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Beat The Winter Blues With These Fun Activities!

With the doldrums of winter upon us, John Robert Roose has some great ideas for Burlington, Wilmington and other Middlesex County residents

With the doldrums of winter upon us, it is a great time to check out some wonderful activities to help you beat the winter blues. Whether you are a young adult or in retirement, single and looking to mingle or seeking a couple’s activity, there are a variety of fun activities in your area that can get you out of the house and engaged in a new and rewarding way these next few months. Here are a couple ideas:

Try an adult education class. There are plenty of options in the area and choices may surprise you. Cost, duration and required skill level will vary. Now is the time to start browsing.

Shawsheen Technical Institute (Billerica, MA) – http://www.shawsheentech.org/shawsheen-institute/featured-courses.html

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Lexington Community Education (Lexington, MA) – http://www.lexingtoncommunityed.org/classes.php

Artisan’s Asylum (Somerville, MA) – http://artisansasylum.com/current-classes/

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Join a new gym. The landscape of available gym opportunities has changed dramatically in recent years to fit the needs of most every potential participant.

Planet Fitness (Wilmington, MA) – http://www.planetfitness.com

Gold Medal CrossFit (Burlington, MA) – http://goldmedalcrossfit.com/

CrossFit Phoenix Rising (Wilmington, MA) – http://www.crossfitphoenixrising.com/

Visit some truly unique indoor marketplaces for foods and crafts.

Burlington Farmers Market (Burlington, MA) – http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org/

Route-9 Flea Market (Shrewsbury, MA) – http://newbondfleamarket.com/

Wegmans (Burlington, MA) – http://www.3rdaveburlington.com/store/4/Wegmans/

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