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  • Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons

    Discovery Museum 177 Main St., Acton, MA, United States

    The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe.

  • Acton COA Invites You to: Lunar New Year Performance

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    A group of local Chinese musicians and dancers will join us to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year--the year of the horse! They will present a very pleasant program with a combination of Chinese and western music—Chinese folk instruments the Pipa and Erhu, Chinese folk dance, vocal performances (ensemble, duet, solo), perhaps a piano concerto, and even Tai Chi! Open to all age 60 +/free

    Free
  • Acton COA Invites You to: Senior Property Tax Primer

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join staff from the town of Acton Assessor’s Office for an update on how property taxes are affected by increasing home values. They will also share information on numerous ways homeowners might qualify for property tax relief if you are: over 65 with income and assets that are low-to-moderate, over 70, a veteran with a disability, or suffering financial hardship in general. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be given a coupon for a free lunch that afternoon at the Senior Center’s Bistro! Space is limited, so register with the Council on Aging. If you are unable to

    Free
  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ West

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Beaded Shamrock Brooch Sign up here. 

    Free
  • Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress? Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four

    Free
  • Library: Sewing and Embroidery Club @ AML

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

    Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a complete beginner, come learn new techniques, share ideas, and enjoy crafting in community. This month's craft will be: Beaded Shamrock Brooch. Sign up here. 

    Free
  • Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Words Galore via Zoom

    Zoom

    Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks, riddles, famous quotes, puns, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker, MS, is an educator, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Did you know that over $60 billion of our tax dollars are lost to Medicare fraud annually?Join Scott Simundza of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, to participate in a discussion on how Medicare beneficiaries, family members, caregivers, and others are instrumental in preventing, detecting, and reporting Medicare fraud. In this program you will learn to be a more informed and engaged health care consumer, as well as explore the need to be vigilant to protect yourself from becoming victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft, and other important information to assist you in navigating the increasingly complex

    Free
  • Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps

    Proscenium Circus: The 39 Steps
    ABRHS Auditorium 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, United States

    Join ABRHS' drama group, Proscenium Circus,  for our 2026 MA Educational Theater Guild (METG) Festival Entry, The 39 Steps, Even More Abridged. About the Play: Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and a 1915 Spy Novel, The 39 Steps is a fast paced spoof taking you all over the British Isles in pursuit of a villainous spy ring. Eight actors portray dozens of characters as we follow our hero, Richard Hannay, on a quest to stop the spies and save the world! Content: As a note, The 39 Steps is a spy thriller set in 1935, and does feature a German spy. There are

    $15.75
  • Community Focus Groups: Help shape a healthier and more connected Acton

    Zoom

    The Town of Acton wants to hear people's stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported. For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3x3.co. See a list of the available focus groups and register here: tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b All focus groups are online - Zoom link sent after registration. Sign Up Today! Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of

    Free
  • Revolution Community Yoga: Fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association

    Revolution Community Yoga 537 Massachussets Ave, Acton, Massachusetts, United States

    Revolution Community Yoga is hosting Yoga for Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Awareness, a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer's Association on Saturday, March 7, 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event starts with a short educational talk from Rick Hobson of the Alzheimer’s Association, followed by a gentle, accessible yoga program focused on movement, breath work and meditation for brain health by Janet Spiegel, RCY yoga teacher. Suggested donation is $35-$45 with 100% of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit the Workshops page at yogaacton.com to register; and to donate visit https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/janetspiegel/yoga-for-brain-health---alzheimer--s-awareness.

    $35 – $45