The Council on Aging at the Human Services & Senior Center is located at 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear. Telephone: 978-929-6652 Email: seniorcenter@actonma.gov     
Website: www.actoncoa.com/  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/actoncoa​
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tues 8:00am-7:30pm, and Fri 8:00am-12 noon
The Council on Aging at the Human Services & Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Monday Matinee
Ball of Fire
Monday, November 25th, 1:00-2:50 pm
(1941) In this screwball comedy, a group of professors working on a new encyclopedia encounter a brash nightclub singer who the police are hoping will help them bring down her mobster boyfriend. Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck co-star. Nominated for four Oscars including Best Actress for Stanwyck. John Clark showed a clip of a nightclub scene featuring the Gene Krupa Band in a recent lecture. This film is shown in collaboration with the Acton Memorial Library.
Memory Lane Café
Tuesday November 26th, 12:00-1:30pm                                                      
Open to all/free
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with memory impairment & their care partners. This month enjoy music performed by John Poirier. We do ask attendees to bring their care partners. Lunch is provided. Sponsored by Acton COA, Concord Park & Cooperative Elder Services. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Acton Songsters Live Performance: Irving Berlin Music
Tuesday, November 26th, 1:00-1:30pm                                                              
Open to all/free
Kick off the holiday season by attending the Acton Songsters live performance! This group of older adults led by Dr. Ed Knights will perform a blend of holiday and other music by Irving Berlin including There’s No Business Like Show Business and Alexander’s Ragtime Band.
LitLovers Study Group/American Bestsellers: John Adams
Tuesday, November 26th, 2:30-3:30pm                                                          
Open to all seniors/free
After two years, this is the last LitLovers meeting focused on Great American Bestsellers! We will watch a DVD lecture and each person is welcome to discuss a recent bestseller they have read. Group is facilitated by Program Manager Chris Chirokas.
Live Performance: Cellar Dwellers Jazz & Blues Band
Tuesday, November 26th, 5:30-6:30pm                                             
Open to all seniors/free
The Cellar Dwellers Jazz & Blues Band will be performing at dinner this month! They were great fun when they performed over the summer. You are welcome to come just for the performance but make a reservation to attend dinner: seniorcenter@actonma.gov or 978-929-6652.

 

 

St. Matthew’s Church in Acton will host its unique “Festival of Sharing” Holiday Fair on December 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As always, all proceeds from the event will benefit local and international charitable organizations supported by St. Matthew’s.
Last year—the 5th annual Festival--raised over $25,000 for 26 organizations. Please join us to shop, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and experience live Christmas music. The Festival is held at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central Street, Acton, MA.
For more information, visit: www.saint-matthews.org.

 

The Littleton Lyceum will present Nashville-based singer-songwriter Amy Speace on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center on 56 King Street. A former Shakespearean actress, Amy has received critical acclaim from the New York Times and NPR, who described her voice as “velvety and achy” and compared her to Lucinda Williams. She has toured widely and has shared the stage with Guy Clark, Judy Collins, and many others. Season tickets to the Lyceum are available for families or individuals for $40.00, and single admissions may be purchased at the door for $12.00, $5.00 for seniors and students. For more information, check out our website at littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook.

 

As in years past, the Maynard Food Pantry will be helping local families in need during the upcoming holiday season by providing them with dinner baskets and gifts. Donations of dinner baskets and/or gifts from families, organizations, groups and companies will help us accomplish this goal. Suggestions for dinner baskets include a canned ham or fresh ham together with a combination of bagged potatoes, fresh squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, canned or fresh vegetables, apples, oranges, canned pineapple, fruit juice, packaged rolls and packaged desserts.
Those who would like to purchase gifts will be given specific information about a certain child(ren) including ages, sizes and special gift requests. If you would like to donate one or more of these items or would like additional information, please contact Mary Brannelly at mjtbrannelly@comcast.net no later than Friday, December 13, 2024 for drop off information.
Please consider sending a donation of any amount to Maynard Food Pantry, PO Box 55, Maynard, MA 01754.
As we begin our 31st year, the Maynard Food Pantry is very grateful for the outpouring of support we receive from residents, businesses and organizations in Maynard and beyond! Thank you and enjoy your Holidays!

 

 

Local crafters and artists will be setting up inside the Lunenburg Library to showcase their wares for a special Winter Artisan Showcase on Sunday, December 8th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bakers, makers, artists and small businesses are creating an interactive pop-up shopping experience just in time for the holidays. Browse through items including soaps, candles, paintings, fiber goods, fresh baked snacks, leather crafts, home decor and great gift ideas. Bring the whole family and join in the activities! Scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts for kids, hot chocolate station, tic tac toe competitions and games galore. Visitors can check out a leather craft demo, beekeeping discussion and honey sampling, meet a local author and make a bookmark too. Families can even see Miss Debbie and Miss Joslyn in the Children's Room for a special library craft! The library will have a super special visitor from the North Pole stop by before noon for photos with kids. Don't forget to stay after the market ends for a free Celtic Christmas music concert in the library's main hall at 2:00 pm. Chris & Katie LaFond will perform a 75-minute live festive holiday concert on harp, flute and guitar. There will be a specialty hot chocolate bar on sale as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Lunenburg Library during the music concert as well.

Please note that library services will be unavailable during these events. Vendors, and the musicians and concert seats, will be placed throughout the library restricting access to books, seating areas, and computer stations.
If you would like more information, please contact Muir Haman at 978-582-4140 ext. 315 or email atmhaman@lunenburgma.gov

 

When: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Bedford High School, 9 Mudge WayBedford, MA
Details: Join the Rotary Club of Bedford for a festive, family-friendly morning of community, delicious breakfast, and holiday cheer! Enjoy live musical performances, photos with Santa, a winter-theme photo booth and crafts and activities. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club's Foundation and local initiatives. Tickets are $10/person 2 and up. Tickets and more info at: https://bedfordmarotary.org/

December 14, Saturday two performances 2:30 & 6:30
The Performing Arts Center at Littleton HS
No holiday season is complete without seeing this beloved holiday classic, see it again, or start a new tradition.  A Magical Experience for the Whole Family! Don’t miss your chance to create cherished memories together at Dance Prism's The Nutcracker — a holiday tradition like no other right in your neighborhood! Tickets at danceprism.com.

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our meetings had been every Thursday evening at 7 pm at the South Acton Congregational Church. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

On Nov. 17 at 10 a.m., First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), Unitarian Universalist, will hold a service on Quakerism as part of its continuing series on world religions. The Religious Society of Friends—Quakers— began in the 17th century as a radical religious protest against the rigidity and formalism of the English Established Church. FPC member and Quaker Neil Saunders will explore the twin tenets of the Quaker faith: worshiping in silence waiting for the “inner light” of God to speak to and through them, and a call to peace, equality, and simplicity through a series of historic testimonies. Over the years Quakers have been in the forefront of the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, prison reform, equity for indigenous peoples, and conscientious objection to war. The service takes place both in person in the sanctuary and virtually. Masking is optional. Childcare for the service only is available for ages 3 and under, and children over 3 are welcome to join religious education classes. For information about those classes, contact FPC Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson at dre@fpc-stow-acton.org. To enter the virtual room, go to tinyurl.com/22-23fpc. FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org.

All are welcome to the monthly Multigenerational Game Night at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun! The next Game Night will take place on Friday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. FPC is a nut-free location. It’s located at 353 Great Rd, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.

The Maynard Food Pantry will once again be providing Thanksgiving dinner baskets to families in need within our community this holiday season.
In the past, families, organizations, groups and companies have generously donated dinner baskets consisting of a frozen turkey or canned ham together with a combination of bagged potatoes, fresh squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, canned or fresh vegetables, apples, oranges, fruit juice, packaged rolls and packaged desserts. Thinking about a family of 6 when putting together the basket is a good guide.
We would greatly appreciate similar donations this year so that the Maynard Food Pantry can provide these wonderful gifts to our client families.  In previous years, we have been able to provide approximately 85-90 dinner baskets to local families in need.
If you would like to donate a Thanksgiving dinner basket or a quantity of one of the above-referenced items, please contact Mary Brannelly by email at mjtbrannelly@comcast.net  no later than Saturday, November 16, 2024 for drop off instructions.  Also feel free to send along a note if you need additional information.
The Maynard Food Pantry is always appreciative of cash donations that are used to purchase food to keep the Food Pantry stocked, especially at this time of the year when we consistently see an increase in the number of families in need of our services.  Checks can be made payable to the "Maynard Food Pantry" and may be sent c/o PO Box 55, Maynard, MA 01754.     Thank you and enjoy your Holiday!

Save the Date! November 23rd from 9-2! We are located at 330 King Street, Littleton!
Our themed basket raffle returns this year! Take your chance on your favorite hand made baskets such as, Harvest themed, cooking, PEI, gnome for the holidays, tea and cookies, children's games and a pampering basket to name a few!
We also will have our foodie table, Karl's famous mustard, homemade candy, pies, cookies, breads, jellies, jams, relishes, pickles....
Plenty of crafts for gift giving or to treat yourself will also be available such as, our famous wool mittens, knitted and crocheted items, wreaths, holiday items, etc!
Also, we have our popular "experienced holiday corner". Well loved holiday items that have been donated by our congregation and friends will be available for purchase!
Great book table too!
Harvest Lunch will also be served! Choose from a couple of yummy soups, with gluten free options as well! Coffee, tea and muffins will be available early!

The Town of Acton in collaboration with Community Team Work Inc. and other community organizations are hosting Who We Are - A Chronicle of Racism in America on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A facilitated discussion will follow the screening at the Maynard Fine Arts Theater, located at 19 Summer St., Maynard.
The event is free and registration is requested. Please register and contact the Acton DEI Director with any questions at wgachugi@actonma.gov. Community organizations include UCC Boxboro, Na’aseh (social justice organization of Congregation Beth Elohim), OUT Metrowest, St. Matthews United Methodist Church and Indivisible Acton Area.

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our meetings had been every Thursday evening at 7 pm at the South Acton Congregational Church. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

St. Nicholas Parish is hosting their 19th Annual Christmas Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, November 30, from 9am-4pm, at St. Anthony Church's Derosier Hall, at 33 Chapel Street, Shirley.  Come shop for some unique hand-crafted gifts, gather fresh-baked sweets at our Cookie Walk, take a chance on our Basket Raffles or the surprise gift bags from the tree, bring your children to take pictures with Santa (11am-1pm)!  Delicious refreshments are available for sale throughout the day.  All proceeds benefit the parishioners and ministries of St. Nicholas Parish.

This holiday season, step into the heartwarming world of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol with Nashoba Drama. Join the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Zain Khan, as he is visited by the 3 ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come--played by Eliza Rancourt, Kenzie O'Brien, and Theo Kramer. With unforgettable characters, unforgettable lessons, and a message of redemption, this tale will warm even the coldest of hearts.Come support the cast and begin your holiday celebrations early!
Tickets are on sale now online and can be purchased at the door. https://www.ticketstage.com/bin/f.wk?ts.performance.gen
$14.00 Adult;$10.00 Child / Student / Senior
Friday, November 22nd 7pm
Saturday, November 23rd 7pm
Sunday, November 24th, 2 PM
All performances at Nashoba Regional High School auditorium. 12 Green Rd, Bolton, MA 01740

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9am - 4pm
1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave, Berlin MA  01503
The 15th Annual Berlin Arts and Fine Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9am - 4pm, at 1870 Town Hall.
Expect to find over 30 wonderful artists, artisans and crafters who will be bringing jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, woodworking, ornaments, baskets, artwork, bath and body Items, photography, baked goods, leatherwork and other great gift Ideas.  We have so many vendors, plus a waitlist, that both floors of the hall are expected to be full and festive!
Established in 2009, this Fair has grown into a high quality, locally made shopping event that draws customers from the local community and beyond.

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9am-1pm
Online Auction begins November 13
Where: UCC Boxborough Church Campus, 723 Middle Road, Boxborough 01719
For: Everyone!
The Boxborough Merrie Christmas Fair promises a fun-filled shopping celebration with local handcrafts, delicious food and surprising treasures for all! Come share the joy and shop for your family, friends or treat yourself. Look for truly handmade gifts from soft knitted scarves to hand carved trees and fresh greens for a Thanksgiving table. The fair has 91 years’ experience sharing local creativity and artistry in a fun, festive setting. At the Sugar Plum café, have lunch and sip cocoa as you enjoy the live music of jazz and blues singer Phyllis Fallon and the Workingman’s Music Duo. The online Silent Auction has close to two hundred items for young and old alike. The online auction is an easy way to shop over ten days, November 13-23. Items range from fine home crafted items to snowshoes to restaurant gift cards and museum memberships to expansive vacations including a trip to Tuscany, a two night stay in NYC with Broadway tickets and a windjammer cruise out of Bar Harbor. If you like to thrift, shop at our vintage jewelry table or the legendary recycled Attic Treasures that fill the Town Hall? The fair has something for everyone and is a chance to buy truly local and sustainably. This year’s fair not only supports UCC Boxborough, a partner with Free Bee market, but ten percent of fair proceeds will go directly to North Central Massachusetts Habitat for Humanity.
Save that date: November 23, from 9am-1pm at UCC Boxborough, 723 Massachusetts Ave and Boxborough Town Hall on Middle Road. Come and wander the fair, have lunch, let your children shop in their own shopping area, poke through the Attic Treasures, sit outside by the fire pit where Santa might be making a s'more! Meet a friend, have fun with your neighbors, and know that your dollars buy much more than gifts, you are supporting your community as you shop. Meet you at the fair
Online Silent Auction is up for browsing. Bidding begins November 13 at 8am and ends November 23 at 6pm. https://www.BiddingForGood.com/UCCBSilentAuction

Hosted by the Maynard Business Alliance
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Lighting of Memorial Park begins at 5:45pm
Holiday Stroll 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Please join us for a beloved Maynard tradition, the Lighting of Memorial Park!  Enjoy holiday caroling led by Interlude Music beginning at 5:45 PM followed by an exciting countdown to light up the park at 6:00pm and then the highly anticipated Santa sighting as he arrives on a Maynard Fire Truck!  Spend the remainder of your evening walking through downtown Maynard and taking in the sights and sounds of the holidays. Many downtown businesses will be open offering shopping specials, live music, light refreshments, and more. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done at the charming, distinctive shops in Maynard. You’ll be able to check off gifts on your list while helping to support our local businesses at the same time. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
More beloved Maynard holiday traditions:  On Sunday, December 8th, the 1st annual Holiday Village will be held in Memorial Park beginning at noon and the 58th annual Holiday Parade will step off at 2:00pm and travel through downtown Maynard.  The official Maynard Menorah Lighting at Memorial Park will be held later in the month. (Date TBA).
Visit the Maynard Business Alliance website https://www.maynardbusinessalliance.org/events-calendar/2024-holiday-stroll
or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maynardbusinessalliance/ for more details.
For Maynard Holiday Village and Holiday Parade information visit https://www.lightuptheholidaysmaynard.com/

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our meetings had been every Thursday evening at 7 pm at the South Acton Congregational Church. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

The Harvard Lions are selling fresh oranges and grapefruit. Treat your family to great fruit while at the same time benefiting Lions charities and families in need! We offer Royal Ruby Red grapefruit -- Sweet, thin-skinned and seedless, the flavor is reminiscent of refreshing red grapes and sweet nectarines. California Navel oranges – Easy peeling with the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Seedless and packed with Vitamin C. Grapefruit, oranges and ‘mixed’ are available in 20 lb. boxes for $40 each. Order online through November 21 and have the fruit delivered to your home in Ayer, Bolton, Boxborough, Devens, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Maynard, Shirley or Stow by a Harvard Lion on December 14. No need to be home for delivery. If outside our delivery area we can arrange for you to pick up on December 14 in Harvard. For those outside of our local delivery area we also offer a Mail Order Gift Box Option that offers different size options and different varieties of fruit, nuts, candy, soup and cake mixes from $20 to $45. This order can be shipped anywhere in the Continental US. Order by December 15 for delivery by Christmas. More details on the citrus sale can be found at www.harvardlions.com or emailharvardlionsfruitsale@gmail.com.

The Bedford Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, will be held at The Residence at Bedford, 240 South Road, Bedford. 9:30 AM: Social period. 10 AM: The Guestspeaker is Michele Schuckel on Winter Blooms - Amaryllis and Paperwhites. The public is invited. Michele will teach about the origin and history of Amaryllis and Paperwhites, provide tips for forcing and care, and demonstrate creative ways of potting these plants for beautiful arrangements from start to finish. Michele will create 3 containers with Amaryllis and/or Paperwhites. These containers will be raffled off at the end of the presentation. There will be a per ticket charge for the raffle. Michele is an experienced, organized and detail-oriented public speaker, and a certified Master Gardener. She is the owner and principal designer of Natural Selections Garden Design, which provides numerous services including designing native gardens, garden installation and maintenance, organic practices, holiday decorating, and instruction and consultation on home composting
Note: Use the main entrance, and the receptionist will point you to the dining room. The Residence suggested that those attending carpool.

Join First Parish at Crossing the Waters Institute for Cultural Exchange's (CTW) fundraiser at First Parish to support a pilgrimage to West Africa! Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7 pm.
This event aims to raise funds for CTW’s upcoming 2025 pilgrimage to Benin, West Africa, a significant cultural and spiritual journey for descendants of the African diaspora to reconnect with their ancestral roots. The pilgrimage to Benin is a key initiative of CTW, marking the organization’s ongoing mission to heal the wounds of slavery through education, cultural exchange, and spiritual reflection.
The Performance, “Water, Wind, Sails, Bones,” will be presented as a staged reading. It is a powerful performance piece that weaves together dance, poetry, music, song, and the rhythmic pulse of African drumming to tell the story of the Interfaith Pilgrims’ journey and the harrowing experience of the transatlantic slave trade.
$100 suggested donation/pp
Read more: https://fpsudbury.org/2024/10/23/wind-sails-bones/
Free parking is available at First Parish’s Meetinghouse, 327 Concord Road, Sudbury, or across the street, behind Sudbury Town Hall.

The Sunday after the election, things may be settled or they may still be unfolding, but either way the future lies ahead of us to determine. On Nov. 10, at 10 a.m., Firs tParish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), Unitarian Universalist, will hold a service on “What Comes Next?” FPC Minister the Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum will discuss what our Unitarian Universalist faith is calling us to focus on in this hour. The service takes place both in person in the sanctuary and virtually. Masking is optional. Childcare for the service only is available for ages 3 and under, and children over 3 are welcome to join religious education classes. For information about those classes, contact FPC Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson at dre@fpc-stow-acton.org. To enter the virtual room, go to tinyurl.com/22-23fpc.
FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visitwww.fpc-stow-acton.org.

Nov. 8 – Children in grades K to 5 are invited to First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) in Stow for a night of crafts, snacks and fun on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Friday Friends (formerly known as Club UU) is FPC’s monthly, nonreligious drop-off kid's club. It's led by a minimum of three adults, and typically between 7 and 9 kids attend. We focus on building social connections between children through creative crafts, fun games and group decision making. Newcomers from the community are always welcome, and are invited to bring a friend.
FPC is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Please drop children off and pick them up in the church Vestry. To get to the Vestry, go through the main entrance (not the sanctuary entrance), take a left, and go to the end of the hallway. FPC’s facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Guest Table is a community dinner that takes place on the second Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). The next dinner will take place on Nov. 8. It will begin at 5:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. All are welcome! There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are gratefully accepted. FPC is a nut-free location. This month’s menu is American chop suey/goulash. There will be salad, bread, broccoli, and dessert bars as well. Options made with vegetarian and gluten-free ingredients will be available. All meals are nut-free.
FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. When parking, please keep a clear path for emergency vehicles; do not block the driveway around the front of the sanctuary; park only on the 117 side of Commons Rd.; and do not block access to the back of the building. Thank you! This program is supported in part by grants from the Stow Community Chest, Nashoba Valley Rotary, and the Acton-Boxborough United Way. Guest Table is also grateful for the consistent support it receives from the Stow Council on Aging and the Stow Food Pantry, as well as the support from so many individuals who donate and volunteer.

Experience a musical adventure on Sunday, November 24, 4pm, at St. Mark's School, 25 Marlboro Rd., Southborough! This first concert of the Heritage Chorale's 88th season--A Glorious Journey: Vienna & Paris--not only features the music of two style-defining cities, but also music that takes us from classical to modern periods. Professional instrumentalists and vocal soloists will join the Chorale. Visit heritagechorale.org for concert details and to purchase advance tickets from the Chorale's Online Box Office.

The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday November 17 at the Boxborough Community Center at 30 Middle Road starting at 8 p.m. For information please contact Captain Chad Childers at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775.  You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.
Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to town organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.
All are welcome to come and make new connections with others. For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.

 

The Council on Aging at the Human Services & Senior Center is located at 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear.
Telephone: 978-929-6652 Email: seniorcenter@actonma.gov     
Website: www.actoncoa.com/   Facebook:  www.facebook.com/actoncoa​
Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs: 8:00am-5:00pm, Tues 8:00am-7:30pm, and Fri 8:00am-12 noon

THE COUNCIL ON AGING AT THE HUMAN SERVICES & SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, IN HONOR OF VETERAN’S DAY.
Book Discussion Group           
Tuesday, November 12th, 10:00-11:00 am                                                      
Open to all seniors/free
The discussion for the November meeting will be around the book James by Percival Everett.  Copies of the book are on hold for the group at Acton Memorial Library. You may also check availability at Citizen’s Library (978-929-6654). Ann Kulsick facilitates the gatherings. High Conflict by Amanda Ripley will be discussed at the December meeting.
Senior Driving Safety: A Safe Drive Through the Aging Process
Tuesday, November 12th, 1:00pm                                    
Open to all seniors/free                                                         
Developed by a retired Ohio state trooper, this presentation is designed for seniors who are questioning their driving skills and may be considering a retirement from driving. Topics include: defining the problem; warning signs of diminished driving skills; what you can do to continue driving safely; tips for reducing the likelihood of a traffic crash; exercise and driving; and making the decision to continue or retire from driving. Offered by Tim Walsh, CSA CDP, pf Senior Care Authority.
Caramel Apple Cooking Class with Asako Judson      
Tuesday, November 12th, 2:00-3:00pm                                        
Acton seniors only
Join Asako Judson to make homemade caramel apples. After dipping the apples in caramel, you can add toppings like nuts, chocolate or sprinkles. Once you know the tips, they are simple to make. They are not only a delicious classic fall treat, they also look lovely! Asako Judson, who lives in Acton, has worked at several restaurants and as a private chef and caterer.
Technology Help Appointments with Acton Memorial Library
Thursday, November 14th, 10:00-11:00 am                                                  
Acton seniors only 
Need help with common smartphone (iPhone or Android), tablet or laptop functions? Join Heather Murray, Acton Memorial Library Reference Librarian, at the Senior Center for one-on-one help with your device! Bring your fully charged device and your questions, and Heather will troubleshoot technology problems alongside you. If Heather can’t help with a specific problem you are having, she will do her best to find the right resources that can help you. Call the COA to reserve a 15-minute appointment.
Poet of the Month via Zoom: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Thursday, November 14th, 10:30-11:30am                               
Open to all seniors/free
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s independence & courage as a prominent English poet in the 1840s drew admiration and critical acclaim. Browning’s humane & compassionate point of view addressed social injustice topics such as the slave trade, child labor in mines & mills, & restrictions on women. Emily Dickinson was hugely influenced & inspired by her poems. Watch the December newsletter for details on the December 5th Poet of the Month meeting featuring Robert Bly. Contact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to register & receive the Zoom link.
Java with John
Friday, November 15th, 9:45am                                                                  
Open to Acton residents
Town Manager, John Mangiaratti will be here to give updates from the Town, answer your questions and listen to your suggestions and concerns. Acton TV will be filming it live.