Category Archives: Friends & Alumni Activities

A Holiday Message from Dr. Kathleen O’Brien

December 1, 2013 Dear Friends: What a year 2013 has been at Walden! Close to 3,000 lives were touched by our services as we marked our 40th anniversary providing “help for today; hope for tomorrow.” We have been delighted and honored by the numerous community members who have helped us celebrate turning 40! Many attended our 40th anniversary signature event, Navigating the Waves of Change, on September 27th at Olde Breton Inn. Those present enjoyed a gorgeous sunset over the water and were entertained by … Continue reading

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Gratitude Challenge Day 1 Post: Kristen Johnston and SLAM

Today, we are grateful for Kristen Johnston, famous actress, comedian, and person in recovery, for creating the organization SLAM- a non profit dedicated to starting a sober high school in NYC. Go, Kristen, and thanks for sharing your story and trying to make the world a safer, healthier place for others! Read more about this story on The Recovery Rocks blog: http://veronicavalli.com/2013/08/recovery-rocks-kristen-johnston/. Click here for … Continue reading

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Fit for Recovery- a free exercise class adds to wellness options at Beacon of Hope

We are very grateful to have volunteer and trained fitness instructor Paige Fletcher with us at Beacon of Hope Recovery and Wellness Centers most Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30. Paige’s free exercise class works out the muscles while being a chance to talk with others about recovery topics and the importance of wellness in recovery. The class is weekly. When Paige is not with us, we use Wii Fit to keep up our routine! Photos here. … Continue reading

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Winning slogan named, Community Block Party t-shirts on the way!

The winning slogan for the Recovery and Wellness Community Block Party happening 9/29, 2 to 5 p.m., in Lexington Park/Millison Plaza has been selected by popular vote. “Do the right thing, even when nobody’s looking” won! Congratulations, J.N.! Join us at this free rain or shine event to pick up your shirt while supplies last, and be sure to wear comfy shoes for the 4 p.m. Wellness Fun Walk! … Continue reading

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Recovery & Wellness Community Block Party 9/29

It’s a Party in the Park on Sunday, September 29th from 2-5 p.m., celebrating recovery and wellness. All ages are invited to come out and enjoy a rain or shine afternoon of free fun and food. Games, activities, music, henna tattoo artist, face painting, wellness information, Reggie the Magic Man and more! The menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw and Bruster’s ice cream. A 4 p.m. Wellness Fun Walk ends the event. Free t-shirts to … Continue reading

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