Activities & Events For Arlington Seniors This September

ARLINGTON, MA — The Arlington Council on Aging (COA) has released a list of activities and events for seniors this month.

The Arlington COA is located in the Senior Space Arlington Community Center at 27 Maple Street on the ground and first floors.

Here are some happenings scheduled for September:

• September 11 Memorial Wall which memorializes the 209 individuals from Massachusetts who passed away on 9/11/01 will be on display the Main Hall from September 6-9. Join COA for coffee with the artist, Gina Johnson, on Thursday September 8 at 9 a.m. Free.
• National Senior Center Luncheon and Jazz Concert on Thursday, September 29. MUST RSVP. $3.
• Covid Memorial Rock Garden workshops on Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 20. Free.
• Minuteman Senior Services Congregate Lunch will be served at the Senior Space every Tuesday and Wednesday - call 781-221-7099 to reserve your lunch - $2 donation requested.
• International Film Screening from Munich, Germany on the topic of climate change. Choose Thursday, September 15 or Monday, September 19. Free.
• Ping Pong Starts Tuesday, September 13 at 2 p.m. in the Main Hall. Free.
• Check out the Arlington 60+ Newsletter for all Fitness Classes. There is a class or more every weekday for $3 each.
• Also Shakespeare Group starts Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. $3.
• Social Groups: LGBTQ+ and Friends, Yarn & Yarn, Current Events, Veterans Coffee Hour, all are listed in the Newsletter.
• Support Groups for Low Vison, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, Caregivers and DeCluttering all are listed in the Newsletter.
• Buy sheets of 10 Easy Tickets in the COA Office for $27 if you wish to make paying for classes, events, and van rides easier.

Cards to scan into the Senior Space at the Community Center are free to all Arlington residents over the age of 60. and can be picked up at the COA office.

Anyone with questions about COA events may call 781-316-3400.