Events

Town of Acton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies The parade leaves the Spruce Street side of the Boardwalk Campus at 10:00 am sharp and proceeds along following route: Spruce Street to Mass Ave. to Windsor Ave. into Mt. Hope Cemetery. Main Ceremony at 10:45 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Parade continues up to West Acton Common where an  abbreviated ceremony is held before parade dismissal. We hope you can join us in this wonderful ceremony to honor our nation’s heroes.  *In the event of inclement weather there will be no rain date* For all youth groups who wish to participate,

Breathtaking moments of awe have inspired poets for thousands of years to share their amazement of the natural world and humankind around them. In this presentation, Val Walker will spark our sense of wonder through the creative spirit of poets Mary Oliver, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Wendell Berry, and Maya Angelou. Their awe and enchantment live forever in their poetry—and it’s contagious when read out loud! Come join our gathering to celebrate the wonder of words and poetry, and to be awestruck by beautiful writing. Val Walker, MS, is a rehabilitation consultant and blogger for Psychology Today and Health Story Collaborative.

Join us for Melodies for Medicine, a special event featuring talented young musicians (ages 10–16) who will bring the joy of live music to our Senior Center! Enjoy performances by a range of instruments including vocalists along with meaningful conversations and a shared love of music—all in a warm, relaxed setting. Come be inspired, moved, and reminded of the joy that music brings. You won’t want to miss it! Registration required. Please call the Senior Center at 978-929-6652. Open to all/free

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 Join us for a five-week group designed to help you build practical tools for wellbeing while connecting with others. Each week, you’ll learn science-backed mental health skills in a supportive setting, including mindful awareness, stress management, and ideas for finding meaning and fulfillment in everyday life. The series is led by Jenn Staples, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Founder of guts, a nonprofit dedicated to making evidence-based mental health tools accessible to the community. Participants will be asked to complete brief surveys during the series to help us understand what is most helpful and how we can continue improving the program. As a

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EnergizeActon.org invites you to discuss key themes in this luminous work by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A trained botanist and member of the Potawatomi Nation, the author shares the wonder of the plant world, but also helps us to see plants as teachers. Her First Nations perspective reminds us that we have a lot to learn from other species, including the meaning of reciprocity and thanksgiving.  You do not need to read the book. A reflection guide with quotes and questions will be sent to those who register. Info and registration at https://energizeacton.org/event/biosphere-book-club-may-title-braiding-sweetgrass/

Garden Therapy with Cathy Fochtman, Master Gardener Annual Flowers & Foliage Planter  Take a break from your busy day to relax, unwind, and create beautiful seasonal floral arrangements to brighten your home! Your instructor, Cathy Fochtman, has been teaching Acton Recreation classes since 2000 and loves sharing hands-on plant projects with participants. She is a member of the Acton Garden Club, a Massachusetts Master Gardener (MMGA, Inc.), holds a certificate in Horticultural Therapy from the Horticulture Therapy Institute, and is an accredited Flower Show Judge with National Garden Clubs, Inc. Join Cathy for a creative, calming, and inspiring botanical workshop!