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Senior Online Events: Pilates, Art & Conversation with Tom

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Watertown Senior Center

The Senior Center will be hosting a number of programs during the week of December 21, 2020. Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday, 12/21:     10:00 AM, Art with Dawn Scaltreto12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with Diane                Tuesday, 12/22:10:00 AM, Public Safety Coffee12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation2:00 PM, Line Dancing                      Wednesday, 12/23:  10:00 AM, Discover Your Purpose Part 211:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna                    Thursday, 12/24: Center closes at Noon for Christmas Eve. 9:00 AM, Pilates10:30 AM, Conversation with TomFriday 12/25: Closed for Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!

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Virtual Events at the Senior Center This Week

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Programs for Week of December 7, 2020

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Tuesday, 12/8:10:00 AM, Discovery Corps Engagement Presentation: “Find Your New Purpose”12:30 PM, Tai Chi & Meditation2:00 PM, Line Dancing                      Wednesday, 12/9:  9:30 AM, Book Club: Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna2:00 PM, LGBTQ Roundtable4:00 PM, COA Board Meeting                    Thursday, 12/10:9:00 AM, Pilates10:30 AM, Conversation with Tom2:00 PM, “Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud” with Senior Medicare PatrolFriday, 12/11:10:00 AM, Exercise with Shannon12:00 PM, Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl1:30 PM, Mellowtones Chorus

Senior Shuttle Bus Update

The Watertown Senior Shuttle Bus is back on the road for grocery shopping! Due to COVID-19, the bus is limited to 4 riders plus the driver.

Entertainment

NewRep Presenting 2 Original Plays in Virtual Series

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The following information was provided by NewRep Theatre:

New Repertory Theatre has commissioned two short plays to be performed live and virtually as part of the first installment of the new Showstopper Virtual Play Series, an evening of live theatre with a two-play in one-night package from the comfort and safety of your home. The Showstopper Virtual Play Series features [keyp-ing], written by Miranda ADEkoje, directed by Dawn M. Simmons, and A Very Herrera Holiday, written by Alexis Scheer, directed by Sarah Shin. Tickets are $30, and will be available for sale on November 4. More information about the Showstopper Virtual Play Series can be found at https://www.newrep.org/productions/showstopper-virtual-plays. The Showstopper Virtual Play Series will run from Nov.

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Watertown Library Has Take-and-Make Crafts, Storytime & Movies on Zoom

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The Watertown Free Public Library. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

As the weather turns cold, tune in to your favorite Library programs and classes from the comfort of your living room. This month on Zoom, step up your job search, prove your Parks and Rec TV knowledge, or design a custom, laser-etched coaster. Do you you know someone who does not have computer or internet access? Send them to the Library!

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A Virtual Raffle, Singing & Exercise Classes from the Senior Center This Week

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center provided this week’s programs, which are available remotely. Programs for Week of November 2, 2020

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:      10:00 AM, Art with Dawn Scaltreto                     12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with DianeTuesday:      Election Day…Don’t Forget to Vote!

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Virtual Offerings from the Watertown Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Programs for Week of October 26, 2020

Join us via Zoom for the following programs. Call for access info: (617) 972-6490. New participants always welcome in every program! We hope you’ll join us! Monday:      10:00 AM, Art with Dawn Scaltreto                     12:30 PM, Chair Yoga with DianeTuesday:     10:00 AM, Coffee with the Chiefs                     12:30 PM, Tai Chi and Meditation                       2:00 PM, Line Dancing with BradleyWednesday:   11:00 AM, Exercise with Joanna                        Thursday:         9:00 AM, Pilates                        10:30 AM, Talk with TomFriday:            10:00 AM, Cook with Us! Armenian Cuisine, Part 2                        12:00 PM, Seated Strength with Pearl                          1:30 PM, Mellowtones Chorus

Cook with Us, Part 2!

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Virtual Library: Yoga Class, Cinnamon Buns & Storytime

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The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

WFPL reopened last week for browsing and checkouts only. To keep everyone safe, we’ve made a lot of changes inside the building. Our website has more information about what to expect. Please take a look before you visit: watertownlib.org/reopeningPR

This week on Zoom, tune in to our Wednesday yoga class with Groundwork Studio and get your kid bakers excited to make cinnamon buns with Emily!

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Zoom Events for Seniors, Property Tax Work Off & More from the Senior Center

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Watertown Senior Center

The Watertown Senior Center sent out the following information (see the entire August 2020 Watertown Senior News by clicking here):

To keep our senior community safe, the Senior Center remains closed to visitors for all programs, exercise classes, social activities and shuttle bus services until further notice as we adhere to recommendations for a safe re-opening. However, many of our programs have moved to a Zoom format, including Art with Dawn, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation, Seated Strength and Balance, Exercise with Joanna, Mellowtones Chorus and other discussion groups.New for August include Line Dancing, Flowers with Ernie, and Pilates! Please review the newsletter for details. Staff is available to respond to your phone calls and to emails. You can reach us by calling the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490 or by emailing SeniorCenter@watertown-ma.gov.Senior Parking Permits: Renew or purchase a new permit by calling us at (617) 972-6490 for details. Election Help: The Town Clerk is in great need of assistance with the process of mailing out and receiving ballots. Help is also needed on Election Days at the Polls on September 1 and November 3.