Remaining independent, staying safe, and thriving are all goals that will be discussed with Melissa Lee and Patricia Jacotin from Oasis Senior Advisors. Join them to navigate the ins and outs of senior living options—from aging in place to community living—and to tackle your questions about costs, planning for the future, managing care needs or dementia care, and finding social engagement. Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you learn more about the next steps to consider what will work best for you. Please register with the Council on Aging (COA): 978-929-6652. Open to all 60+/free           

Are you looking to get outside this autumn but worried about where to walk and how to avoid ticks and mosquitoes? Join Acton’s Community Conservation Specialist, Ian Bergemann, and Acton Public Health Nurse, Susan Sama, for a presentation on how to safely navigate the outdoors this fall. Learn how to prevent tick and mosquito borne illnesses, how to find trails in town, and what apps you can use to identify wildlife! Open to all age 60+/free

Join the conversation, work on optional weekly prompts or use the time to work on an existing project that your passionate about. All writing levels welcome! Optional Prompt: Take a pre-existing piece of your writing, or write a new piece (1-3 pages), and then rewrite it in the style of your favorite author. Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here.  Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

On September 6, 10% of sales at Kitchen Outfitters will be donated to the Acton Food Pantry to benefit their building campaign. In addition, Kitchen Outfitters is running a food drive for the Food Pantry. For a list of needed items, see Acton Food Pantry.

Join Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough for a luncheon for seniors who live in Acton and Boxborough. Acton seniors can sign up until August 27 with the Acton Council on Aging by calling 978-929-6652. The luncheon is sponsored and hosted by The Rotary Club of Acton/Boxborough and the Boxborough Regency. Lunch features Regency Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls and Butter, and Apple Pie. Entertainment is provided. Note: This event does fill up -- sign up early!

This meditation series explores practical ways to remain centered and resilient. Discover how to create powerful layers of inner protection and experience a deep sense of stability from within. Free event - Conducted by Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, Watertown, MA Space is limited, sign up on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.

Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are" and "Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront", as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds - just in time for the Fall colors! Register for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6017532283747/WN_GT23Fs7TSrWSRZgmaWIUHg#/registration This program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library

Award-winning astrophotographer Marsha Wilcox will talk with us about photographing things that are unseen with the naked eye. There is art in the science, and science in the art. Marsha Wilcox's work will be displayed in the Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room from September to October. Space is limited, register on the program page on our website here. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.