10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Wednesday, September 11, 2024: Tewksbury 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Wednesday, September 11, 2024:

Tewksbury 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

The Town of Tewksbury is holding its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 7pm at the 9/11 Memorial outside the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). The ceremony will include a presentation of colors from the Police& Fire Honor Guards; the Pledge of Allegiance from the Scouts; patriotic music from Tewksbury High School students and the Tewksbury Swinging Seniors group; and remarks from guest speaker Larissa Gay, daughter of Peter Gay, who passed away on 9/11 aboard American Airlines Flight 11. If you have a question about the event, please contact organizer Mark Kratman at 978-726-2912.

Tewksbury Garden Club Monthly Meeting

The Tewksbury Garden Club is holding its monthly meeting at 7pm at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street). Doors open at 6:30pm. The meeting generally lasts 2 hours and includes a business portion and an educational or craft portion. The club is actively seeking new members from Tewksbury and beyond. Contact the Garden Club at tewksburygardenclub@gmail.com to learn more.

Oldies Concert @ Tewksbury Public Library

The Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a morning concert at 10:30am. Guitarist and singer Howie Newman will perform classic songs from yesteryear, including standards, show tunes and material from artists like Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and many others. Enjoy a sing-along, toe-tapping musical journey from the early 1900s up through the 1970s. Howie adds trivia, background stories about the songs and a little G-rated humor. Learn more and register HERE.

Shawsheen River Watershed Association Monthly Meeting

The Shawsheen River Watershed Association is holding its monthly meeting at 6:30pm at the Tewksbury Senior Center. The Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization with a mission to protect, restore, and enjoy the Shawsheen River and its watershed. The group holds monthly paddle events from April to October. Learn more about the Association by joining its Facebook group.

Virtual Lecture About A Great American Unsung Hero

The Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a virtual lecture — “Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History — Dr. Benjamin Rush” at 7pm via ZOOM. Learn about one of America’s forgotten founding fathers — a renowned writer, reformer and medical pioneer who touched virtually every page in the story of our nation’s founding. Rush was Franklin’s protegee, the editor of Common Sense, and Washington’s Surgeon General. The lecture will be presented by retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran. Learn more and register HERE.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting @ Tewksbury Public Library

The Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a meeting of its Teen Advisory Board, from 6pm to 8pm. Want to make a difference? Have ideas about how to improve the library for teens? Interested in running an event? Join the Teen Advisory Board, open to all teens in Grades 6-12. Each meeting we’ll discuss ideas for teens at TPL! You’ll earn two hours for volunteering for each meeting that you attend. Have questions? Please contact Emily at eleggat[at]tewksburypl.org.

Wednesday Activities & Events @ Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is holding a full slate of activities and events today, including:

• Bone Builders (8:15am)
• Quilting (9am)
• Men’s Stretch & Strengthen (9:30am)
• Low Vision Support Group (10am)
• Technology Class (10am)
• Reiki, 15-minute sessions (11:30am-1:30pm)
• Cribbage (12:30pm)
• Mah Jong (12:30pm)
• Bone Builders (12:30pm)
• Chair Yoga (2pm)
• Shuffleboard (3:30pm)
• Meditation (3:30pm)

Read the Senior Center’s September newsletter for more details. Call the Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

New Tewksbury Recreation Offerings Begin Today

The Greater Lowell Family YMCA is holding a 6-week beginner-friendly fitness class for adults with osteoporosis or osteopenia on Wednesdays, from 9:30am to 10:25am, from September 11, 2024 through October 16, 2024, at the Tewksbury Recreation Center (352 Livingston Street). Enjoy a combination of balance, aerobics, weight lifting, and flexibility exercises. The class costs $43 for family members and individual members, and $85 for non-members. Learn more and register HERE.

The Greater Lowell Family YMCA is holding a 6-week Toddler Sports & Play session on Wednesdays, from 10:30am to 11:25am, from September 11, 2024 through October 16, 2024, at the Tewksbury Recreation Center (352 Livingston Street). This is an introduction to sports and PE style play for little ones who don’t have long attention spans. Explore balance, hand-eye coordination and build confidence. This class requires Parent/Guardian participation. The class costs $36 for family members, $48 for individual members, and $60 for non-members. Learn more and register HERE.

The Greater Lowell Family YMCA is holding a 6-week Cardio, Strength, and Core Class for Adults on Wednesdays, from 6pm to 6:45pm, from September 11, 2024 through October 16, 2024, at the Tewksbury Recreation Center (352 Livingston Street). A dynamic group fitness class which seamlessly integrates cardio, strength training, and core-focused exercises for a complete workout experience. The class costs $30 for family members and individual members, and $60 for non-members. Learn more and register HERE.

Fall Wreath Workshop @ Kyoto

Kyoto Japanese Steak House, Sushi Bar and Chinese Cuisine (1487 Main Street) is hosting a Fall Wreath Workshop from April’s Way Custom Creations at 6:30pm. All supplies and detailed instruction will be included. An assortment of florals, ribbon & decorative picks will be provided, as will a standard size 18″ grapevine. This workshop costs $50 per wreath. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Email Aprilswaycc[at]gmail.com with any questions or special requests.

Wynn PAC Meeting

The Wynn Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is holding its monthly meeting at 3pm in the Wynn Library (1 Griffin Way). Wynn parents are invited to get involved in fundraising and planning activities for for 7th and 8th grade students, as well as teachers and staff. Email WynnPAC[at]gmail.com with any questions.

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