The Newton Free Library will present a Concert with the Azaela String Trio led by Deborah Boykan (violin), Jenny Stirling (viola), and Saraj Freiberg (cello). The trio will play works by Wiggins, Weston, Burleigh, Dvorak, Fisher, and White. Songs will include “Deep River,” “Goin’ Home,” “Levee Dance Op. 27, No.…
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The Cooper Center for Active Living will present an event, Minis with a Mission, to provide opportunities for all people to receive the therapeutic and joyful benefits of interacting with miniature equines. The minis will bring healing, comfort, and delight through connecting hands, hearts, and hooves. It will take place…
The Cooper Center for Active Living is hosting a community survey until May 31 to gather ideas for offerings following the opening of the Center in the fall. The Center will offer a variety of programs, including arts, culture, fitness, and recreational activities, alongside services and drop-in opportunities like billiards…
The Cooper Center for Active Living will host a Personal Organizing 101 class for older adults that will focus on practical strategies for decluttering, organizing, and downsizing, helping participants to create more efficient, stress-free living spaces. Led by Jennifer Gershon, the event will help participants learn strategies to streamline their…
The Steve Rudolph Trio will present a concert on June 10, 1PM-2PM, at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium, paying homage to some of the greatest bands to ever grace a bandstand: Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and more. The Steve Rudolph Trio is…
As the Cooper Center for Active Living prepares for opening, they will host several Director-led listening sessions across the community. These sessions will offer a chance for our director, Mignonne Murray, to hear directly from Newton’s older adults, about the types of programs and services they would like to see…
The Cooper Center will host a free Ice Cream Social on June 17, 2PM-2:30PM, at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands), courtesy of Sunrise Living. Just show up for a free ice cream sundae bar with all the fixings.
The Cooper Center will host a Pop-Up Zumba Gold class with Ketty on April 24, 1PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands). This is a great opportunity to experience the joy of Zumba in a relaxed and supportive environment. Feel free to bring a friend or…
There will be a topping-off ceremony for the new Cooper Center for Active Living on Thursday, April 17, 10AM in front of Aji Restaurant (340 Walnut Street, Newtonville).
The Cooper Center will host session on Nutrition, led by Jane Barr, MPH, LDN at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on April 29, 1PM-2PM. This is part 2 of a three-part series that will meet for one-hour sessions over three months. It will include tips for…









