September 2020
“Buried In Treasures” – Changing Cluttering Behaviors (on ZOOM) 15 wks. on Mondays
It seems the pandemic and the stay at home advisory has encouraged many people to start clearing out their homes. Tempting things are left on the curb or the lawn and it can be hard to resist picking them up. For those with homes filled to the brim and who are having difficulty parting with treasured possessions, or have an uptick of acquiring during this stressful time, the COA is offering a 15-week skills training workshop and peer support group.…
Find out more »Poison Prevention Jeopardy!! on Zoom
The Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention provides assistance and expertise in the medical diagnosis, management and prevention of poisonings throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Join in for a fun, interactive jeopardy game presentation! Hosted by the Center's education coordinator, Alexandria Papadimoulis, and along with the COA's geriatric nurse, Valerie Boggia, you will be provided with the knowledge of who to call if and when the unthinkable happens. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!! Call…
Find out more »GRAB-AND-GO LUNCHES in SEPTEMBER – Concord Council on Aging
Provided by Minuteman Senior Services and cost is $2 each. Drive thru and pick up in HWCC parking lot - wear a mask and stay in your car😋 ! You must reserve your spot by calling the COA for every lunch you want to drive-by and grab: 978-318-3020. Sept. 9 Egg salad, potato salad & mandarin oranges Sept. 16 BBQ with Concord Police Sept. 23 Egg salad, quinoa with veggies and tropical fruit Sept. 30 Chicken w/ peach salsa, couscous…
Find out more »October 2020
ANNUAL FLU CLINIC – All Concord Residents Age 60+ – Drive-Thru Event
Any Concord resident aged 60 and older is eligible to receive a flu vaccine at the Concord Council on Aging’s (COA) Annual Flu Clinic. The high dose flu vaccine will be available ONLY for residents aged 65+ years. This year the clinic will be conducted as a drive-through event with strict protocols due to the pandemic on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The event will take place at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center (HWCC) parking lot…
Find out more »” Buried In Treasures ” – 15 week course starting in August via Zoom
It seems the pandemic and the stay at home advisory has encouraged many people to start clearing out their homes. Tempting things are left on the curb or the lawn. For those with homes filled to the brim and who are having difficulty parting with treasured possessions, or have an uptick of acquiring during this stressful time, the COA is offering a 15-week skills training workshop and peer support group. Research has show that working through the book "Buried in…
Find out more »QUILTING – Tuesdays 9:30 Am – 12 Noon
Quilting is much more than putting pieces of fabric together to make an attractive pattern. Quilting is community, friendship, learning, enjoyment and fulfillment. The COA Quilt Group has been going strong for many years every Tuesday from 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. It has participants who are highly skilled and those who are looking to become better skilled. There is always room for more! If you already have basic sewing skills please consider joining in. You may bring your own…
Find out more »Book Discussion Group – Via Zoom
Veteran leader Phyllis DiMarzio will now meet with you via ZOOM! Novels selected back in February will be discussed: "Euphoria" by Lily King; "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean and "Olive Again" by Elizabeth Strout. If you were unable to get the selected reading BUT would still like to join the discussion to share what you have been reading, please feel free to Zoom in. The group is open to everyone and new members are eagerly welcomed. Call the COA…
Find out more »December 2020
Book Discussion Group – Via Zoom
Veteran leader Phyllis DiMarzio will now meet with you via ZOOM! Novels selected back in February will be discussed: "Euphoria" by Lily King; "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean and "Olive Again" by Elizabeth Strout. If you were unable to get the selected reading BUT would still like to join the discussion to share what you have been reading, please feel free to Zoom in. The group is open to everyone and new members are eagerly welcomed. Call the COA…
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