Tips from Lyra: January
617 Media2024-01-09T14:55:30-05:00We hear so much about mindfulness these days — but what does it really mean, and how do we practice it? Find out in How to Practice Mindfulness: Quick Tips for Busy People, from Lyra [...]
New Year, New You
617 Media2024-01-02T21:11:43-05:00It’s the New Year, so time for some New Year’s resolutions. According to the American Heart Association, making a couple of small changes and sticking to them is easier to achieve than making several [...]
Coping With Stress Over The Holidays
617 Media2023-12-11T12:24:28-05:00The holiday season is upon us. For many, it can mean parties, food, togetherness, and presents. But others may find the season stress-inducing. Whether you are missing an important person from your life, dealing with [...]
Your IUOE Local 4 Annuity and Savings Plan (the “Plan”) is Moving From Empower to Fidelity Investments® Effective January 2, 2024
617 Media2023-11-15T13:06:41-05:00November is National Diabetes Month
617 Media2023-11-09T16:50:58-05:00Diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It affects over 37 million Americans, and the incidence increases as the population ages and people become heavier. Type 2 diabetes is the most common [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
617 Media2023-10-05T13:20:38-04:00October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the most common cancer detected in women, other than skin cancer. Screening and [...]
Read the latest updates from the Funds Office in the fall 2023 edition of “The Gauge”
617 Media2023-09-18T09:25:24-04:00Dear Plan Participants, I am pleased to share that the fall 2023 issue of The Gauge is now available online. Please take some time to review this outstanding edition for the latest updates and news from [...]
Back to School
617 Media2023-09-07T16:13:48-04:00Back to school can be an exciting time, reconnecting with old friends, making new friends, extracurricular activities, and of course, learning new skills. But it can also bring up challenges for young people and their [...]
The Benefits of Friendship
617 Media2023-08-01T09:29:40-04:00Everyone’s lives are busy. Work, kids, family commitments, and many other things keep us from spending time with friends. The pandemic and social distancing also put a dent in people’s ability to socialize and maintain [...]
View the highlights from our latest 5K event
617 Media2023-07-18T15:03:52-04:00Dear plan participants, The Local 4 Health and Welfare Plan recently held its 2023 5K at Medway High School. Thank you to all our members for joining us for this exciting event. Every year, the [...]