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Acton Community Supper: September

Acton Community Supper: September

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. September 3: Chicken Tetrazzini      Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough September 10: Cobb Salad Supper with chicken      Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton September 17 : Baked Ziti and Meatballs      Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia September 24: Pork Loin Chops     Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.   Doors open at 4:15pm. Please,

Free

Acton COA Presents: The Ins and Outs of Senior Living Options

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

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           

Free

Acton COA Presents: How to Get Outside This Autumn (Safely!)

Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

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

Free
Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market

Elm Street Playground Elm Street, Acton, MA, United States

Stock up on local produce and artisanal goods while you enjoy music, artisan offerings, our community table . . . and friends and neighbors. Every Sunday, 10AM - 1PM, June 15  - October 12.

Rotary Club: Senior citizens of AB Luncheon

Boxboro Regency 242 Adams Place, MA, United States

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!

Free
Library: Yarn & Needle Club

Library: Yarn & Needle Club

Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor) 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Housing Legal Clinics

Housing Legal Clinics

Acton Community Services office 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.  Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear. Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here. The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

Free
Green Acton monthly meeting

Green Acton monthly meeting

Zoom

Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries.  The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person.  To learn more about Green Acton's mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/ To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings;  topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics,

Acton’sTrails Challenge

Acton’sTrails Challenge

Provided after registration

“I Hiked Acton’s Trails!”  Walk the trails in Acton’s conservation areas with the goal of earning a sticker and a sew-on patch! These weekly walks are a joint effort between Acton Conservation Trust and Acton Conservation Division. We’ll walk a different conservation area weekly. Check out the “I Hiked Acton’s Trails” Challenge form HERE for more information about the challenge. Date: Wednesdays from September 3 to November 19. Once you register, the location of each hike will be sent out each Sunday before the walk. Time: 2:30-4:00 pm. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as we will start our hikes on time. Typical distance:

Free
Acton Community Supper: September

Acton Community Supper: September

Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA

Join us for our weekly community supper! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. September 3: Chicken Tetrazzini      Sponsored by United Church of Christ Congregational, Boxborough September 10: Cobb Salad Supper with chicken      Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton September 17 : Baked Ziti and Meatballs      Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia September 24: Pork Loin Chops     Sponsored by Friends of Mt. Calvary Community Supper ** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.   Doors open at 4:15pm. Please,

Free

Seniors Night Out at Velvet Vine

Velvet Vine Café 166 Great Road, Acton, MA

Join us for a joyful evening at Velvet Vine Café. Enjoy timeless tunes from the '50s, '60s, and early '70s, setting the mood for a nostalgic and delightful night out and informative talks on skincare and emotional wellness. Velvet Vine Café - 166 Great Road, Acton-MA Wednesday, September 10th | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission is free. Charges apply to food and drink ordered. RSVP at Velvet Vine Seniors Night Out. For Information call (978) 929-6516. This event is a collaboration between Velvet Vine Cafe, Majestic Day Spa, and Vibrant Focus Unlimited, with support from the Acton Senior Center

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

Zoom or hybrid

The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month's venue and