Events

For many older adults, a lifetime of memories and possessions can accumulate into overwhelming clutter, making downsizing and decluttering seem like an insurmountable challenge. This seminar offers guidance and support to seniors seeking to simplify their lives and create spaces that promote peace, functionality, & well-being, and provides a compassionate and practical approach to tackling the emotional and logistical aspects of decluttering & downsizing. Presenters Jeffrey Turcotte & Kely Kurtz are owners of Simply Well Seniors whose mission is to help senior homeowners navigate the journey to the next place they call home. Open to all age 60+/free

Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton's Revolution Community Yoga Bring your own yoga mat! Sign up here!

Get ready for a fun-filled night with Ben Rudnick & Friends at the Kids Concert Night – live and in person!  Pack your picnic and enjoy a nice evening at the park.  No rain date.

Not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Sam Rebelein every quarter for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror out there! We'll discuss 6-8 books that Sam loved or is looking forward to and we'll intersperse chat about writing and publishing - how fun is that? We're sure you'll find something to like from Sam's many enthusiastic reviews. Sign up here!

Make weighted food bowl covers for the summer. Using beads and lace placemats, we'll be making beautiful covers for the next time you need to protect your food from flies. Join for some chatting, music, and crafting! Sign up here!

The Declaration of Independence is one of the foundational documents of the United States. We celebrate the date of the document as our national birthday, and most of us are familiar with some of the stirring phrases. But how many of us have read the whole thing or looked at the influences behind the words? This lecture by historian Paolo Di Gregorio explores the story behind, and the meaning of, the Declaration. Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

Join Elder Libraries & share your life experiences with the younger members of the community through friendly & small group conversations. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about their memories, interests, challenges, accomplishments, and lessons learned. No special preparation is needed, just bring yourself and your story. Thank you to student volunteer Matthew Liu for organizing this program! Open to all age 60+/free

Join award-winning nature writer Margie Patlak as she takes you on a wonder-filled insect safari of common insects that you can find wherever there are green spaces. Sign up here!