Learn to write a verbal portrait. Bring a favorite image to class (a photo, postcard, etc.) and two hours later, you will leave with an inspiriting short story of your own creation. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Each class is $15, paid directly to the instructor, or $50 if paid in blocks of four classes in advance. Appropriate assignments for both novice writers and those who have attended the class before will be offered. Above all, it will be fun. We'll need at least 4 writers to run this class. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

Join us as we decide how the world should run in this friendly, welcoming group! We meet weekly on Fridays at 11:00 AM to talk about everything from healthcare, the environment and nuclear power, to the criminal justice system. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot in-person or to request your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

The Art of Racing in the Rain Drama; 2019; Rated: PG; 1 hour, 49 minutes. Based on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and unconditional love narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo. Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Baker, Kevin Costner.

Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1 to book your appointment with Dr. Seligman. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Please join our weekly adventure in the French language! Learn practical language and correct pronunciation. This class is appropriate for both beginner and intermediate students - weekly homework will be tailored to your proficiency level. Classes are sequential, so regular attendance is recommended to obtain the most benefit. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

The Monday Men's Group looks forward to returning to in-person meetings this summer starting July 12th. Join this gregarious group of men to discuss everyday issues and to learn from each other. We welcome your participation. Please call the COA office beginning Wednesday, September 1st, to let us know you plan to attend, even if you're a "regular!" Masks will need to be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Love music? Try your hand at the musical quiz show with pianist Jerry Hurley! Jerry is back at his piano, and asks musical questions of the group. Participants build up points and each of the top three weekly point winner receive special recognition by all participants. If this sounds like fun, please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot - even if you're a "regular!" 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Certified art instructor Sandy Wilensky welcomes students of all experience levels. Build skills while experimenting with techniques. If you are already experienced, you'll work on individual projects to improve skills. Classes begin with a drawing warmup followed by a technique lesson to be incorporated into a painting. Visual perception, color theory, composition, brush strokes, washes, layering and more will be introduced. This course is $75 plus cost of supplies. Materials will be provided fir first class. Cost of supplies varies, but a starter kit can be purchased for about $20. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. Please make your check for $75 payable to the Town of Concord. 089 318 3020.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Annie will be teaching live at the COA to guide you through the gentle chair yoga moves and breathing techniques. You can join her in-person or join online via Zoom. This 60-minute class is $5/class paid directly to the instructor, Annie Gray. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up and let us know if you'll be joining in person or online. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Zumba Gold is a low impact, medium intensity, fun dance-fitness with music from around the world and easy-to-follow steps. Class will focus on building cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. This class is appropriate for most active seniors. Join the class on Zoom from home or come and exercise at the COA where the Zoom class will be projected on the big screen! Each class is $5 paid directly to the instructor. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. .

Coffee and Conversation is a friendly group of men and women that get together weekly to have lively conversations about anything and everything! Now back at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center for in-person meetings, the group is happy to welcome new members! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular.' Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Join instructor Kathy Mandrioli for her morning yoga class on Zoom. This Zoom class can be accessed on your own from home, and it will be projected on the large screen at the COA auditorium. If you are interested in this class, but don't have enough room to move near your computer, dislike watching a small screen, or don't have the right tech or enough tech savvy to manage Zoom at home, you can come to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and complete your yoga workout by Zoom with other interested seniors. Please call to sign up - 978 318 3020. Please wear your mask.

Our Blood Pressure Clinics are Back! Appointments are required. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to book your 15-minute appointment with Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. 978 318 3020. Masks must be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share and listen to stories. We will use photos, pictures, and our own memories of events to prompt discussion and relate with one another. We'll get to know each other through storytelling and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. The group will be facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall. This is a 4-week programs that will meet in person at the COA. There is no charge. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Our Wednesday lunches will remain Grab & Go style for the month of October. When the mask mandate for the Harvey Wheeler building is lifted, we will schedule in-house lunches. Until then, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LUNCHES AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE LUNCH. Please call the COA to let us know which lunches you'd like to pick up - even if you are a "regular!" 978 318 3020

Starting September 15th, the COA will resume weekly Bingo games. At only 25 cents per card with cash prizes, it's a great deal! Join the fun and spend a couple of hours with your COA friends! Please call the COA office to let us know you plan to attend beginning Friday, October 1st. 978 318 3020.

Please call the COA to request the Zoom link and online game platform information. 978 318 3020.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Artist Linda Malone returns to the COA to continue teaching acrylic painting classes. Treat yourself to this creative pastime - you will be pleasantly surprised with the finished result! You'll be guided step by step on how to arrange your composition, mix colors, and complete a painting. This class is for beginner through intermediate artists to enjoy. All materials are provided by the instructor. Enrollment is on a rolling basis - join anytime! Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Aging is not the same as it was in your grandparents' day! In her talk, Katharine Esty, PhD, author of the award-winning book "Eighty-somethings - A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness" will tell us about how the lives of older people are different today from the past; and she will present some exciting new scientific findings about the brain. Ms. Esty is a social psychologist, a practicing psychotherapist, and an activist for aging well. She has lived in Concord since 1972. Please join her for this Zoom presentation. The Zoom presentation will also be projected on the big screen here at the COA if you prefer to watch with others or if you don't have a Zoom set up at home. This talk has been rescheduled from September and is listed as a live presentation in the newsletter - however it will be presented remotely via Zoom. Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to let us know you plan to attend or to request the Zoom link. 978 318 302

This games has few rules but yields endless subtleties during play. Play proceeds through a succession of "hands," each hand consisting of a deal, the play, and the show. Any time a player reaches the target score (usually 121), they win the game. If you love a good game of cribbage, come on out and enjoy it with friends old and new! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call the COA beginning on Tuesday, June 1st to let us know you'd like to attend. 978 318 3020. Masks required inside the building regardless of your vaccination status.

THIS CLASS HAS FILLED. PLEASE CALL TO INQUIRE ABOUT A WAITING LIST 978 318 3020 Join COA Assistant Director Lauren Barretta and Social Service Supervisor Nicole Saia for a four-week Memory Training program. memory Training is designed for people who wish to improve or maintain their memory ability. The course targets the four most common memory complaints; forgetting names and faces, forgetting to do thigs in the future, forgetting where you put things, and "tip of the tongue" memory challenges. This four-week program will improve memory for those individuals experiencing normal age-related memory challenges and is not designed for folks with a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot.

Join us as we decide how the world should run in this friendly, welcoming group! We meet weekly on Fridays at 11:00 AM to talk about everything from healthcare, the environment and nuclear power, to the criminal justice system. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot in-person or to request your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Join trivia buff and COA volunteer Bob Najarian for an hour of Trivia. Make use of all those odd bits and bobs floating around in your head! Now in-person at the COA. Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Knives Out Whodunnit, 2019, Rated PG-13 Run Time: 2 hours, 1 minute When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate, the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death. This film is a wild romp through the whodunnit murder mystery genre! Cast: Danial Craig, Chris Evans, Ana deArmas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Annie will be teaching live at the COA to guide you through the gentle chair yoga moves and breathing techniques. You can join her in-person or join online via Zoom. This 60-minute class is $5/class paid directly to the instructor, Annie Gray. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up and let us know if you'll be joining in person or online. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Zumba Gold is a low impact, medium intensity, fun dance-fitness with music from around the world and easy-to-follow steps. Class will focus on building cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. This class is appropriate for most active seniors. Join the class on Zoom from home or come and exercise at the COA where the Zoom class will be projected on the big screen! Each class is $5 paid directly to the instructor. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. .

Calling all rips, tears, and loose buttons! The COA is pleased to announce we are offering our drop-in seamstress service once again! Tina Z and Lisa B will be on hand the second Tuesday of each month to repair garments in need of light mending. They can replace buttons, shorten a pair of pants or a skirt, repair zippers, patch holes, or fix torn seams. Each item you bring in must be clean and fresh. If the seamstress is unable to make your repair immediately, she will take it and return it to the COA in about a week's time. Requests may be refused if the job is too complicated. This service is offered on a first come first serve basis and is limited to three items per visit. There is no charge. No need to register, just drop in on the day!

Coffee and Conversation is a friendly group of men and women that get together weekly to have lively conversations about anything and everything! Now back at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center for in-person meetings, the group is happy to welcome new members! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular.' Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Please note this group is starting at 10:30 instead of at 9:30!!! Quilting is so much more than stitching pieces of fabric together. Quilting bees date back to the late 18th century as a social event and opportunity to learn new skills. This weekly group offers the opportunity to share quilting ideas, get advice or just drop in for a chat, and now we are able to meet again in person at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

The Hearing Loss Support Group, facilitated by COA volunteer Bob Andrews provides an opportunity for people with diminished hearing to share and discuss the impact that hearing problems have on their lives. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Come for peer support, tips and tricks and an opportunity to meet others with similar concerns. If you have not participated in this group before, please contact the COA at 978 318 3020 to register.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Join instructor Kathy Mandrioli for her morning yoga class on Zoom. This Zoom class can be accessed on your own from home, and it will be projected on the large screen at the COA auditorium. If you are interested in this class, but don't have enough room to move near your computer, dislike watching a small screen, or don't have the right tech or enough tech savvy to manage Zoom at home, you can come to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and complete your yoga workout by Zoom with other interested seniors. Please call to sign up - 978 318 3020. Please wear your mask.

Our Blood Pressure Clinics are Back! Appointments are required. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to book your 15-minute appointment with Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. 978 318 3020. Masks must be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share and listen to stories. We will use photos, pictures, and our own memories of events to prompt discussion and relate with one another. We'll get to know each other through storytelling and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. The group will be facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall. This is a 4-week programs that will meet in person at the COA. There is no charge. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Our Wednesday lunches will remain Grab & Go style for the month of October. When the mask mandate for the Harvey Wheeler building is lifted, we will schedule in-house lunches. Until then, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LUNCHES AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE LUNCH. Please call the COA to let us know which lunches you'd like to pick up - even if you are a "regular!" 978 318 3020

Starting September 15th, the COA will resume weekly Bingo games. At only 25 cents per card with cash prizes, it's a great deal! Join the fun and spend a couple of hours with your COA friends! Please call the COA office to let us know you plan to attend beginning Friday, October 1st. 978 318 3020.

Please call the COA to request the Zoom link and online game platform information. 978 318 3020.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Artist Linda Malone returns to the COA to continue teaching acrylic painting classes. Treat yourself to this creative pastime - you will be pleasantly surprised with the finished result! You'll be guided step by step on how to arrange your composition, mix colors, and complete a painting. This class is for beginner through intermediate artists to enjoy. All materials are provided by the instructor. Enrollment is on a rolling basis - join anytime! Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Any Concord resident aged 60 and older is eligible to get their flu vaccine at HWCC. The high dose flu vaccines will be available for residents aged 65 and older. Please bring your Medicare or insurance cards on the day of the clinic. We request that you wear a short sleeve shirt or something with loose-fitting sleeves. Vaccines are by appointment; please call the COA to sign up beginning Friday, October 1st. 978 318 3020.

This games has few rules but yields endless subtleties during play. Play proceeds through a succession of "hands," each hand consisting of a deal, the play, and the show. Any time a player reaches the target score (usually 121), they win the game. If you love a good game of cribbage, come on out and enjoy it with friends old and new! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call the COA beginning on Tuesday, June 1st to let us know you'd like to attend. 978 318 3020. Masks required inside the building regardless of your vaccination status.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Learn to write a verbal portrait. Bring a favorite image to class (a photo, postcard, etc.) and two hours later, you will leave with an inspiriting short story of your own creation. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Each class is $15, paid directly to the instructor, or $50 if paid in blocks of four classes in advance. Appropriate assignments for both novice writers and those who have attended the class before will be offered. Above all, it will be fun. We'll need at least 4 writers to run this class. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

THIS CLASS HAS FILLED. PLEASE CALL TO INQUIRE ABOUT A WAITING LIST 978 318 3020 Join COA Assistant Director Lauren Barretta and Social Service Supervisor Nicole Saia for a four-week Memory Training program. memory Training is designed for people who wish to improve or maintain their memory ability. The course targets the four most common memory complaints; forgetting names and faces, forgetting to do thigs in the future, forgetting where you put things, and "tip of the tongue" memory challenges. This two-week program will improve memory for those individuals experiencing normal age-related memory challenges and is not designed for folks with a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia.

Join us as we decide how the world should run in this friendly, welcoming group! We meet weekly on Fridays at 11:00 AM to talk about everything from healthcare, the environment and nuclear power, to the criminal justice system. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot in-person or to request your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

News of the World Drama/Adventure; 2020 Rated: PG Run Time 1'58" This film follows an aging Civil War veteran who must return a young girl who was taken in by the Kiowa and raised as one of them to her last remaining family. Together they face tremendous challenges in the unforgiving wilderness looking for a place to call home, Cast: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Michael Angelo Covino.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Annie will be teaching live at the COA to guide your through the gentle moves and breathing techniques. You can join her in-person or join on Zoom. We'll need a minimum of 6 students to run the class.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Please join our weekly adventure in the French language! Learn practical language and correct pronunciation. This class is appropriate for both beginner and intermediate students - weekly homework will be tailored to your proficiency level. Classes are sequential, so regular attendance is recommended to obtain the most benefit. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

The Monday Men's Group looks forward to returning to in-person meetings this summer starting July 12th. Join this gregarious group of men to discuss everyday issues and to learn from each other. We welcome your participation. Please call the COA office beginning Wednesday, September 1st, to let us know you plan to attend, even if you're a "regular!" Masks will need to be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Love music? Try your hand at the musical quiz show with pianist Jerry Hurley! Jerry is back at his piano, and asks musical questions of the group. Participants build up points and each of the top three weekly point winner receive special recognition by all participants. If this sounds like fun, please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot - even if you're a "regular!" 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

Certified art instructor Sandy Wilensky welcomes students of all experience levels. Build skills while experimenting with techniques. If you are already experienced, you'll work on individual projects to improve skills. Classes begin with a drawing warmup followed by a technique lesson to be incorporated into a painting. Visual perception, color theory, composition, brush strokes, washes, layering and more will be introduced. This course is $75 plus cost of supplies. Materials will be provided fir first class. Cost of supplies varies, but a starter kit can be purchased for about $20. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. Please make your check for $75 payable to the Town of Concord. 089 318 3020.

Most of us have a lot of stuff that we have accumulated over the years. Some of us hang on to things that others would pur at the curb or leave at the dump. If you have more possessions than you can handle and still find it difficult to discard the things you don't use, you are not the only one. Join a group of peers to learn skills and strategies to help declutter and get organized. For more information, please call Lauren Barretta at the COA at 978 318 3020. Please call to sign up beginning Friday, October 1st. A minimum of 15 participants is needed. The book "Buried in Treasures" accompanies the class. You'll need to purchase the book or to secure a loan of it from the library.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Annie will be teaching live at the COA to guide you through the gentle chair yoga moves and breathing techniques. You can join her in-person or join online via Zoom. This 60-minute class is $5/class paid directly to the instructor, Annie Gray. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up and let us know if you'll be joining in person or online. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Zumba Gold is a low impact, medium intensity, fun dance-fitness with music from around the world and easy-to-follow steps. Class will focus on building cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. This class is appropriate for most active seniors. Join the class on Zoom from home or come and exercise at the COA where the Zoom class will be projected on the big screen! Each class is $5 paid directly to the instructor. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. .

Come join the COA book group led by Phyllis DiMarzio. This group is open to all, and new members are always welcome! Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to register and to ask what the book choice is for October. 978 318 3020. This month's book choice is "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. November's book will be "The Dressmaker of Auschwitz" by Lucy Adlington

Coffee and Conversation is a friendly group of men and women that get together weekly to have lively conversations about anything and everything! Now back at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center for in-person meetings, the group is happy to welcome new members! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular.' Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Please note this group is starting at 10:30 instead of at 9:30!!! Quilting is so much more than stitching pieces of fabric together. Quilting bees date back to the late 18th century as a social event and opportunity to learn new skills. This weekly group offers the opportunity to share quilting ideas, get advice or just drop in for a chat, and now we are able to meet again in person at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

From bats to fireflies, frogs, and more, learn about the animals that come out in our neighborhoods at night. Many of these animals include important predators such as bats, frogs, and owls. Some other animals, such as fireflies are also under threat. Join Joy Marzolf to learn what you can do to help these amazing creatures of the night! This program is sponsored by the Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop and is offered free of charge. Reservations are required. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to reserve your seat. 978 318 3020.

Although new Medicare cards have random numbers and no longer use your Social Security numbers, you still need to be vigilant and protect yourself from becoming victim to deceptive marketing and medical identity theft. Come meet a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program for a presentation on how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare errors, fraud, and abuse. The presentation will provide you with the tools to become a more informed and engaged health care consumer. Please bring your concerns to discuss. Please call the COA to sign up for the in-person presentation.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Join instructor Kathy Mandrioli for her morning yoga class on Zoom. This Zoom class can be accessed on your own from home, and it will be projected on the large screen at the COA auditorium. If you are interested in this class, but don't have enough room to move near your computer, dislike watching a small screen, or don't have the right tech or enough tech savvy to manage Zoom at home, you can come to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and complete your yoga workout by Zoom with other interested seniors. Please call to sign up - 978 318 3020. Please wear your mask.

Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to book your one-on-one consultation with pharmacist Diane Briner of the West Concord Pharmacy. Diane will answer all your medication questions regardless of your pharmacy affiliation. 978 318 3020.

Our Blood Pressure Clinics are Back! Appointments are required. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to book your 15-minute appointment with Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. 978 318 3020. Masks must be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Our Wednesday lunches will remain Grab & Go style for the month of October. When the mask mandate for the Harvey Wheeler building is lifted, we will schedule in-house lunches. Until then, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LUNCHES AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE LUNCH. Please call the COA to let us know which lunches you'd like to pick up - even if you are a "regular!" 978 318 3020

Starting September 15th, the COA will resume weekly Bingo games. At only 25 cents per card with cash prizes, it's a great deal! Join the fun and spend a couple of hours with your COA friends! Please call the COA office to let us know you plan to attend beginning Friday, October 1st. 978 318 3020.

Please call the COA to request the Zoom link and online game platform information. 978 318 3020.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Artist Linda Malone returns to the COA to continue teaching acrylic painting classes. Treat yourself to this creative pastime - you will be pleasantly surprised with the finished result! You'll be guided step by step on how to arrange your composition, mix colors, and complete a painting. This class is for beginner through intermediate artists to enjoy. All materials are provided by the instructor. Enrollment is on a rolling basis - join anytime! Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Living with a chronic illness can offer challenges in all aspects of one's life. Peer support to share your feelings and experiences can help you with your journey. The COA will offer this support group as a hybrid. You are welcome to join in person at the COA or on Zoom from your home. Please make the best choice for yourself. The group is facilitated by COA Geriatric health Nurse Valerie Boggia, Please call the COA to sign up and let us know if you will come in person or if you would like to receive the Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

This games has few rules but yields endless subtleties during play. Play proceeds through a succession of "hands," each hand consisting of a deal, the play, and the show. Any time a player reaches the target score (usually 121), they win the game. If you love a good game of cribbage, come on out and enjoy it with friends old and new! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call the COA beginning on Tuesday, June 1st to let us know you'd like to attend. 978 318 3020. Masks required inside the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Statistics show that men have more difficulty than women responding to loss and change in the retirement years. There can be more challenges for men in creating a meaningful and enjoyable retirement life. The major issues for men are loss of identity, boredom, loneliness, and difficulty in reinventing themselves. This program addresses strategies to combat these men-specific issues, and offers ideas that challenge both men and women in creating a meaningful and enjoyable retirement. Men and women alike will enjoy this talk. It is offered free of charge with thanks to Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Learn to write a verbal portrait. Bring a favorite image to class (a photo, postcard, etc.) and two hours later, you will leave with an inspiriting short story of your own creation. As the classes progress, your writing will become more fluid, your descriptions more vivid, and your stories more complex. Each class is $15, paid directly to the instructor, or $50 if paid in blocks of four classes in advance. Appropriate assignments for both novice writers and those who have attended the class before will be offered. Above all, it will be fun. We'll need at least 4 writers to run this class. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up. 978 318 3020.

THIS CLASS HAS FILLED. PLEASE CALL TO INQUIRE ABOUT A WAITING LIST 978 318 3020 Join COA Assistant Director Lauren Barretta and Social Service Supervisor Nicole Saia for a four-week Memory Training program. memory Training is designed for people who wish to improve or maintain their memory ability. The course targets the four most common memory complaints; forgetting names and faces, forgetting to do thigs in the future, forgetting where you put things, and "tip of the tongue" memory challenges. This two-week program will improve memory for those individuals experiencing normal age-related memory challenges and is not designed for folks with a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia.

DJ OldSkool will be on Zoom to play your favorite big band, rock and roll, doo-wop, and other tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure. Put on a pair of clean white socks, leave your shoes at the door, and join the fun at this months hop! There will be interactive chat to share memories as well. Please let the other kids on the block know it's happening and be sure to make your reservation to receive a Zoom invitation to the party. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020

Join us as we decide how the world should run in this friendly, welcoming group! We meet weekly on Fridays at 11:00 AM to talk about everything from healthcare, the environment and nuclear power, to the criminal justice system. Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot in-person or to request your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

When Harry Met Sally Romantic Comedy, 1989, Rated: R, Run Time: 1 hour 36 minutes. Nora Ephron's episodic screenplay introduces womanizing, neurotic Harry and ambitious, equally neurotic Sally as chums who resist sexual attraction to maintain their friendship, a relationship that's always teetering on the brink of love. Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Annie will be teaching live at the COA to guide you through the gentle chair yoga moves and breathing techniques. You can join her in-person or join online via Zoom. This 60-minute class is $5/class paid directly to the instructor, Annie Gray. Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to sign up and let us know if you'll be joining in person or online. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Zumba Gold is a low impact, medium intensity, fun dance-fitness with music from around the world and easy-to-follow steps. Class will focus on building cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. This class is appropriate for most active seniors. Join the class on Zoom from home or come and exercise at the COA where the Zoom class will be projected on the big screen! Each class is $5 paid directly to the instructor. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. .

This group is open to all caregivers, regardless of diagnosis. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. There will be time for caregivers to share experiences and gain support as well as education and to focus on a specific topic relevant to caregivers. Eligible for the group are Concord residents over the age of 60 or the caregiver for someone over 60. The group will be hybrid style, in person and on Zoom. The group is facilitated by COA Social Services Supervisor Nicole Saia. To register for the group, email Nicole at nsaia@concordma.gov or call the COA at 978 318 3020. Pre-registration is required.

Coffee and Conversation is a friendly group of men and women that get together weekly to have lively conversations about anything and everything! Now back at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center for in-person meetings, the group is happy to welcome new members! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular.' Please call beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

Join instructor Kathy Mandrioli for her morning yoga class on Zoom. This Zoom class can be accessed on your own from home, and it will be projected on the large screen at the COA auditorium. If you are interested in this class, but don't have enough room to move near your computer, dislike watching a small screen, or don't have the right tech or enough tech savvy to manage Zoom at home, you can come to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center and complete your yoga workout by Zoom with other interested seniors. Please call to sign up - 978 318 3020. Please wear your mask.

Our Blood Pressure Clinics are Back! Appointments are required. Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to book your 15-minute appointment with Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. 978 318 3020. Masks must be worn in the building regardless of your vaccination status.

Our Wednesday lunches will remain Grab & Go style for the month of October. When the mask mandate for the Harvey Wheeler building is lifted, we will schedule in-house lunches. Until then, RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL LUNCHES AT LEAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE LUNCH. Please call the COA to let us know which lunches you'd like to pick up - even if you are a "regular!" 978 318 3020

Starting September 15th, the COA will resume weekly Bingo games. At only 25 cents per card with cash prizes, it's a great deal! Join the fun and spend a couple of hours with your COA friends! Please call the COA office to let us know you plan to attend beginning Friday, October 1st. 978 318 3020.

The low vision support group, facilitated by Jeff Lowe, a volunteer supported by the Massachusetts Association for the blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI), meets the last Wednesday of each month. New members are always welcome. Please call the COA to register and to receive the call-in information. 978 318 3020.

Please call the COA to request the Zoom link and online game platform information. 978 318 3020.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to an unhealthy level. Your blood pressure measurement indicates how much blood is passing through your blood vessels and the amount of resistance the blood meets while the heart is pumping. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to learn signs & symptoms, how it's measured, causes & risk factors, treatment & medications. Valerie will also review what questions to ask your doctor regarding your blood pressure. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to reserve your place. 978 318 3020

In this program, local elder law attorneys volunteer their time to answer your individual legal questions in a free, 30-minute consultation. We ask that you request this service no more than once per year so that many can benefit. Appointments are required. Please call the COA beginning Wednesday, September 1st to book your session. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns with her popular Aerobics class in person at the HWCC. Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st, to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020 Masks will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Students will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first class at the center in order to participate without wearing a mask. Please see the June issue of the Senior Spirit newsletter for more details about the re-opening of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center

Artist Linda Malone returns to the COA to continue teaching acrylic painting classes. Treat yourself to this creative pastime - you will be pleasantly surprised with the finished result! You'll be guided step by step on how to arrange your composition, mix colors, and complete a painting. This class is for beginner through intermediate artists to enjoy. All materials are provided by the instructor. Enrollment is on a rolling basis - join anytime! Please call beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

Instructor Julie Medjanis returns to the COA to resume, in-person, her popular Strength & Flex class! Reservations are required, even if you are a 'regular!' Please call beginning Thursday, July 1st to reserve your spot. 978 318 3020. Masks are required in the building unless/until you have had your CDC vaccination card verified by a staff member. You'll only need to be verified once, on your first visit to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center.

This games has few rules but yields endless subtleties during play. Play proceeds through a succession of "hands," each hand consisting of a deal, the play, and the show. Any time a player reaches the target score (usually 121), they win the game. If you love a good game of cribbage, come on out and enjoy it with friends old and new! Registration is REQUIRED - even if you are a 'regular!' Please call the COA beginning on Tuesday, June 1st to let us know you'd like to attend. 978 318 3020. Masks required inside the building regardless of your vaccination status.

As we transition into a new season, the season of fall, it seems appropriate to talk about falls, how we can prevent them and what are some important strategies to keep us all safe. Falls put you at a risk for injury - some minor injuries and other injuries that can cause long lasting health concerns. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia to discuss causes of falls, prevention measures, and strategies for making your environment safer. Bring your concerns and questions to discuss. Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to register. 978 318 3020.

"The Salem Witch Trials in a Nutshell" is a basic introduction to the real (not metaphorical) witch hunts, the basic facts of what really happened. Marilynne K. Roach is a researcher, freelance writer, illustrator, and presenter of talks on historical subjects. She has written two books about the Salem witch trials - "Six Women of Salem" and "The Salem Witch Trials" that are considered to be the most complete accountings of the Salem witch trials ever written. She is a leading scholar in this field of study and delivers the stories with compelling details and clarity. This will be a hybrid presentation - Marilynne will presenting on Zoom and the Zoom meeting will be projected on the large screen at the COA. You can watch as a group at the COA or join in from home. This presentation is sponsored by Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop and is free of charge. Please call the COA beginning Friday, October 1st to register for the event. 978 318 3020.

Summerland Military Drama, 2020, Rated: PG, Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes Alice is a reclusive writer resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while WWII rages across the channel. When she opens her front door one day to find she's to adopt a young London evacuee named Frank, she's resistant, but the two have much in common. Cast: Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton.