Lenox Library to Host Pelvic Floor Foundations Workshop

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LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library will host a special health program entitled "Pelvic Floor Foundations" on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with Molly Rivest, a Nurse Practitioner passionate about women's health and pelvic floor awareness.
 
In this workshop, attendees will explore the essentials of pelvic floor anatomy and function, uncover the root causes of common challenges like incontinence, pain with intimacy, and pelvic discomfort, and discuss practical strategies for improvement. This safe and stigma-free session offers time to address individual concerns and explore potential interventions. Open to anyone curious about the female pelvis, this workshop promises to leave participants informed, empowered, and equipped with actionable next steps for better pelvic health, stated press release.
 
Childcare will be available at the Library during this program. Please call the Lenox Library at 413-637-0197 or email info@lenoxlib.org to register for childcare.
 
Molly Rivest, DNP, FNP is a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner with expertise in women's health. She is the founder of BodyWise Health Collaborative, a private practice located in Pittsfield, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based care for women of all ages. Her practice is grounded in a patient-centered philosophy that respects and elevates each individual's innate understanding of their own body.
 
Rivest specializes in addressing sensitive and frequently overlooked areas of care, including sexual health, contraceptive management, perimenopausal care, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She fosters a supportive and stigma-free environment, ensuring that patients feel safe discussing even the most complex or taboo health concerns.
 
Before founding BodyWise, Rivest delivered women's healthcare at CHP Barrington OB/GYN and served as a primary care provider at UMass Hahnemann Family Health. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the UMass Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Smith College.
 
Rivest's dedication to women's health is deeply influenced by her earlier career as an officer in the United States Air Force, where she conducted laser eye protection research and served as a victim advocate for survivors of sexual assault. These formative experiences strengthened her commitment to creating environments of safety, trust, and empowerment—principles that remain foundational to her clinical practice today.
 

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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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