On Our Minds
International Mind/Body Wellness Day Mini-Forum
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesHave you thought of taking better care of yourself but not sure what to do? Come to these mini-sessions of wellness. There will be meditation, yoga, positivity training, Tai Chi and mindfulness. Come try them all! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about […]
Great Generals of The Civil War (Part 1 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 […]
Successful Brain Aging: Understanding the Latest Science
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesLearn from an expert about the latest scientific evidence on lifestyle factors that are important to promoting successful brain aging. The talk includes practical advice and recommendations to individuals and families. Dr. Maureen O’Connor explains how the brain changes in normal aging; describes lifestyle factors associated with successful brain aging; and discusses the effectiveness of […]
Navigate Life Transitions in the New Year
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesA new year. Loses, gains, relocations, medical diagnoses, new technologies ... Life is full of changes and transitions. How can we best understand and deal with shifts, from those we choose to the completely unexpected? Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to gain insights and tools to ride and manage the currents that may come your […]
A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891
Needham History Center & Museum 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesA talk by author Stephanie Schorow. In 1891, four intrepid women from Lowell sailed to a remote island in Boston Harbor for a 17-day escape from New England’s prim and proper society. Calling themselves the Scribe, the Aristocrat, the Acrobat, and the Autocrat, the women rusticated in a cottage on Great Brewster Island, reveling in […]
Home Improvement 101
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesEvery year, consumers spend millions of dollars on home improvements. Remodeling and improving your home can be a huge undertaking. Join Jeanne Foy, Director of MASSPIRG Consumer Action Center, for a discussion on steps you can take to avoid potential home improvement contractor problems and where to turn for help if things go wrong. Cost: […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Needham High School 609 Webster Street, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Diversity Initiative (NDI) invites you to join the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This family-friendly event features keynote speaker Gilda Barabino (the President of Olin College), music from the Plugged In Band Program, the Eliot Elementary School Choir, and Brother Dennis Slaughter & his Band. Excerpts from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I […]
The Joys of Growing Organic Fruit in Your Backyard
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesNews from the Kalmia Garden Club! On Wednesday, January 17th, at 7pm, the Kalmia Garden Club is hosting a program: The Joys of Growing Organic Fruit in Your Backyard The event will be held at the Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue. The presenter is Peter Hauschka, a Needham resident, beekeeper, and organic farmer. […]
Housing Needham Advisory Committee Workshop
Needham Town Hall - Powers Hall 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Town of Needham invites you to join its Community Workshops to stay informed and share your input on Needham’s multi-family zoning: Thurs, Jan 18, 2024 at 7pm Thurs, Mar 7, 2024 at 7pm at Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue Please note that meeting dates and locations are subject to change. For […]
The Abortion Talks: Fostering Dialog Across the Divide
First Parish in Needham 23 Dedham Avenue, NeedhamThe Library Foundation of Needham presents “The Writer’s Block LIVE” at the Needham Free Public Library
As part of their new series of author interviews hosted by Matt Robinson of "The Writer's Block," on The Needham Channel, The Library Foundation of Needham is bringing Dr. Bruce Cohen to the Needham Free Public Library to discuss his book, Excusercise: Inexcusable excuses for not exercising, and to offer tips for those who find it hard to […]
Needham Housing Coalition Meeting
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Housing Coalition will be hosting a meeting with guest speaker Lily Linke. She is the Director of the MBTA Communities Act compliance program from CHAPA. The event will take place in the community room of the Needham Free Public Library from 7pm to 8:30pm on January 31st.