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Tuesday November 25, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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O.W.L.L. Fall 2025 Classes - OWLL: Art, Politics, and Propoganda; The Case of Richard the Third with Elizabeth Kenney- In Person
Notable Supreme Court Cases of 2025 with Douglas Wilkins5 Wednesdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 to noon via ZoomWe will read and discuss excerpts of U.S. Supreme Court decisions from its most recent term (2025), including cases involving TikTok, firearms, presidential power and other matters yet to be decided. The instructor’s PowerPoint presentations will fill most of our class time.A Poem is an Event: The Poetry of Robert Lowell with Tom Daley4 Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 am to noon via ZoomIn this class we will study the poetry of Robert Lowell, whose vigorously crafted poems candidly delved into his experience and his inner life, including his struggle with mental illness.Art, Politics and Propaganda: The Case of Richard the Third with Elizabeth Kenney6 Tuesdays October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, 10am to noon in personShakespeare’s gripping play Richard III reminds us that a plot is both a story line and a conspiracy, as it explores the tensions between fact and fiction. We will use the Folger edition of the play. **NOTE this program starts on October 14**Fixing the Wars of the World and Their Humanitarian Crises: Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, Taiwan, and Africa with Robert Rotberg5 Wednesdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 11 - 12:30 via ZoomSince 2022 the world has been aflame, with immense human suffering. This course explains what the wars have done to human progress. Each course session will feature a zone of combat and its up-to-date consequences.Music's Well-Kept Secret: Women Composers in the 18th, 19th and Early 20th Centuries with Dotty Burstein4 Thursdays, 10 to noon. November 6, 13, 20, December 4 in personDuring our four-week class, we will explore the lives and music of prominent women composers, only now being recognized as on par with male composers. In each session, our focus will be the works of women producing music in one of three musical periods: Classical, Romantic, and early Modern.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Beginner Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Intermediate Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Tuesday December 2, 2025
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Bring a Song with Deb Goss - Bring a Song with Deb Goss
Bring a Song with Deb GossTuesdays, December 2 & 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.A gathering of music lovers to share music together either by memory or with sheet music. You can sing or request music from any era or country, instruments optional!For further info about 'Bring a Song' call Deb Goss at 339-970-5024.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Beginner Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Intermediate Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
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LHS Senior Parent Meeting
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Thursday December 4, 2025
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level I
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level II
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tai Chi Yang Style 111 Form Practice
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - Returning Players Late Fall
Fall Description NEW Students:Mind, Body and Soul.In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe.Become a hero and embark on an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best roleplaying game! Written entirely in-house by Roll Models, our Season One adventures contain encounters and scenarios designed to introduce and teach a wide variety of D&D rules without needing to interrupt gameplay. More than just combat, these adventures emphasize storytelling and role-play, ensuring that all players have the opportunity to learn what parts of D&D they enjoy most!During Season One, players will learn about the land of Ithreach, in adventures filled with allies and enemies who they’ll see again in stories yet to come.Season One is for characters starting at level 1. If you have never played with us before, you may select one of our pre-generated characters. Returning players may continue to use their existing character or make a new one using our rules.(Returning) An Ongoing Campaign For D&D Heroes: Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures on Thursdays. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore a larger campaign world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure.Winter/Spring:(NEW) Land of Ithreach: Dungeons & DragonsRoll ModelsGo on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy settingwhere the seasons change and the story grows.April Break: (New Students)The Giant’s Table Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.Summer Description:The Giant’s Table (new & returning students)Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Players Late Fall
Fall Description NEW Students:Mind, Body and Soul.In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe.Become a hero and embark on an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best roleplaying game! Written entirely in-house by Roll Models, our Season One adventures contain encounters and scenarios designed to introduce and teach a wide variety of D&D rules without needing to interrupt gameplay. More than just combat, these adventures emphasize storytelling and role-play, ensuring that all players have the opportunity to learn what parts of D&D they enjoy most!During Season One, players will learn about the land of Ithreach, in adventures filled with allies and enemies who they’ll see again in stories yet to come.Season One is for characters starting at level 1. If you have never played with us before, you may select one of our pre-generated characters. Returning players may continue to use their existing character or make a new one using our rules.(Returning) An Ongoing Campaign For D&D Heroes: Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures on Thursdays. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore a larger campaign world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure.Winter/Spring:(NEW) Land of Ithreach: Dungeons & DragonsRoll ModelsGo on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy settingwhere the seasons change and the story grows.April Break: (New Students)The Giant’s Table Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.Summer Description:The Giant’s Table (new & returning students)Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Friday December 5, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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LHS Class 2027
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Money Matters
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day - Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day
Free Little Art Gallery (F.L.A.G.) Craft Day Monday, November 3, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.With the same concept as a Free Little Library, the F.L.A.G is a place to leave and take art! Join Kelsey for an artsy afternoon to help fill our gallery! All ages welcome.Free Little Art Gallery (F.L.A.G.) Craft Day Friday, December 5 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.With the same concept as a Free Little Library, the F.L.A.G is a place to leave and take art! Join Kelsey for an artsy afternoon to help fill our gallery! All ages welcome.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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hold for flag
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Advanced Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Lexington GM Dance
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Tuesday December 9, 2025
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8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Vaccine Clinic
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Beginner Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Intermediate Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Thursday December 11, 2025
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level I
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level II
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tai Chi Yang Style 111 Form Practice
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - Returning Players Late Fall
Fall Description NEW Students:Mind, Body and Soul.In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe.Become a hero and embark on an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best roleplaying game! Written entirely in-house by Roll Models, our Season One adventures contain encounters and scenarios designed to introduce and teach a wide variety of D&D rules without needing to interrupt gameplay. More than just combat, these adventures emphasize storytelling and role-play, ensuring that all players have the opportunity to learn what parts of D&D they enjoy most!During Season One, players will learn about the land of Ithreach, in adventures filled with allies and enemies who they’ll see again in stories yet to come.Season One is for characters starting at level 1. If you have never played with us before, you may select one of our pre-generated characters. Returning players may continue to use their existing character or make a new one using our rules.(Returning) An Ongoing Campaign For D&D Heroes: Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures on Thursdays. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore a larger campaign world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure.Winter/Spring:(NEW) Land of Ithreach: Dungeons & DragonsRoll ModelsGo on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy settingwhere the seasons change and the story grows.April Break: (New Students)The Giant’s Table Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.Summer Description:The Giant’s Table (new & returning students)Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Players Late Fall
Fall Description NEW Students:Mind, Body and Soul.In the town of Faundale, the mood is celebratory as a brand new river bridge nears completion, promising great prosperity to the town. However, strange activities at night reveal the town is in danger from creatures lurking in a nearby ruin. As heroes, you are hired to investigate and ensure the town is safe.Become a hero and embark on an adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best roleplaying game! Written entirely in-house by Roll Models, our Season One adventures contain encounters and scenarios designed to introduce and teach a wide variety of D&D rules without needing to interrupt gameplay. More than just combat, these adventures emphasize storytelling and role-play, ensuring that all players have the opportunity to learn what parts of D&D they enjoy most!During Season One, players will learn about the land of Ithreach, in adventures filled with allies and enemies who they’ll see again in stories yet to come.Season One is for characters starting at level 1. If you have never played with us before, you may select one of our pre-generated characters. Returning players may continue to use their existing character or make a new one using our rules.(Returning) An Ongoing Campaign For D&D Heroes: Continue your Dungeons & Dragons adventures on Thursdays. Old friends and new enemies await as we journey together into the unknown, ready to take action at every turn. As we explore a larger campaign world, Roll Models D&D players are welcome to continue with their existing characters, while players new to the Land of Ithreach will make a character at a level appropriate for the adventure.Winter/Spring:(NEW) Land of Ithreach: Dungeons & DragonsRoll ModelsGo on an adventure set in the land of Ithreach, a fantasy settingwhere the seasons change and the story grows.April Break: (New Students)The Giant’s Table Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.Summer Description:The Giant’s Table (new & returning students)Become a hero and embark on a daring adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s oldest and best role playing game! Trouble is brewing in the small hamlet of Pellaford: a messenger carrying an important item has gone missing and strange mishaps have begun to plague the town. As heroes, you have been hired to find the courier and uncover the mystery surrounding the nearby wooded plateau called the Giant’s Table. Over the course of ten sessions, we'll learn the rules of the game and play through the entire adventure as a team. Players will select from an assortment of pre-generated characters so we can jump right in and start playing. Designed for all who are new to D&D, though kids with past experience are also welcome.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Friday December 12, 2025
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nutrition Talks - Nutrition Talk: Carotenoids and Cancer Risk Reduction
November Nutrition Talk: Inflammatory Diet & Pain ManagementJoin Registered Dietitian, Barbara Collins to learn how improving your diet to include more anti-inflammatory foods may help manage chronic pain.December Nutrition Talk: Carotenoids & Cancer Risk ReductionJoin Registered Dietitian, Barbara Collins and learn how a diet rich in carotenoids can help reduce your cancer risk.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets - Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets
Join our Human Services Youth and Family Services Manager, Penny Tsiounis in a friendship bracelet making group @ Lexington Community Center Room 242 on Friday December 12th from 2:30-4pmAll ages and abilities welcomeCome spend this time meeting new people, or bring your friends! This program is all about building community and socialization.This program is free, but registration is required to participate.
Making friendship bracelets can be important for a number of reasons, including improvement on:
Mental health: The act of focusing on making a bracelet can help relieve stress and anxiety.
Cognitive development: The intricate tasks involved in making a bracelet can help stimulate cognitive functions and keep the brain engaged.
Fine motor skills: The act of weaving and knotting threads helps develop fine motor control and coordination.
Hand-eye coordination: The act of making a bracelet requires a combination of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
Social skills: Making a bracelet can help foster social skills such as cooperation, communication, and empathy.
Self-esteem: The act of creating a bracelet for someone can help develop confidence.
Creativity: The act of designing a bracelet and experimenting with colors and patterns can help develop creativity and problem-solving abilities.
One-to-one correspondence: The act of counting beads can help develop one-to-one correspondence.
Color recognition: The act of identifying and naming colors can help teach color recognition.
Contact Penny Tsiounis with any questions: 781-698-4843, ptsiounis@lexingtonma.gov
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Advanced Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Lexington GM Dance
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Tuesday December 16, 2025
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Vaccine Clinic
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Bring a Song with Deb Goss - Bring a Song with Deb Goss
Bring a Song with Deb GossTuesdays, December 2 & 16, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.A gathering of music lovers to share music together either by memory or with sheet music. You can sing or request music from any era or country, instruments optional!For further info about 'Bring a Song' call Deb Goss at 339-970-5024.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Bring-A-Song program
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Beginner Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Chess Classes - Beginner (Tue), Intermediate (Tue), Advanced (Fri) - Intermediate Chess - Late Fall
Both Classes, Summer Course, and Vacation Weeks: The first class will be used to evaluate the skill level in the class and a customized curriculum will be made to best suite the children in the class. Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decision-making, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 30-40 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.Intermediate: Kids who are active players in tournaments or who are willing to participate in tournaments can sign up for this class. This is a semi competitive class and the class will be taught with more intermediate and advanced strategies and focus on tournament playing skills. We will also do a lot of puzzles and write notations so please bring a pencil and a score book if you have one. Advanced class: For Tournament players with an active USCF Rating !The class is structured with learning and playing time. It’s an 1:15min class with a tournament players every week. We have puzzle and lesson at the beginning of the class and structured playtime at the end of the class. We take individual players games at the tournament , analyse during the lesson and help them improve their game. We also give guidance on various tournaments they can attend in the season. If you are a regular tournament player and who wants to take their chess to next level we highly recommend this class.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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Thursday December 18, 2025
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level I
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Tai Chi w/Constance - Tai Chi w/Constance Level II
Tai Chi with Constance Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation-in-motion, is an ancient mind-body practice influenced by martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, and Taoist philosophy. This weight-bearing exercise, appropriate for all ages and abilities, has multiple health benefits that include strengthening the bones, improving balance, and managing stress. Level I An introduction to the eight active ingredients of Tai Chi, the fundamental principles upon which Tai Chi is based. In addition, learn the basic elements of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. This class will be offered in-person or virtual, please specify when registering. Level II (prior approval from instructor) Introduction and practice of longer segments of the Cheng Man Ching 37-posture form. Prerequisite: Level I or consent of instructor. Both levels may be taken together. This class will only be offered in-person. About the Instructor Constance Marina completed the teacher-training certification program in 2025 from the Tree of Life Tai Chi studio in Watertown, MA. The Tree of Life studio was founded by Dr. Peter Wayne, the director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Constance has a PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and worked as a certified legal interpreter for the Massachusetts Trial Court. Constance looks forward to sharing her love of Tai Chi and all of the health benefits its practice offers.
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tai Chi Yang Style 111 Form Practice
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
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Cub Scout Pack 137 Lions and Tigers
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Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
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