No need to sign up, just join in the fun. Easily the happiest and most fun-loving group here at the COA, this great bunch of seniors welcomes new players of all levels. They are willing to teach newcomers and ready to challenge advanced players. Why not give it a try?!

Grab a hot cup o' Joe and a handful of munchkins and spend your Monday mornings with a great group of guys. No need to sign up, just join in! A donation of $1 is requested to cover the cost of coffee.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

No need to sign up, just come out and enjoy an afternoon of cards. Hand & Foot is a version of the popular card game canasta. New players are always welcome, but should have some grasp of game play and rules.

Explore the music composed before the time of Bach! This discussion-based class will study the music that led to the Baroque era. We will learn about 17th century musical and performance practice, the instruments, the musicians, and the culture. Join Concord conservatory of Music faculty member, concert pianist, and composer Keith Kirchoff as he offers another series of classes. Whether you are an active concertgoer, study an instrument, or just enjoy listening, these twelve 90-minute classes are a wonderful way to increase your joy of music and expand your musical knowledge. Each class is highly interactive and will focus on important works in music history. No musical background is required. Your check for $156 payable to the Concord Conservatory of Music is due at the first class. Please call the COA to let us know you plan to attend even if you have registered with CCM as well.

Stephen Collins has canceled this performance, keep an eye out for information on rescheduling in the future.

Come along to sing the golden oldies with friends old and new! Pianist Jerry Hurley accompanies the group. No experience needed, just join in the fun!

Instructor Annie Gray leads this weekly 60-minute class of gentle, seated yoga.

No need to register - just come out and enjoy a morning of quilting with other quilters. There is no instructor, just bring your work in progress and enjoy the company.

Continuing by popular demand! Join experience French teacher Kristen Cooley for traveler's French. Each 2-hour class will center on a particular venue familiar to travelers and will give the basic vocabulary needed to ease communication. All learning materials will be provided by the instructor. Each class is $15 paid directly to the instructor. Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to join in!

Come out and learn to play canasta with a lovely group of learning card players. This is a great group to join whether you know the game or you are just a beginner!

Join this lively discussion group each Tuesday morning. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a sweet treat while chatting about the hot topics of the day. No need to sign up, just join a great group of conversationalists.

Join Kristin Cooley for creative writing classes and let the magic of your words come alive. With assignments appropriate for both novice writers and for those who have attended this class before, Kristin will help enhance your creative writing skills. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Bring whatever you like to write with - pen and paper, tablet, or laptop. Each class is $10 paid directly to Kristin. Please call the COA beginning January 2nd to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020.

Put on your hiking boots once again, grab your walking sticks, and we are off to discover more of the history, art, and beauty of England and Scotland. This series is facilitated by Janice and Doug Muir. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, October 1st to reserve your seat. 978 318 3020

Instructor Kathy Mandrioli leads this 60-minute gentle yoga class suitable for both mat and chair yogis!

Join our group of curious genealogists that meets the first Wednesday of each month. Stop by and learn the skills to compile your family history or to write stories for future generations to enjoy. Please call to sign up and bring a laptop to class if you have one available. Remember that ancestry.com is always available free in our library here at the COA!

No appointments needed, just stop in to see our volunteer nursing staff for a quick BP check.

Stop by and meet pharmacist Diane Briner of the West Concord Pharmacy. She will be on hand to answer all your medication questions regardless of your pharmacy affiliation. No registration needed, just drop in!

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

The International Current Events group has been discontinued.

All players, all levels welcome! Group members are happy to help new players. No need to sign up, just come along and join the fun!

Our terrific tech tutors from CCHS are on hand most days to help you with any tech questions you have. Whether you just want to learn how to use a computer, or you are learning to use a new smartphone, or you need help downloading the latest books onto your e-reader, or you just want to see what the internet is all about, our friendly and patient tutors can help. Call to book your free, one-on-one tutoring session with Wen Wei, Emily, Edward, Claire, Sophia, and Max. As these are individual tutoring sessions, an appointment is needed. 978 318 3020.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

Join experienced acrylics teacher Linda Malone and her group of budding artists for a morning of colorful expression. No experience needed, Linda can help guide beginner through intermediate artists. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock to class to protect your clothes from paint. Please call the COA to sign up beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, to register.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

The Aging Mastery Program is a 10-week course that provides a holistic approach to life as we age. The program combines knowledge sharing, goal-setting, daily practices and peer support. The core curriculum for the Aging Mastery Program covers 10 valuable topics. With thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the cost of this program has been reduced by half to just $30 for the course. Financial scholarships are also available; please as to speak to the director. Your check for $30 is due upon registration. The deadline is coming up fast - September 10th! So please don't wait to take this important step in your health and wellness! Call anytime to register - 978 318 3020.

Come along for an hour a week and play beautiful tunes from yesteryear on the ukulele. No knowledge of the music or of the instrument is necessary, our instructor Daniel Metraux will teach you! We'll be playing music from Willie Nelson, Peter, Paul & Mary, Johnny Cash and so many others. The ukulele is small, inexpensive, and relatively easy to learn instrument. This series of four meet-ups costs $36, paid directly to the instructor. Come out and enjoy the music, singing, camaraderie and fun! You will need to purchase a ukulele before the first class if you do not already own one. We need a minimum of 8 people to go ahead with the classes, so please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up! 978 318 3020.

The Concord Council on Aging cordially invites Concord veterans and their spouses to attend our annual Veterans Day Breakfast. The breakfast is a special event to honor and thank veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to our country; to remember those who served and those who continue to defend our freedom. There will be an abundant catered buffet breakfast and singing by the children of the Carousel Preschool. The breakfast is free of charge thanks to funds generated by Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop. Please call beginning October 1st to reserve your seat. Reservations close Wednesday, October 30th. 978 318 3020.

Today's yoga class has been canceled due to the Veterans Day Breakfast event.

Come out for a morning of fun with other game-lovers. Jerry Hurley leads this group in an entertaining variety of games. No need to sign up, just join in!

No need to sign up, just join in the fun. Easily the happiest and most fun-loving group here at the COA, this great bunch of seniors welcomes new players of all levels. They are willing to teach newcomers and ready to challenge advanced players. Why not give it a try?!

Instructor Annie Gray leads this weekly 60-minute class of gentle, seated yoga.

No need to register - just come out and enjoy a morning of quilting with other quilters. There is no instructor, just bring your work in progress and enjoy the company.

Continuing by popular demand! Join experience French teacher Kristen Cooley for traveler's French. Each 2-hour class will center on a particular venue familiar to travelers and will give the basic vocabulary needed to ease communication. All learning materials will be provided by the instructor. Each class is $15 paid directly to the instructor. Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to join in!

Come out and learn to play canasta with a lovely group of learning card players. This is a great group to join whether you know the game or you are just a beginner!

Join this lively discussion group each Tuesday morning. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a sweet treat while chatting about the hot topics of the day. No need to sign up, just join a great group of conversationalists.

Join Kristin Cooley for creative writing classes and let the magic of your words come alive. With assignments appropriate for both novice writers and for those who have attended this class before, Kristin will help enhance your creative writing skills. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Bring whatever you like to write with - pen and paper, tablet, or laptop. Each class is $10 paid directly to Kristin. Please call the COA beginning January 2nd to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020.

Please join Dr. Betty Pomerleau from Lincoln Physicians in West Concord for a talk on Urinary Tract Infections. Dr. Pomerleau is a primary care physician who is board certified in internal medicine. UTIs are common among seniors, but that does not make them any less painful. Dr. Pomerleau will share how to prevent them, what symptoms to look for, and she'll discuss treatment options. Please call beginning Friday, November 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

Put on your hiking boots once again, grab your walking sticks, and we are off to discover more of the history, art, and beauty of England and Scotland. This series is facilitated by Janice and Doug Muir. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, October 1st to reserve your seat. 978 318 3020

Please join Grace, an 8th grader from Concord Middle, for knitting and storytelling. Grace will be knitting squares for Project Linus, a non-profit that provides blankets to sick children in hospitals. Grace can tell you what you need to know to knit for Project Linus too, or you're welcome to work on your own knitting. Come prepared with your yarn, needles, and stories. Grace loves listening to her grandparents' stories and she'll surely love hearing yours. If you do not know how to knit, we will have supplies to make simple blankets out of felt strips.

Our terrific tech tutors from CCHS are on hand most days to help you with any tech questions you have. Whether you just want to learn how to use a computer, or you are learning to use a new smartphone, or you need help downloading the latest books onto your e-reader, or you just want to see what the internet is all about, our friendly and patient tutors can help. Call to book your free, one-on-one tutoring session with Wen Wei, Emily, Edward, Claire, Sophia, and Max. As these are individual tutoring sessions, an appointment is needed. 978 318 3020.

Focusing on the relationships between the many different philosophies of music making, this opera appreciation class will span the earliest examples of western opera in Germany and Italy all the way to contemporary folk and rock opera, with most of the time devoted to becoming familiar with the most beautiful music in every era and style. Each class will focus on a specific time period, genre, or musician, and explore the common themes that link even the most different-sounding works to answer the question: "What is opera?" Join Concord Academy Junior Henry Patton on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for this 7-part series beginning September 10th. Henry is a professional actor and singer with a passion for musical theater and opera. This series is free of charge, but please call the COA to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Kathy Mandrioli leads this 60-minute gentle yoga class suitable for both mat and chair yogis!

This class on managing digital photos is full. Please call to inquire about a waiting list.

No appointments needed, just stop in to see our volunteer nursing staff for a quick BP check.

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

All players, all levels welcome! Group members are happy to help new players. No need to sign up, just come along and join the fun!

Join us for a BSO open rehearsal at Symphony Hall. Open Rehearsals offer the audience a unique perspective on the dynamic between orchestra and conductor. At this concert, Maestro Andris Nelsons conducts the Piano Concerto by Grieg, and Symphony #4 by Mahler. Following the performance, we will drive to Bertucci's in Waltham for pizza. The cost is $70 and includes transportation, concert, lunch, and gratuities, and is due at reservation. There is a quick turnaround on this trip, so reservations closed at noon on October 15th. No refunds will be given. This trip will be on the COA van and is limited to just 13 people. Please call beginning October 1st to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

Join experienced acrylics teacher Linda Malone and her group of budding artists for a morning of colorful expression. No experience needed, Linda can help guide beginner through intermediate artists. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock to class to protect your clothes from paint. Please call the COA to sign up beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, to register.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

The Aging Mastery Program is a 10-week course that provides a holistic approach to life as we age. The program combines knowledge sharing, goal-setting, daily practices and peer support. The core curriculum for the Aging Mastery Program covers 10 valuable topics. With thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the cost of this program has been reduced by half to just $30 for the course. Financial scholarships are also available; please as to speak to the director. Your check for $30 is due upon registration. The deadline is coming up fast - September 10th! So please don't wait to take this important step in your health and wellness! Call anytime to register - 978 318 3020.

Come along for an hour a week and play beautiful tunes from yesteryear on the ukulele. No knowledge of the music or of the instrument is necessary, our instructor Daniel Metraux will teach you! We'll be playing music from Willie Nelson, Peter, Paul & Mary, Johnny Cash and so many others. The ukulele is small, inexpensive, and relatively easy to learn instrument. This series of four meet-ups costs $36, paid directly to the instructor. Come out and enjoy the music, singing, camaraderie and fun! You will need to purchase a ukulele before the first class if you do not already own one. We need a minimum of 8 people to go ahead with the classes, so please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up! 978 318 3020.

No need to sign up, just join in the fun. Easily the happiest and most fun-loving group here at the COA, this great bunch of seniors welcomes new players of all levels. They are willing to teach newcomers and ready to challenge advanced players. Why not give it a try?!

In attendance at Select Board meeting for Tax Classification Hearing at 7:10 pm

Please be sure to bring you insurance cards with you. If you have HMO insurance, be aware that you will need to bring a referral from your PCP in order for insurance to cover the visit. If Medicare does not cover your visit, the fee is $35. Please call the office beginning Tuesday, October 1st to make your appointment with Dr. Gregorian. 978 318 3020

Instructor Annie Gray leads this weekly 90-minute class in gentle mat yoga.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

Grab a hot cup o' Joe and a handful of munchkins and spend your Monday mornings with a great group of guys. No need to sign up, just join in! A donation of $1 is requested to cover the cost of coffee.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

No need to sign up, just come out and enjoy an afternoon of cards. Hand & Foot is a version of the popular card game canasta. New players are always welcome, but should have some grasp of game play and rules.

Explore the music composed before the time of Bach! This discussion-based class will study the music that led to the Baroque era. We will learn about 17th century musical and performance practice, the instruments, the musicians, and the culture. Join Concord conservatory of Music faculty member, concert pianist, and composer Keith Kirchoff as he offers another series of classes. Whether you are an active concertgoer, study an instrument, or just enjoy listening, these twelve 90-minute classes are a wonderful way to increase your joy of music and expand your musical knowledge. Each class is highly interactive and will focus on important works in music history. No musical background is required. Your check for $156 payable to the Concord Conservatory of Music is due at the first class. Please call the COA to let us know you plan to attend even if you have registered with CCM as well.

Come along to sing the golden oldies with friends old and new! Pianist Jerry Hurley accompanies the group. No experience needed, just join in the fun!

Instructor Kathy Mandrioli leads this 60-minute gentle yoga class suitable for both mat and chair yogis!

Join our group of curious genealogists that meets the third Wednesday of each month. Stop by and learn the researching skills you'll need to compile your family history or to write stories for future generations to enjoy. Please call to sign up and bring a laptop to class if you have one available. Remember that ancestry.com is always available free in our library here at the COA!

No appointments needed, just stop in to see our volunteer nursing staff for a quick BP check.

Stop in for a quick, free blood sugar check and a brief consultation with our diabetic nurse - free of charge! No appointments needed, just walk in!

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

The low vision support group, facilitated by Jini McCoubrey, usually meets the last Wednesday of each month, but will be meeting a week early this month due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting this month will discuss the process of becoming legally blind. For more information, please call the COA at 978 318 3020.

All players, all levels welcome! Group members are happy to help new players. No need to sign up, just come along and join the fun!

In this program, an elder law attorneys volunteer time to help seniors with a 30 minute consultation, free of charge. We ask that you only take advantage of this program once per year, so that many can benefit. Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to book your appointment.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

Do you have clothing in need of a quick repair? A button that needs sewing? A sagging hem? Bring in your items (limit 3) in need of light sewing repairs to our Nip & Tuck seamstress workshops the third Thursday of the month. The repairs will be made and the clothing returned to you in a week or two.

Join experienced acrylics teacher Linda Malone and her group of budding artists for a morning of colorful expression. No experience needed, Linda can help guide beginner through intermediate artists. Please wear old clothes or bring a smock to class to protect your clothes from paint. Please call the COA to sign up beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, to register.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

The Aging Mastery Program is a 10-week course that provides a holistic approach to life as we age. The program combines knowledge sharing, goal-setting, daily practices and peer support. The core curriculum for the Aging Mastery Program covers 10 valuable topics. With thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging, the cost of this program has been reduced by half to just $30 for the course. Financial scholarships are also available; please as to speak to the director. Your check for $30 is due upon registration. The deadline is coming up fast - September 10th! So please don't wait to take this important step in your health and wellness! Call anytime to register - 978 318 3020.

No need to sign up, just join in the fun. Easily the happiest and most fun-loving group here at the COA, this great bunch of seniors welcomes new players of all levels. They are willing to teach newcomers and ready to challenge advanced players. Why not give it a try?!

Grab a hot cup o' Joe and a handful of munchkins and spend your Monday mornings with a great group of guys. No need to sign up, just join in! A donation of $1 is requested to cover the cost of coffee.

Please note that while instructor Julie is out on leave, the classes will be video classes and there is no fee. Julie is expected to return sometime near the end of October.

No need to sign up, just come out and enjoy an afternoon of cards. Hand & Foot is a version of the popular card game canasta. New players are always welcome, but should have some grasp of game play and rules.

Explore the music composed before the time of Bach! This discussion-based class will study the music that led to the Baroque era. We will learn about 17th century musical and performance practice, the instruments, the musicians, and the culture. Join Concord conservatory of Music faculty member, concert pianist, and composer Keith Kirchoff as he offers another series of classes. Whether you are an active concertgoer, study an instrument, or just enjoy listening, these twelve 90-minute classes are a wonderful way to increase your joy of music and expand your musical knowledge. Each class is highly interactive and will focus on important works in music history. No musical background is required. Your check for $156 payable to the Concord Conservatory of Music is due at the first class. Please call the COA to let us know you plan to attend even if you have registered with CCM as well.

Come along to sing the golden oldies with friends old and new! Pianist Jerry Hurley accompanies the group. No experience needed, just join in the fun!

Please join us for a viewing of a deeply moving talk by Lucy Kalanithi. In this video lecture, Lucy reflects on life and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. "Engaging in the full range of experience - living and dying, love and loss - is what we get to do, " Kalanithi says, "Being human doesn't happen despite suffering - it happens within it." After the video lecture, a discussion is facilitated by Beth Roberts. Please call the COA beginning Friday, November 1st to sign up as space is limited. 978 318 3020

No need to register - just come out and enjoy a morning of quilting with other quilters. There is no instructor, just bring your work in progress and enjoy the company.

Continuing by popular demand! Join experience French teacher Kristen Cooley for traveler's French. Each 2-hour class will center on a particular venue familiar to travelers and will give the basic vocabulary needed to ease communication. All learning materials will be provided by the instructor. Each class is $15 paid directly to the instructor. Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to join in!

Come out and learn to play canasta with a lovely group of learning card players. This is a great group to join whether you know the game or you are just a beginner!

Our monthly Caregivers' Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month and is open for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or related Dementias. Join a group of peers to share experiences and gain support. The group is facilitated by COA Social Service Supervisor Nicole Saia. Please call Nicole with any question or to register at 978 318 3012.

Join this lively discussion group each Tuesday morning. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee and a sweet treat while chatting about the hot topics of the day. No need to sign up, just join a great group of conversationalists.

Join Kristin Cooley for creative writing classes and let the magic of your words come alive. With assignments appropriate for both novice writers and for those who have attended this class before, Kristin will help enhance your creative writing skills. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Bring whatever you like to write with - pen and paper, tablet, or laptop. Each class is $10 paid directly to Kristin. Please call the COA beginning January 2nd to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020.

Please join Grace, an 8th grader from Concord Middle, for knitting and storytelling. Grace will be knitting squares for Project Linus, a non-profit that provides blankets to sick children in hospitals. Grace can tell you what you need to know to knit for Project Linus too, or you're welcome to work on your own knitting. Come prepared with your yarn, needles, and stories. Grace loves listening to her grandparents' stories and she'll surely love hearing yours. If you do not know how to knit, we will have supplies to make simple blankets out of felt strips.

Our terrific tech tutors from CCHS are on hand most days to help you with any tech questions you have. Whether you just want to learn how to use a computer, or you are learning to use a new smartphone, or you need help downloading the latest books onto your e-reader, or you just want to see what the internet is all about, our friendly and patient tutors can help. Call to book your free, one-on-one tutoring session with Wen Wei, Emily, Edward, Claire, Sophia, and Max. As these are individual tutoring sessions, an appointment is needed. 978 318 3020.

All players, all levels welcome! Group members are happy to help new players. No need to sign up, just come along and join the fun!