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

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.

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.

Though we often think of popular and classical music as two distinct genres, they have heavily influenced each other for centuries. Bernstein and Gerschwin are obvious examples from the last century, but composers as old as Bach & Mozart, as romantic as Chopin & Liszt, as experimental as Stravinsky & Cage, and as current as Akiho & VanHassel have drawn inspiration from popular music. In turn, popular bands like Radiohead and the Beatles have taken ideas from their classical contemporaries and weaved ideas seamlessly into their music. Join CCM faculty member, concert pianist, and composer Keith Kirchoff for this series as he explores this musical intersection where the lines between genres will be blurred and the questions of whether something is classical or popular music will be rendered irrelevant. No musical background is required. Please call the COA to let us know you'll be joining the class even if you register at CCM. Payment of $144 to CCM is due at the first class.

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!

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 Judy leads Tai Chi students of all levels in this weekly class.

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 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 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.

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.

Denise Mercury, the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Minuteman Senior Services will be talking about the gut microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics. She will explain what they are and their effect on health. She will talk about foods that contain both and how to incorporate them in a healthy diet. Come and learn about this important health topic! Please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to reserve your seat today!

Janice and Doug Muir are back this fall with their popular DVD Lecture Series. This time, they are off to discover the history, art, and beauty of England, Scotland, and Wales through a set of DVDs called "Walking Through History," narrated by Sir Tony Robinson. Following each lecture will be a guided discussion. Please call beginning October 1st 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.

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

There is no lunch held at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center today. Instead, there is a Concord Friends of the Aging Christmas Party held at the Maynard Elks. Please call 978 341 8853 to inquire about reservations.

There will be no Bingo today as there is no lunch here at the COA.

Our popular International Current Events Group returns this month after a summer haitus! Led by facilitator Barbara Howell, this group explores a range of topics from all over the world! No need to sign up, just join in on Wednesdays.

In this popular art class, instructor Linda Malone guides beginner through intermediate students in creating art with acrylic paints. Whether it's been a long time since you've picked up a brush or you have never painted but have always wanted to try, Linda will help you every step of the way. Classes are $30 each or $138 for any six classes. All materials are provided, but wear a smock or old clothes to class. Please call to sign up - 978 318 3020. New students may join at any time!

Betsi Mandrioli will continue her Paperclay painting series. This time it's a holiday reindeer to display in a window, on a mantle, on a table, or to hang on your Christmas tree. In the class, participants will complete a paperclay reindeer ornament which will already be carved and ready to paint and glaze. All supplies are included in the $25 class fee, which is payable to Betsi Mandrioli. The fee is due when you register. Class is limited to just 10 crafters, so please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to reserve your seat.

John Gardella's monthly history series continues with this talk about the challenge of dictatorship and totalitarianism to the democracies of Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Join Sara Hull of Brookhaven Hospice for a six-week course based on the book "On Grief & Grieving" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler. The book looks at the way we experience the process of grief. This pair wrote the book "On Death and Dying" that taught us the five stages of death - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Similarly, "On Grief and Grieving" applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. we all experience grieving differently and the stages of grief are rarely experienced in a linear way. So whether you are grieving or healing, come enjoy refreshments while we chat. There is no cost for this program - books and refreshments will be provided by Brookhaven Hospice. Please call the COA beginning Monday, October 1st to sign up.

Popular lecturer, John Gardella, speaks about the challenge of dictatorship and totalitarianism to democracies.

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.

A memory cafe is a welcoming and safe place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking, and for family and friends to come together. Each cafe is unique, but all are places to talk with others who understand what you are going through, to leave behind limitations and instead focus on strengths. The Concord Memory Cafe provides a complimentary lunch and a creative activity or entertainment on the second Monday of each Month. On December 10th, there will be entertainment by guitarist Steve Gintz. We do ask attendees to bring their care partners and to call ahead to let us know you plan to attend. 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.

Though we often think of popular and classical music as two distinct genres, they have heavily influenced each other for centuries. Bernstein and Gerschwin are obvious examples from the last century, but composers as old as Bach & Mozart, as romantic as Chopin & Liszt, as experimental as Stravinsky & Cage, and as current as Akiho & VanHassel have drawn inspiration from popular music. In turn, popular bands like Radiohead and the Beatles have taken ideas from their classical contemporaries and weaved ideas seamlessly into their music. Join CCM faculty member, concert pianist, and composer Keith Kirchoff for this series as he explores this musical intersection where the lines between genres will be blurred and the questions of whether something is classical or popular music will be rendered irrelevant. No musical background is required. Please call the COA to let us know you'll be joining the class even if you register at CCM. Payment of $144 to CCM is due at the first class.

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!

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 Judy leads Tai Chi students of all levels in this weekly class.

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 us for our annual Boxwood Tree Workshop. Activity Coordinator Tina close and volunteer Sharyn Baker will instruct the class on how to assemble and decorate holiday boxwood tree centerpieces. Sharyn worked in a flower shop for many years and has a lot of experience! Included in the class fee of $15 are the boxwood greens, oasis, containers, ornaments, and bows. Payment is due at registration. Participants should bring their own garden clippers and any additional decorations they choose to use. Attendance is limited to 12 participants. Please call 978 318 3020 to reserve your seat.

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.

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.

Stephen Collins is an actor, teacher, and historian, and a favorite performer here at the Concord Council on Aging. Stephen will be at the COA to read a collection of holiday stories, short poems, and anecdotes. The readings will include a description of the origins of Christmas and Santa Claus, as well as some Hanukkah stories. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to the generous support of the Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop, there is no charge for this event, but please do call the COA office to reserve your seat.

Janice and Doug Muir are back this fall with their popular DVD Lecture Series. This time, they are off to discover the history, art, and beauty of England, Scotland, and Wales through a set of DVDs called "Walking Through History," narrated by Sir Tony Robinson. Following each lecture will be a guided discussion. Please call beginning October 1st 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.

Stories, short poems, anecdotes from Christmas and Chanukah

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 appointment, the fee is $35. Please call the office to book your appointment beginning November 1st. 978 318 3020.

No Blood Pressure Clinic today as there is a podiatry clinic being held.

Our popular International Current Events Group returns this month after a summer haitus! Led by facilitator Barbara Howell, this group explores a range of topics from all over the world! No need to sign up, just join in on Wednesdays.

Join Dr. Susanna Bedell for a discussion on understanding pain and pain management, and how to get the most help from your doctor. Over 50% of older adults suffer from chronic pain. Dr. Bedell will review common therapies and medications to relieve pain. A handout, resources, and red grapes will be included. Please bring your concerns and questions to the presentation. Call the COA to sign up - 978 318 3020.

Join Sara Hull of Brookhaven Hospice for a six-week course based on the book "On Grief & Grieving" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler. The book looks at the way we experience the process of grief. This pair wrote the book "On Death and Dying" that taught us the five stages of death - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Similarly, "On Grief and Grieving" applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. we all experience grieving differently and the stages of grief are rarely experienced in a linear way. So whether you are grieving or healing, come enjoy refreshments while we chat. There is no cost for this program - books and refreshments will be provided by Brookhaven Hospice. Please call the COA beginning Monday, October 1st to sign up.

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.

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

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 us for lunch at Filho's in Acton - just over the Concord line. At Filho's you will find local, fresh, and home-made traditional Italian cuisine with a dash of flare. It is modestly priced comfort food at its best! You may choose to drive yourself or take the COA van if you need it. The van will leave the HWCC at 11:45 for the noon reservation. The reservation is for 14, so please call the COA at 978 318 3020 to reserve your seat at the table! Carpooling is encouraged, but let us know when you call if you need a ride.

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!

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 Judy leads Tai Chi students of all levels in this weekly class.

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 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!

Our monthly Caregivers' Support Group is open for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The group is facilitated by COA Social Services Coordinator Sally Lopez and Abby Ferriera of Cooperative Elder Services. This month's meeting will be on Tuesday, December 18th at 10:30 am. Please call Sally at 978 318 3012 with any questions.

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.

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.

Janice and Doug Muir are back this fall with their popular DVD Lecture Series. This time, they are off to discover the history, art, and beauty of England, Scotland, and Wales through a set of DVDs called "Walking Through History," narrated by Sir Tony Robinson. Following each lecture will be a guided discussion. Please call beginning October 1st 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.

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.

No appointment needed, just stop by to see our diabetic nurse for a quick blood sugar check.

Our popular International Current Events Group returns this month after a summer haitus! Led by facilitator Barbara Howell, this group explores a range of topics from all over the world! No need to sign up, just join in on Wednesdays.

Commissioned by the Norman Rockwell Museum, "Music Through the Decades" is a fun-filled hour in which David Polansky tells how the last hundred-plus years of American and world history have inspired so many of the songs we love. Using keyboard, trumpet, and vocals, David presents the music of George M. Cohan, Fats Waller, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, and a host of others - music inspired by the advent of the automobile, the two world wars, the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, the Wild West, and much more. David takes questions, performs requests, and tells some very funny anecdotes about famous musicians, as well as some about his own life as a musician. This show is offered free of charge with thanks to the Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop, but please do call the COA to reserve your seat.

Using keyboard, trumpet, vocals & humorous true stories, a look at how music has inspired songs we love from the Wild West, Roaring 20s, WWII, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, etc.

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 Hand & Foot card game is canceled today in advance of the holiday tomorrow.

Today's meeting of the chess club is canceled in advance of tomorrow's holiday.

Music makers will not be held today due to the holiday.

Our popular International Current Events Group returns this month after a summer haitus! Led by facilitator Barbara Howell, this group explores a range of topics from all over the world! No need to sign up, just join in on Wednesdays.

Out Noon Year's Eve Party is back this year with sparkling cider, a photo booth, noise makers, and Chinese food! Say goodbye to 2018 and ring in the spirit of 2019 with talented performer Lisa Yves, who returns to the COA with her show "The Great Ladies of Jazz." the doors open at 10:30 AM, so you can grab a seat and have a fun picture taken at our photo booth before the show at 11:00 am! Lisa will play the piano and sing the songs that were made famous by vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, blossom Dearie, Diana Krall, Sara Vaughn, Etta James, Joni Mitchell and many more. At noon we will count down to the "New Year" and celebrate with sparkling cider! We will then enjoy a delicious meal of Chinese food from Chang An's of Concord. Thanks to the Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop, the cost of this event is just $10 per person at the door. Please call the COA to reserve your seat. Reservations close at noon on December 24th or earlier if the event reaches capacity. Limited van service available.

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!

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 Judy leads Tai Chi students of all levels in this weekly class.