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October 2020
Cooking with Jeremy: Meatballs with a Pomodoro sauce
Accomplished chef and noted pasta maker Jeremy Pietropaolo is back with five new cooking classes. Each one-hour class takes on a different recipe, teaching tips and techniques, including plating where appropriate. At the end of the class you’ll have something finished and ready to serve! Join us for one or any combination of classes. Ingredients list will be provided ahead of time. Meatballs with a Pomodoro sauce – We’ll make homemade meatballs and simmer them in a quick Pomodoro sauce.
Find out more »Adding onto Your Home
If you have been thinking of adding onto your house, but don’t know where to start, this one night class is for you! Nancy Dickinson, Principal at Dickinson Architects in Concord, will give an overview of the design and construction process for residential additions and renovations. The class will review zoning and septic issues, programming, budgeting, whether to “move or stay”, the architectural process, contractor selection, permitting and what to expect during construction. Time will be allowed for questions about…
Find out more »Story Time with Royce on Zoom
Join us on Zoom for some short stories, songs, & rhymes! This is a great way to build early literacy skills. This program is geared for pre-schoolers, but all ages are welcome to join. Register to receive Zoom link.
Find out more »CFA Writing Workshop: Historical Fiction
Join internationally celebrated author Whitney Scharer at the annual Concord Festival of Authors as she presents an historical fiction workshop, "Turning Fact into Fiction." Historical novels based on real people or real events abound, but incorporating historical events and figures into a narrative can be complicated and confusing. Writers wonder: how much research do I have to do? How can I successfully write about a place and time that feels utterly different from my own life? What are the rules…
Find out more »Activate Joy through your Radiant Circuits
Looking to boost your sense of well-being and joy? We are hardwired for joy but may often find ourselves in survival mode. In this Energy Medicine workshop, you will learn how to activate your Radiant Circuits – your energy system for joy which can instantly send energy to wherever your body needs a boost. Your Radiant Circuits can reprogram your nervous system to counter stress and negativity. You will learn fun, easy-to-do, and powerful Energy Medicine exercises to calm your…
Find out more »Let’s Talk with Special Guest Dr. Anthony Rao: Securing Our Human Agency in Times of Crisis and Disruption
In this informal conversation with nationally-known child psychologist and author Dr. Anthony Rao, we will discuss how parents can employ agency to help themselves, their families and their communities during these difficult times. Dr. Rao’s most recent book, The Power of Agency, is based on 7 principles to help you take action to stay grounded, balanced and healthy. This conversation is more important now than ever before. You can learn more about his book here. Participants can ask questions and…
Find out more »Genealogy Research for Beginners with Linda MacIver (6-Week Series)
Educator, lecturer, and genealogy researcher Linda MacIver will teach a six-week introduction to genealogy research workshop via Zoom on Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m. from September 17 to October 29 (there will be no class on Sept. 24). The series will include an introduction to researching your family tree, using the library's resources, and finding your immigrant ancestors. The dates for the classes are as follows: September 17 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 The first two…
Find out more »The Virtual Writing Studio
That's right, The Virtual Writing Studio is BACK! And this time, we're open to individuals grades 3-8. Bring your brothers, your sisters, your little cousins or older siblings. No writing experience required. Led by resident poet and Children's Assistant Cary Stough. Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month for brain-storming, story-telling, genre-busting, and totally kid-oriented WRITING. Register now to receive zoom link.
Find out more »Monday Night Meditation
Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues this fall! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, integrative 30-minute sessions are available for every age. Share the moment with friends and family! Register to receive your Zoom link.
Find out more »Online Singing With Parkinson’s Chorus
Now meeting online, the Concord Conservatory of Music’s Singing with Parkinson’s brings together Parkinson’s patients, their families, and caregivers to provide strength and comradery. The Chorus resumes online on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Singing with Parkinson’s” offers people in the community an opportunity to participate in voice therapy while singing, performing and experiencing the joy of making music. The chorus covers songs from a variety of genres, and input from the group will help…
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