Concord Council on Aging

The Monday Men’s Meeting is now on Zoom!! This is an informal group of men that drink coffee together, chat and enjoy each other’s company. Join the Zoom Men’s Meeting on your computer or by phone if you don’t have computer access, and you will have the opportunity to participate from your own living room. Make a cup of coffee, find a comfortable chair and join the conversation! New members are welcome. Please call the COA office to sign up…

Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM on July 13, 16, 20 & 23. Led by Julie Medjanis, classes are $5 each paid by check to Julie at the end of the month. Sign up by calling the Concord COA at 978-318-3020.

The hearing-impaired support group, facilitated by Bob Andrews, provides an opportunity for people with diminished hearing to share and discuss the impact that hearing problems have on their lives. July meetings will be on two Tuesdays, July 14 and 28. If you have not participated in this group before please contact the COA to sign up at 978-318-3020

Know as Yoga sleep, Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice that can help you decrease anxiety, reduce stress and foster feelings of calm, peace and clarity. It is not about moving your body but rather moving into a deep restfulness through guided meditation. Veteran leader Annie Gray instructs for one or both sessions. Each hour is $8 paid to the COA in advance. A minimum of eight participants is needed for this program to run. Call 978-318-3020…

June 2020 brought unprecedented civil unrest and demonstrations by American to address racial injustice, It is timely for us to look at systemic racism in the U.S. and start talking about the steps to understand and address it. Watch a TED Talk by Professor Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor in the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Washington where she specializes in he study of American politics, race and the development of constitutional law. A discussion will follow…

June 2020 brought unprecedented civil unrest and demonstrations by American to address racial injustice, It is timely for us to look at systemic racism in the U.S. and start talking about the steps to understand and address it. Watch a TED Talk by Professor Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor in the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Washington where she specializes in he study of American politics, race and the development of constitutional law. A discussion will follow…

Let’s discuss! Each week a discussion is led by a group member focusing on a range of current newsworthy topics. Everything from the economy, the environment, the future of nuclear power to what should happen to healthcare! Join us as we decide how the world should run in this friendly welcoming group! We meet weekly on Fridays at 11:00 AM. If you are interested in joining this group, or have questions, please call the COA at 978-318-3020 or email Lauren…

Join experienced French teacher Kristen Cooley for remote French lessons tailored to your needs either via ZOOM or telephone conference. All learning materials will be provided by email. Each class is $15 paid by check directly to the instructor at the end of the month. If you are new to French classes and would like to join either a beginner or intermediate French class, please call the COA at 978-318-3020 to sign up.

ECONOMIC SECURITY: (PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE LISTED BELOW FOR EXACT DATES AND TIMES) 50+ Job Seekers Program: COA is pleased to announce that the 50+ Job Seekers Program is going statewide! Now that the program has been completely moved to a virtual platform, any Massachusetts resident 50+ years old can register to participate. Now, more than ever we need to direct those who are unemployed to participate in programs such as this. Each session is guided by a professional employment coach.…

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…