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.

Join Concord conservatory of Music faculty member, composer, guitarist and teacher Aaron Myers for "The Evolution of the String Quartet: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Bartok, Ligeti, and Beyond." Journey through the evolution of the string quartet as it became a standard chamber ensemble from its first appearances int he late 18th century through the present day. Listen to and learn about string quartets written by composers spanning two and a half centuries! Your check for $156, payable to the Concord conservatory of Music, is due on registration. Be sure to call the COA beginning Thursday, January 2nd to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020

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

Instructor Annie Gray leads this weekly 60-minute class of gentle, seated yoga. Note that this week the class is moved to the Recreation Room due to the Presidential Primary Elections and space will be at a premium.

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

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

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

This week's meeting of Coffee & Conversation will be canceled due to the election. We will meet on March 10, 17, & 24, but the group will be again canceled on March 31 for Concord Town Elections.

Doug and Janice Muir return to the COA with a new DVD Lecture Series: The Emergence of African American Artists. The artists presented will reflect the tremendous social and political change that occurred from the early Republic through the Civil Rights movement to the present day. Join us for a look at this fascinating subject. At the first meeting (2/4/20), Laura McDonald from Tufts University Art Gallery will be the guest speaker. This series is offered free of charge. Please call the COA beginning Monday, February 3rd, to sign up. 978 318 3020.

Enjoy this gentle yoga class perfect for both chair and mat yogis -with instructor Kathy Mandrioli.

Join our group of curious genealogists to learn the skills needed to compile your family history or to write stoires for future generations to enjoy!

Stop in for a free blood pressure check most Wednesday mornings. No need to call ahead as appointments are not necessary.

Stop by for a chat with pharmacist Diane Briner of the West Concord Pharmacy. She'll be on hand to answer all of your medication and pharmacy questions. No appointment needed.

No experience needed! Come enjoy an afternoon of ping pong with a great group of players of all abilities. No need to register, just join in one of our liveliest, fun-loving groups! (They'll even teach you if you haven't played before or haven't played in years!) We promise you'll have a great time!

We have brand new indoor shuffleboard mats and a brand new group of players here at the COA! Shuffleboard is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court to have them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Shuffleboard is easy to learn and fun to play. Call to sign up beginning Monday, December 2nd at 978 318 3020.

Join instructor Linda Malone for this terrific class in acrylic painting. Class fee covers all materials provided by the instructor. Please wear old clothing or a smock to protect your clothes. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate painters.

Join Bonny Gilbert, a senior reverse mortgage advisor at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, for a seminar that explains what a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage actually is, how it works, and what the positives and negatives are. She will also briefly explain how financial advisors might use an HECM reverse mortgage for asset protection and how a new home can be purchased with the HECM. Please call the COA beginning Monday, February 3rd to register. 978 318 3020.

Gather with other ukulele players to practice and play music. No instruction. Bring your own ukulele!

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.

A Memory Cafe is a welcoming and safe place for people with forgetfulness or other changes intheir thinking, and for their family and friends to come together to focus on strengths. The Concord Memory Cafe provides a complimentary lunch and a creative activity or entertainment on the second Monday of each month. In March, Ted Powers will entertain you with song and tap dance. The Concord Memory Cafe is sponsored by Right at Home of Bedford, Concord Park, and CareOne at Concord. We ask that attendees please bring their care partners. Please call the Concord COA at 978 318 3020 to let us know you plan to attend.

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 Concord conservatory of Music faculty member, composer, guitarist and teacher Aaron Myers for "The Evolution of the String Quartet: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Bartok, Ligeti, and Beyond." Journey through the evolution of the string quartet as it became a standard chamber ensemble from its first appearances int he late 18th century through the present day. Listen to and learn about string quartets written by composers spanning two and a half centuries! Your check for $156, payable to the Concord conservatory of Music, is due on registration. Be sure to call the COA beginning Thursday, January 2nd to let us know you plan to attend. 978 318 3020

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

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

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

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

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

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

This new support group for seniors with hearing impairment is facilitated by Bob Andrews. It will provide an opportunity for people with hearing impairment 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 own emotions and mood, on family relationships, social communication, participation in public meetings and events, and about finding the right hearing aids and devices. Please call the Council no Aging at 978 318 3020 to sign up or for more information.

Doug and Janice Muir return to the COA with a new DVD Lecture Series: The Emergence of African American Artists. The artists presented will reflect the tremendous social and political change that occurred from the early Republic through the Civil Rights movement to the present day. Join us for a look at this fascinating subject. At the first meeting (2/4/20), Laura McDonald from Tufts University Art Gallery will be the guest speaker. This series is offered free of charge. Please call the COA beginning Monday, February 3rd, to sign up. 978 318 3020.

Enjoy this gentle yoga class perfect for both chair and mat yogis -with instructor Kathy Mandrioli.

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 cal lthe office beginning Monday, February 3rd, to make your appointment. 978 318 3020.

There will be no blood pressure clinic today as there is a podiatry clinic being held.

This discussion group will cover the eight-week "Great Decisions" program put out by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions briefing book highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans today. The book serves as the focal text for discussion by providing background information, expert analysis, and suggested discussion questions for each foreign policy issue. Each week, a video will be followed by a discussion facilitated by John Gardella. The accompanying course book can be purchased for $30 from the COA. Please call the COA to sign up beginning Monday, February 3rd. Your payment for course materials will be needed by February 14th to allow time to order the books. 978 318 3020.

No experience needed! Come enjoy an afternoon of ping pong with a great group of players of all abilities. No need to register, just join in one of our liveliest, fun-loving groups! (They'll even teach you if you haven't played before or haven't played in years!) We promise you'll have a great time!

Come on a musical journey to Ireland with Emmet Cahill, Ireland's most exciting young tenor and star of PBS's 'Celtic Thunder.' Emmet takes audiences on an Irish musical journey through beautiful songs like 'Danny Boy,' 'When Irish Eyes are Smiling,' and 'My Wild Irish Rose,' to name a few. Joined by the Emerald String quartet and the Dublin City Dancers, this show has everything a St. Patrick's Day celebration calls for! We will travel to the Venus de Milo by luxury coach from CareOne of Concord (time tbd). In addition to the concer, this outing also includes a plated luncheon of corned beef and cabbage or baked haddock. The activity level is low and this trip is appropriate for most seniors. The cost of $92 PAYABLE TO BEST OF TIMES includes bus transportation, lunch, and show. Payment is non-refundable and is due at the time of your reservation. Please call the COA beginning Thursday, January 2nd to reserve your seat. 978 318 3020.

We have brand new indoor shuffleboard mats and a brand new group of players here at the COA! Shuffleboard is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court to have them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Shuffleboard is easy to learn and fun to play. Call to sign up beginning Monday, December 2nd at 978 318 3020.

Join instructor Linda Malone for this terrific class in acrylic painting. Class fee covers all materials provided by the instructor. Please wear old clothing or a smock to protect your clothes. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate painters.

Gather with other ukulele players to practice and play music. No instruction. Bring your own ukulele!

Join Kathy Mandrioli for this mat yoga class. $5/per class.

Come out and enjoy a morning of mind-sharpening game play. Led by Jerry Hurley, this fun-loving group gets together twice a month to try a variety of games - word games, song games, board games - anything goes! No need to sign up, just drop in and have a great time!

How well do you sleep? Are you tired each day when you wake up? Have your sleep habits changed recently? Join Dr. Amjad Husain on Friday, March 13th as he presents information on sleep and sleep disorders. Dr. Husain is a pulmonologist at Nashoba Valley Medical Center. His presentation will focus on the importance of sleep, the routines to help you sleep, and some tips to improve your sleep. Dr. Husain will identify some common causes of sleep problems and how they can be tackled. There will be an opportunity to discuss your concerns and to have your questions related to your sleep issues answered. Please call the COA beginning Monday, March 2nd to make your reservation. 978 318 3020.

Public policy affects our daily lives, from how clean the air we breathe is to whether our health insurance policies cover the care we actually need. Public policy is a system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities concerning a given topic disseminated by a governmental entity or its representatives. This new group is designed to give you the opportunity to discuss current changes to public policies and help you stay informed. Each week the discussion will focus on aspects of current news worth changes to public policies and facilitation will be shared among group members. The first meeting will be led by Assistant COA Director Lauren Barretta and a schedule of group leaders will be set for the next several weeks. If you have questions, please call the COA to speak to Lauren. Please call to sign up beginning Monday, December 2nd at 978 318 3020.

The town has closed the COA in an effort to stem the spread of corona virus for an undetermined length of time. Please continue to check in to see when we are able to open again.

Enjoy this gentle yoga class perfect for both chair and mat yogis -with instructor Kathy Mandrioli.

Join our group of curious genealogists to learn the skills needed to compile your family history or to write stoires for future generations to enjoy!

Stop in for a free blood pressure check most Wednesday mornings. No need to call ahead as appointments are not necessary.

Stop by for a quick blood sugar check and diabetic counseling from our diabetic nurse. No appointment required and this service is free of charge!

Optician Trish Finlay from Look Optical of Acton will be here for a free drop-in clinic for small repairs, adjustments, and cleaning of eyeglasses. No need to register.

This discussion group will cover the eight-week "Great Decisions" program put out by the Foreign Policy Association. The Great Decisions briefing book highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans today. The book serves as the focal text for discussion by providing background information, expert analysis, and suggested discussion questions for each foreign policy issue. Each week, a video will be followed by a discussion facilitated by John Gardella. The accompanying course book can be purchased for $30 from the COA. Please call the COA to sign up beginning Monday, February 3rd. Your payment for course materials will be needed by February 14th to allow time to order the books. 978 318 3020.

No experience needed! Come enjoy an afternoon of ping pong with a great group of players of all abilities. No need to register, just join in one of our liveliest, fun-loving groups! (They'll even teach you if you haven't played before or haven't played in years!) We promise you'll have a great time!

SNOW DATE for March 23 Finance Committee Public Hearing