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  • Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby

    Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the

  • Library: Virtual – Get the Most Out of Social Security with Mary Beth Franklin

    Zoom

    Register for the Zoom link here! Deciding when and how to claim your maximum Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions one can make before retirement. Join Mary Beth Franklin, one of the true experts in the field, for a deep dive on Social Security, including strategies for deciding when to claim benefits and considerations of your overall retirement plan. This program is in partner with the Cary Library.

    Free

  • Acton COA Presents Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    For the last 200 years, the United States has had a complex, often controversial, relationship with our southern neighbors. Recent events in South America and the Caribbean illustrate that the story of this relationship is still unfolding. This illustrated talk examines the history of US involvement in the Americas, and the politics, economics, and ideologies that shaped the story. Rescheduled from February cancellation. Paolo Di Gregorio is a historian, archaeologist and educator. He is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University, and his passion for telling stories of our past is enthusiastically received by Acton’s older

    Free – $5

  • Acton COA Invites You to Golden Rainbow & Friends Social Hour

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    People in the LGBTQ+ community and friends/allies are warmly welcome to this social hour facilitated by Rainbow Coordinator Rosie Latto. This month’s topic is the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin Gracy, a transgender icon and activist. Please reach out to Chris Chirokas at the COA with any questions: cchirokas@actonma.gov or 978-929-6652. Open to all age 60+/free   

    Free

  • West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    Sign up on the program page on our wesbite here!  Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome! This month's book is: Heartwood by Amity Gaige

    Free

  • Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting

    Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
    ActonTV offices 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

    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

  • Acton COA Presents: Reminiscing Round Table: Famous US Landmarks

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Buckle up and come join the fun as we take a journey to some famous landmarks in the United States! See how many you have been to and recall past adventures or learn about others that you never got to experience first-hand. Each landmark, whether natural or manmade, contributes to our country’s history and culture. We’ll start with some clues to pinpoint our destination and then delve into the background of each stop of our travels. Crisscrossing around the country, we’ll explore some of the biggest tourist destinations our 50 states have to offer, each revealing a different chapter of the American story.

    Free

  • Library: 100 Years of Boston Comedy

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

    Sign up on the program page on our website here! FOR TEENS AND ADULTS  

    Free

  • 6th Annual Acton Youth Film Festival Submission Deadline

    ActonTV 16a Craig Road, Acton

    Now accepting films from teens in Acton and neighboring towns. New Submission Date! All Genres Welcome If you would like to submit a film or if you have questions, please contact Patrick Snow at Pat.Snow@actontv.org Films must be 10 minutes or less in length Submission Deadline February 8th, 2026 Cash Prizes will be awarded!

  • Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

    Carlisle Potluck and Contradance
    First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

    The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

    $6 – $10

  • Make a Plan Workshop – Be Prepared for Emergencies

    Acton Recreation Center 50 Audubon Hill, Acton, MA, United States

    Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and the Acton Health and Human Services sponsored by Acton Fire/EMS/EMD proudly presents a workshop to be prepared for emergencies. In this two-hour workshop you will receive a Make a Plan template and learn about: Why you we need to be prepared Different types of disasters Sheltering in place Evacuation notices Pets Go-bags Presented by Lois Luniewicz, Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Coordinator, Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps. Lois has over twenty years experience with Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Preparedness and Public Health.

    Free