Join Newton Health & Human Services at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:30 to 11:30AM for an engaging program that highlights simple, practical steps for safely preparing, cooking, and storing food to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable foodborne illnesses. Led…
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The MetroWest SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program will be presenting Medicare 101 — an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or those just signing up — at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, June 4 from 6-7:30PM. Topics covered will…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) presents Elder Law 101 led by elder law attorney Wendy Guthro on Wednesday, June 10 from 1:30PM to 3:00PM. Wendy will discuss the essential legal documents needed to prepare for life’s uncertainties. The presentation will cover the differences between a will, a revocable…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut St, Newtonville) invites you to Planning for Your Future: How Older Adults Live Successfully and Safely on Thursday, June 11 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. Led by Larry Poirier, Outreach Manager at Springwell This program is geared towards older adults who want information and advice on…
Bill Novak will tell some of his favorite jokes for and pertaining to older adults on Thursday, April 9, from 1:30-2:30PM at the Copper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). William Novak (born in 1948) is an American author and ghostwriter who has written or co-written around two dozen books, including…
Staff from the MBTA Mobility Center will visit the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) to talk about essential MBTA features. On Tuesday, April 7 at 10:30AM, the focus will be on accessibility and navigating the T. On Tuesday, April 14 at 10:30AM, the focus will be on safety and…
Frank King will deliver a lecture on the one and only Patsy Kline at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) on Thursday, April 16 from 1:30-2:30PM. King will focus on the gorgeous recordings and tragic life of Patsy Cline, considered to possess one of the most beautiful voices of…
The Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) will host Accessible Architecture — a series of lectures and small group activities led by Deborah Pierce. The program will take place on four Thursdays in April — April 2, 9, 16, 23 — from 6 to 7PM. Today’s homes were designed for…
Come to the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville) for “Games with James” with local trivia host James Marohn on Tuesday, April 28 from 10:30-11:30AM. You’ll be on a team of 4 to 6 people, competing against other teams, answering dozens of questions on a variety of general knowledge topics,…
Take part in a Barre class with instructor Annie Melanson on Thursday, March 5 from 9:30-10:30AM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Barre is a body weight-based fitness class that focuses on strength, flexibility, balance, and core, and is completely customizable to all levels. Cardio bursts and various…
Newton Community Education has amazing Winter Programs and Summer Camps, and registration is open now. Learning that grows with you and your family – from Newton Public Schools! Winter Programs Registration is open now! For Adults: Day and evening classes for adults, including Painting, Real Estate Planning, Mah Jongg, Yoga, Cooking, Guitar,…
Learn about stroke symptoms and treatments with Dr. Marc Fisher on Monday, March 16 at 4:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Dr. Fisher will discuss common stroke symptoms, what people should do if they think they are having a stroke, and why time matters. He will also…