Global History with Dr. Lanny Bruce Fields: Su Shi and Aging

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Su Shi (1037-1101) is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished figures in Chinese Literature. Join us for this fascinating program highlighting the life of the Chinese calligrapher, essayist, gastronome, pharmacologist, poet, politician, and travel writer during the Song dynasty. Dr. Fields is a history professor who taught at California State University at San […]

Veterans Day Dinner

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

We want to thank you! Needham veterans of all ages are invited to this dinner in your honor. There will be yummy food, guest speakers and an introduction to the many services available for Needham vets. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about […]

“News Flash: Needhamites Revive Local Journalism”

Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United States

The US is losing two newspapers per week, leaving communities without a source of independent local news. Needham became one of those towns when the Needham Times folded in 2022. To fill the gap, a volunteer group of former journalists came together to create the Needham Observer. The team behind Needham’s newest news source tells […]

Tour of Boston Symphony Hall

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Join us as we head into Boston to tour the first home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Hall is widely regarded as one of the top concert halls in the world. Get a peek behind the scenes and learn about the fascinating history of this first-of-its-kind concert hall. Cost: $10 To register to attend […]

Meet Julia Child! – the Beloved French Chef

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Presented by Delvena Theater Company This is a live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as Julia Child doing what she did best. Learn more about her life – from her privileged childhood in California when she had no interest in food, except for eating what the family’s private chef prepared – to becoming one of the […]

Helping Toddlers Celebrate Holidays with Joy

Zoom: bit.ly/HighFiveHolidays

A Zoom UU Needham talk by author J.L. Shattuck about five rituals that can help make special days more enjoyable for you and the toddlers you love. Free.

Free

Annual Thanksgiving Feast with Avita

Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United States

Join us as Avita spoils us with a wonderful Thanksgiving feast. 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.

Zoning Board of Appeals

This program will air LIVE on the Needham Channel's Municipal Channel, HD Channel and stream on the Needham Channel Website and Roku App.