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At the Senior Center: Become an expert in iPhone photography by discovering new tricks and tips on how to make pictures come out looking great! Instruction will be given on how to use different settings on the camera app as well as varying feedback on taking photos such as framing and lighting. Our summer intern and long-time volunteer Sarah Willard is leading this class.
Adult & Teen Program at West Acton Citizens' Library. Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/embroidery-summer-series-teach-a-piece-west-acton-citizens-library/ Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Memorial Library.
Join us at Community Supper! We welcome all our guests inside to join neighbors and friends at the tables in our air-conditioned Fellowship Hall. Welcome Summer! We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you. August 6 -- Prince Spaghetti Night Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia August 13 -- Southern BBQ: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Sponsored by friends of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church of Acton August 20 -- Mexican Night: Chicken Fajita Subs Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton August 27 -- Mexican Night: Chicken Chili and Quesadillas Sponsored by The Acton Boxborough Islamic Cultural Center
Adult & Teen Program at Acton Memorial Library. Join our summer series to gain more knowledge of this fun craft! All levels welcome. In this session the instructor will be talking the class through an embroidery piece. Register on the program page on our website: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/intro-to-embroidery-teach-a-peice/ Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.
Register here: https://actonmemoriallibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-writing-group-2/ Writing Club is a free group for prose, poetry and non-fiction writers to come together, connect, share and create in a welcoming environment. 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: Write a one page or longer story, scene or outline in the first-person. When you've finished, write the passage again but from the third person. You can write it in the second-person as well.
Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives. Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community, or major life changes Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your thoughts and feelings about our own experiences of loss and to think creatively about how we can more deeply support one another as we grieve. Register for the zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817515527689/WN_jABqB9F0S3ugAVCyh4p4Yg#/registration This program is in partner with Memorial Hall Library
Visitors can enjoy the Museum and the Discovery Woods outdoor nature playscape and Treehouse with free admission from 4:30pm to 8:00pm every Friday night from June 20 until Labor Day. Reservations are no longer required nor accepted. The Museum will gratefully accept non-perishable food items for Open Table and Acton Food Pantry in lieu of admission, though a food donation is not required for admission. Thank you to the following local businesses that made this summer’s free admission Friday nights possible: June 20 - Dube Construction Management June 27 - Enterprise Bank July 4 ** Closed for Independence Day **
This is going to be a fabulous night! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Whitney Doucet, a talented singer-songwriter hailing from New England, is set to take the stage. Whitney has shared the spotlight with country music superstar Keith Urban in a stunning duet and has opened for renowned artists such as Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, and the Little River Band. She has also performed alongside Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry and rocked the side stage before major acts like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Dan + Shay. Catch Whitney's electrifying performance from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
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.
Sign up for the Zoom link here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017460386647/WN_SJmkXueYQKGZsQYu8Pm4uA#/registration Based entirely on rarely seen private letters, "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life" by Graham Watson sheds new light on the dramatic events of Brontë’s turbulent last years of grief, fulfillment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death, when her friends and family battled to control how history would remember her. Join us as Graham discusses Charlotte's life, writing, and death as well as his own research and writing of this book!
Location: Meeting Room, Acton Memorial Library | 486 Main Street, Acton MA 01720 Mindfulness is a great way to alleviate stress, develop more creativity, and cultivate more peace in your life. The practice can be added to any lifestyle and can be done anywhere. No special equipment or skills needed! Come and learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life. Laura has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 25 years. She can testify to the amazing power of adding more Presence into your
AB student Matt is excited to lead a special discussion group focused on sharing your life stories and wisdom with younger generations. Whether it's a cherished memory, a life lesson, or a turning point in your journey, your voice matters. Join Matt at the Council on Aging in a relaxed, meaningful conversation about how you would like your story to be heard and remembered. Let’s connect generations one story at a time. Open to all 60+.