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SUMMARY:Words Galore via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Val Walker’s winter session of Words Galore will meet for four weeks via Zoom for fun and lively word play and brain twisters—a logophile’s paradise! Learn new words\, explore the history of old words and delve into the origins of words. Enjoy limericks\, riddles\, famous quotes\, puns\, and fascinating trivia about trendy words. Play guessing games with the dictionary and words-within-word games. \nContact the COA at seniorcenter@actonma.gov to receive the Zoom link. Val Walker\, MS\, is an educator\, blogger and author. She offers her wordplay and poetry classes at many Senior Centers and enjoys sparking our wits and encouraging lighthearted banter—and fun! \nPlease call 978-929-6652 to register for this class. Open to all age 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial support for this event.
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SUMMARY:20th Century Review: 1970-1979 with Dawn Gomez
DESCRIPTION:Life in the U.S. during the 1970s blended the momentum of 1960s activism with a\ngrowing sense of political distrust and economic uncertainty. On the plus side\nsocial movements remained powerful with civil rights continuing and women\npushing harder for equal rights and reproductive freedom. Culturally\, the decade\nwas vibrant and diverse. Music ranged from disco to rock to soul\, fashion\nembraced bold colors and expressive styles\, and television and film became\nincreasingly influential in shaping national identity. On the negative side many continued to protest the Vietnam War and political scandals like Watergate and Nixon’s resignation deepened public skepticism toward government. Economic challenges such as inflation and the energy crisis reshaped daily routines and expectations. Overall\, the 1970s were a bridge between the idealism of the 1960s and the more individualistic\, consumer-driven culture that would define the 1980s. Come learn more about this decade and share your own family stories as well! Dawn Gomez\, Reminiscing Round Table founder\, provides topic-based programs for seniors at assisted living and senior center communities. \nOpen to all age 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
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