Acton Senior Center

If you had the courage to do anything, what would you do? Life presents frequent chances to take risks, have adventures, and address obstacles. From trying a new activity to asking for help to going somewhere alone for the first time to coping with a crisis, we can empower ourselves to act. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to claim your strengths, gain inspiration from brave role models, and identify manageable steps to expand your experience. Participate via Zoom from home or at the Senior Center with a group watching on a large screen TV. Register at seniorcenter@actonma.gov or call 987-929-6652.

Join music historian John Clark for a discussion of the Beatles and how their music affected other bands in the 1960's and '70's. Clark will discuss how, by guiding the group into experimental songs using orchestration, electronics, and exotic instrumentation, Beatles producer George Martin, helped change rock music. The Beatles opened the door for other bands to include Eastern and classical elements. Open to out-of-towners 60+ for $5

Join us to hear Sarah Boyer, author of Coming Out, Becoming Ourselves: Lesbian Stories from the Boston Daughters of Bilitis 1969–1999. While Sarah Boyer worked as oral historian at the Cambridge Historical Commission, she was invited to interview past members of the Boston Daughters of Bilitis, a chapter of the earliest known lesbian organization in the US. She was inspired by the extraordinary stories of “ordinary” folks, and her book is a result of ensuring the voices of the emerging gay liberation movement be heard and their lives celebrated. Learn more about these women and the Daughters of Bilitis with

In this workshop suitable for all skill levels, you will make one to two greeting cards. You may choose from several versatile designs of holiday cards based on your experience level and make your creation unique by selecting embellishments and a sentiment. All supplies provided by instructor. Registration required. Image of sample cards available to view at Reception. Nancy Dodge is an avid crafter and a Stampin’ Up distributor. Open to out-of-towners 60+ for $5  

Are you experiencing grief from the death of an older loved one and finding it hard to cope with everyday life? If so, please join us in a new grief support group that will meet once a month for one hour via Zoom to discuss ways of coping with grief. Listening to others’ experiences can help you to better understand your own experience and may provide you with new insight in more constructive ways of dealing with this stage of life. This group will be led by Julie Norstrand, PhD, an experienced eldercare consultant who has worked with older adults

With the end of the Punic Wars in the second century BCE, Rome dominated the Western Mediterranean and was poised to expand eastward. Yet the tremendous growth of Roman power caused social turmoil in Rome itself. The result was civil war, dictatorship, and the eventual collapse of the Roman Republic. This illustrated lecture will look at the forces that caused the transformation from Roman Republic to Roman Empire. Open to out-of-towners 60+ for $5

The Friends of the Acton Council on Aging proudly announce that the Honoring Excellence program will host Holocaust Survivor, Author and Public Speaker Janet Singer Applefield. Janet wrote a memoir about her experience as a Jewish child in Poland, surviving by taking on the identity of a deceased Catholic girl and hiding in plain sight with the aid of strangers. Her father, weighing just 110 pounds, survived the Theresienstadt camp-ghetto and reunited with his daughter. He transcribed Janet’s recollections of her years of survival, which served as the basis for her memoir. Refreshments will be served following the program. At

Megan Ford Au.D., a licensed audiologist in practice since 1998, will provide hearing screenings, ear wax checks, and basic hearing aid checks. Please allow 15 minutes for your appointment. Dr. Ford has worked at several major medical centers in Boston, Cleveland and Worcester. In 2013 she opened her private practice, HearSmart Audiology, in Littleton. There has been such a high demand for Dr. Ford’s appointments, she will now be coming to the Center monthly! To sign up for a slot, contact the Council on Aging by phone (978-929-6652) or email (seniorcenter@actonma.gov). Acton 60+ only.

Come join us at the Senior Center for Energy Bingo! It’s just like regular bingo—only a bit more electric (get it?). Learn how to save money with state and local energy efficiency programs, while enjoying a fun afternoon of bingo hosted by the Acton Sustainability Office. Topics will include the Acton Clean Energy Coaching Program, Home Energy Assessments, heat pumps, renewable energy, weatherization, subsidized appliances, electric vehicles, and more! No prior knowledge is needed—just come ready to learn and have fun. Members of the Sustainability Office will be available for questions after the game until 3:30 and take-home resources will

Reflexology is a complementary health therapy involving applying gentle pressure to specific points on the hands, feet, and ears to promote relaxation and promote healing and balance in other parts of the body. Curious about how reflexology can help you? Contact the Council on Aging to make an appointment with reflexologist Rebecca Howard. Acton age 60+ only.  

Join Gauri Tandon of Neurovana Health is returning for a second workshop on breathing exercises that are rooted in the centuries-old practice of pranayama. This practice is known to help with better sleep, improved digestion, and reducing stress. Also discussed will be concepts of self-awareness through breathwork and strategies to include in our daily lives to help us feel better. You can participate whether or not you attended Gauri’s first workshop in June. Space is limited; please call the COA at 978-929-6652 to register. Open to all age 60+/free