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

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

Stop by the COA and pick up a friendly game of chess. Bring a board if you have one. No need to sign up, just join in the fun!

Yoga class will not meet today as a special election is being held.

Quilting is canceled today due to the special election held at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. This group will meet next Tuesday as scheduled.

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

There will be no meeting of the Coffee and Conversation group today as there is a special election being held in the building. Coffee and Conversation will continue next Tuesday as normally scheduled.

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

Pull out those half-finished projects and come to the COA to enjoy an afternoon of hand crafts in the company of other crafters. Bring any portable project - knit, embroidery, crochet - whatever you've got going! No need to sign up, just come out and enjoy your project work in good company.

There will be no line dancing class today as there is a special election being held in the building. The class will continue next Tuesday as normally scheduled.

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

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

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

Stop by to visit our diabetic nurse for a quick blood sugar check and counseling. No appointments required, just drop in!

Join this group for a lively discussion on international current events facilitated by Barbara Howell. All viewpoints are welcome!

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an invigorating Aerobics exercise class. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

This painting class is for beginner and intermediate artists. All materials provided. Join any time.

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

New drummers welcome - no experience needed! Participants create collaborative rhythmic jams after learning the basics on a variety of different percussive instruments. This activity is good for anyone including those with limited mobility. The cost per session is $15 payable to instructor Tim Kane. This class has a limit of 16 participants, so please call beginning June 3rd to reserve your seat! 978 318 3020

Enjoy a paperclay craft class led by instructor Betsi Mandrioli. This time it's a lovely violet brooch. You will sculpt the brooch with paperclay, a light clay made from volcanic ash, then bake, sand, and paint it with acrylic paints. This class is perfect for beginners. You will need to wear a smock or an old shirt to protect your clothing and expect to get your hands slightly wet and slippery while shaping the clay. Remember your reading glasses! This class is limited to just 10 participants, so please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to reserve your seat. The deadline to sign up is June 4th. 978 318 3020.

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

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

The Concord COA offers a monthly Memory Cafe on the second Monday of each month. A Memory Cafe is a welcoming and safe place for people with memory changes to come together with family and friends to focus on their strengths. At the Concord Memory Cafe, there is a complimentary lunch and an activity or entertainment at each meeting. We ask that all attendees bring their care partners to each meeting. The Concord Memory Cafe is sponsored by Right at Home of Bedford, Concord Park, and CareOne at Concord. Our group is growing so please RSVP to the Concord COA at 978 318 3020.

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

Join international public speaker and insight meditation practitioner Poornima Kumarasami for a two-session series on meditation. Meditation is not doing, but being - being naturally mindful of the true inner self and retreating to the innermost core of one's real being. True medication reduces stress, increases attention span, provides mental unwinding, and unleashes bliss. Come and learn the wisdom and science of meditation from an expert practitioner who has been living and breathing this ancient wisdom. No prior experience with meditation is needed. You may stay seated in a chair or on the floor. Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up. 978 318 3020.

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

This lovely group of devoted quilters gathers here at the COA each Tuesday to work on their own quilting projects. Bring your project and enjoy your work in the company of others. There is no instructor. No need to call ahead, just bring your project and join in.

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

Concord seniors are invited to bring a file folder (no more than an inch thick) of sensitive documents to be shredded on-site at the COA. No need to remove staples! Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up for a time slot. You are welcome to watch while your papers are shredded. 978 318 3020

Join canasta enthusiast Pat Grainger for instruction on the more uniform set of rules of Modern American Canasta. Brush up on your skills or learn from scratch. Pat will be offering guidance for new members for the first four sessions and then, if thereis sufficient interest, a regular playing time will be scheduled. These classes are free of charge, but please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd, to register.

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

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

Healthcare errors and medicare fraud cost consumers billions of dollars annually. Come meet Pat McMillen, a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (MA SMP) Program and participate in a discussion on how to prevent, detect and report healthcare errors, fraud, and abuse. The program will provide you with the tools to become a more informed, educated, and engaged health care consumer and help you protect yourself and loved ones from Medicare fraud and deceptive marketing tactics. Pat will also provide information about the upcoming distribution of new Medicare cards with random numbers rather than Social Security numbers. Please call the COA to register beginning Monday, June 3rd. 978 318 3020.

Join international public speaker and insight meditation practitioner Poornima Kumarasami for a two-session series on meditation. Meditation is not doing, but being - being naturally mindful of the true inner self and retreating to the innermost core of one's real being. True medication reduces stress, increases attention span, provides mental unwinding, and unleashes bliss. Come and learn the wisdom and science of meditation from an expert practitioner who has been living and breathing this ancient wisdom. No prior experience with meditation is needed. You may stay seated in a chair or on the floor. Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up. 978 318 3020.

Join in the fun to learn easy line dances. Get some exercise and chase your cares away with simple movements set to energizing movements! No need to register ahead, just come along and join the dance party! Each class is $5 paid to the instructor.

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

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

Stop in with all your medication questions and find the answers with pharmacist Diane Briner of the West Concord Pharmacy.

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

Join this group for a lively discussion on international current events facilitated by Barbara Howell. All viewpoints are welcome!

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an invigorating Aerobics exercise class. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

This is the last acrylics painting class Linda will hold until the fall. There are no classes in July and August. Remember to look for the September newsletter for fall start up dates for this class!

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

Come to this workshop and learn how to accessorize! Our own fashionista, Gail McKennitt, will lead the workshop with help from the gift shop team who will provide some jewelry, scarves, and other accessories to sample. Please bring a few of y our own accessories to use yourself, or to share with others, and be sure to wear a plain top. We will have great fun putting outfits together! Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to sign up. 978 318 3020

John Gardella's monthly history series continues with "A History of the Modern Middle East - Colonialism, Independence, and Conflict." Please note that this month's topic has changed, and it is the last lecture of this series. This lecture is offered free of charge, but please call beginning Monday, June 3rd to reserve your seat! 978 318 3020 John Gardella's lectures will continue with a new series that will be posted in the September Newsletter.

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

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

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an invigorating Aerobics exercise class. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

Come to the COA and sing along with the golden oldies. This chorus, led and accompanied by our own Jerry Hurley, always welcomes new members. No experience needed, just a love of great songs! Note - this group is now meeting at a new time - 2:00 PM. No need to sign up, just come along and sing!

Join us for this program where a range of ideas will be explored through short videos and guided discussions. TED is a non profit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. This month we take a look at the origins of joy. Cherry blossoms and rainbows, bubbles and googly eyes: Why do some things seem to create such universal joy? In this captivating talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee reveals the surprisingly tangible roots of joy and shows how we can all find and create more of it in the world around us. After the short video, there will be a discussion facilitated by Beth Roberts. Bring your ideas and join the conversation! This program is free of charge, but please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd to register. 978 318 3020.

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

This lovely group of devoted quilters gathers here at the COA each Tuesday to work on their own quilting projects. Bring your project and enjoy your work in the company of others. There is no instructor. No need to call ahead, just bring your project and join in.

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

Join canasta enthusiast Pat Grainger for instruction on the more uniform set of rules of Modern American Canasta. Brush up on your skills or learn from scratch. Pat will be offering guidance for new members for the first four sessions and then, if thereis sufficient interest, a regular playing time will be scheduled. These classes are free of charge, but please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd, to register.

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

Carolyn Dee of the Board of Assessors will be on hand to explain all the ins and outs of the tax reduction program. Seniors have until September 1st to apply. If you have questions about eligibility, come and ask them! Please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd to reserve your place. 978 318 3020.

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

Join in the fun to learn easy line dances. Get some exercise and chase your cares away with simple movements set to energizing movements! No need to register ahead, just come along and join the dance party! Each class is $5 paid to the instructor.

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

For those of us that have homes filled to the brim and are having difficulty parting with treasured possessions, the COA is offering a 15-week skills training workshop and peer support group. Research has shown that working through the book "Buried in Treasures" by Tolin, Steketee, & Frost in a structured group is one of the most effective ways of addressing excessive cluttering and compulsive acquiring behaviors. The benefits of owning less are far greater than just a clean home. They include focus, freedom and more peace in your life. This is a free group for seniors who identify themselves as having excessive clutter. There is no charge, but you are expected to purchase your own copy of the book. Please call at any time to register - 978 318 3020. If you need more information, please ask to speak with Lauren Barretta.

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

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

The COA will be hosting a mini health fair that will offer health information and safety education. A variety of booths will be set up for your participation and viewing. There will be information on fire safety, ticks and Lyme disease, fall prevention, safe exercise, and sun safety along with our usual blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. Please join our presenters as they offer healthful and helpful information and answer any questions you may have. No sign-up is needed, just show up, enjoy, and learn!

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

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

Today's meeting will be the last gathering of this group until September. Check back for start date!

Join us for a scenic lobster tour aboard Kylie's Chance, a 65-foot sightseeing boat, out of Kennebunkport, ME. we'll enjoy Kennebunkport from the water while learning how Maine lobsters are harvested, and we will see the bush summer home and seals in their natural habitat. Afterwards, we'll go to the Bull 'n Claw in Wells for a feast including lobster, clam chowder, and steamed clams! As an alternative, you may choose prime rib or chicken supreme. Your (non-refundable) check for $95, payable to the Town of Concord, includes luxury coach transportation, boat tour, luncheon, and gratuities and is due at registration. There is limited walking on this trip. Reservations open on May 1. 978 318 3020.

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an invigorating Aerobics exercise class. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

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

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

Come to the COA and sing along with the golden oldies. This chorus, led and accompanied by our own Jerry Hurley, always welcomes new members. No experience needed, just a love of great songs! Note - this group is now meeting at a new time - 2:00 PM. No need to sign up, just come along and sing!

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

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

Join Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert O'Connor of the Commons for a presentation on Maintaining Wellness in Retirement followed by lunch and a tour of the assisted living facility. The Commons will provide transportation from the HWCC and back, return by about 3:00 pm. Transportation is limited to just 12 people. Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd, to reserve your seat!

Please call to make your reservation - 978 318 3020

The low vision support group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm.

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

The low vision support group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm.

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an invigorating Aerobics exercise class. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

Want to learn how to have a virtual yard sale using your smartphone? Free apps make the process of getting your items in front of local buyers easy. Join Melody Orfei to learn how to create a brief listing for each thing you're trying to get rid of, take a photo of your item, add a short description, and add your asking price! For this class you need a smartphone or a tablet with a camera and be able to access your email account. Please call the COA beginning Monday, June 3rd to register. 978 318 3020

Join instructor Julie Medjanis for an exercise class designed to improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels of ability and mobility, this class costs $5 paid directly to Julie. No need to register, just come along and join in!

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

As she did last summer, Martha Rohan is offering the opportunity for Concord seniors to come aboard her pontoon boat to see Concord by water. Relax while cruising on the Concord and Sudbury Rivers. View the homes of the 1800s and nature at its best. Watch for turtles, blue herons, geese, ducks, and other wildlife on the river banks. Seniors may choose ONE of three boat rides offered. Each ride is one hour and limited to 14 people. The COA will provide van transportation from the HWCC to the Concord Boat House as parking on site is extremely limited. Please plan to meet the group by 2:10 PM. Reservations are required. Please call beginning Monday, June 3rd for all three dates. Unfortunately, if any of the dates are rained out, we are not able to re-schedule. 978 318 3020

We can't wait to say "Thank You!" to all of our volunteers! Come out and enjoy a catered luncheon and the dulcet tones of the Sarah Gardner Trio. This event is by invitation only - if you have volunteered with us, your invitation is in the mail. Our volunteers keep us running! Please call to RSVP - 978 318 3020.

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland star as a runaway couple going on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. Traveling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, they recapture their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end. The cast also includes Kirsty Mitchell, Christian McKay, and Robert Pralgo. (2017; comedy; 1 hour, 52 minutes; Rated R)

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

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