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Bingo Every Tuesday in October Bingo starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon or at the end of Bingo. All are welcome! Registration is required. You will need to register on a weekly basis.  Each week call the COA Reservation line at 617-625-6600 ext. 2323, Monday Tuesday to reserve your spot for the following week.

Yoga is a joyful practice that connects the body, mind, and spirit. This is a chair-based class with the option to work on supported standing balance. Please contact Michelle with questions. Please see flyer for additional services.

The group will meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month; all Veterans are welcome! This group allows veterans to connect with their peers, discuss personal challenges and provide support. All Veterans are welcome. Coffee & refreshments will be served. RSVP to Debby by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Please see flyer for additional details.

Are you curious about de-cluttering but feel overwhelmed by the process of starting to sort through your items? The Somerville Council on aging offers a support group to help build skills to make de-cluttering feel less daunting. This group is open to Somerville and cambridge residents over the age of 60. RSVP to Natasha Naim

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or are you a knitter looking to find other friends who knit? Look no further than Knitting with Natasha. Join a supportive and fun group as we learn more about knitting while knitting together!   Please contact Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317 if you have any questions.  Please see flyer for additonal details.

Healthy-Steps is a movement program designed to help you thrive! This playful class is for everyBODY and can be done seated or standing. It focuses on improving strength and endurance, range of motion, and provides an opportunity to work on balance. Dance with props to eclectic music and have fun on the way to better health.

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the Urban Design Commission will be conducted via remote participation.

Add some movement to your day! General Exercise is a chair-based fitness class with supported standing strength training and balance. We’ll use a variety of props such as a play ball, resistance band, and weights to practice functional movement patterns. Enjoy moving to music while doing easy-to-follow cardio, mobility, strengthening and stretching exercises.

Getting an understanding of your Body Fat and Body Mass Index can help understand what you need, but we also want to look at our Body Roundness Index. Unlike BMI, Body Roundness Index BRI accounts for body shape and fat distribution, offering a more correct assessment of cardiometabolic risk.

Zumba Gold® uses Latin and international rhythms and is a lower intensity version of Zumba® for active older adults. It uses easy-to follow moves that focus on balance, range of motion, and coordination. The class is designed to develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular conditioning and flexibility while helping relieve arthritic pain.

Learn how to crochet with a collaboration between the Council on Aging and Tufts Hooked Club! Tufts Hooked Club is an organization comprised of Tufts students who want to spread awareness of the mental health benefits of fiber arts like crochet. To RSVP, please call Natasha at 617 625-6600, ext.2317. Please see flyer for additional details.

The City of Somerville, City of Cambridge, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) invite community members to a public hearing on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan.

Connect with friends new and old while spending time out in nature. This group walks at a moderate pace and is a great way to add movement to your day. Explore nature trails and the streets of Somerville for an enjoyable journey! Meets at the entrance of the Holland Street Center.

ENJOY MUSIC, A COSTUME CONTEST AND TRICK OR TREATING WITH THE COA STAFF.  LUNCH TO BE SERVED AT NOON FOLLOWING TRICK OR TREAT  $5 PER PERSON Please RSVP to Debby. Please see flyer for additional details.  

Enjoy SCOA’s signature General Exercise class in the comfort of your home! Simply click a zoom link to join the live class online. This is a chair-based workout with the option to use light handheld weights and do supported standing strength and balance activities. Enjoy easy-to-follow cardio, strength training, mobility, and flexibility patterns.

The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays, and will run through October 31.

Virtually join the Small Business Office Hours,  held Thursdays from 4:00-5:00PM. Join in to talk to city staff from Economic Development, Licensing, and ISD to discuss any questions regarding permits, licenses, or your business. Attendees will be held in a waiting room and admitted to speak with staff in order of which they joined the call. 

This is an online version of the General Exercise class that welcomes the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Enjoy seated exercises with the option to use dumbbells and work on standing strength and balance. This easy-to-follow workout focuses on functional fitness to maintain an independent lifestyle. No class on the 8th.

During these sessions, participants will learn practical tools to better manage money, take control of finances, and plan for the future; participants will also receive a certificate of completion for the series.

Creating a trail mix that is not only nutritious but delicious is easy if you use the right ingredients. We will be putting together a fun tasting energy trail mix for all to enjoy.