\, and breathwork. Quiet time for personal reflection is built in.\n\nFocus stays on what matters most during winter’s slower\, quieter season.\n\nThe program is on Sunday\, Feb. 22\, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cedar Wind Center in Westport (formerly Dedee Shattuck Gallery).\n\nSign up at innerstar.as.me. For details\, contact Vanessa at 617-510-7536.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winters-wellspring-meditation-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Wind Center\, 1 Partners Lane\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260125T235051Z
CREATED:20260125T235051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T235051Z
UID:10153253-1771077600-1771084800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Journey to the Heart: A Valentine Restorative Yoga & Sound Journey
DESCRIPTION:Diane and Caitlin guide this Valentine’s Day workshop. Supported\, heart-opening poses pair with a live sound journey. \nAn optional hands-on touch is available. The pace is slow and grounding. Time is set aside to soften\, release tension\, and reconnect with the heart. \nAttendees may come alone or with a friend. \nThe fee is $44.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/journey-to-the-heart-a-valentine-restorative-yoga-sound-journey/
LOCATION:Sva Ha Academy\, 675 Orchard St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Valentine's Day,Wellness,Yoga
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