10 Things To Do In Tewksbury On Thursday, November 7, 2024

Below are TEN things (in no particular order) happening in Tewksbury on Thursday, November 7, 2024:

Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van at Tewksbury Senior Center

The Dana-Farber’s Mammography Van will be at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) from 8am to 4:15pm. Call 617-632-1974 to schedule an appointment. Pre-registration is required.

Red Cross Blood Drive at Tewksbury Masonic Hall

The American Red Cross is holding a Community Blood Drive from 1:30pm to 7pm at the Masonic Hall (70 Victor Drive). Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering ‘Tewksbury.”

Free Meditation Class at Tewksbury Public Library

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of Living My Dream Yoga, is lead a 3-week series of meditation classes this month on Thursdays, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat, beach towel, blanket or cushion to sit/lay on. This series is sponsored by Winchester Hospital. Learn more and register HERE.

Tewksbury Public Library To Hold Meeting Of ‘Pints & Pages’ Social Book Group For 20’s & 30’s

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a meeting of its ‘Pints & Pages’ Social Book Group for readers in their 20’s and 30’s at 7pm at Tremezzo Ristorante (2 Lowell Street) in Wilmington. The group, which is co-hosted by the Tewksbury and Wilmington libraries, is reading The September House by Carissa Orlando. Learn more & register HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: Norman Rockwell — An American Phenomenon

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding an art history webinar — “Norman Rockwell: An American Phenomenon” — at 10:30am on ZOOM. The prolific American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell produced more than 4,000 works that chronicle not only ordinary moments from everyday life but also important social and political issues. Examine why and how he has remained a beloved American original, despite being dismissed by many of the serious art critics of his time. Led by Janet Mandel, a retired 32-year art history teacher. Learn more and register HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: Clean Your Clothes Closet By This Weekend

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a de-cluttering webinar — “Clean Your Clothes Closet By This Weekend” — at 7pm on ZOOM. Learn insider tips and the things every closet needs to stay clutter free. Plus, you’ll tidy live with her and learn what a capsule wardrobe is and why you may want one. Led by professional organizer Jamie Novak, who is the bestselling author of Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide To Tidying Up and host of “The 10 Minute Podcast.” Learn more and register HERE.

Library Virtual Lecture: Clean Your Clothes Closet By This Weekend

The Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street) is holding a webinar — “Advanced Directives: Health Care Proxies And Beyond” — at 7pm on ZOOM. Learn how to choose a health care agent, what to discuss with an agent, and — critically — what they can expect and how to prepare an agent for the task ahead. Led by Virginia (Gigi) Morris, who has been studying and writing about end-of-life decision making for more than 25 years. Morris is the author of How To Care For Aging Parents, widely considered to be “the Caregivers’ Bible.” Learn more and register HERE.

Preschool Playgroup at Tewksbury Public Library

Community Teamwork hosts a Preschool Playgroup every Thursday morning at 11am at the Tewksbury Public Library (300 Chandler Street). Kids can meet, play, and learn, while picking up some literacy skills. Free and open to all preschoolers.

8 Fitness Classes at Tewksbury Senior Center

The Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street) is hosting 8 fitness/wellness classes today:

• Belly Dancing (9:30am)
• Wii Bowling League (9:30am)
• Body Works (10:25am)
• Fit For All (11:15am)
• Light Yoga for Seniors (12:30pm)
• Bone Builders (2pm)
• Chair Yoga (3:30pm)
• Cardio Drumming (4:30pm)

Most fitness/wellness class fees are paid either by the month OR by purchasing a punch card. Punch card cost is $35 and allows seniors to attend 10 classes of their choice. Cards can be purchased in the Senior Center’s Office. Seniors may drop in to try any of the fitness/wellness classes for FREE. Please note Bone Builders classes and the Cardio Drumming class are grant-funded with no cost to participants but do require registration to participate. Call the Senior Center at 978-640-4480 with any questions.

Public Health Museum Tours

The Public Health Museum, located on the grounds of the Tewksbury Hospital (365 East Steet), is open from 10am to 2pm. A hospital campus walking tour will take place at 10:30am. Tours of the museum are also scheduled for 10:30am and 12:30pm. Register for any of the tours HERE. The Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum, with a mission to strive to preserve records and artifacts from America’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health; and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

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