Community Briefs: New York Times Bestselling Author Dan Buettner to Visit Chelsea

Editor's note: This press release was submitted by the Chelsea District Library.

The Chelsea District Library will host a virtual visit from author Dan Buettner to discuss his book, The Blue Zones from 7-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Buettner is the author of this year’s book, The Blue Zones, and will be holding a book discussion with the community via Skype at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St. in Chelsea.

Audience members will be given the opportunity to interact with Buettner via satellite to talk about the travels and research that went into writing The Blue Zones and to ask questions on health and wellness.

“I am thrilled that the entire city of Chelsea is reading my book. I look forward to a lot of interaction on a huge screen. I hope the community will join me,” Buettner said.

Copies of The Blue Zones were placed in local businesses over the summer. In his book, Buettner reveals strategies for longevity found in blue zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives.

“There has been a great deal of interest in The Blue Zones. We’ve distributed over 400 copies throughout the community. The Dan Buettner virtual visit is an opportunity to take it to the next level by interacting directly with the author to really get the most of the experience,” Sara Wedell, head of adult services at Chelsea District Library said.

Chelsea Reads Together is a partnership between the Chelsea District Library, Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation and Chelsea School District. The goal of Chelsea Reads Together is to bring community members together in dialogue on the topic of wellness. For more information on Chelsea Reads Together, visit www.chelseareadstogether.wordpress.com.

Registration for the event is requested, but not required. Call 734-475-8732 or e-mail Sara Wedell at swedell@chelseadistrictlibrary.org for more information.