If you are new to Annie's class, please call 978 318 3020 to sign up!

Join chair and mat yoga with instructor Kathi Mandrioli.

Grab a cup of tea and your latest quilting works and join likeminded quilters on Zoom for a chat while you sew. Call beginning Monday, November 2nd to register to receive your Zoom invitation. If you are not used to Zoom, staff can help you get started. 978 318 3020. Quilting will resume in-person group meetings on June 8th.

It's planting season! Come to the COa and pick up a young tomato plant and a young basil plant with a gallon size bag of excellent potting soil Plant them in a container outside and water them daily. Before long, you will have tomato and basil salad! This gift is made possible throug past proceeds of the Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop. Please drive up to the main entrance and staff will bring the plants to you. Call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to register for this giveaway! 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 Tuesday, June 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

Grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation with a great group of guys from the comfort and safety of your own living room. Please call to sign up and we'll send you the zoom link via email. 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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Hand &Foot is a popular variation from the rummy type game of Canasta. It can be described as a simpler, easier version of Canasta for beginners. Hand & Foot uses 5 or 6 decks of standard playing cards and is played with 2-6 players. The objective is to be the first to get rid of your cards and for your team to have the most points. 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

If you are new to Annie's class, please call 978 318 3020 to sign up!

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 the COA to register beginning Tuesday, June 1st - even if you are a "regular!" 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

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 the COA beginning Tuesday, June 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 seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Attendees 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.

Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players int wo competing partnerships with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Come along to join in the play of one of the most popular card games world-wide! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

The Hearing Loss Support Group is open to new members! The group is facilitated by Bob Andrews, and meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. It provides an opportunity for people with new or ongoing hearing loss to share and discuss the impact that hearing problems have on their lives. Topics will vary depending on the needs of the group, but may include discussions about the effect of hearing loss on one's emotions and mood, on family relationships, social communication, and about finding the right hearing aids and devices. Please call the Council on Aging at 978 318 3020 to register or to get mor einformation and we will send you the Zoom link to the meeting.

Living with a chronic illness can offer challenges in all aspects of one's life. Peer support to share your feelings and experiences can offer you support in coping with your journey. Join the Living with Chronic Illness Spport Group facilitated by Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to register for your Zoom invitation.

Living with a chronic illness can offer challenges in all aspects of one's life. Peer support to share your feelings and experiences can offer you support in coping with your journey. Join the Living with Chronic Illness Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM. The group will be facilitated by COA Geriatric health Nurse Valerie Boggia. Please call the COA beginning Monday, May 3rd to register to receive your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share, and listen to each other's stories. We use photos, pictures, and emories of events to prompt discussion, relate to one another, and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. No Zoom? No problem. You can phone in and just talk. The group is facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall and is open to new members as well to those who have previously participated in this group. Please call beginning Monday, May 3rd to register to receive your Zoom/Phone invitation. 978 318 3020.

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rumy, Majhong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. If you'd like to sit down for a game with other Concord players, this is your chance! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

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 Tuesday, June 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

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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Brightview Concord River will provide a Grab & Go boxed lunch with a chicken salad sandwich, pasta & potato salad, a bag of chips, a beverage, and a large chocolate chip cookie for dessert. You may drive up to the HWCC main entrance between 11:30 AM and 12:00 Noon to collect your lunch. Please call the COA office beginning Tuesday, June 1st to make your reservation. 978 318 3020. Reservations close at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8th!!!

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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

Shine a light on your June Journey! Decorate a candle jar with quotes from luminaries as the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council usher in a month-long, town-wide series of events focused on anti-racism and social justice. Dorrie Karlin, Fowler Branch Librarian, will be at the COA to distribute the kits and directions. Please drive up to the entrance, stay in your car, and she will bring the kit to you. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to reserve your kit. 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 Tuesday, June 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

Grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation with a great group of guys from the comfort and safety of your own living room. Please call to sign up and we'll send you the zoom link via email. 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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Hand &Foot is a popular variation from the rummy type game of Canasta. It can be described as a simpler, easier version of Canasta for beginners. Hand & Foot uses 5 or 6 decks of standard playing cards and is played with 2-6 players. The objective is to be the first to get rid of your cards and for your team to have the most points. 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

If you are new to Annie's class, please call 978 318 3020 to sign up!

Join the COA book discussion group led by Phyllis DiMarzio. This month, the book of choice will be "Redhead by the Side of the Road" by Ann Tyler. An intimate look into the heart and mind of a man who finds those around him just out of reach, and a funny, joyful, deeply compassionate story about seeing the world through new eyes. This novel is a triumph, filled with Anne Tyler's signature wit and gimlet-eyed observation. New members are always welcome. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to register for your Zoom invitation. The Book Discussion Group will be taking a break for July and August and will reconvene in September to share their summer reading.

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 the COA to register beginning Tuesday, June 1st - even if you are a "regular!" 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

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 the COA beginning Tuesday, June 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 seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Attendees 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.

Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players int wo competing partnerships with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Come along to join in the play of one of the most popular card games world-wide! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. It is a time to be educated and made aware of any changes that may be occurring in our brains or in cognitive awareness. Please join Mary Crowe, LICSW, Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions for a talk about general behaviors, emotions, and challenges that may be expected throughout the various stages of dementia. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to reserve your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020.

Our Blood Pressure Clinics are Back! Appointments are required. Please call beginning Tuesday, June 1st to book your 15-minute appointment with Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia. 978 318 3020.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share, and listen to each other's stories. We use photos, pictures, and emories of events to prompt discussion, relate to one another, and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. No Zoom? No problem. You can phone in and just talk. The group is facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall and is open to new members as well to those who have previously participated in this group. Please call beginning Monday, May 3rd to register to receive your Zoom/Phone invitation. 978 318 3020.

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rumy, Majhong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. If you'd like to sit down for a game with other Concord players, this is your chance! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

Nature Travel Series with Joy Marzolf on Zoom Magical Tucson: Hummingbirds & More Southern Arizona, only 60 miles from the Mexican border, appears at first glance to be only a mix of rugged mountains and barren desert. However, life teems in this area when you look closer. Tiny hummingbirds can be found calling for mates and nesting in shrubbery, while giant saguaro cactus provide homes and food for a viarety of bird life including cactus wrens. Animals including venomous Gila monsters, roadrunners and even mountain lionshave adapted to survive in this challenging environment. Join Joy Marzolf to learn about Tucson's wildlife and about Biosphere 2, a unique experimental site just north of Tucson where scientists study the biological systems of the world. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to request your Zoom invitation to this wonderful presentation. 978 318 2020.

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 Tuesday, June 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

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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

In preparation for summer, the Concord Friends of the Aging are generously providing Concord seniors with a gourmet picnic-to-go prepared by Trail's End Restaurant. You will have your choice of a grilled chicken wrap with bacon or lemon dill tuna salad on sourdough bread (a tofu wrap is available upon request). You may pick up your sandwich, cookie, fruit & beverage at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center parking lot any time between 11:30 am and 12:15 pm. Please pull up to the tent and stay in your car: the staff and the Friends will bring your picnic right to you! Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st and no later than June 9th to reserve your lunch and choose your sandwich! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

Grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation with a great group of guys from the comfort and safety of your own living room. Please call to sign up and we'll send you the zoom link via email. 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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

To all the wonderful dads out there, Happy Father's Day! The COA salutes you! We would like our Concord dads to drop by the COA to pick up a small gift that shows how special we think you are. The gift will be distributed from the main entrance at the COA. Please stay in your car. COA staff will bring the gift to you. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st, to reserve your gift. 978 318 3020.

Hand &Foot is a popular variation from the rummy type game of Canasta. It can be described as a simpler, easier version of Canasta for beginners. Hand & Foot uses 5 or 6 decks of standard playing cards and is played with 2-6 players. The objective is to be the first to get rid of your cards and for your team to have the most points. 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

This group is designed for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Join a group of peers to share experiences and gain support. This group is facilitated by COA Social Service Supervisor Nicole Saia. If you have not participated in this group before, please contact Nicole by emailing nsaia@concordma.gov.

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 the COA to register beginning Tuesday, June 1st - even if you are a "regular!" 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

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 the COA beginning Tuesday, June 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 seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Attendees 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.

Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players int wo competing partnerships with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Come along to join in the play of one of the most popular card games world-wide! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

The Hearing Loss Support Group is open to new members! The group is facilitated by Bob Andrews, and meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. It provides an opportunity for people with new or ongoing hearing loss to share and discuss the impact that hearing problems have on their lives. Topics will vary depending on the needs of the group, but may include discussions about the effect of hearing loss on one's emotions and mood, on family relationships, social communication, and about finding the right hearing aids and devices. Please call the Council on Aging at 978 318 3020 to register or to get mor einformation and we will send you the Zoom link to the meeting.

The World Health Organization points out that nearly everyone experiences a headache once in a while. Although headaches can be defined as pain "in any region of the head," the cause, duration, and intensity of this pain can vary according o the type of headache you are experiences. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia for a talk on headaches. Valerie will discuss what is a headache, the different types of headaches, what are primary and secondary headaches, symptoms, causes, triggers, diagnosis, treatment, medications, and measure to prevent headaches. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st, to reserve your Zoom invitation. 978 318 3020.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share, and listen to each other's stories. We use photos, pictures, and emories of events to prompt discussion, relate to one another, and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. No Zoom? No problem. You can phone in and just talk. The group is facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall and is open to new members as well to those who have previously participated in this group. Please call beginning Monday, May 3rd to register to receive your Zoom/Phone invitation. 978 318 3020.

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rumy, Majhong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. If you'd like to sit down for a game with other Concord players, this is your chance! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

In this program, local attorneys volunteer their time to answer your individual legal questions in a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation. Please call beginning Tuesday, June 1st to book your appointment. 978 318 3020. We ask that seniors only take advantage of this program once per year so that many can benefit.

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 Tuesday, June 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

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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Registration is REQUIRED. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to reserve your seat! 978 318 3020. Downton Abbey (2019) In this movie version of Downton, the Crowleys and their intrepid staff prepare for a visit from the King and Queen of England, which unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue that leave the future of Downton Abbey in doubt. Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, and many more. Drama; 2 hours, 2 minutes; Rated G

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 Tuesday, June 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

Grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation with a great group of guys from the comfort and safety of your own living room. Please call to sign up and we'll send you the zoom link via email. 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 the COA beginning Monday, June 1st to register. 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

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Hand &Foot is a popular variation from the rummy type game of Canasta. It can be described as a simpler, easier version of Canasta for beginners. Hand & Foot uses 5 or 6 decks of standard playing cards and is played with 2-6 players. The objective is to be the first to get rid of your cards and for your team to have the most points. 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any students who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

Calling all Music Makers!! Jerry Hurley is back at his piano with The Musical Quiz Show, and it's coming to you every Monday at 1:00 on Zoom! Participants will answer musical questions posed by Jerry. For example, "Name the three animals mentioned in 'Home on the Range.'" (Easy - 2 points), or "What four notes in Beethoven's 5th Symphony were used by the French Resistance as a password during WWII." (Difficult - 5 points). Participants can build up points, and each of the top three weekly point winners will receive a prize of special recognition by all participants. if this sounds like fun, call the COA and sign up for this weekly group, and we will send you the Zoom invitation.

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 the COA to register beginning Tuesday, June 1st - even if you are a "regular!" 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

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 the COA beginning Tuesday, June 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 seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Attendees 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.

Thanks to the generosity of the Concord Fire Department, the COA will be hosting another drive-through BBQ from the Harvey Wheeler Community Center Parking Lot. Concord seniors are invited to drive up to the tent and pick up a freshly grilled BBQ lunch that includes a burger or hotdog, potato salad, pickle, chips, and dessert, all packed in a take-out box. Please wear a mask and stay in your car. A fire fighter or COA staff will assist you. this event is sponsored by the Concord Fire Fighters Association and is free of charge. Please call the COA beginning Tuesday, June 1st to make your reservation! 978 318 3020

Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players int wo competing partnerships with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. Come along to join in the play of one of the most popular card games world-wide! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any players who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.

Relax & Reminisce gives us the opportunity to remember, share, and listen to each other's stories. We use photos, pictures, and emories of events to prompt discussion, relate to one another, and share good times, accomplishments, family traditions, and anything else that comes to mind. No Zoom? No problem. You can phone in and just talk. The group is facilitated by COA volunteer Jane Randall and is open to new members as well to those who have previously participated in this group. Please call beginning Monday, May 3rd to register to receive your Zoom/Phone invitation. 978 318 3020.

Hot Grab & Go boxed lunches are available for pick-up at the COA each Monday and Wednesday. Meals are provided by Minuteman Sernior Services' Trio Caterers and cost $2. Pick-up is near the main entrance of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Please wear a mask and stay in your car, staff will assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made two business days prior to the lunch. Please call the COA office to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

The low vision support group meets by phone the last Wednesday of each month. This month Mary Crowe, Director of Professional and Community Education at Care Dimensions, will be on hand to talk about dementia and the changes that can be expected through the stages of the disease. Join us via conference call! If you have not participated in the low vision group before, please call the COA to register. 978 318 3020.

Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the Western card game rumy, Majhong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. If you'd like to sit down for a game with other Concord players, this is your chance! 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 will be required only for any unvaccinated seniors and masks are also welcome for any seniors who wish the extra protection they provide. Players will be asked for proof of vaccine (CDC vaccination card) prior to their first games 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.