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Public Health Week 2023
Join us in celebrating Public Health Week!
Join Greater Nashua to celebrate Public Health Week with the goal of engaging with individuals, families, and organizations to celebrate how our community works together to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment.
This year, the National Public Health Week theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures of Health." During each day of Public Health Week, we focus on a topic important to creating the healthiest community. Click the buttons below to view more information on Public Health Week and this year's themes.
Public Health Week Kickoff Event
Nashua DPHCS is hosting a Public Health Week Kickoff Event on Monday, April 3 from 11 AM to 2 PM at St. Patrick's Gym (Access via Main Street, Nashua; Next to Church of the Good Shepard). The event will include a Walk with the Mayor and a Cultures of Health Community Celebration featuring local community organizations, giveaways, fun activities and a free raffle.
Community Events During Public Health Week
AARP Tax Aide
9 AM – 1 PM
Merrimack Public Library
470 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH
WebsiteAARP will once again be offering their free in-person tax preparation services to the community this year. Appointment scheduling can be done by calling 211 on your phone or by using their website https://nhtaxhelp.org. Free tax preparation is available to all ages and occupations.
VITA Tax Assistance
9 AM – 2PM
Rodgers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
Schedule an Appointment Here
Table Game Mondays for Seniors
10 – 11 AM
Brookline Public Library
16 Main Street, Brookline, NH
WebsiteStart your day off right with some classic table games!
Family Storytimes
10:00—10:45 AM
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room, Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street, Amherst, NH
Family storytimes are designed for the interest and attention span of the preschool-kindergarten set, but younger and older siblings are invited to attend. These action-packed 45 minute programs include a wide variety of books, finger plays, and songs. At the conclusion of each session, caregivers are invited to assist their children with a simple craft. For children ages 3-5, younger/older siblings are welcome. (caregivers must be present for any siblings younger than 3 yrs. No registration required.
Storytime & Music (Ages 0 – 6)
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Hollis Social Library
2 Monument Square, Hollis, NH
Join in-person storytimes followed by music. Be sure to come prepared with your magical listening ears and ready to hear some fun stories! Registration is not required but recommended.
Young Athletes Program
5 – 6 PM
Rodgers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
This is a non-library program designed to support children, ages 2 years - 7 years. The program was created by the Special Olympics and is designed to support physical, cognitive, and social development. The program focuses on being active and having fun. Registration required.
Reading About Racism Book Group
6:30 – 7:15 PM
Virtual
Hosted by Wadleigh Memorial Library
Learn More HereThis month’s book selection is “I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World made for Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown. Email refdesk@wadleighlibrary.org for a Zoom link. Newcomers welcome.
Stop by Lamprey Health Care to Learn More about Reproductive and Sexual Health Services!
9 AM to 12 PM
Lamprey Health Care
22 Prospect Street, Nashua
Stop by Lamprey Health Care's office to learn more about all things reproductive and sexual health, including the importance of and how to schedule pap smears, mammograms, and colonoscopies.
Community Health Clinic
10:30 AM to 12 PM
Nashua Public Library
2 Court Street, Nashua
The City of Nashua Division of Public Health offers blood pressure screenings, HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling, and immunizations—including for COVID-19. (To confirm availability of vaccines, call 603-589-4500.) Services are free or low-cost, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. If you have Medicare, please bring your card. If you don’t see the van on the Library Plaza, look in Nashua Public Library’s parking lot.
Pre-School Story Hour
10:30 AM
J.A. Tarbell Library
136 Forest Road, Lyndeborough, NH
Come for stories and a craft! Studies show that read aloud or to oneself 10 minutes a day can increase imagination & creativity, as well as, vocabulary, reading skills and writing skills.
Chair Yoga, Meditation, and Stress Relief
10:30 AM
Aaron Cutler Library
269 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH
Looking to relieve stress and improve flexibility? Join volunteer instructor Catrina Ledoux for gentle chair yoga followed by guided meditation.
Healing After Loss
7 – 8 PM
NPL Theater, Nashua Public Library
2 Court Street, Nashua
WebsiteCome and be part of an impactful talk with esteemed author Susan Lynch, a local writer who has received accolades for her memoir "Life After Kevin; A Mother's Search for Peace and the Golden Retrievers that Led the Way." Susan will delve into how we can better support those who are grieving from a stigmatized loss, share her insights on the three keys to healing, and discuss what she learned from her son's passing following an accidental overdose. Finley, a golden doodle therapy dog, will be present to provide extra comfort and support to those who need it.
Drop-in Stitchers
9:15 – 11:15 AM
Rodgers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
If you love to craft, whether it be quilting, knitting, crocheting, rug making or plastic canvas, you will LOVE this group! Welcome to old friends and new.
Little Listeners
10:30 - 11 AM
Lower Level- Johnson Meeting Room, Amherst Town Library
14 Main Street, Amherst, NH
Little Listeners Lapsit Storytime offers rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and simple books just right for introducing early literacy skills to your little one! Build a foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging storytime that provides plenty of child/parent interaction. The emphasis is on traditional rhymes that reinforce language patterns for babies and toddlers. For children ages 0-3 and their caregivers; older sibling are welcome. No registration required.
Rural Health and Nutrition Event
3 – 5 PM
Grow Nashua Community Garden
1 Eldridge Street, Nashua
Greater Nashua Mental Health will be hosting an event for community members to learn more about rural health and nutrition. Learn about the benefits of gardening and having access to home grown healthy food. Attendees will get a pot with seeds and soil to take home.
Community Conversations: Reimagining Self-Care
6 – 7:30 PM
Arlington Street Community Center
36 Arlington Street, Nashua
This is a 3-session event starting on April 7 led by Jennice Chewlin from the Chewlin Group who will be facilitating conversations about health and wellbeing through the lens of culture.
VITA Tax Assistance
9 AM – 12PM
Rodgers Memorial Library
194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
Saturday Stories
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Pelham Library
24 Village Green, Pelham, NH
Learn More HereStories, dancing, and songs! This program is best for children under 5. Space is limited! Please pick up free tickets from the Children's Desk. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive tickets.