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Needham Council on Aging
What the World Needs Now Musical Program
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States12:00 pm lunch and performance begins at 12:30 pm This fabulous vocal harmony group consisting of four singers – Walter Cooper, Stephen Cooper, Belle Linda Halpern and Jenny Bonham Carter – lends their voices to the social/racial/climate justice movement. They perform, lead a variety of music, and sing whatever is in their hearts. However, the […]
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Cardiologist, John B. Cadigan III, MD • National Wear Red Day
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesDid you know February is American Heart Month and the 2nd is National Wear Red Day? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and largely preventable. We're excited to welcome back Dr. Cadigan, a brilliant cardiologist and our Stephen's brother! He will share the most up to date information on how […]
Piano Sing Along with Mel Stiller
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesHe was such a hit – he’s coming back! Mel has been playing piano and leading sing-alongs at parties, corporate events, public venues, and senior settings for more than 30 years. Aicha knew him from when he would play at Jacob Wirth Restaurant in the Theater District every Friday Night. Wherever he plays, songbooks can […]
Mardi Gras Celebration with the Friends!
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Center at the Heights for a festive Mardi Gras celebration. We will have beads, music and some traditional refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there! Cost: Free 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 […]
Greatest Love Songs of All Time with John Clark
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesLet’s face it—love and romance between two people is the most common topic of the popular song. What are the most cherished and enduring love songs of the 20th century? Enjoy classics from the teens (Me and My Gal) to 1972’s (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face). Some of our best songwriters are represented, […]
Author Talk by Andrew Noone • Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesNoone's book details the most sensational crime of the Revolution. The title character, when five months pregnant, was hanged (despite protests to Boston) alongside her three British and American accomplices. Spooner, John Adams’ second cousin, was the first woman executed in the new U.S., the instigator behind the nation’s premier capital case. Cost: Free To […]
Basic Estate Planning
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesDo you have a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy or HIPAA Authorization in place? Do you know what those documents are? Attorney Shani Rea Collymore will be here to teach you how to avoid a crisis for your family. Don't delay getting your most crucial estate planning documents in place. Cost: Free […]
The History of the Baker Chocolate Company
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesIn 1765, Dr. James Baker of Dorchester stumbled upon Irishman John Hannon crying on the banks of the mighty Neponset River. Hannon, though penniless, possessed the rare skills required to create chocolate, a delicacy exclusive to Europe, and Baker, with pockets bursting, wished to make a name for himself. Using a mill powered by the […]
Great Generals of The Civil War (Part 2 of 2)
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesGenerals Grant and Sherman are the most well-known generals to come out of the Civil War. Join our popular history expert and former college professor, Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields for this fascinating talk about the lesser known General George Thomas. Lanny quickly became a CATH favorite after his first series on global history was a […]
Presenting Carol Burnett with Deb Block
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesThe Carol Burnett Show was a variety show that combined comedy sketches with song and dance. Burnett and her cast, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, and Vicki Lawrence created many memorable characters during the show's run. We will look at these characters and sketches. We will also examine the structure of the show. Cost: Free To […]
Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesA Performance by Sheryl Faye After suffering through an unhappy childhood and losing a parent and her brother, she figured out where she fit in and could make a difference. She grew up and became an American politician. She was the longest serving First Lady of the United States where she advocated for expanded roles […]
History of Boston Sports Championships
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesRelive the glory days with this documentary featuring some of Boston's most memorable championships. This Sports Illustrated film features Bostonchampionships through the years. Don't miss this chance to reminisce with stories we all remember! There will be time for discussions after the documentary. Bring your memories and wear your favorite t-shirt or hat from your […]