Senior Services Programs for Summer 2023
CLICK HERE or call 781-698-4840 to register for upcoming programs!
Cooking with Anastasia: Baklava for Brain Health
Friday, July 21, 11:00 am - Noon, Zoom program
Continuing our focus on brain health, we learn how to make baklava, a healthy dessert for the whole body but especially the brain. Dr. Galanopoulos, a parenting and wellness coach, teaches people how to cook for gut, mental, and overall health.
Password Security and Scam Prevention
Monday, July 24, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join Lexington High School student Haynes Porter to learn about password security and scam prevention when using the internet and your personal devices.
Summer Shred Days with The Cotting School
Fridays July 21 and August 4, 10 am - Noon
Bring paper and documents you need to dispose of to the Lexington Community Center to be shredded. Please bring no more than 100 pages to be shredded. Register for your time slot by emailing krollins@lexingtonma.gov or calling 781-698-4844.
Jazz in July with The Bloom Leighton Duo
Wednesday, July 26, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Youville Senior Living.
Jazz musicians Peter H. Bloom, flute, and Mark Leighton, guitar will perform swinging standards like Sunny Side of the Street, It's Only a Paper Moon, and other music by great American tunesmiths (Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and more).
Memory Café
Wednesday, August 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am
We know the importance of in-person connections, especially when a loved one has dementia. We hope that caregivers and their loved ones can socialize and share in some meaningful activities. Sponsored by Minute Women Home Care. This program is part of a growing nationwide movement to provide community-based support, stimulation and education for people and families living with cognitive decline. At each Café, individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers gather.
Please email krollins@lexingtonma.gov or drop in to our in-person Memory Café!
Wellness Clinics - By appointment only!
Wednesday, August 9, 9:00 am - Noon
Meet with Wai Chong, RPh to check your blood pressure, discuss medication management and learn how to properly use your blood glucose and blood pressure machines. Please bring your machines with you if you have questions. Shingles, pneumonia, and other vaccines will also be available. Call Wai Chong at 781-698-4847 to make your appointment or to discuss the possibility of a home visit if you are home-bound.
Nutrition Talk: Hiatal Hernia & Diet
Friday, August 18, 11:00 am - Noon
Come learn about this condition and how it can negatively affect your meal intake and potentially lead to unplanned weight loss. We will also talk about the best dietary interventions for the treatment of this condition.
Glitz & Glam Ballroom Dancing
Monday, August 28, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
The event will center around dancing and looking like your finest 1920's self, so be bold with your wardrobe. Join ballroom instructor Sierra for an afternoon of Gatsby-esque décor, period music and refreshments
Upcoming Trips- Spots still open!! Register now!!
Foliage Turkey Train Tour
Friday, September 29, Depart: 9:30 am Return: 6:30 pm
$105 (Resident) $115 (NR)
Begin your day with a beautiful scenic drive up to Meredith, New Hampshire where we will board the Winnipesaukee Turkey Train at the Hobo Railroad. This two hour scenic train ride, through the countryside of New Hampshire is complete with a delicious full turkey dinner. This exceptional turkey meal is provided by Hart's Turkey Farm. Following the lunch train excursion we board the motor coach and head to Moulton Farm, in the heart of the Lakes Region.
Castle in the Clouds
Thursday, October 19, Depart: 8:30 am Return: 6:30 pm
$110 (Resident) $120 (NR)
We will begin our day with a stop at Castle in the Clouds, located in the heart of the Ossipee Mountains! This former country estate took many years, thousands of workmen, and millions of dollars to build. Situated on the highest hill in the vicinity, the castle itself commands a panoramic view. One can see for a radius of 75 miles! Next we head to a regional landmark, Hart?s Turkey Farm. Choose from Turkey Dinner, Roast Beef Dinner, or Broiled Haddock Dinner with all of the fixings. Before heading home, we will make a stop at Kellerhaus, NH?s oldest candy and ice cream makers.
Who Can Help Us with a New O.W.L.L. Logo?
Lexington's Older, Wiser, Lifelong Learners program is celebrating 10 years of class offerings to adults over 60, and we need a great new logo. Can you help?
Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to submit their ideas. There is no limit to the number of submissions, so feel free to submit more than one logo idea! The artist of the winning submission will receive a $25 Rancatore's gift card!
Submission guidelines: Email your logo idea (in a PNG or JPG file format) with your name, age, and phone number to owllcontest@gmail.com by Sunday, August 20!
July/August Movies
We will have candy, popcorn, and water available for these Summer movies!
All Quiet on the Western Front (R, 144 minutes)
Tuesday, July 25, 1:15 pm
A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.
Living (PG-13, 102 minutes)
Tuesday, August 8, 1:15 pm
Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a civil servant's life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation.
Amsterdam (R, 134 minutes)
Tuesday, August 22, 1:15 pm
Following three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
Did you know?
We have reoccurring programs at the Community Center! Come visit us and get involved with the awesome community programs our seniors are engaging with.
Current Events
Every Friday at 1:15
World Affairs
Every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m.
Ping-Pong
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
