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Thursday April 3, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Safety Net Program with Lexington Fire Department - Safety Net Program with Lexington Fire Department The Lexington Fire Department in conjunction with Senior Services has a tracking program for persons in need that may have a cognitive condition that may cause them to wander. Come see this explanation demonstration of this device and use.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	LHS Class 25 Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Friday April 4, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Money Matters	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Lex Read Chinese study group	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Science Olympiad Practice	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday April 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	LexFUN! Consignment Sale Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:45 PM - 3:50 PM	Senior English Academy	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Monday April 7, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Meet and Greet with Town Manager Steve Bartha - Meet and Greet with Town Manager Steve Bartha Meet and Greet with Town Manager Monday, April 7, 9:00 – 10:00 amJoin the Senior Services Department (Human Services) for a meet and greet with new Town Manager, Steve Bartha. Steve assumed the role of Town Manager in November and will be here to say hello and get to know some of the great seniors in Lexington.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	National Public Health Week Events - Mindfulness Monday Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public HealthPublic health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. Join us for this one-week celebration of health by participating in one, or many, of our featured activities!Mindfulness Monday - April 7 from 11:00 - 11:45amKick off the week with with Maureen Gaines leading mindful movement and breathing patterns to increase awareness of body positioning and breath.  We will be seated for breath work and standing for movements, including work on posture.SHiNE Together Tuesday -  April 8 from 8:15 - 9:10amJoin Julie Fuhrer for this class with hit music and choreography for all-abilities; the perfect balance of high cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results.Walk With Me Wednesday - April 9 from 12:00 - 12:45pmMeet at the Center Recreation Track to get in some lunchtime laps.Table Tennis Thursday - April 10 from 3:30 - 5:30pmCome one, come all, come to the Community Center to play some ping pong. There will be tables set up in the dining room for this special drop in play time.Free Flow Friday - April 11 from 3:00 - 3:45pmFinish the week feeling energized with Carolyn Gregoire who will lead this intermediate-level yoga class where movement is synchronized with breath based on a slow flow from floor to standing position.Please pre-register for the above activities and check out these other great offerings:Wellness Clinic - Wednesday April 9 from 9:00am - 1:00pmMeet with Wai Chong, registered pharmacist, and Kelliann Coleman, RN, to check your blood pressure, discuss medication management and learn how to properly use your blood glucose and blood pressure machines. Please bring your machines with you if you have questions on proper usage. Call Wai Chong at 781-698-4847 or KelliAnn at 781-698-4509 to make your appointment or to discuss the possibility of a home visit if you are home-bound.Intuitive Eating Support Group - Friday, April 11, 1:00- 2:00pmFor people interested in sharpening their intuitive eating skills to make better life style changes around food and physical activity. Email Barbara at bcollins@lexingtonma.gov to join.Narcan Training- Wednesday, April 9, 6:00 - 7:00pmLearn how to save lives at this free Narcan Training by the Lexington Health Department. Participants will gain essential knowledge on how to respond to an overdose emergency. Seating is limited, please pre-register for the Narcan Training.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Health & Wellness 10 week series - In person - Health and Wellness Series with Regis College- 10 week class Health and Wellness Series Monday, February 10 - April 28, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (10-weeks) no class 2/17 or 4/21 – In personBe a Part of Regis Masters Students’ Experiential Learning. In collaboration with the Regis College Occupational Therapy program, Human Services is offering a series of programs led by Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy students. Ben and Rosey will lead this series in conjunction with their Level I Fieldwork Placement in Group Dynamics to learn to use therapeutic services to promote health, well-being and improve quality of life. Some classes will include chair yoga, meditation, exercises, “oldies” music, therapy/trivia, strength and balance. This series provides them the opportunity to integrate theoretical learning to build their skills in group leadership. Join us in supporting their education by signing up for this series.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Lexington Golf Club Board of Governors	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday April 8, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	JPLex Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: The Road to Revolution, 1770 - 1775 w/ Dan Breen Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Recreation Committee Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday April 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner : An Astonishing in Verse w/Cammy Thomas Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Corn Hole	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen - Late Winter Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the finished dish. During this in-person session we’ll celebrate ingredients that will offer ideas for quick and healthy dishes for the family to enjoy together. At the end of class your aspiring chef will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Please fill out the Kids Test Kitchen Prep Form after registering. No class on 4/23Summer:Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s continue to redefine kid food; one lesson, and one child at a time! In this multi-hour vacation session, your eaters, working together, will prepare entrées, fun snacks, and side items whose key ingredients are known to be really good for us! During this intensive, we’ll focus a bit more on learning practical cooking skills, while finding fun ways to enjoy the produce of the season! We will use every second of our time together! Along with cooking and tasting, which will be the emphasis, we’ll also take short breaks to burn up some calories and flex our brain muscles – digging a bit deeper into the world of nutrition with fun activities. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy KTK, where participation is expected, but tasting is always optional. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Lex Kids Be Kids	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday April 10, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	LexRec – Recycling Presentation	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cary Library Program	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Friday April 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Money Matters	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Lex Read Chinese study group	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday April 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Vision-Aid Workshop	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Dyslexia/ADHD Peer Mentoring	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Monday April 14, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Health & Wellness 10 week series - In person - Health and Wellness Series with Regis College- 10 week class Health and Wellness Series Monday, February 10 - April 28, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (10-weeks) no class 2/17 or 4/21 – In personBe a Part of Regis Masters Students’ Experiential Learning. In collaboration with the Regis College Occupational Therapy program, Human Services is offering a series of programs led by Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy students. Ben and Rosey will lead this series in conjunction with their Level I Fieldwork Placement in Group Dynamics to learn to use therapeutic services to promote health, well-being and improve quality of life. Some classes will include chair yoga, meditation, exercises, “oldies” music, therapy/trivia, strength and balance. This series provides them the opportunity to integrate theoretical learning to build their skills in group leadership. Join us in supporting their education by signing up for this series.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday April 15, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	LexRec Employment Working Group Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: The Road to Revolution, 1770 - 1775 w/ Dan Breen Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Flag Football Coaches and Referee Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday April 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner : An Astonishing in Verse w/Cammy Thomas Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Corn Hole	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen - Late Winter Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the finished dish. During this in-person session we’ll celebrate ingredients that will offer ideas for quick and healthy dishes for the family to enjoy together. At the end of class your aspiring chef will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Please fill out the Kids Test Kitchen Prep Form after registering. No class on 4/23Summer:Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s continue to redefine kid food; one lesson, and one child at a time! In this multi-hour vacation session, your eaters, working together, will prepare entrées, fun snacks, and side items whose key ingredients are known to be really good for us! During this intensive, we’ll focus a bit more on learning practical cooking skills, while finding fun ways to enjoy the produce of the season! We will use every second of our time together! Along with cooking and tasting, which will be the emphasis, we’ll also take short breaks to burn up some calories and flex our brain muscles – digging a bit deeper into the world of nutrition with fun activities. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy KTK, where participation is expected, but tasting is always optional. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Lexington Symphony Board Meeting	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday April 17, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: History Through Rock: 1950s - 1980s w/ Terrie Vincent Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Friday April 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Money Matters	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Lex Read Chinese study group	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday April 22, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Students April Break 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday April 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Students April Break 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	O.W.L.L. Spring 2025 Classes - OWLL: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner : An Astonishing in Verse w/Cammy Thomas Unraveling the Secrets of Chromosomes, with Clare O’Connor via ZoomFour 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 personFour 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 personFive Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 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. *Note: the last class has been moved to Thursday, May 1*“The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: An Astonishing Tale in Verse, with Cammy Thomas; in personFour 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 personThree 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	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Corn Hole	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM	Lexington Republican Town Committee	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday April 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Students April Break 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Friday April 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - New Students April Break 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Money Matters	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday April 26, 2025
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Beadesigners International	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Monday April 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Health & Wellness 10 week series - In person - Health and Wellness Series with Regis College- 10 week class Health and Wellness Series Monday, February 10 - April 28, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (10-weeks) no class 2/17 or 4/21 – In personBe a Part of Regis Masters Students’ Experiential Learning. In collaboration with the Regis College Occupational Therapy program, Human Services is offering a series of programs led by Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy students. Ben and Rosey will lead this series in conjunction with their Level I Fieldwork Placement in Group Dynamics to learn to use therapeutic services to promote health, well-being and improve quality of life. Some classes will include chair yoga, meditation, exercises, “oldies” music, therapy/trivia, strength and balance. This series provides them the opportunity to integrate theoretical learning to build their skills in group leadership. Join us in supporting their education by signing up for this series.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Nonfiction Book Cluby	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday April 29, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Transit Explorers for Adults - Transit Explorers for Adults Modeled on our popular program for youth, this program is designed for adults who want to get comfortable riding our local transit services, Lexpress and MBTA. We will first learn together in a classroom setting how to plan our trips, how to map them out, how to pay, use bus tracking apps, and more. We will then take two short trips together on both services. We will host multiple times and each session will be similar, so no need to attend more than one, unless you want to! There may be slight variations in where we may go on the bus, but all trips will be local and on Lexpress and MBTA. Fares included!	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday April 30, 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Corn Hole	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen - Late Winter Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the finished dish. During this in-person session we’ll celebrate ingredients that will offer ideas for quick and healthy dishes for the family to enjoy together. At the end of class your aspiring chef will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.Please fill out the Kids Test Kitchen Prep Form after registering. No class on 4/23Summer:Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s continue to redefine kid food; one lesson, and one child at a time! In this multi-hour vacation session, your eaters, working together, will prepare entrées, fun snacks, and side items whose key ingredients are known to be really good for us! During this intensive, we’ll focus a bit more on learning practical cooking skills, while finding fun ways to enjoy the produce of the season! We will use every second of our time together! Along with cooking and tasting, which will be the emphasis, we’ll also take short breaks to burn up some calories and flex our brain muscles – digging a bit deeper into the world of nutrition with fun activities. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy KTK, where participation is expected, but tasting is always optional. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Thursday May 1, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - Returning/New Players - Spring (4pm) 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New/Returning Players) - Dungeons & Dragons Adventures - Returning/New Players - Spring (6:30pm) 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. (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.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.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Friday May 2, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Money Matters	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Transit Explorers - Transit Explorers - May 2025 The Transit Explorer series will help youth in 6th-12th grade learn how to get around via Lexpress and our local MBTA buses. Learning how to ride transit can increase access and independence! These transportation services can help you get to/from a range of activities such as school, after-school programs, summer programs, part-time jobs, volunteering, recreation and more! With a Limitless Lexpress Pass and a Student CharlieCard, it's also quite affordable!  Once we've covered the basics, the class will take a ride on Lexpress (and MBTA, schedule allowing). We will explore different places in the community, and will either stop for a treat along our journey or enjoy light refreshments in the Community Center. Class starts and ends at the Lexington Community Center. Optional: Get a Lexpress Limitless Pass at LHS, Diamond or Clarke main offices, by bringing $20 to the Community Center or buying online. Online purchases can be mailed to your home or picked up at the Community Center. Visit www.Lexpress.us for more details.Please note: Student CharlieCards, which offer half price fares on MBTA, can only be acquired through your student's school. Homeschooled students may apply directly through the MBTA.	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room

Saturday May 3, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:50 PM	Senior English Academy	Community Center - 242 - Multi-Purpose Room