Markets and Relaxation

To market, to market!

Visit GrowNYC for a list of all the open-air markets in the 5 boroughs! (Union Square has one that's open 4 days a week!!) Buying at open-air markets not only supports local farms, it ensures your food is fresh and organic.

Relaxation Station

New York hosts a plethora of free events and activities that range from kayaking to ping-pong to yoga!  Here's a few of our favorite events, along with links to pages with more information!

Events:
Dancing Under the Stars
Sunset on the Hudson (with jazz!)
Kayaking (Manhattan)
Kayaking (Brooklyn)
Ping-Pong
Yoga (uptown)
Yoga (Washington Sq Park)
Mat Pilates
Tai Chi
Wiffle Ball

Event Lists:
NYC Parks Event Page
Free Summer Movies
McCarren Park Summer Screen (Brooklyn)
Hudson River Park Events
Brokelyn Free Summer

(If none of these spark your interest, you can always go do some gardening at Maureen M. or Mike P.'s homes!) 

Have other suggestions?  Leave them in the comments below (please sign your first name to any comments)!

Links

Sources for Bulletin Board info:
Prevent Eye Damage
Picking a good sunscreen via AMF
Avoiding bug bites
Know your body's "cooling spots"
Real or rumor mosquito bite prevention
Green activity can boost your self-esteem
Ten tips for a healthy summer
Summer health tips
Tips for a more pleasant summer

Canceling Cancer - Learning @ Lunch

The following slides are from Mark B.'s Learning @ Lunch presentation "Canceling Cancer".  Many thanks to Mark for putting this together and sharing his knowledge with us!

Click on a slide to see it full screen.

 Click "read more" below to see the entire presentation.

Eat This Not That - Yogurt