Here’s what the Council on Aging has planned for February

Feb 7, 2023

February is here, and the Dartmouth Council on Aging will be hosting a full schedule of events/activities.

For questions, or to preregister for any events, call the Maria Connor Center for Active Living at (508) 999-4717. 

Here’s what’s coming up this month:

Senior supper club

This will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Cost is $5.00 in advance.

Technology classes

The center will hold workshops on web browser safety and all things Android phones.

The Web Browser Safety workshop will be held Friday, Feb. 10  from 9 to 11 a.m. and the Android workshop will be on Friday, Feb. 17 from  9 to 11 a.m.

Cost is $5 per workshop. Preregistration is required. 

Valentine dance

The dance will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

There is no cost to come and show off your moves, though Preregistration is required. Dartmouth residents can sign up Feb. 1, while non-residents can register starting Feb. 7. To do so, call the center.

Chocolate talk & tasting

Thursday, Feb 16th at 1:00

Cost is $3.00. Preregistration required

Popcorn and movie

This month’s selected showing is the 2009 film “New In Town,” starring  Renée Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr..

This free screening will be held Wednesday, Feb.  22 at 1 p.m. Preregistration is required. 

Advanced healthcare planning discussion

This will be held Monday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. Preregistration is required

Open studio art class

Work on projects with other artists and get instruction on an as needed basis. Classes will be held Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and noon. Cost is $10.00.  Walk-ins are welcome.

Parkinson’s support group

Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Gentle yoga with Vicki Smith

Classes will be held on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5.

Line dancing with Christina 

Classes include instruction on a variety of genres of music. No experience is needed. 

Sessions will be held Fridays at 1 p.m.  Cost is $3. Walk-ins are welcome 

Coffee Hour 

This is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Acoustic jam session

Do you love music, play an instrument, or love to sing? Join this free, informal group on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.to share songs and sounds. Walk-ins are welcome.

Meditation with Lynda

Sessions, which are free, will be held Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Visiting dental hygienist clinic 

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (508) 827-6725.

Blood pressure clinic 

This will be held the last Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Free pain consultations 

This clinic hosted by Baystate Physical Therapy will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. The clinic is by appointment only.

Hearing clinic

Hosted by At Home Healthcare, hearing evaluations and hearing aid checks will be held the third Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The clinic by appointment only.

Grief Support

The YWCA Widow Person Program will meet at the Center the first and third Thursday of the month. Attendees can attend a meeting that runs from 8:30 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to noon. 

Walk-ins are welcome.