Lenox Library to Host Canyon Ranch Medical Director

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library will host Canyon Ranch Medical Director Dr. Stephen Brewer on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss his new book, "The Canyon Ranch Guide to Weight Loss: The Scientifically Based Approach to Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight."
 
In his presentation, Dr. Brewer will talk about how there is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management. Factors influencing weight are as diverse as they are personal. From medications and lifestyle to chronic conditions and gut health, Dr. Brewer is dedicated to equipping individuals with the facts they need to evaluate the real factors that impact weight at every stage of life. Learn how to dispel fact from fiction and understand the science behind weight loss using an integrative approach gleaned from Dr. Brewer's decades as a board-certified physician, including the pros and cons of the latest fads such as Keto, Intermittent Fasting, how medications impact weight gain, and more.
 
Q&A and booking signing will follow the presentation.
 
Dr. Brewer, has served as Medical Director of Canyon Ranch Tucson for nearly two decades. One of the most important philosophies he has adopted during this time is to practice moderation when it comes to wellness. 
 
"I've learned that I don't need to go to extreme measures to be healthy, both physically and emotionally," he shares. "I don't spend hours in the gym, and I don't have an overly restricted diet. My exercises and diet are healthy, but it doesn't get in the way of my busy life. It is simply a part of my day."
 
He specializes in family medicine, integrative medicine, preventive medicine, and men's health. Over the years, he has led numerous presentations on topics including brain health, integrative medicine, preventive medicine, men's health, medical weight loss, peak performance, and health in moderation.
 
Dr. Brewer is the author of The Canyon Ranch Guide to Weight Loss: A Scientifically Based Approach to Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight, The Canyon Ranch Guide to Men's Health: A Doctor's Prescription for Male Wellness, What Happened to Moderation?: A Common-Sense Approach to Improving Our Health, and Treating Common Illness in an Age of Extremes; he also co-authored The Everest Principle: How to Achieve the Summit of Your Life.
 
The presentation is free and open to the public and will take place at Lenox Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox. 

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Morris Elementary's Odyssey of the Mind Team Earns Spot at World Finals

LENOX, Mass. — Superintendent Dr. William Collins and Principal Brenda Kelley shared that Morris Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed in regional competition, securing first place in their division and a spot in the World Finals.

Grade 5 students at Morris Elementary School are using their minds to solve complex, open-ended problems through Odyssey of the Mind.

Odyssey of the Mind is an educational program that challenges students to solve open-ended problems imaginatively and theatrically while working as a team. 

Students who participate in Odyssey of the Mind begin preparing for the workforce early, developing their skills in engineering, innovation and creative problem-solving. 

The team is comprised of Grade 5 students Les Freeman, Johnson Green, Anna Kennedy, Raquel Levin, Zachary Streeter, Levi Stern and Ethan Winger and is coached by Josh Levin, Kim Winger and Seth Lipkin.

They traveled to Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine, on Saturday, April 5, for the regional competition, where they competed against 99 teams.

The Morris team solved the problem "AstronOMical Odyssey," in which teams were tasked to create a humorous performance set in a team-created "historical" civilization that explains constellations and presents original stories. The performance also included a humorous astronomer character with a "stellar" costume, a lighting effect and a shooting star.

The team's performance can be viewed here.

"These students have put in countless hours designing their own solution, building their own props, and bringing their ideas to life," said Coach Josh Levin. "What’s amazing is that the work these kids are doing will set them up to be successful at problem-solving using both engineering and creative skills. This is what it’s all about! They did absolutely everything themselves. That’s the really amazing thing. No parent help, just encouragement."

Their win at the regional competition earned them an invite to attend the World Finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, from May 20-24, where they will compete against more than 800 teams from around the world. 

The PTO is seeking donations to help send the small but mighty team of students to the World Finals. To contribute to the PTO's fundraising efforts, contact Ashley Turczak at ashley.turczak@gmail.com.

"Our Odyssey of the Mind team is a perfect example of the creativity and persistence that our student body possesses," said Principal Kelley. "These students worked incredibly hard to come out on top at the regional competition, and we hope to see them move on to display their innovative talents at the World Finals. Congratulations, and good luck!"

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