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Meeting ID: 846 7080 2329 *Sandi's has such a following that her class always ends up with a lengthy waitlist. Now you can all see how wonderful her yoga program is. No wait list on Zoom!

Meeting ID: 886 4116 3165 Password: 842363 *So Scotty came back last week and was a hit! (as we know he would be!) T’ai Chi is a slow-motion, moving meditative exercise for relaxation and health. Scott has studied various forms of martial arts since 1983, including T’ai Chi. Studies have shown that T’ai Chi can help you live longer, improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, boost cognitive function, improve COPD symptoms, get better night-time sleep quality, improve symptoms of fibromyalgia, see improvements in cardiovascular fitness, reduce risk of falls, obtain moderate benefits for chronic nonspecific neck pain and more. Try it!

*This SEATED exercise class is designed to accommodate mature individuals of various fitness levels. This class includes a a thorough warm-up, strength training, and gentle stretching to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

Meeting ID: 137 719 908 Password: 713980 *We can't be in the cozy library, but Kerrie always finds a cozy spot in her new home to have us all relax and rid ourselves of anxiety. Even if you have never meditated before, now is the time to give it a try. You won't regret it - especially when Kerrie runs it.

Every Monday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books! *There will be no meeting on 7/27* Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email the children's department and we can send you a link unless the event is full.

Meeting ID: 865 6904 4770 *Our friend, Paul will be facilitating his regularly scheduled program Clutter Support Group via Zoom. Here is what Paul shared, "The Clutter Support Group is a gathering of men and women who meet weekly in order to solve their common problems of hoarding, cluttering and procrastinating. The only requirement to attend is the desire to change these negative habits and help one another. Our mission is to help to provide members with the tools and skills needed to live a clutter free life. We offer understanding, trust and hope in a caring, compassionate and discreet environment. With support, our desire is to help our members live a better life physically and emotionally.

Read to Tucker online: Build confidence in reading with Tucker, a trained, hypoallergenic, therapy dog! For Grades 1+. Sign up for a 15-minute slot using the link to the right for our online registration calendar. Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email the Children's Department using the link on the right and we can send you a login unless the event is full.

Meeting ID: 822 8961 6423 Password: 540079 *Gentle Fitness is a strength and conditioning class which focuses on moving safely from one exercise to the next. You will work on balance strengthening, stability and flexibility. You will need a mat and optional weights.

*Current Events provides participants with the opportunity to hear a concise update of the past week's news (local, national and international as appropriate), as well as the opportunity to bring up topics of current interest to themselves. The option to speak or just listen is up to you. The demeanor is always respectful. Facilitator Gerry wrote to me, “Just a reminder of Current Events on Tuesday at 10:30. Same time, same place and same zoom information. If you have any questions let me know. Lots to talk about. Will you now be sitting down in a restaurant? Do you believe in the ostrich approach of less testing leading to less cases? Are you a John Bolton fan? Something to share about Greg Shesko? Remember these days?” See Agenda Link.

*This class will involve dynamic, bilateral movement and physical brain activities to improve stability, total body coordination, speed, spatial awareness, endurance and flexibility. Please have the following items ready and available to use during the class): 1) 1 small Bean Bag, bag of frozen Peas or similar item. 2) 3 Paper Plates or Paper Bowls. 3) 1 Spoon (preferably a long one - maybe wooden) and (1) something that is roundish, and will fit easily in the spoon’s scoop. EXAMPLES - a plastic Egg, a Walnut, a small bottle of Whiteout, etc. 4) 1 small Ball. EXAMPLES - a Baseball, or a Tennis Ball. 5) 1 small Pad of Paper and 1 Pen/Pencil - preferably a Pad of “Stickies” for the paper. 6) 1 small Personal Item. EXAMPLES - Old, empty Prescription Bottle, Aspirin/Tylenol Bottle, pair of Glasses, or ANY item you choose that is small and non-breakable.

Every Tuesday bring your lunch and a favorite book or two to share! Or just hear about what other kids are reading. Also get special sneak peeks at what's new and listen to a chapter or two from some favorite books! *Ravenous readers will not meet on 7/28* Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or click on the link on the right to email the children's department and we can send you a link unless the event is full.

Meeting the challenges that arise in our world and in our lives with skill and wisdom involves a recognition that, although we cannot control the course of events, we can cultivate the ability to control how we “meet the challenge.” Neil will review how mindfulness can cultivate qualities such as clarity, patience, equanimity and compassion that can help us navigate our way through these challenges. The sessions will be interactive, include guided practices, and cover basic mindfulness principles. Newcomers are always welcome

To Join Meeting : Email me and I will connect you with an appointment *Some of you met with Galina during her Tuesday afternoon financial clinics last year where Galina answered your financial questions and gave you advice. A number of you also attended her financial presentations in the past. Galina Pekurovskaya is a Financial Adviser with the Bulfinch Group in Needham. Galina is resuming her Financial Clinic every Tuesday at 2 pm. In the spirit of Quarantine, she will conduct it on-line. Pre-registration is required. Feel free to sign up for a Tuesday afternoon 2 pm session with Galina"

Meeting ID: 839 9235 5761 *This class is a mostly seated exercise class that does not encourage activities that might exacerbate arthritis symptoms and sore joints. It addresses range of motion, strength, flexibility, endurance balance and coordination.

Meeting ID: 443 604 7877 Password: 0DbGrY *Everyone loves Michelle’s Gentle Seated Yoga so we thought we would add something special in the evening - Gentle Mat Yoga! As always, Michelle will make it as personal as possible so if you have a special area you want to work on - let her know.

Meeting ID: 409 252 1447 Password: 12345 *Join our Kristen for a time to socialize, catch up, see familiar and new faces and just talk. Anything is up for discussion in this friendly Coffee Hour! Pour a cup and join us!

*Look who’s back! Showway! Join her in your living room as we do Line Dance followed by Nia/Latin music inspired dance fitness. Participants need to start their Zoom at 9:20am to do a sound check with the instructor. Please bring water and set up a chair for cool down stretch. If you’ve never done a program with Showway - now is the time. Here energy and spirit are amazing!

Meeting ID: 345 445 0724 *Back due to popular demand, welcome to Word Games with Val. Every Wednesday, we will learn new words as well as explore the history of old words--hopefully a logophile's paradise. We will enjoy word play with limericks, witticisms, famous quotes, trivia, jokes, and other word fun. We will play word games such as Dictionary and delve into the meanings and origins of words. We will also explore trends with words that have come and gone in popularity. Ideally, our word fun will spark your brain and memory, and maybe bring out a few laughs. Join Val for healthy fun!

Meeting ID: 409 252 1447 Password: 12345 *Join Kristen in her weekly discussion group. They had a great group last week. Anything is up for a discussion and chatting about simpler times, getting through these times, and just being together. She loves new faces so stop by!

Meeting ID: 859 4613 1521 *Today, one of the most popular trending fitness classes in the mainstream fitness world is "High Intensity Interval Training." Our fitness crew, Lisa and Stephen have put together a version of this for our Center participants: Personalized - Intensity Interval Training.It is defined by what works best for you! It builds cardiovascular fitness while improving muscular strength and endurance. This is more personalized and geared towards individual levels.

Meeting ID: 827 9859 7625 *Men typically don’t make their health a priority and now, more than ever, it has to be a priority! It's time to change that. Men statistically are more stubborn about discussing, learning, taking care of their health. The program was spearheaded by our own, Stephen Cadigan and is ALL about men's health. Bring your Q & A's!

Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that... bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding. If you knit or crochet, bring your yarn crafts, coloring more your thing? Bring some markers, colored pencils, paper, coloring books, whatever, making friendship bracelets - bring your string... scrapbook stuff, collage stuff, just want to write something like a letter or a postcard or a novel? Bring that! Just come and have fun in a respectful way. If you're looking for ideas, Erin's more than happy to make some suggestions! Questions? Let Erin know that too by emailing her using the link on the right.

Tweens ages 10 - 12 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that... bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding. If you knit or crochet, bring your yarn crafts, coloring more your thing? Bring some markers, colored pencils, paper, coloring books, whatever, making friendship bracelets - bring your string... scrapbook stuff, collage stuff, just want to write something like a letter or a postcard or a novel? Bring that! Just come and have fun in a respectful way. If you're looking for ideas, Erin's more than happy to make some suggestions! Questions? Let Erin know that too by emailing her using the link on the right.

*Please join Dr. Marga for a 30 minute physician-led session with breathing and introspection. This is a FREE Online STRESS-BUSTING event every Wednesday!

Meeting ID: 832 3378 6121 Password: 2yC5Or *Barre incorporates the fluidity of ballet, the flexibility of yoga, and the core strengthening of Pilates. It is a structured, easy-to-follow total body workout. This low impact workout combines light weights (optional) and is set to music that makes you want to move. You will need a chair, mat, optional light weights. Please read the risk statement below. Lisa is looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

To join Zoom Meeting: Email akelley@needhamma.gov & she will put you in touch with Nikki & her sweet crew. *Nikki, from West River Hospice is opening up her weekly Bereavement Circle to anyone who wants to join this compassionate, friendly and comforting group. If you have lost someone - now is not the time to be alone. Please consider joining this group. Even if you don't want to chime in - listening to the fact that you are not alone in your thoughts, could help.

Meeting ID: 836 1068 9044 **Beth Knaus, owner of That's a Spade Writing Services, will teach you tools and tips and motivate you to hone your hobby (or start your new hobby) of writing. The group also helps one another with discussion of writing techniques, sharing writing, and just talking about the love of writing. All types of writers are welcomed - fiction, non-fiction, short stories, essays, journaling. (which can also be therapeutic at times like these.) Always looking for new participants.

Meeting ID: 825 3085 7949 Password: 287730 *Scotty is a hit and you should join his program! T’ai Chi is a slow-motion, moving meditative exercise for relaxation and health. Scott has studied various forms of martial arts since 1983, including T’ai Chi. Studies have shown that T’ai Chi can help you live longer, improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, boost cognitive function, improve COPD symptoms, get better night-time sleep quality, improve symptoms of fibromyalgia, see improvements in cardiovascular fitness, reduce risk of falls, obtain moderate benefits for chronic nonspecific neck pain and more. Try it!

A program for children ages 3-5 with songs, fingerplays and simple games done visually over Zoom. Have fun with Librarian Paula and learn at the same time! *Using fingerplays, songs and rhymes helps children learn language by increasing vocabulary, learning the sounds of words and hearing the rhythm of language. Children can also gain large and small motor skills by performing movements required in fingerplays.* Registration closes at 9pm the day before the event for us to make sure everyone gets a link. If you are interested in attending on the day of an event, please call the children's department at (781)-455-7559 ext 507 or email neechild @minlib.net and we can send you a link unless the event is full.

Meeting ID: 832 3200 1112 Password: 9iBf8w *This class focuses on developing flexibility, balance and strength. In this class you will work on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. You will need a mat. Please read the risk statement below. Lisa, looking forward to seeing you tomorrow and she is always accepting new students who could give it a try!

Meeting ID: 816 9119 6399 *This class will involve dynamic, bilateral movement and physical brain activities to improve stability, total body coordination, speed, spatial awareness, endurance and flexibility. Give it a try!

Meeting ID: 443 604 7877 Password: 0DbGrY *Michelle is a fabulous yoga instructor and can make this a Seated Yoga as well!

Meeting ID: 816 8790 1740 *Motion is lotion in this exercise class! This program includes range of motion, strengthening/flexibility, aerobic/endurance & balance & coordination exercises. Mindful relaxation completes the class. You DO NOT have to have arthritis to take part. Any movement is great these days - and always.

Tweens ages 13-18 are invited to join Young Adult Librarian Erin in a safe space online for an hour of craft fun. This craft and chat session is just that... bring what ever crafts you'd like and work on them with friends virtually while chatting and unwinding. If you knit or crochet, bring your yarn crafts, coloring more your thing? Bring some markers, colored pencils, paper, coloring books, whatever, making friendship bracelets - bring your string... scrapbook stuff, collage stuff, just want to write something like a letter or a postcard or a novel? Bring that! Just come and have fun in a respectful way. If you're looking for ideas, Erin's more than happy to make some suggestions! Questions? Let Erin know that too by emailing her using the link on the right.

*Topic: Aloha Alive is a series of weekly, live performances brought to you from wherever we happen to be. Brian and Rowena play a bit of music, have some fun, dance some hula. Their goal is to put the entire world on "pause" and enjoy ourselves for 90 minutes! Admission to this event is FREE! Although our TIP Jar loves to get fed! Just log on to our site, Brian and Rowena Promotions on FaceBook. If you don't have an account, just sign up for one. You don't have to use the social media part, just have it so you can join them! They also wrote, “We Humbly Ask....Please share these emails to your friends and relatives, even if we don't know them yet! We love bringing people together to enjoy themselves. Your support is helping to keep us in a position so we can be ready when the ships sail again! Mahalo Pono!”

Meeting ID: 722 0848 3215 Password: 0ReAjR *Laila is back! You know her from Balance Deconstructed, one of our most popular programs at the Center. Now she is doing a virtual program for you to do at home.Balance is complex and multi-dimensional. This class will go over the components of good balance and will train you on how to improve it through a variety of exercises fir core and leg strengthening, posture awareness a d stretches for greater flexibility.

Meeting ID: 827 9871 2533 Password: 12345 *Comfort Crew is a program for families impacted by Alzheimer's/Dementia at varying levels. This is a virtual group for people experiencing Alzheimer's/Dementia and their caregivers intended to increase connectedness and provide families with comfort. Please join us this week for a coffee hour. Bring your favorite beverage and join for a morning chat with the CATH social work staff and other group members.

Meeting ID: 836 1068 9044 **Beth Knaus, owner of That's a Spade Writing Services, will teach you tools and tips and motivate you to hone your hobby (or start your new hobby) of writing. The group also helps one another with discussion of writing techniques, sharing writing, and just talking about the love of writing. All types of writers are welcomed - fiction, non-fiction, short stories, essays, journaling. (which can also be therapeutic at times like these.) Always looking for new participants. Beth shared some prompts but your own are great too. Here are some prompts for your writing pleasure: The names I’ve been called / The scent of ocean fog / What I said was not what I was thinking

*This SEATED exercise class is designed to accommodate mature individuals of various fitness levels. This class includes a a thorough warm-up, strength training, and gentle stretching to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

*We met last week and decided to make our Book Group a Short Story Group as this will make it less pressure to read a full book and make it more social. For anyone who wants to join in, the story we will discuss Friday at Noon is Curious Case of Sidd Finch by George Plimpton. It was originally published on April 1, 1985 in Sport Illustrated. See Agenda Link for story.

Meeting ID: 874 5224 0031 Password: 368152 *It’s Friday and our Techie is back! Join Avrom to discuss all things technical! He will focus on new topics each week and you can also bring any questions you have - he’s all yours! Don’t stop joining or taking part in programs just because you aren’t comfortable with technology. Avrom is your man!