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Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via Zoom
Four Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
The DNA carrying our genetic blueprints is highly condensed and intricately folded into our 23 pairs of chromosomes. In this course, we'll discuss the structure and inheritance of chromosomes, as well as the complex epigenetic forces that control gene expression.

The Road to Revolution: 1770–1775, with Dan Breen; in person
Four Tuesdays, March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
The Revolution did not have to happen. In this series of presentations, we will tell the story of the British government’s missteps and missed chances that led to the outbreak of the Revolution and the consequent loss of its thirteen American colonies.

History Through Rock: 1950s through 1980s, with Terrie Vincent; in person
Five Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
We will explore through multimedia how Rock music has been influenced by and has sometimes influenced history. ?Videos, photos, and music will evoke memories, remind you of things you might have forgotten and teach you some ?things perhaps you never knew.

“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in person
Four Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
We will discuss Coleridge’s great Romantic poem in which a mariner brings bad luck to his ship by shooting an albatross. The ship is becalmed, the sailors run out of food and water, strange creatures swim in the sea, a ghost ship approaches…

Maturation and the Human Brain: Origins of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with David Rose; in person
Three Tuesdays, April 22, 29, May 13, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This course uses contemporary brain research to examine the opportunities and challenges of DEI policies and practices, primarily in education. What have researchers learned about DEI in how the human brain develops, adapts to its environment, and learns from intentional instruction.
*The name of this course has been changed to better reflect subject matter*


$25 for residents, $50 for nonresidents. Signup at 781-698-4840 or online at lexrecma.com Detailed course information can be found at https://friendsofthecoa.org


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OWLL: Unraveling the Secrets of the Chromosomes with Clare O'Connor 
HS149563
18y - 103y N/A 03/05/2025 - 03/26/2025
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Community Center - Virtual Classroom #2
$25.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
87 seat(s) available
 
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OWLL: The Road to Revolution, 1770 - 1775 w/ Dan Breen 
HS149192
18y - 103y N/A Tu  03/18/2025 - 04/15/2025
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
$25.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
0 seat(s) available
 
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OWLL: History Through Rock: 1950s - 1980s w/ Terrie Vincent 
HS149188
18y - 103y N/A Th  03/27/2025 - 05/01/2025
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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$25.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
30 seat(s) available
 
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OWLL: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner : An Astonishing in Verse w/Cammy Thomas 
HS149450
18y - 103y N/A 04/02/2025 - 04/23/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
$25.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
45 seat(s) available
 
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OWLL: Maturation and the Human Brain: Origins of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with David Rose 
HS149191
18y - 103y N/A Tu  04/22/2025 - 05/13/2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Community Center - 139 - Dining Room
$25.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
40 seat(s) available
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