Events

Hidden Figures (2016), starring Taraji P. Henson, Olivia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. All Ages Movie Starts at 5:45pm  Running time: 2h 7m MPAA rating: PG Sign up here.

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:  Felt Toy Horse Sign up here. 

An afternoon of music with Liana Paniyeva. Hailed by the New York Concert Review as "a wonderful pianist", and one with "tender regard for the music, a captivating inwardness" by Fanfare Magazine, Liana Paniyeva has won prizes in numerous competitions internationally and has performed at festivals in Norway, Hungary, Austria, Canada, England, Italy, Syria, South Africa, Spain and Israel. Her recitals have taken her to Carnegie Hall, Worcester's Mechanics Hall, the Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, Merkin Hall in NYC to note highlights. Sign up here. 

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. 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 adults!  Open to out-of-towners

Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly. Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton's Revolution Community Yoga!

We love chatting with Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and rerelease) of her book, "Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent". Sign up here for the Zoom link!

Cookbooks will be available to check out at both library locations. First come, first serve. Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry! This month's book is: For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food: Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes by Klancy Miller Sign up here. 

Hope can uplift and motivate us while we navigate challenges, uncertainty, and unpredictability. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to take steps toward envisioning a better future through inspiration, a growth mindset, maps, receiving and providing support. Participate via Zoom from home or via a large screen TV with others at the Senior Center. Register: seniorcenter@actonma.gov or 987-929-6652. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond, PhD, is an educator, program developer, and inclusion specialist. She teaches adult education and college classes on lifespan development, friendship, and ethical awareness. Open to all age 60+/free