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SUMMARY:Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
DESCRIPTION:Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series \nCome tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art\, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body\, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks\, we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week\, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the remaining classes\, students will rehearse and explore their scenes\, adding staging and character details. In the final class\, we will share our scenes and celebrate! Memorization and theatrical experience are not necessary; this class will be tailored to the interests and requests of participating students. Poornima Kirby is an experienced Shakespearean actress\, with numerous credits in film and theatre. She has performed at the Senior Center in King Lear\, A Christmas Carol\, and a compilation of Shakespeare scenes. She teaches public speaking\, poetry\, and theatre to students of all ages. She holds a Master’s degree in Arts and a B.A. in Drama and trained at Shakespeare & Co\, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.  \nRegistration Required. Please call the COA at 978-929-6652 to register.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-invites-you-to-comedy-scene-study-with-poornima-kirby/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Library: Virtual - Get the Most Out of Social Security with Mary Beth Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Register for the Zoom link here! \nDeciding when and how to claim your maximum Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions one can make before retirement. Join Mary Beth Franklin\, one of the true experts in the field\, for a deep dive on Social Security\, including strategies for deciding when to claim benefits and considerations of your overall retirement plan. \n\nThis program is in partner with the Cary Library.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/library-virtual-get-the-most-out-of-social-security-with-mary-beth-franklin/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Presents Revolutions and Banana Wars: US Intervention in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to the Cold War with Paolo Di Gregorio
DESCRIPTION:For the last 200 years\, the United States has had a complex\, often controversial\, relationship with our southern neighbors. Recent events in South America and the Caribbean illustrate that the story of this relationship is still unfolding. This illustrated talk examines the history of US involvement in the Americas\, and the politics\, economics\, and ideologies that shaped the story. Rescheduled from February cancellation. Paolo Di Gregorio is a historian\, archaeologist and educator. He is a Visiting Lecturer in the History Department at Bridgewater State University\, and his passion for telling stories of our past is enthusiastically received by Acton’s older adults! \nOpen to out-of-towners 60+ for $5
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-presents-revolutions-and-banana-wars-us-intervention-in-latin-america-from-the-monroe-doctrine-to-the-cold-war-with-paolo-di-gregorio-2/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Acton COA Invites You to Golden Rainbow & Friends Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:People in the LGBTQ+ community and friends/allies are warmly welcome to this social hour facilitated by Rainbow Coordinator Rosie Latto. This month’s topic is the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin Gracy\, a transgender icon and activist. Please reach out to Chris Chirokas at the COA with any questions: cchirokas@actonma.gov or 978-929-6652. \nOpen to all age 60+/free   
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-coa-invites-you-to-golden-rainbow-friends-social-hour/
LOCATION:Acton Senior Center\, 30 Sudbury Road Rear\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Council on Aging":MAILTO:seniorcenter@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:West Acton Citizens' Library Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Sign up on the program page on our website here!  \nLimited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come\, first serve. All are welcome! \nThis month’s book is: Heartwood by Amity Gaige
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/west-acton-citizens-library-book-discussion-group-2/
LOCATION:West Acton Citizens’ Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, 01720
ORGANIZER;CN="West Acton Citizens' Library":MAILTO:WACL@actonma.gov
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SUMMARY:Acton Community Supper – April
DESCRIPTION:Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday. \nApril 2026 menu \nApril 1       Baked Ziti and Garlic Bread\nSponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia \nApril 8       Chicken Chili and Corn Bread\nSponsored by Friends of Community Supper \nApril 15      Chicken Satay and Dumplings\nSponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church \nApril 22     BBQ Chicken and Tater Tots\nSponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton \nApril 29      Hot Dogs with all the “Fixins”\nSponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim \nDinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please\, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper. \nParking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door. \nhttp://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper \nhttp://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-community-supper-april-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church\, 472 Massachusetts Ave.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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SUMMARY:Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town\, it is likely that the AE has a role for you\, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange\, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either  hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only.   For this month’s venue and topic\, email info@actonexchange.org. \nUse this link to join by Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86431644688?pwd=RXNReWE5N2Rzdkc1QjUzQnF5d0NKdz09\nThe password\, if needed\, is newspaper.
URL:https://staging.actonexchange.org/event/acton-exchange-all-hands-meeting/
LOCATION:ActonTV offices\, 16a Craig Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Exchange":MAILTO:info@actonexchange.org
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