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Needham Council on Aging
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Real Estate 101
Real Estate 101
If you are overwhelmed with the thought of downsizing and transitioning into a new home, Deborah Feldman and Susan Weinstein from Coldwell Banker Real Estate will be here to help! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email […]
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Fine & Danny: The Movie Music of Mr. & Mrs. Danny Kaye
Fine & Danny: The Movie Music of Mr. & Mrs. Danny Kaye
In this lecture, Frank King will cover the lives of these great talents and will play the best of Sylvia Fine’s music from their long career as one of the greatest show business teams. You’ll also learn some interesting facts about Danny Kaye’s life and career. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call […]
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Ecology Today at the Center
Ecology Today at the Center
Join us each month as we learn about the relationships among living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To view the COA September/October Compass Newsletter and schedule of […]
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Tudor Fashion
Tudor Fashion
Step back in time to King Henry VIII’s reign and view the fascinating fashions of the period. Join presenter Karen "Ren" Antonowic as she explores this unparalleled fashion era! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. […]
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Financial Crimes Averted
Financial Crimes Averted
Elected Needham Town Constable Richard Graham is coming to the Center. He works for a Fortune 500 company as a director of financial crimes where he helps large banks and companies prevent financial crime. Graham will cover the basics: protecting identity, signs of a scam, checking bank statements, reporting threats to police, and the common […]
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Mark West Piano Concert
Mark West Piano Concert
Mark is coming back to entertain us with his musical talents. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To view the COA September/October Compass Newsletter and schedule of classes and events go to https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44250/SeptOct-2023-Compass.
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StretchMD of Needham
StretchMD of Needham
StretchMD provides 1:1 assisted stretching done by a certified Stretch Therapist. Register for your 1:1, 15-minute complimentary stretching session to see what it is all about. Wear comfortable clothes and socks. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, […]
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Coffee with the Needham Fire Department
Coffee with the Needham Fire Department
Join us in the Café for Fire Prevention Week. The Needham Fire Department will go over identifying and preventing common home health hazards and provide health tips and information on cleaning supplies and chemicals, common household fires, and safety hazards from the latest technology. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday […]
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Sports Museum at the TD Garden
Sports Museum at the TD Garden
Founded in 1977 and housed on Levels 5 & 6 of the TD Garden, the Sports Museum features a half-mile of exhibits celebrating the history and character of Boston sports. This tour is on the eve of the Bruins home opener for their 100th season, and you will get to see the set up and […]
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Lunch & Learn: Strengthening Mindsets
Lunch & Learn: Strengthening Mindsets
We have been through a lot in the last few years, and with the holidays right around the corner–now is the time to help yourself, help others and to realize a healthy mind is the greatest treasure. Join our Center social workers to learn what to look for and what steps and resources can help. […]
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McMullen Museum of Art at BC
McMullen Museum of Art at BC
Join us as we have a docent guided tour of the McMullen Museum at Boston College. Part of the tour will include an exhibition on Himalayan Art that is traveling from the Rubin Museum in New York City. Cost: $5 To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]
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Senior Medicare Patrol Program
Senior Medicare Patrol Program
Our friends from the Senior Medicare Patrol are coming to the Center to deliver a presentation on how to detect, prevent, and report Medicare errors, fraud, and abuse. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To […]
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100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino III
100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino III
Nick Zaino is a writer, musician, and podcast host based in Boston. He has written about comedy and the arts as a freelancer for the Boston Globe for more than twenty years. This talk covers the history of comedians from Boston, from Fred Allen’s vaudeville and radio success through the 80s comedy boom and current […]
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Photo Restoration & Film/Video Conversion
Photo Restoration & Film/Video Conversion
Mark Swirsky, professional photographer and preservationist, converts movie film reels, videotapes, photos and slides to a digital format - either DVD or USB thumb drive. He can also restore your damaged photographs. Schedule your 15-minute appointment with Mark. Bring your photos, home movies and DVDs to the appointment. Consultation cost: Free To register to attend […]
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Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
This educational program focuses on how we swallow, issues that may arise when we try to swallow, therapeutic diets of solids and liquids, and safe eating strategies. This program is led by Debbie Maibor, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]
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Coffee with Needham Cops
Coffee with Needham Cops
Join us in the Cafe when the women and men in blue from the Needham Police Department stop by to fill us in on all things Needham! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To view […]
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Global History with Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields: 1905 Turning Point Year In World History
Global History with Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields: 1905 Turning Point Year In World History
This program will explore how global events from 1905 involving Japan, Russia, China and the United States influence and effect our world today. Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields is a well-known history professor who taught at California State University at San Bernardino, State University at Albany, University of San Diego, Southwest Missouri State University and University […]
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Art Appreciation with Michele Marram: Joan Miro
Art Appreciation with Michele Marram: Joan Miro
Join us as research librarian Michele Marram explores the life and career of Joan Miro, a Spanish artist known for his surrealistic paintings and sculpture. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to create an artwork in Miro’s style. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If […]
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Creator of Social Security: First Female Cabinet Secretary Frances Perkins
Creator of Social Security: First Female Cabinet Secretary Frances Perkins
Frances was a confidante of FDR, the first female Cabinet Secretary, and object of admiration and contempt from her male contemporaries. She dedicated her career to providing exploited working men and woman with safe, humane workplaces. Over the course of her political life, she pushed through legislation to reform child labor and reduce crushing work-week […]
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Rob Natoli Swing Band Concert
Rob Natoli Swing Band Concert
Come see Rob and his guys! They will have us swinging! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about other Council on Aging programs, email akelley@needhamma.gov. To view the COA September/October Compass Newsletter and schedule of classes and events go to https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/44250/SeptOct-2023-Compass.
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Self-Care Series: Stats, Facts & Myths About Aging
Self-Care Series: Stats, Facts & Myths About Aging
Aging is inevitable, but not our attitudes toward it. Old age is shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Healthcare Advocate Lynn Croft reviews the most common myths of aging and how we can debunk them in our own lives. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]
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Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Learn about: the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's; common warning signs; the importance of early detection and the benefits of diagnosis; next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, […]
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Day of the Dead Comes to the Center
Day of the Dead Comes to the Center
Come to the Center to learn more about this native Mexican tradition rooted in the belief that life on Earth is preparation for the next world and maintaining a strong relationship with the dead is important. You’ll watch a documentary and celebrate. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- […]