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The following programs are drop-in. Before you arrive, please check our website, OASNewtonMA.org, for any day-of updates.
Acoustic Music Jam & Sing
2nd Saturday of every month, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Saturday, April 11
A curated, casual acoustic music jam, focusing on folk music. View flyer here.
Author Talk
1st Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 6
Local writers will offer background for and read excerpts from their books. They will also take questions and comments from the moderator and audience members. This program is offered in partnership with the Newton Free Library. The book for May is Born to Make Lemonade, by Marian Knapp. View flyer here.
Bereavement Support Group
3rd Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 16
If you are struggling with the death of a loved one, please join us for a healing support group. Come and connect, give, and receive support. We'll reflect, read poetry, share, and grow through our grief together. View flyer here.
Billiards Organized Play
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come for a friendly game of pool! All are welcome. View flyer here.
Book Club
3rd Fridays,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Friday, April 17
Members take turns picking a book title for each month. We read fiction as well as biographies, memoirs, poetry, and other genres. We look forward to having you join us. The book for March is The Tennis Partner: A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss, by Abraham Verghese. View flyer here.
The Book Club will not meet in July or August.
Bridge Organized Play
Tuesdays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Come and play bridge with other like-minded players, whether you are just beginning or advanced. SAYC rules apply. This is not a class; this is just for people to come and play. All levels welcome. View flyer here.
Caregiver Support Group
4th Tuesdays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 28
For caregivers of a parent or spouse, but open to all caregivers. The group helps people come together and get through the hardships of being a caregiver. View flyer here.
Chair Massage
2nd and 4th Mondays of every month (excluding holidays)
Mondays: April 13, April 27, May 11
5 appointment times: 2:00, 2:25, 2:50, 3:15, and 3:40 p.m. in the Fitness Room
Led by Aaron Crawford
Enjoy a fully clothed back, neck, and shoulder 20-minute massage on a massage chair. Fee: $40. View flyer here.
Chess Organized Play
Mondays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Welcomes chess players at all levels. We will try to match you with opponents at your level. View flyer here.
Coffee & Conversation
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 14
Coffee and Conversation provides an opportunity to chat with new friends in a relaxed setting. Topics range from serious to silly and everyone has a chance to be involved. View flyer here.
Coffee & Conversation is cancelled on June 9.
Cooper Center Music Makers
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The band, formerly known as the Newton Swing Band, has been in existence for about 35 years. We play music from the Great American Songbook
and give several concerts a year at senior-living establishments in the area. View flyer here.
Cooper Center Music Makers is cancelled on April 7.
Drawing Open Studio
Wednesdays, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You'll need something to draw with – a pencil – something to draw on – paper – and something to hold the paper – a drawing board. What to draw? Your choice: people (portrait), places (landscape), things (still life). Bring your own materials. View flyer here.
Fiber Arts
1st and 3rd Fridays,1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Friday, April 3
The Fiber Arts Club offers endless possibilities for you to tap into your creativity, producing works of art including embroidered pieces, hand-knitted or crocheted items, and more! Needlepoint, macramé, whatever suits you. We make projects for not-for-profit organizations as well as gifts, all handmade. All levels are welcome! View flyer here.
French Literature Conversation Group
1st and 3rd Thursdays 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 16
This course is meant for those who have a working knowledge of French and wish to improve their mastery of the language through the exploration of the written word. Using short stories, poems, songs, historical accounts and magazine articles, participants will have the opportunity to review and discuss the multiple aspects of French life and culture. View flyer here.
Folk Sing-Along
4th Wednesdays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 22
Join us for a casual, friendly song swap featuring folk classics and some old favorites. Feel free to sing, play along on your own instrument, or just listen and tap your foot. All music fans are welcome! Just show up! View flyer here.
French Conversation
Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
This group welcomes all level of French speakers who want to practice or improve their French social conversation skills. We speak only in French. View flyer here.
German Conversation
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Come join a German conversation club! Bring a Spiegel magazine or newsletter, or any conversation starter. You don't have to be a fluent speaker, just open to making new friends and maybe speaking some “De-English” along the way! View flyer here.
Greek Conversation Group (Intergenerational)
1st Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 7
This intergenerational group is for anyone who enjoys Hellenic culture and wants an opportunity to converse in modern Greek. Participants should have some basic facility with the language. Whether you are a native speaker, a student enrolled in a modern Greek language class, or you have come to the language some other way, join us as we continue to evolve our cultural and language-knowledge together. View flyer here.
Health Maintenance and Blood Pressure Clinics
3rd Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 16
This clinic, sponsored by Newton's Health & Human Services Department, gives participants a chance to have their blood pressure checked and to ask about associated medications and health concerns with our Public Health Nurse. Attendees are welcome to bring in their home blood pressure machine for assistance or calibration checks. Appointments available (617-796-1660); walk-ins welcome as space allows. View flyer here.
Hearing Screenings
1st Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 7
Participants can have a complimentary hearing screening or a cleaning and check of hearing aids. By appointment. Call 617-796-1660. View flyer here.
Intergenerational Music Group with All Newton Music School
3rd Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 28
This intergenerational music group invites older adults, young children, and families to connect through singing, movement, and instrument play. View the flyer here.
Legal Clinic
2nd Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 9
An attorney from Metrowest Legal Services Metrowest Legal Services provides free legal consultation to older adults on housing, public benefits and Social Security matters; durable power of attorney, health care proxy and simple probate matters; Medicaid, nursing home issues, limited domestic relations; consumer and bankruptcy matters. By appointment only. Call 617-796-1660. View flyer here.
LGBTQIA+ Social Group
2nd Mondays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, April 13
Let's meet and socialize together! At each meeting, we will discuss a different theme or have a different activity: games, travel, poetry reading, crafts, etc. Bring your lunch/dinner, invite a friend. We welcome 18+, intergenerational, plus allies. View flyer here.
Loneliness & Isolation Group
2nd Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 8
Each meeting will begin with a brief talk on an aspect of social isolation or loneliness. We’ll then open the floor for participants to share their own experiences and challenges. Together, we’ll explore the barriers that contribute to isolation and consider practical steps we can take to strengthen connection and reduce loneliness. View flyer here.
Mahjong Organized Play
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join our friendly Mahjong group to enjoy this classic Chinese tile game that combines strategy, skill, and a touch of luck. Players are expected to already know the rules and have some experience playing the game. No instruction is offered, so please take a beginners' class first to learn the rules. This activity offers a welcoming environment to sharpen your mind, connect with others, and have fun together. Both Chinese and American play welcome. View flyer here.
Mandarin Conversation
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 8
Enjoy casual conversations about topics of interest. The group is conducted entirely in Mandarin. View flyer here.
Men’s Club
4th Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 23
We will touch on many subjects, such as issues of the day and the frustrations of life, in addition to lighthearted subjects like sports, books, and movies. As we learn about each other’s histories, careers, and interests, we will invite guest speakers to further our conversations. Join us for topical conversations and open discussion. View flyer here.
Monday Streaming
Mondays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
First meeting: Monday, April 6
Enjoy watching the latest streaming TV shows, starting with The Gilded Age.
Movie Screening
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
The upcoming movies will be:
Wednesday, April 8: Beatles 64 (2024, Not Rated): 1 hour, 46 minutes
Wednesday, April 15: The Taste of Things (2023, PG-13): 2 hours, 15 minutes
Wednesday, April 22: Queen of Katwe (2016, PG): 2 hours, 4 minutes
Wednesday, April 29: The Materialists (2025, R): 1 hour, 56 minutes
Wednesday, May 13: Bad Shabbos (2024, Not Rated, 1 hour 24 minutes)
View the flyer here.
Music & Movement for Ages 0-5 with a Caregiver
Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Join Little Beats for music and movement in the Multi-Purpose Room! This event is designed for children ages 0-5 and their grandparents or other caregivers. $5 per child. Caregivers may use their Fitness Class Pass to pay. View the flyer here.
Musical Memory Cafe
2nd Tuesdays every other month,
1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the All Newton Music School (off-site)
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 14
Location: All Newton Music School, 321 Chestnut Street, West Newton
Memory Cafe is an informal social gathering for people with cognitive changes and their care partners. Hosted by a board-certified music therapist. View flyer here.
Non-Fiction Book Group
2nd Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, April 13
We will explore how culture, history, and society shape our shared world and us. Together, we will broaden our collective insight and connect with the larger human story that unites us all. The March book is Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, by Katherine Boo. View flyer here.
Parkinson’s Support Group
2nd Tuesdays, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
First meeting: Tuesday, April 14
This support group meets in-person. Open to individuals with Parkinson’s and a family partner, the group offers a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Facilitated by Shayla McDermott, MSW, MT-BC. Sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Massachusetts Chapter. View flyer here.
Parlor Games Organized Play
1st Wednesdays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 6
Parlor Games are ice-breaker activities that do not use boards, cards, or tiles. Using just our voices, words, and memories, or pencil and paper, we'll play a variety of games each month. Parlor Games remind us that we don't need electronic toys to amuse ourselves and enjoy being with others. Bring old friends, make new ones, and have fun! View flyer here.
Poker Organized Play
2nd Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 9
Come and play poker for fun! All levels welcome. Opportunity to learn or review strategies for Texas Hold ’Em, Omaha, and 7 Card Stud. No money will
be involved. View flyer here.
Rummikub & Canasta Organized Play
Thursdays,12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Drop in to play Rummikub or Canasta. Further along, we may add other games to our list, depending upon what everybody wants to play. So come on in and light up your synapses! We play, we laugh, we have a great deal of fun. Come and join us! View flyer here.
Russian Conversation
1st Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 7
This group invites Russian-speaking people to communicate and make friendships. We will discuss the history of our families and important issues of our lives. We will also explore places of interest in other countries and travel experiences. People from all countries welcome. View flyer here.
Saturday Scrabble Organized Play
Saturdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Come for a friendly game of Scrabble. View flyer here.
No Saturday Scrabble on April 11, June 13, or June 20.
Short Story Discussion Group
1st Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Next meeting: Wednesday, May 6
The short story for May is available at the Concierge Desk.
Each month, we will read aloud and discuss a short story. Whether you're an avid reader or simply enjoy good company and thoughtful discussion, this is a welcoming space to connect, share ideas, and discover new perspectives. Copies of the stories will be provided. View flyer here.
Solo Agers
4th Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 28: The topic is "Building Community"
For people who are living on their own, whether they never had children, are widowed, or whose family lives far away. Our goal is to make new connections, feel supported, and learn a bit from each other. View flyer here.
Spanish Conversation
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This a casual conversational group. We have a mixture of Spanish speakers at varying levels, so all levels of speakers are welcome. Come join us as we learn and practice the language in various ways! View flyer here.
Table Tennis Organized Play
Fridays, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Whether you are an experienced player or want to learn to play, you are welcome. Come on your own or with a friend. View flyer here.
Welcome to Retirement Discussion Group
4th Thursdays,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 23
Together we will explore options and help plan for what we are moved to do in Retirement. That may be traveling, exercising, learning, finding new friends, volunteering, mentoring, or any combination of interests. Come join us! View flyer here.
Welcome to Retirement is cancelled on May 28.
Widows and Widowers Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, April 6
A support group for anyone who's been widowed; all ages are welcome. In this group anybody can talk about how difficult their loss has been and their feelings about the holidays and beyond. Meet others who have been widowed. Learn from each other how to get through life and next steps. View flyer here.
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