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  • Acton COA Needle Arts Fair

    Acton COA Needle Arts Fair

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Handmade crocheted and knitted items will be available, including scarves, shawls, toys, and much more. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Acton Council on Aging.  Proceeds from sales will be used to fund programs and events at the Acton Senior Center.

  • ACTON COA Invites You to our Ukulele Play Along

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    New monthly series! Have you learned the basics of ukulele from Julie Stepanek’s earlier classes and are ready for more? Join Julie for a monthly play along. After a short review and Q&A, participants will play some fun and easy songs because one learns to play the ukulele by playing the ukulele! When you sign up, please indicate whether you will bring your own ukulele or use one provided by Julie. Group will typically meet on the third Friday each month but watch the newsletter for dates. Sign up once at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to attend this monthly series, but please let

  • Acton COA Presents: Protect Yourself from Fraud and Identity Theft with AARP

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Each year criminals steal billions from Americans using tactics including tech support and business impersonation, AI, cryptocurrency, and social media. Join Alice Diamond of the AARP Speakers Bureau for an eye-opening session where she will delve into the strategies of scammers and how you can outsmart them. Learn the essential steps to safeguard your identity and finances. Don’t miss this crucial presentation—your security could depend on it! Alice Diamond formerly served as Associate Dean of Career and Community Service at Lesley University. She became interested in joining efforts to combat fraud when she encountered numerous fraudulent job postings in her work. Alice volunteers on the AARP Fraud Watch

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm. We will not

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Clean Out Drop Off

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm. We will not

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Free Shop!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Are you just starting over and need holiday decor? Do you need a little help with decorating your tree? Come to the Senior Center to pick up what you need to make the holidays cheery and bright for you and your family! We will open our doors for folks of all ages so you can take what you can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm.

    Free
  • Acton COA Holiday Decoration Shop

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00am- 3:30pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30pm and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00am- 3:30pm. We will not be accepting any large items

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: Holiday Decoration Free Shop!

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Are you just starting over and need holiday decor? Do you need a little help with decorating your tree? Come to the Senior Center to pick up what you need to make the holidays cheery and bright for you and your family! We will open our doors for folks of all ages so you can take what you can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30 pm, and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00 am- 3:30 pm.

    Free
  • Acton COA Holiday Decoration Shop

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Trying to downsize the amount of decorations you have but aren’t sure what to do with them? Bring them to the Senior Center! We know of many people who are starting out or starting over that would enjoy having decorations. Please bring clean decorations that are still in good condition to the Senior Center Monday, December 1st from 8:00am- 3:30pm and Tuesday, December 2nd, 8:00-12noon. We will open our doors for folks of all ages to take what they can use Tuesday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:30pm and Wednesday the 3rd from 8:00am- 3:30pm. We will not be accepting any large items

    Free
  • Acton COA Presents: When Life (and the Holidays) Feel Overwhelming: Simple Skills for Challenging Days

    Acton Senior Center 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA

    Join Dr. Jennifer Staples, Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of guts nonprofit, to learn practical tools to cope with overwhelming moments. The holiday season can feel especially lonely and challenging; this session will help you find more peace, calm, and acceptance. You’ll leave with science-backed strategies you can use immediately and a take-home handout. guts makes mental health tools accessible, actionable, and relatable—because it takes guts to talk about mental health! Open to all age 60+/free  

    Free