THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 18, 2022 Page 9 Malden High Library recognizes Black History Month and Romance during the month of February Many themed books are on display and available for students throughout the month Rehearsals Underway for MCC Youth/ Young Adult Chorus Spring Concert - New Members Welcome! “R The month of February is fi lled with exciting and heartfelt themes, including Black History Month, and Valentine's Day, which falls on February 14, but has a preparation period and goodwill throughout the month. Malden High School librarian Mary Liberge put together two appealing displays for students at the school for the month of February, shown here. One recognizes Black History Month with many books available for checking out. The second compilation was a Romance Display, in concer t with Valentine's Day. (Courtesy Photos/ Malden High School Library) Keep your heart healthy with good food choices T reat your heart as you would a friend. Making mindful food choices, moving your body regularly and sleeping well are all key to maintaining a healthy relationship with your heart and avoiding heart disease. In recognition of National Heart Health Month, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Nutrition Services has the following good food choice tips: • Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. • Include whole-grain, high-fi - ber foods, such as barley, bran cereals, brown rice, buckwheat, corn, oatmeal, plain popcorn, quinoa, rye, whole wheat bread, wild rice and whole grain pasta. • Consume fi sh at least twice each week, especially herring, mackerel, salmon, sardines, trout or tuna. • Choose lean meats and nonmeat protein alternatives – chicken, turkey, fi sh, pork, lean beef, beans, nuts, egg substitutes or egg whites. • Select fat-free, skim or one percent milk, and low-fat cheeses and low-fat yogurt. (You can also try the new variety of nondairy milks available, such as almond milk or rice milk, which have less saturated fat than dairy.) • Minimize your intake of partially hydrogenated fats, such as butter and margarine. • Minimize intake of high-sugar, high-fat pastries, such as muffi ns, donuts, cakes, pies, cookies and candies. • Limit beverages high in added sugars, such as soda, fruit punch and sweetened coff ee and tea. • Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. • If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation. Dietary guidelines suggest one drink per day for women and up to two drinks for men. • Be attentive to your portion sizes and the balance of foods on your plate. Changes in weight can put stress on your heart. If you are interested in learning more about Nutrition Programs at MVES, please visit mves.org or call 781-324-7705. Competitive Prices On All Brands, Good Selection R.Y.O. Buy Cigars by the Box & Save! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many TOBACCO ----------TUBES Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * VARIOUS GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8 AM - 7 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8 AM-6 PM ehearsals are underway for the Medford Community Chorale & Youth/Young Adult Chorus spring concert, scheduled for Friday, May 20 at 7 PM in the Caron Theatre at Medford High School, and new members are welcome!The concert, which is entitled “Lift Every Voice and Sing!” is a celebration of the joy of music and singing, and proceeds from the concert program book will be donated to the new Medford Public Library. There are no auditions and the only requirement is a love of singing! Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings in the auditorium in the McGlynn Middle School here in Medford: youth/young adult chorus at 6 PM and full chorus from seven to 8:30 PM. For more information or to join, please contact director Betsy Pesce at elizabethpesce@ comcast.net or 617-335-8155. The Medford Community Chorale, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is supported in part by grants from the ArtsAlive Medford Foundation, the Passim Iguana Music Fund, and the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Medford. Celebrating 100 Years of Cigar Experience! WE SELL CIGARS & ACCESSORIES
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