Welcome to Our Community page! This page contains a series of interesting pieces on the following topics:
- An informative series of articles on COVID-19, prepared by Richard Tharin, MS, RAC, with The Cerneos Group, LLC
- Food resources for Newton Residents
- The Women's Life Group latest news and events
- Newton Corner Youth Group
INFORMATIVE SERIES ON
COVID-19
Introduction: This series is meant to provide timely science-based information on issues of concern for this community. These articles are not meant to shape political and social views or offer medical advice, but to inform and help community members make informed decisions.
Article 3: Vaccines vs therapeutics - What are they and when would you need them?
Article 3: Vaccines vs therapeutics - What are they and when would you need them?
Useful Links and References from the Above Article:
Where do I go for more information:
Vaccine schedules and priorities are available through the State of Massachusetts and CDC websites.
State of Massachusetts (link)
CDC guidelines are available on their website for the nationwide policy. (link)
FDA website on COVID Vaccines (link)
State of Massachusetts information on local vaccine distribution (link)
CDC guidelines for the nationwide policy. (link)
Information on SARS-Cov-2 variants: (link)
Pfizer vaccine fact sheet (link)
News on COVID-19 (link)
Where do I go for more information:
Vaccine schedules and priorities are available through the State of Massachusetts and CDC websites.
State of Massachusetts (link)
CDC guidelines are available on their website for the nationwide policy. (link)
FDA website on COVID Vaccines (link)
State of Massachusetts information on local vaccine distribution (link)
CDC guidelines for the nationwide policy. (link)
Information on SARS-Cov-2 variants: (link)
Pfizer vaccine fact sheet (link)
News on COVID-19 (link)
Archive of Articles on COVID-19
Article 1: What is COVID-19?
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Article 2: What’s next for vaccine development and distribution?
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Food Resources for Newton ResidentsDuring these challenging times during the Covid-19 outbreak, residents of Newton are being provided additional assistance through the "Grab and Go" program. Also, resources continue to be available through the Newton Food Pantry sites. Please see the adjacent flier for more information.
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NPC Women's Life GroupNPC Women’s Life Group is Looking for Donations So We Can Purchase Books
The NPC Women's Life Group is collecting donations to buy books for two Boston schools Rafael Hernandez Elementary School in Roxbury English High School in Jamaica Plain The elementary school sent all of their books home with the students back when COVID first closed the school’s doors, since “the books would be more useful for learning at home”... The high school is looking for dual language books for its large Spanish speaking and Haitian Creole population, and for “books that have characters that look like these kids”. Your kind donations will helps the two school libraries fill their shelves with 50+ brand-new books for this school year. You can donate by sending a check to our address is 75 Vernon St, Newton, MA or donate online to our "change for change button" on NPC's online giving. We are collecting donations through September 15th God bless you, Newton Presbyterian Church Women's Life Group https://bostonbookfest.org/ JOIN US
WOMEN'S LIFE GROUP The Newton Presbyterian Church Women's Life Group (WLG) is an inter-generational group of women which includes those approximately 18 years and older. This group will incorporate discussions on the Bible and include informal discussions on general life topics including coming together as women. We want to ensure that this is a group in which you can participate comfortably and come and go as your schedules permit. Bible study: Please join us at 7:00 pm, Monday evenings, beginning in September. The WLG meets Monday nights via Zoom (online) from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 at the church . Check the Calendar for any cancellations or changes to this date and time. For more information on how to join us, please speak with Kathy Barnes or email her at: kathy.barnes.newton@gmail.com NEWTON CORNER YOUTH GROUP The Newton Corner Youth Group welcomes all youth for gatherings of fun, fellowship and service hosted by three local Christian congregations (Newton Presbyterian, Grace Episcopal, and Eliot UCC). We invite youth of every race, gender identity and expression, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, and physical and developmental ability to participate in our group. While our organizing churches are Christian, we respect all religious traditions and welcome youth from other traditions to participate in our group. Please contact David Penn (projectdrum2k3@yahoo.com) |
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