LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION

Tuesday, September 15 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

These are classes for adults of all ages presented by the Council on Aging and include a variety of subjects with something for everyone. Full payment due at the time of the registration. Cash or check payable to the Council on Aging. FREE continental breakfast will be served. Brochures will be available in September.

LIFELONG LEARNING FALL 2026

Registration on Tuesday, September 15 from 9:30 am -11:00 am

Please see brochure found at the front desk for a complete description of the classes.

Woodturning for Anyone & Everyone with Joe C. & Friends

Mondays 9:00am-12pm Sep 28, Oct 5, No Class Oct 12, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16

Woodturning progressing through design considerations including wood and tool selection, form and function, mounting and turning techniques to create holiday gifts and decorations among other projects. Space limited Max 6 Cost $35

Great Voices on Nature Writing with Rich Hansen

Mondays (4 Sessions) 9/28, 10/5, No class 10/12, 10/19, 10/26 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Rich Hansen for a wide-reaching discussion of eight great voices of nature writing. It will be a great discussion of both literature and nature Min 6 Max 12 Cost $25

Beginner Watercolor Painting - with Jeanne Brouillette

Tuesdays 9:00AM – 10:30 AM Oct 6, 13 No Class Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17

This series is an introduction to painting with watercolor, geared to those with no experience with watercolor painting. Weekly lessons will teach the essential techniques used to create watercolor paintings. All Materials included in the registration fee. Max 12 Cost $60

Cooking Class: Lasagna 3 Ways with Cindy D.

Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Sept 29,

Oct 20, Nov 17 

This engaging workshop series is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned chefs. Step-by-step approach to creating a chicken cordon bleu inspired lasagna, a Mexican inspired lasagna, and a classic lasagna dish. The final session each student will prepare an Italian lasagna, to take home. Min 4 Max 8 Cost $30

Introduction to Hip Hop with Sophia Maalouly

Tuesday, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, 11/3, 11/10 at 2:00 pm

Intro to Hip Hop will focus on learning the fundamental movements of Hip Hop such as the rock and the bounce. We will combine those fundamentals to learn grooves and practice freestyling. Cost $30 Max 30 

Around the World Adventure Travel w/ Doug & Friends Wednesdays (one session per month)

Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 30 1:00 pm

4 months of adventure travel photos and stories! Limit 25 Cost $20

A Year of Ornithology with Mass Audubon: Fall Sessions Wednesday Oct 14, Nov 11 and Dec 9 from 1:00-2:30 pm 

Join us and discover the how and why birds sing, migrate, feed, reproduce, fly and thrive in our shared communities. Each of the three sessions will be held at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main Street Maximum 40 Cost $20

The Constitution - with Norm Shacochis

Thursdays 9/24, 10/1, No Class Oct 8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, and 11/5 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm

The Constitution - Three Branches of Government: What did the Founding Fathers intend? (or what do we think they intended?) - and what do we have today as far as the 3 branches, the separation of powers, the checks and balances. Max 25 Cost $30

The New Yorker Discussion Group with Michael Bradley Thursdays, from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm (6 sessions)

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5

Explore the up-to-date news of the world through assigned readings in The New Yorker followed by discussion. If you don’t get The New Yorker magazine, it can be found at the library and on Libby (at no charge). Minimum of 10 Cost $30

Indoor Sports: Corn Hole, Mini Golf and More!

with Ned Bangs

Fridays 2:30-3:30 Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20

Fun outdoor sports in the comfort of the inside! Come have some laughs and try out your sport skills with Corn Hole and Mini Golf and a few surprises. Min 8 Max 14 Cost $25

Cape Cod Cranberry Bog & Lunch

Thursday, October 22 Bus departs COA at 9:30 am, Tour at 11:00 am, Lunch reservation at 1:00 pm.

Enjoy the Cape Cod Cranberry Bog tour, stop at the gift shop on the way out. The final stop will be at the popular Marshside Restaurant for a delicious lunch. Cost of trip $25 includes tour and bus transportation. Max: 13 (don’t forget your lunch money)