Poetry Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging is creating a book of poetry featuring the poems of seniors age 60 and over. One way to participate is to attend the weekly Book of Poetry Class at the Senior Center led by published poet Robert Castagna. It meets every Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors also may …
Country Line Dancing for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly Country Line Dancing class for seniors, beginners and beyond, led by Julie Kaufmann. Country line dancing is a fantastic activity for older adults. It offers a fun way to stay active, improve coordination, and socialize. It's also easy to learn — many dances are designed to be …
Latin Dance Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents a Latin Dance Class for seniors led by Judit Gaspar. Among the dances to be covered are the Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue and Tango. No partner and no experience necessary. The program is funded by the E. Cotton Rawls Jr. Foundation.
Percy Jackson Trivia Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites tweens ages 10 to 14 to celebrate 20 years of Percy Jackson by testing your knowledge in this Tween Trivia Challenge. All levels of knowledge of Rick Riordan's fantasy novel series are welcome to join, whether you've just started reading Percy's story or you've read it a hundred times. You'll …
MakerSpace Drop-In
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the MakerSpace for adults and teens age 16 and over. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is …
Author Talk: Alison O’Leary
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes back author Alison O’Leary, the co-author of the Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook "Best Day Hikes Near Boston." In Massachusetts, many parks and trails have been carved out of historical sites. O'Leary will share her favorites. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Virtual Author Talk: E.C. Hanson
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program with true crime writer E.C. Hanson, who will speak about his latest book, "Dead End Road." In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true …
Senior Knitting and Crochet
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Come make beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Quiet Reading Club for Teens
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAIt's summer and it's hot, so the Medford Public Library is offering a Quiet Reading Club for Teens. Drop in for a quiet hour of reading to cool down. Bring a book that you're reading, or grab one of the newest books for teens to try out. After an hour of reading, you have the …
Quiet MakerSpace Drop-in for Adults
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Quiet Drop-in for adults at the MakerSpace. Stop by and work on your personal projects in a quieter environment. An in-house expert will be …