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SUMMARY:Tai Chi/Taijiquan Class with Linda Sango
DESCRIPTION:This Taijiquan class uses Formless Dragon style\, a modern re-examination of classical Tai Chi and is open to all levels of participants. Linda Sango studies under Occidental Taoist Jeff Coté\, who distills the essence of Tai Chi into fundamental principles. Students will be encouraged to learn single movements and explore postural\, movement and conceptual principles\, rather than learning as many form movements as possible. This practice is known to improve the health of body\, mind and spirit while improving balance. \nFree/Open to all 60+ \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/tai-chi-taijiquan-class-with-linda-sango-6/2026-03-16/
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee: The Apartment (1960)
DESCRIPTION:In this Billy Wilder comedy\, a Manhattan insurance clerk tries to advance his\ncareer by letting executives use his apartment for trysts\, but office politics and his own\nromantic hopes complicate matters. Stars Shirley MacLaine\, Jack Lemmon and Fred\nMacMurray. Oscar for Best Picture\, Director\, Screenplay\, Editing\, and Art Direction.\nLemmon and MacLaine received nominations for their performances. \nThis film is shown in collaboration with the Acton Memorial Library. \nOpen to all 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/movie-matinee-the-apartment-1960/
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting Class with Fran Hewitt
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this class will learn how to use basic drawing skills and watercolor techniques to create pictures. We will explore line\, color\, shape\, form\, and texture as we draw and paint. Subjects for our work will include photographs of still-life objects\, landscapes\, animals\, portraits\, and flowers. No prior art experience is required to participate. If you have drawing and/or watercolor painting experience\, you will use your knowledge to improve your skills. The supply list for this class has minor changes from the last session; it is available at the COA reception desk and can be emailed upon request. Fran is a veteran art teacher who taught drawing\, painting\, ceramics\, sculpture\, weaving\, and collage to K thru 12th grade in the NH Public School for 30 years. She developed and taught adult art education classes as part of a continuing education program. After retiring\, she moved to Acton and has enjoyed learning about the area\, continuing to create art work\, and reading the latest novel \nOpen to Acton 60+ only \nCall to register for this session beginning Tuesday\, January 6th after 8:30am: 978-929-6652 (no voicemails please)  \n*Friends of the Acton COA provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/watercolor-painting-class-with-fran-hewitt/2026-03-17/
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee: Four Letters of Love (2024)
DESCRIPTION:The paths cross of two young people whose lives are very different but\nboth marked by tragedy. Drama based on the bestselling novel by\nNiall Williams stars Helena Bonham Carter\, Gabriel Byrne\, Pierce\nBrosnan\, Ann Skelly\, and Fionn O’Shea. Set in 1970s Ireland. \nThis film is shown in collaboration with the Acton Memorial Library. \nOpen to all 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council of Aging provides financial support for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/movie-matinee-four-letters-of-love-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T110000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi/Taijiquan Class with Linda Sango
DESCRIPTION:This Taijiquan class uses Formless Dragon style\, a modern re-examination of classical Tai Chi and is open to all levels of participants. Linda Sango studies under Occidental Taoist Jeff Coté\, who distills the essence of Tai Chi into fundamental principles. Students will be encouraged to learn single movements and explore postural\, movement and conceptual principles\, rather than learning as many form movements as possible. This practice is known to improve the health of body\, mind and spirit while improving balance. \nFree/Open to all 60+ \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/tai-chi-taijiquan-class-with-linda-sango-6/2026-03-23/
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee: Wicked: For Good (2025\, PG)
DESCRIPTION:Dramatic music conclusion of the two-part film adaptation of the musical. Elphaba\, now\nbranded as the Wicked Witch of the West\, battles the Wizard’s regime while her once-\nfriend Glinda\, serves as the Emerald City’s popular spokesperson. Cynthia Erivo and\nAriana Grande co-star. DVD available to borrow after March 23 from\nresource shelf. \nOpen to all 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/movie-matinee-wicked-for-good-2025-pg/
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SUMMARY:3 (Additional) Keys to a More Fulfilled Life: Awe\, Connection & Generosity via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to enhance your perspective and mood? Do you long to make a positive difference in the world? Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to identify easy\, readily available actions that can empower yourself in affirming that who you are and what you do matters. Participate in this workshop via Zoom from home or via a large screen TV with others at the Senior Center. \nMiriam Rosalyn Diamond\, PhD\, is an educator\, program developer\, and inclusion specialist. She teaches adult education and college classes on lifespan development\, friendship\, and ethical awareness. \nPlease call the Senior Center to register in advance: 978-929-6652 \nOpen to all age 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/3-additional-keys-to-a-more-fulfilled-life-awe-connection-generosity-via-zoom/
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SUMMARY:History of Feminism in Music Presentation with John Clark
DESCRIPTION:Join John Clark for a 100-year history (1870 to 1970) of the music that played a vital part in American\nwomen’s struggle for equal status and equal rights. It begins in the late 19th century with the anthems of women’s suffrage (Daughters of Freedom\, March of the Women). Next come the early songs of female independence associated with the “flappers” of the Roaring Twenties\, like The Charleston and Last of the Red Hot Mamas. Then music associated with labor strikes\, specifically Bread and Roses and Which Side Are You On? And there’s lots more! From World War II’s Rosie the Riveter to These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ and modern feminist anthems like I Am Woman. You’ll hear songs by such widely diverse artists as Sophie Tucker\, Joan Baez\, Mimi Farina\, Aretha Franklin\, Peggy Lee\, Lesley Gore\, Nancy Sinatra\, Helen Reddy\, Patsy Cline\, and Loretta Lynn. \nOpen to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5 \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event. \n 
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/history-of-feminism-in-music-presentation-with-john-clark/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi/Taijiquan Class with Linda Sango
DESCRIPTION:This Taijiquan class uses Formless Dragon style\, a modern re-examination of classical Tai Chi and is open to all levels of participants. Linda Sango studies under Occidental Taoist Jeff Coté\, who distills the essence of Tai Chi into fundamental principles. Students will be encouraged to learn single movements and explore postural\, movement and conceptual principles\, rather than learning as many form movements as possible. This practice is known to improve the health of body\, mind and spirit while improving balance. \nFree/Open to all 60+ \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial assistance for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/tai-chi-taijiquan-class-with-linda-sango-6/2026-03-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T144500
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SUMMARY:Movie Matinee: Train Dreams (2025\, PG-13)
DESCRIPTION:Moving Oscar-nominated film about an early 20th century railroad\nworker (Joel Edgerton) who\, after a terrible loss\, leads a solitary life in the West.\nBased on the acclaimed novella by Denis Johnson. \nRescheduled from January weather cancellation. \nOpen to all 60+/free \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial support for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/movie-matinee-train-dreams-2025-pg-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
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SUMMARY:The Railroad in Song with Jon & Li Waterman
DESCRIPTION:Join acoustic duo Jon and Li Waterman on a tour of songs about trains\, the building of the railroad\,\nworkers on the railroad\, train wrecks\, heroes and hobos. The program looks at the Transcontinental\nRailroad\, the contribution of Chinese and Irish immigrants\, the stories of Casey Jones and John Henry\, the Old 97 train wreck\, the Great migration and more. The show consists of songs\, history\, and an accompanying slide presentation. Jon and Li Waterman perform as the acoustic\nduo Sultana whose performances are enthusiastically received at the Senior\nCenter. Jon has been performing his original songs throughout his life. His music is\ninfluenced by intriguing characters and stories from history\, the roots of the music\nhe loves\, and the diversity of the human experience. Li is a classically trained\nguitarist and singer\, as well as a visual artist. \nOpen to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5 \n*Friends of the Acton Council on Aging provides financial support for this event.
URL:https://friendsofactoncoa.com/event/the-railroad-in-song-with-jon-li-waterman/
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