CANCELLED: Saturday, September 11 Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise - Contact Holly Mansfield of Carlisle Recreation 978-369-9815, hmansfield@carlislema.gov for information.
SAVE THE DATE: Flu Shot Clinic - The Carlisle Board of Health will be holding a drive-through flu vaccination clinic (residents age 65+ only) on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm at St. Irene Church. The vaccine will be provided and administered by Walgreen’s and both high and regular dose vaccines will be available. Walgreen’s will handle the billing and there will be no cost to you. There will also be a homebound registration list. Call the COA for details and registration.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Fall Cultural Lecture Series - Link here to register for each presentation.
Wednesday, October 6 - Poetry of Popular Song, Part I: Musical Theater with Brian O’Connell
Wednesday, October 13 - Poetry of Popular Song, Part II: The Great American Song Book with Brian O’Connell
Wednesday, October 20 - Current Changes to US Immigration Law with Jason Giannetti
Tuesday, October 26 - Stepping Stone to Oblivion: A History of the US Vice-Presidency with Paolo Di Gregorio
Wednesday, November 3 - The Play Spirit in Everyday Life with Jason Giannetti
Saturday, September 11 & Sunday, September 12 Race of the Century - American Heritage Museum, 568 Main Street, Hudson - Horses, bicycles, electric cars, flying machines - who will win?? Link here for details and tickets.
Tuesday, September 14 Virtual Poetry - 7:00pm via Zoom - Sponsored by the Concord and Maynard Public Libraries - In her fourth full-length book White Blood: A Lyric of Virginia, Rilke-Prize-winning poet Kiki Petrosino turns her gaze to Virginia, where she digs into her genealogical and intellectual roots, while contemplating the knotty legacies of slavery and discrimination in the Upper South. Link here to register.
Friday, September 17 Parkinson's Disease and Vision - 1:00pm via Zoom - Sponsored by Emerson Hospital - Nicole Kelly, MS, OTR/L will discuss changes in vision that can impact participation in daily activities. Tips and tricks for identifying and addressing these changes will be highlighted. Link here to register.
Saturday, September 18 Concord Free Public Library Book Sale - 10:00am-3:00pm 129 Main Street, Concord
This Week’s Calendar NOTE:Link here for the current Connections Newsletter. Most programs and exercise classes REQUIRE pre-registration; for details & information call COA 978-371-2895 unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, September 12
Literary Garden Party - 3:00-6:00pm 44 Rogers Road - Sponsored by the Gleason Library Trustees - Tickets are $125/person; all proceeds will fund updates and improvements to the library’s interior. Link here for details and tickets.
Monday, September 13
Podiatry Clinic - By appointment 41 North Road Suite 202, Bedford
10:00 Senior Moments - Ferns
10:30 Community Book Club - via Zoom - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel -Link here to register on-line, email Martha at mpatten@gleasonlibrary.org, or leave a message at 978-369-4898 for the link to join the meeting.
2:30 Introduction to Mah Jongg - Until 4:00pm Town Hall
Tuesday, September 14
10:30 Zumba - via Zoom
1:00 FDR Presidential Library Tour - via Zoom - NOTE: First of three programs. To register call the COA 978-371-2895 by Friday, September 10.
Wednesday, September 15
10:00 Walk Wednesday - Library
10:00 FREE Community Pilates Chair Classes - via Zoom - Offered by Kendra Thyne. To register or get more details on this and other Pilates classes link here or email kendrathynepilates@gmail.com.
1:00 Knee Pain Workshop - via Zoom
11:00 Spouse Caregiver Support Group - Contact Carol Grueneich interested cgrueneich@carlislema.gov or 978-371-2895 if interested.
12:00 COA Lunch - St. Irene - DRIVE-THRU ONLY; no in-person dining due to Covid concerns.
Thursday, September 16
9:45 Fitness - via Zoom
10:45 Cardio Boost - via Zoom
1:30 Intermediate Mah Jongg - Town Hall
Friday, September 17
9:00 Market Basket - Call the COA transportation line 978-371-6690 by noon each Wednesday.
10:45 SAMA - via Zoom
1:00 Pilates Mat - 46 Concord Street - Offered by Kendra Thyne. To register or get more details link here or email kendrathynepilates@gmail.com.
3:00 French Conversation Group - via Zoom - Email questions to Daniel Metraux at danmet13@gmail.com.
Saturday, September 18
11:00 1st Annual Charity Softball Game - Until 4:00pm Banta Davis Fields - Link here for tickets, prices, and details.
Upcoming Events/Entertainment
Monday, September 20 Haircuts on the Go - By Appointment Fire Station - Hair stylists Suzanne Hickey & Georgia Triantafilles provide haircuts to seniors. Fee: $12 for a cut (plus a tip if you wish). All are expected to wear a mask. Call the COA 978-371-2895 for your appointment and more details.
Monday, September 20 Virtual Coffee Hour - 9:00am via Zoom - Participate in an hour of lively conversation; get to know other members of the community. Contact Carol Grueneich 978-371-2895 or cgrueneich@carlislema.gov for the Zoom link.
Monday, September 20 Concord Museum’s Golf Tournament - 10:30am-6:00pm Concord Country Club - Enjoy a full day of fun featuring a Bramble format with on-course contests, luncheon, and a reception and awards ceremony. This highly anticipated annual event draws players and sponsors from the greater Boston area for a lively day full of friendly competition, good company. Link here for details and tickets.
Tuesday, September 21 Emergency Preparedness Training - 1:00pm Acton COA Multipurpose Room, 30 Sudbury Road - This training, presented by the Massachusetts Office on Disability and funded by the Department of Homeland Security, will provide you with the knowledge and supplies you need to be ready. Learn about emergency response resources and procedures within the community and the individual steps you can take to be prepared. You will also hear how the government responds to an emergency and what to expect during a natural disaster. Participants who qualify will receive a free emergency “go kit!” Register ahead of time as kit supplies are limited: 978-929-6652 or seniorcenter@actonma.gov.
Wednesday, September 22 Roasted Peppers & Honey Pot Hill Orchard - 11:00am van departs Congregational Church; returning around 4:30pm - Have a quick bite at Roasted Peppers in Maynard, followed by hot cider, crisp juicy apples, and sugary cider doughnuts at Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow. Van fee $5 payable to driver on the day of the trip. Only 12 seats available. First come, first served. Carlisle residents have 1st preference. MASKS REQUIRED. Register by Wednesday, September 15th by calling the COA.
Wednesday, September 22 Author Talk - 1:00pm Acton COA Multipurpose Room, 30 Sudbury Road - Join Acton resident John Anderson as he talks about his recently published book, Borne on the Wind, accompanied by a slideshow. The book is about the life and sailing career of John’s grandfather Captain Anders Anderson. Anders left home as a teenager for a life at sea, sailing to North and South America, Africa, Burma, and India and surviving a shipwreck, all before reaching adulthood. He later became a Maine schooner captain in the last years of the Atlantic sailing trade and left behind more than 30 years of journals which are the basis for John’s book. FREE, no registration required; link here for details.
Thursday, September 23 Coping Strategies for Grief and Loss - 10:00am via Zoom - Presented by the Acton COA - Join the conversation about grief and loss especially since the COVID pandemic began. Feel free to share your stories and questions if the mood strikes you. Led by Cynthia Simpson LICSW with experience in grief, trauma, and family matters. Funded by CHNA15. For more information, contact Sheryl Ball at the Acton Health Division at sball@actonma.gov or call 978-929-6453. Link hereto register.
Tuesday, September 28 FDR Presidential Library: Exploring the Great Depression - 1:00pm via Zoom - The Great Depression was the greatest economic downturn in world history. This session explores the rising unemployment, financial crisis, and other hardships that threatened social and economic order in the United States and throughout the industrialized world. NOTE: Second of three programs. Presented by Library Education Specialist, Jeffrey Urbin. To register call the COA 978-371-2895 by Friday, September 24.
Thursday, September 30 Flower Therapy Workshop - 2:30-4:00pm St. Irene - Join the COA and the Power of Flowers Project, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, for a hands-on workshop. The Flower Therapy Workshop will instill hope and happiness by having participants create their own bouquets under the direction of a trained volunteer. For Carlisle 60+ residents—space is limited. First come, first served. Register with the COA by calling 978-371-2895 by Thursday, September 23. Virtual Entertainment and Exercise
We have received dozens of on-line links for things to do - libraries, videos, games, exercise, learning, and activities. Link here for a comprehensive list on the COA website. If you have a favorite and it isn’t on the list, send email to mbcrowther@comcast.net to add.
To provide you with information that we hope will be helpful, interesting, or fun, we may sometimes include information from other organizations. Inclusion of this information in our mailings in no way constitutes endorsement by the COA or the Town of Carlisle.
Volunteer for the COA - Do you have some time that you might be available to volunteer? The Council on Aging can always use volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels, help with programs, and so much more. If you have a talent and are willing share it (play music, sing, provide a lecture or program) or can help with any of the above, call the COA 978-371-2895 to discuss. COA Staff:
Director: Joan Ingersoll
Interim Transportation Coordinator: Myriam Fleurimond
Social Services Manager: Carol Grueneich
Program Manager: Linda Cavallo-Murphy
COA Bits & Bytes Producer: Maxine Crowther
SHINE Counselor & Medical Equipment Volunteer: Clyde Kessel
