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NATICK COMMON GUIDE

WINTER 2019-20

Community Education and Resources

Town of Natick

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Farmers Market Hanukah Celebration with Rabbi Liben The market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Our market Hanukah Celebration with Rabbi Liben Tues., December 17, 1:30 pm, is open year round. From May-October is it outside on the beautiful free Join Rabbi Daniel Liben from Temple Israel in Natick in a fun Natick common. During the month of October, it is located up and down celebration of Hanukkah, the songs, traditions & stories. Refreshments Common Street. Then in November - April it is held inside the Common provided. RSVP by calling 508-647-6540. Street Spiritual Center. Natick High School Concert MIL Stitchers December 17th, at 7:00 pm in the NHS auditorium, the Natick High The Morse Institute Library (MIL) Stitchers is a service-oriented School Concert band under the direction of Zachary Miller, and the knitting and crocheting group that creates handmade items for various Natick High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Craig nonprofit organizations. For more information, contact Karen at 508- Chisholm, will perform a concert featuring the music of Leonard 647-6520 [email protected] or Fran at [email protected] Bernstein, Leroy Anderson, Maurice Ravel, and others. $5.00 donation at the door. SMOC Recovery Coach Program Free, confidential support from experienced Recovery Coaches for Chanukah Mitzvah Meetup individuals in or wanting to be in recovery from an opioid use disorder. A special storytime with Chanukah stories and crafts. Provided by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) 508-620-2343. Fri Dec 27 10:00 am Program RISE Opioid Overdose Prevention Program Sound Explorers Free, confidential information on how to prevent opioid overdose and Join our special performer in building spontaneous instruments from access treatment services. Narcan distribution, harm reduction kits, recycled materials. Learn about the science of sound on earth and in counseling and testing for sexually transmitted infections available. space!. Fri Dec 27 1:00 pm Provided by Justice Resource Institute (JRI). Located at 1 Grant Street, Suite 100, Framingham 508-935-2960. Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm JANUARY Community Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DECEMBER Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and discover how his Festival of Trees at Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Elm Bank legacy continues to inspire and empower us all. Everyone is welcome 900 Washington St Tuesday, December 3, 10am, $5. Over 40 theme to participate in this community event and a service project following decorated Christmas trees set up in the historic Hunnewell building, the celebration! Community members of all ages are encouraged to offered by local community groups to benefit Elm Bank. All trees will join us on this important day! Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Clergy be raffled off, with proceeds going to help maintain the gardens at Elm of Natick, Natick METCO Program, Natick Public Schools, Natick is Bank. Raffle tickets may be purchased upon admission. Don’t miss the UNITED, Natick 180, and SPARK Kindness. Learn more and register for extensive model train display! $5 admission fee due upon registration this free event at SPARKKindness.org (discounted from the usual $10 fee). Register at Natick Community Monday, January 20 at 10:00am at Wilson Middle School Senior Center, 117 East Central St, 508-647-6540. Conversation about Plant-Based Lifestyle Santa Visit Join Certified Health Coach Nancy Wind as she leads a discussion on Join us in welcoming Santa to the Bacon Free Library! Here is a chance living a plant-based lifestyle. Come share your thoughts and learn from to take a cute photo with Santa! We are also collecting new hats, others. Wed Jan 22 7:00 pm scarves, and mittens for A Place to Turn. Sat Dec 7 10:00 am – 12:00 pm FEBRUARY Holiday Window Contest Nappy Puppets Father Goose Stories This contest offers the businesses and favorite places downtown a Join us as larger than life puppets entertain the audience through chance to win the title of “Best Holiday Window 2018”. Vote for your charming short stories. Wed Feb 19 3:30 pm favorite window online Dec 1 at 5:00 pm.– Dec 15 at 5:00 pm. Vote at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJY2JPW.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Greetings Friends and Neighbors, Municipal News 2 Adult Evening/Weekend Classes 5

We have many things to celebrate as the chill fills the air this Pre K / Youth Recreation 6 season. Again, we are fortunate to have a great selection of Teen / Adult Recreation 10 community events and programming for every age. We hope Election Information 12 that you will find the opportunity to join us for at least one Skyline Adaptive Programs 13 festive holiday event on the Town Common or perhaps at the Daytime at the CSC 15 Senior Holiday Luncheon (as a guest or volunteer). So, please great ready to bundle up and join us for some great events! Community Farm Programs 20 Morse Library 22 Warm regards, Bacon Free Library 23

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1 municipal news & information

DPW WINTER PARKING REPORT A CONCERN On-street parking bans for emergency purposes are announced on radio/

In May 2015, the Town of Natick implemented Commonwealth Connect, television stations. news also known as SeeClickFix. This is a web tool that allows citizens to Please remove your car from the street as soon as you are aware of report non-emergency neighborhood issues, which are communicated a snow alert. There is no overnight parking in Natick from October 1st to local government. Use the app to report issues such as: to April 30th of each year. Additionally, no overnight parking is allowed Curbside Recycling Collection at any municipal parking lot. Vehicles parked illegally or abandoned on Potholes roadways are subject to ticketing by the Police Department and towing Snow Plowing at the owner’s expense. Emergency overnight parking is provided at the municipal lot on Pond Street only. Street Lights Traffic or Street Sign (General Town Bylaw Article 70 Section 5) The Director of Public Works Water or Sanitary Sewer Inquiry or other officer having charge of ways, for the purpose of removing or plowing snow, or removing ice from any way may cause to be removed to Curbside Rubbish Collection some convenient place, including a public garage, any vehicle interfering Sidewalk Repair with such work. Storm Water Drainage/Flooding (General Town Bylaw Article 50 Section 18) Any person leaving a vehicle Traffic Signal upon a public way so as to obstruct snow removal operations shall be Hazard Trees subject to a fine of $50.00. No person shall deposit snow or ice into or You have the option to upload a photo with each service request, upon any public way so as to impede Town snow removal operations, as a visual reference to help communicate the issue. Customer or to obstruct travel, or against or upon any fire hydrant, without the service requests are routed to Town staff to help answer your authority of the Town Administrator or his designee. questions and provide solutions. SeeClickFix is available for download as an app from your favorite platform. SIDEWALK PLOWING

SNOW SHOVELING-HELPING HINTS The Town plows over forty miles of sidewalks in the same manner as the roads. Sidewalks along main roads, business districts, and schools are 1. Whenever possible, it is best to pile snow to the right of the plowed as soon as possible. However, limited resources often delay the driveway (as you face the street) to reduce the potential of having start of sidewalk plowing until well into the storm event. In any storm it redeposited at the driveway opening when the plow passes. event, the major walking routes will be cleared within 24 hours, but every 2. DO NOT throw snow in the road; it will only be redeposited when effort is made to have all sidewalk plow routes cleared within 48 hours the plow comes around again. after the storm ends. Please note that not all of the Town’s 130 miles 3. DO NOT clean snow off of your car in the road. 6 of sidewalks are included in the snow removal program. Residents and businesses are encouraged to clear snow from sidewalks along their 4. Please DO NOT plow or deposit snow onto the sidewalks in front properties. of your residence. It makes sidewalk plowing more difficult and time consuming. SNOW AND ICE POLICY 5. In order to avoid doing twice the work, consider shoveling the The goal of the Natick Department of Public Works is to remove snow driveway after the storm has passed and the street has been and ice from roadways and sidewalks as rapidly and efficiently as cleared. The plows may revisit your roadway several different times possible while keeping the roads open and essential traffic moving throughout the storm. safely. 6. Prevent street flooding by clearing catch basins near your home Each storm develops with different factors that include temperature, allowing rain or melting snow to enter the drainage system. wind, moisture content, snow accumulation per hour and duration. 7. In the interest of public safety, do not pile or plow snow to obstruct The aim is to return roads to safe winter conditions as soon as a fire hydrant. Consider “adopting” a hydrant by shoveling and possible. With proper use of storm forecasts, personnel, equipment and clearing the hydrant in your neighborhood. materials, the desired results should be attained. Flexibility is needed to adapt to the variety of circumstances and conditions during each snow ASSISTANCE WITH SNOW REMOVAL and ice event. If you need snow shoveling assistance or can help those in need please During winter storms, every member of the Department is involved consider using the Snow Shoveling Assistant linkup found below. This with snow removal efforts. Staff are pulled from their other regular widget helps connect helpful volunteers to those needing assistance. duties (such as rubbish/recycling collection and water/sewer system Volunteers can help clear driveways, walkways, sidewalks, and the like. operation) to respond to the storm. In additional to Town staff and http://www.natickma.gov/1421/Snow-Shoveling-Assistance-Volunteers equipment, the Department retains the services of private snow removal contractors. During a snow plowing event, all Department and 2 municipal news & information

Contractor staff are mobilized simultaneously and work until the storm YOUR TOWN GOVERNMENT Q & A cleanup is complete or health and safety needs require staff to rest Location: Community-Senior Center before continuing. Join Sue Salamoff, Natick Board of Selectmen, in our library café to Over 160 miles of roadways, 40 miles of sidewalk, and 18 school and discuss our Town Government. Come with your questions! Meets first municipal parking lots are included in the snow removal program. The Thursday of the month. In July, we’ll be meeting the second Thursday

Town’s roadways are divided into 42 separate plow routes covered by due to the holiday. over 70 pieces of equipment. Additionally, the Department must ensure Thu Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6 9:30-10:30 am critical access to the Police and Fire Stations, 34 wastewater pump stations, 12 water supply wells, 4 water treatment plants, and the COFFEE AND CURRENT EVENTS Town’s water storage reservoirs. Additional information may be found at: Location: Community-Senior Center http://www.natickma.gov/1063/Snow-Ice-Policy Discuss international, national, state and local issues of the day with news news

Joe Weisse, the host of Conversations on the Natick Cable Government CURBSIDE TRASH COLLECTION Channel. Joe serves on the Natick Safety Committee and on the MBTA Advisory Board. Joe, a 30-year resident of Natick, is a former state During the winter months when there are snow banks along the roads, agency Public Information Officer. trash pick-up becomes more difficult. Fri Dec 20, Jan 24, Feb 28 10:00-11:30 am Free Please do not place trash bags, barrels or recycling bins on top of high snow banks. They should be placed on the street at the foot of snow banks or at the end of driveways. TOWN OFFICE WINTER SCHEDULE Natick Town offices will be closed on: If street plowing operations are underway, try to avoid placing trash bags, Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 20 (MLK Day), Feb 17 (Pres. Day) barrels and bins in the path of plows. Under extreme weather conditions, trash and recycling pick-up may be suspended for a period of time. Check the town’s website or call the Department of Public Works for up- NATICK CONNECTOR to-date information. The Natick Connector is a convenient, secure and accessible transportation service for seniors and disabled residents. We operate Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and in addition to our 12 passenger van, we also use a smaller SUV type vehicle. The service provides door to door transportation

to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other personal services in Natick, and the surrounding towns of Framingham, Wellesley, Wayland, Ashland (Market Basket only), and Sherborn. The cost for a one-way trip RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is $2; round trip is $4. Cash is not accepted on-board; call the MWRTA Location: Community-Senior Center to set up an account from which the fare is deducted. To register for Held monthly at the Community-Senior Center, these blood drives are a the service and set up your accounts, please call the Call Center at the fantastic way to give back to your community. The American Red Cross is MWRTA at 508-820-4650 and tell them you want to set up an account always looking for donors and has urgent need all blood types. Thanks to your with the Natick Connector. Please call two business days before you need generosity, the ARC continues to exceed its goal! Please continue this great a ride. Contact Jack or Rich with questions or comments at connector@ trend by contacting the ARC at and setting up an appointment to donate at natickma.org or phone number: 508-647-6540 x1901. our next drive. Mon Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3 1:00-5:30 pm

BREAKFAST WITH THE BOS Location: Community-Senior Center Enjoy conversation with members of the Board of Selectmen. Breakfast provided by The Muffin House Café. Thu Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 27 9:00-10:00 am

REPRESENTATIVE LINSKY’S OFFICE HOUR Location: Community-Senior Center

Visit Rep. Linsky or a representative from his office to discuss your concerns or questions. Mon Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 9:30-10:30 am 3 municipal news & information

HUMAN SERVICES FUEL ASSISTANCE 2019-2020 WINTER SEASON The Human Services Department strives to enhance the quality of life Natick Human Services staff will be helping Natick residents complete of Natick residents, of any age, who are in need. We adhere to best applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for

news practices in the field of Human Services by maintaining confidentiality, the 2019-2020 winter season. Applicants may be Natick residents of any age, complying with regulatory requirements, ensuring self-determination home owners or renters, pay for their own heat or in some circumstances have and monitoring for the safety and well-being of our clients. it included in their rent. Individuals and families may qualify for fuel assistance Our staff of two licensed social workers provides comprehensive if the combined total gross annual income of all household members over the assessment and case management to Natick residents of any age who are age of 18 is within the income guidelines. Following are the guidelines for in need of assistance. We help residents’ access services by determining family sizes/households of up to 5 people. Please call for income eligibility if eligibility for public benefits, assisting in the application process and you have greater than 5 people in your household.

advocating on their behalf. We identify resources and provide referrals Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Income Eligibility Guidelines for a number of services, including home care, counseling, senior and Household Size Maximum Gross Annual Income subsidized housing, veterans’ services, legal services, health insurance 1 $ 37,360 issues, long-term care options, caregiver, bereavement and hoarding support. We also provide crisis intervention. Please call our Information & 2 $ 48,855 Referral Specialist at 508-647-6540foraconfidentialreviewofyourneeds. 3 $ 60,351 4 $ 71,846 5 $ 83,341 CARE AND PREPARE The Natick Emergency Preparedness Team is continuing to offer a voluntary NATICK OPIOID TASK FORCE

call system designed to ensure for the health and safety of Natick residents during a weather-related or other town emergency. The purpose of the call For updated information about events and resources for addiction is to provide you with up-to-date information; make sure that you are safe; prevention, treatment and recovery, go to www.Natick180.org or contact have adequate resources to stay at home for the duration of the event and the Natick Health Department at 508-647-6623 to respond to you if you report an emergency situation. Those participating in the program will receive either a prerecorded message or personal NEW RECOVERY RESOURCE telephone call to check on your well-being. If the call is not answered we Boston Bulldogs (Natick Chapter) will continue to call until we reach you. If necessary, we will travel to your Location: Natick Common home to check on your safety. Weekly running club for anyone struggling with addiction, those impacted If you live alone, have medical conditions that limit your mobility, or if by addiction or those who want to lend support. Contact Angi MacDonnell you or someone in your home relies on medical equipment that requires at 413-285-3182 for more information. electricity we encourage you to participate. For those who do use medical Every Wednesday evening at 6:45 pm equipment needing electricity, please provide EVERSOURCE with this important information. They will add a life support code to your account FREE TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE (NARCAN) and provide additional notifi tions and recommendations prior to a Location: Natick Health Department (Town Hall, 2nd Floor) potential power outage. Please call for appointment, 508-647-6460. The Care and Prepare program is free. All you have to do is complete the Free training and Naloxone (brand name: Narcan) distribution for community Care and Prepare Program application form which is available on the Town of members who want to be prepared to reverse an opioid overdose. Natick website, and at the Community Senior – Center. The information you provide will remain confi If you are already enrolled in Care and Mon-Wed 8:30 am-5:00 pm Thu 8:30 am-7:00 pm Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm Prepare you don’t have to do anything, but please report any changes, such as your medical needs, contact information or emergency contact to FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Debbie Budd orTeri Checket.If you have any questions or would like assistance THE JOURNEY BEREAVEMENT GROUP in completing the application, please give us a call at 508-647-6540. Location: Natick Community Senior Center

Support group for individuals who have been impacted by the loss of a family SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) member or friend who misused substances. The Journey is a safe place to A great way to stretch your budget and give your family the food they talk or to just be with others who also have begun the Journey of living with need is to sign up for SNAP (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program). loss from substance use. Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Single people, families, the elderly, working couples — all receive SNAP benefits. Eligibility is primarily based on income and certain household SOAR NATICK (Supporting Outreach & Addiction Recovery) expenses. We can also provide referrals to local food pantries, if needed. Location: Morse Institute Library Please call Debbie Budd at (508) 647-6540 with questions or to schedule an appointment to complete an application. A local support group of Natick parents who have children who have experienced substance use disorders. www.SOARNatick.org First Tues of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm (check website to confirm schedule)

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an informal performance at the final class. Students should wear any • Child must be the proper age on the first day of class. For am style dance wear or comparable clothes and ballet slippers or non-skid classes, older 3YO may not be appropriate. socks. (8 wks) • Please bring a snack for your child to eat at their leisure. No 01 Wed Jan 15-Mar 25 1:00-2:00 pm $90 peanuts or nut products. (No class Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 11) • This program is not certified by the department of EEC. FUN WITH MESSY PLAY (ages 1 & 2) • For more information on the program, please read our Parents Manual online at www.natickma.gov/recreation Instructor: Muriel Sypek Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane M1 2-3 YO Mon Jan 13-Mar 16 9:00-11:00 am $160 PARENTS! Here is your chance to get messy with your little ones without M2 3 YO–Pre-k Mon Jan 13-Mar 16 11:30 am-2:00 pm $200 you dealing with the cleanup. Children will enjoy water play, sand play, T1 2–3 YO Tue Jan 14-Mar 17 9:00-11:00 am $180 a different messy craft each week using play-doh®, paint, brushes, T2 3 YO–Pre-k Tue Jan 14-Mar 17 11:30 am-2:00 pm $225 rollers, bubbles feathers and more. (8 wks)) W1 2–3 YO Wed Jan 15-Mar 18 9:00-11:00 am $180 01 Wed Jan 8-Mar 11 10:45-11:30 am $125 W2 3 YO–Pre-k Wed Jan 15-Mar 18 11:30 am-2:00 pm $225 (No class Feb 19, 26) Th1 2–3 YO Thu Jan 16-Mar 19 9:00-11:00 am $180 Th2 3 YO–Pre-k Thu Jan 16-Mar 19 11:30 am-2:00 pm $225 F1 2–3 YO Fri Jan 17-Mar 20 9:00-11:00 am $180 (No class Jan 20, Feb 17-Feb 21) Register in person at the Cole Center for lottery by December 6.

SOCCER JUNIORS (ages 3–6) Instructor: Global Premier Soccer Location: Bosse Sports Training INTRO TO DANCE (ages 3 & 4) 280 Worcester Road, Framingham Instructor: Cindy Wright Natick Recreation has partnered with Global Premier Soccer (GPS) to Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane bring an introductory soccer program to Natick. The juniors program A fun introduction to the wonderful world of dance. Students will develop teaches the fundamentals of soccer using a fun and energetic curriculum gross motor skills, coordination, group skills and self-confidence. that has been tailored to work specifically with 3-6 yr olds. Coach ratio is They will learn from the Instructor and from each other. Dancers will one coach to 10 players. (7 weeks) be encouraged to use their imaginations to explore/create their own 01 Sat Jan 11-Feb 22 1:00-2:00 pm $98 individual styles. Students should wear ballet slippers or non-skid socks and any style/color dancewear or comparable attire. (8 wks) STORYBOOK THEATER (ages 3.5–5/pre k) 01 Wed Jan 15-Mar 25 12:00-12:45 pm $85 Instructor: Cindy Wright (No class Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 11) Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

An introduction to theater: By bringing a familiar story to life, children will JUMP, TUMBLE AND SING (ages 2–4) develop acting skills, build self-confidence and learn to work as a team. Instructor: Muriel Sypek Children will wear costumes and use props (provided by instructor) to Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane enhance their characters. A short, informal performance will be held at A fun, active class that includes physical play and movement with slides, the last class. (8 wks) balls, tunnels, beanbags and some parachute play! Parent or guardian 01 Mon Jan 6-Mar 9 12:30-1:30 pm $95 participation is a requirement, so parents should be dressed to be active. (No class Jan 20, Feb 17) (8 wks) 01 Wed Jan 8-Mar 11 9:30-10:15 am $100 (No class Feb 19, 26)

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TINY TYKES (ages 2–pre-k) PUBLIC SKATING FOR NATICK RESIDENTS Instructor: Challenger Sports Location: FMC/William Chase Arena, 35 Windsor Ave, Natick Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane FMC/William Chase Arena offers public skating Sundays 2:00-3:30 pm

Tiny Tykes is a fundamental introduction to the game of soccer for and Monday–Friday, 1:00-2:30 pm for $6. Rentals are also available. programs players ages 2 – pre k. Challenger Sports experts and child development For more information and schedule for public skating, public hockey or professionals have designed an innovative age appropriate curriculum lessons, please go to https://fmcicesports.com and click on the William for the basic skills needed in soccer as well as their motor, social and Chase Arena link. psychological skills. Participants receive a ball and a shirt (if child already has a jersey, Challenger offers a backpack or Lenny the lion PUBLIC SWIMMING FOR NATICK RESIDENTS stuffed animal). (5 wks) Location: Keefe Tech Pool, 750 Winter Street, Framingham 01 Tue Jan 7-Feb 4 11:00 am-12:00 pm $75 (ages 2-4) Natick Recreation and Parks Department in conjunction with the 03 Sat Jan 11-Feb 15 3:00-4:00 pm $75(ages 3-pre k) Framingham Parks and Recreation is pleased to provide public (No class Feb 8) swimming at Keefe Technical School Pool on weekends. Pool availability may change as the season progresses. Youth 12 yrs and under must be accompanied by an adult. CASH ONLY. For more information please call the Framingham Rec. Dept., 508-532-5960 SNR Sat TBA 2:00-3:00 pm FREE ALL Sat TBA 3:00-4:30 pm $2/child, $4/adult ALL Sun TBA 2:00-3:00 pm $2/child, $4/adult

ARCHERY (grades 4 and up) Instructor: On the Mark Archery Staff Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

Learn the focus oriented sport of traditional recurve archery and

experience the thrill of success when your arrow strikes the target. This course emphasizes safety, discipline and proper form in a fun environment that enables students to learn more than just the fundamentals of shooting. Our certified USA Archery instructors empower the individual by training their instincts and mindset to concentrate on an objective and zero in on their target. All equipment provided. (4 wks) 01 Mon Jan 6-Feb 3 6:45-7:45 pm $130

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ADVANCED ARCHERY *NEW* (grades 4 and up)

Instructor: On the Mark Archery Staff Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Explore the shooting form taught in the Olympic training camps known as the ‘National Training System’ (NTS) and learn a new way of shooting in a technical step-by-step outline that will improve your consistency, accuracy and mental fortitude by focusing solely on the process to achieve the results. All equipment is provided. (5 wks) 01 Mon Feb 24-Mar 23 6:45-7:45 pm $160

ART • START WITH ART (grades k-5) Instructor: Christine Van Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

Be inspired by famous artists. We will work with watercolor paints, acrylic paints, oil pastels, pencils, markers and more. Students will explore sculpture, drawing, printmaking and painting. Our class is centered on each child’s creativity and individuality. (3 wks) 01 Thu Jan 30-Feb 13 3:45-4:45 pm $100 02 Thu Feb 27-Mar 12 3:45-4:45 pm $100

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programs CRAFTY KIDS (ages 6-11) *NEW FROZEN SCIENCE (grades 3-5) *NEW Instructor: Katy Foley Instructor: Wicked Cool For Kid Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane If your child loves making slime, bath bombs, squishy balls and other Love all things Frozen? Go on a frozen science expedition! We’ll make messy crafts, come joins us for Crafty Kids. Participants will be able to “frozen” slime, style six-pointed snowflakes, and make our own magical enjoy all the fun of crafts in a social environment without making your indoor snow. Grow cold crystals and make a spectacular density-based house a mess! (5 wks) snow globe. Create a beautiful frozen forest, make magical potions, and 01 Tue Jan 7-Feb 4 3:45-4:30 pm $85 warm up by making your own homemade hand warmers! (8 wks)

01 Tue Feb 25-Mar 24 3:45-4:30 pm $85 01 Tue Jan 21-Mar 17 4:00-5:00 pm $170 (No class Feb 18)

DANCE/THEATER (ages 5 & 6) Instructor: Cindy Wright TETRA BRAZIL FUTSAL ACADEMY (ages 6-9) Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Instructor: Challenger Sports It starts with a story. Through dance, dialogue, drama and comedy of Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane course, the children will tell the story. This class will focus on basic ballet Tetra Brazil is an organization of soccer educators who bring the flair and and children’s jazz/hip-hop (with age appropriate music), but we will passion of Brazilian Soccer to North America. Many of Brazil’s top soccer also introduce them to acting and how acting, music and dance together players grew up playing Futsal which helped them develop incredible create musical theater. We’ll add some costumes and props and present foot skills and quick decision-making. The Tetra Brazil Futsal program an informal performance at the final class. Students should wear any will help your players learn and practice these specialized skills along style dance wear or comparable clothes and ballet slippers or non-skid with teaching them about improvisation, creativity, ball control, and socks. (8 wks) passing in small spaces. (5 wks) 01 Fri Jan 10-Mar 6 3:45-4:45 pm $105 01 Sat Jan 11-Feb 15 2:00-3:00 pm $75 (No class Feb 21) (No class Feb 8)

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC (ages 8-12) HOME ALONE SAFETY (grades 3-5) Instructor: Joe Carota Instructor: Juanita Allen, EMT and CPR & First Aid Instructor Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Dive into learning the “art” of magic from a professional magician! Girls and boys learn telephone and door answering techniques, internet Get hands-on assistance as you learn the secrets behind each trick. safety and accident and fire protection. They’ll also learn some basic Participants will be able to keep a kit with props and booklet explaining first aid and time management tips for when they are alone for short each trick to amaze friends and family. (5wks) periods of time. 01 Fri Jan 17-Feb 14 4:00-5:15 pm $115 01 Thu Feb 20 10:00-11:30 am $43 02 Wed Mar 11 1:15-2:45 pm $43

EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER-SOCCER (grades 1 & 2) Instructor: Global Premier Soccer Coaches Location: Bosse Sports Training 280 Worcester Road, Framingham INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER (grades 1-4) Natick Recreation and Parks has partnered with Global Premier Soccer Instructor: Cindy Wright (GPS) to bring the Early Development Center (EDC) to Natick this winter. Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane The Early Development Centers (EDC) are for 1st and 2nd grade boys Children will develop acting, musical and dance skills as they prepare for and girls seeking additional professional coaching. The EDC is focused a short musical theatre performance to be held on March 20. on developing an affinity with the ball and encourages our young NOTE: Class on March 13 will be from 4:15-5:30 pm. Performance on players to be comfortable, creative and confident. Our coaches follow a March 20 will begin at 5:00 pm. (10 wks) specific curriculum provided by the GPS technical department to provide 01 Fri Jan 10-Mar 20 4:45-6:00 pm $130 consistency in each of our geographic locations. (7 wks) (No class Feb 21) 01 Sat Jan 11-Feb 22 2:00-3:00 pm $135,Boys 02 Sat Jan 11-Feb 22 2:00-3:00 pm $135, Girls

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SWEETHEARTS DANCE (ages 4-grade 4) Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane A Valentine Dance spent with “A special someone,” This dance is for any Parent/Guardian/Grandparent etc. and their special young one. Spend time with each other in a unique and fun way. Music, dancing, games, refreshments and memories are planned!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS A MUST! NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN AT THE DOOR IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY REGISTERED. THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS. 01 Sat Feb 8 4:30 pm-5:45 pm $18/couple ages 4-k 02 Sat Feb 8 6:00 pm-7:15 pm $18/couple grades 1 & 2 03 Sat Feb 8 7:30 pm-8:45 pm $18/couple grades 3 & 4 Snow date Sunday February 9, times may be adjusted.

TERRIERS DODGEBAL (grades 2-5) Instructor: Terriers Dodgeball Staff Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Tap “The Power of Play” in this popular program for kids to enjoy a fusion of Active Free Play and Team Dodgeball. Powered by music, creating a fun and energetic environment, kids warm up playing basketball, soccer, nerf

football or just running around. Foam dodgeballs provide a safe and fun outlet for kids to enjoy fast paced action, throwing, catching and of course

dodging balls. They also get a great overall workout and develop throwing,

catching and agility skills, while having fun playing one of their favorite

games. Teams are organized by grade and style with team shirts. Mixed

with arena tunes, they enjoy high-octane fun. At the conclusion of the

program teams enjoy a tournament for the coveted “Terriers Dodgeball BLAST BABY SITTING (grades 6-9) Bucket”. (5 wks). Instructor: Juanita Allen, EMT/CPR & First Aid Instructor 01 Thu Jan 9-Feb 6 5:45-6:45 pm $110 Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane Babysitter Lessons And Safety Training. Potential babysitters will learn how to handle the basics of infant and child-care. Topics you’ll cover range from how to react responsibly to medical emergencies, how to perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, how to set-up and run your own babysitting business and how to entertain with games and songs. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, easy-to-follow first aid instructions, and a sitter checklist to copy for each job. Participants should bring a light snack and drink. 1 Thu Feb 20 12:00-2:30 pm NTP Member: $50 NTP Non-M: $55 2 Wed Mar 11 3:00-5:30 pm NTP Member: $50 NTP Non-M: $55

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ADVENTURE WEEKS (grades 5-8) FANTASTIC FRIDAYS (grades 5 & 6) Join our Recreation staff on a different adventure each day, visiting local Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane attractions and embarking on new adventures! Participants should bring programs sneakers with a good sole, a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated, Enjoy a night out at Fantastic Fridays. The gym and game room snack, water bottle and a backpack. Please note: February break week are always open, with a DJ, ping-pong, air hockey, basketball, is an inclusive program & may have Skyline participants in attendance. pool, and more. Concessions are for sale as a fundraiser for future Waivers are required for various activities and must be completed by a activities. Theme nights include dodgeball, movie night, sports night, parent or guardian. These forms will be made available at the trivia night, and more! Chaperoned by recreation staff. beginning of the week. Participants will not be able to attend if the form 01 Fri Jan 10 7:00-9:00 pm is not filled out. 02 Fri Feb 7 7:00-9:00 pm 9:00 am-4:00 pm (unless otherwise specified; activities listed are 03 Fri Mar 6 7:00-9:00 pm subject to change) NTP Member: $75 Non-Member: $80 per day 03 Fri Mar 6 7:00-9:00 pm December Break LEGO ROBOTICS CLUB (grades 5 & 6) 01 Mon Dec 23 APEX Entertainment & Altitude Instructor: Natick Robotics Team 02 Fri Dec 27 Boda Borg Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane 03 Mon Dec 30 LAUNCH Trampoline Park This program is designed to spark kids’ interests in robotics, February Break programming, and problem solving. Robots are based on the LEGO 1 Tue Feb 18 Boda Borg Mindstorm kits on loan from New England Sci-Tech that use 2 Wed Feb 19 Urban Air programmable computer modules. Teams of students will follow a 3 Thu Feb 20 Patriot Place curriculum that ends with an in-house competition. (4 wks) 4 Fri Feb 21 Rock Climbing & Bouldering 01 Mon Jan 6-Feb 3 4:30 pm-6:00 pm NTP Member: $65 NTP Non-Member: $5 DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS (grades 6-12) (No class Jan 20) Instructor: Recreation Staff Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE SNOW TUBING (grades 5-8) Want to go on fantastic adventures like your favorite book, movie and Instructor: Recreation Staff game characters? Brave enchanted woods, outwit foes and thwart ancient Location: Nashoba Tubing Park, Westford, MA monsters! Come try Dungeons and Dragons! No experience necessary, Don’t spend the release day in front of the tube, spend it in one. Join but participants should bring their books and/or dice if available. Please your friends on the tubing slopes at Nashoba Valley for an afternoon bring a bagged dinner. Once registered, participants will be assigned of fun. Pack a lunch or bring money for lunch at the concessions. Fee to one of two campaigns, and will remain with that group for the entire includes tube rental for 3 hours, transportation and chaperones. Buses season (6 games). When registering, participants can request up to two will pick-up students at Wilson and Kennedy Middle Schools at 11:30 friends on their campaign. am. Drop-off is at the Cole Center (179 Boden Lane) at 5:00 pm. 01 Fri Jan 10, 31, Feb 7, 28, Mar 6, 13 5:30-9:30 pm 01 Wed Feb 5 11:30 am-5:00 NTP Member: $125 NTP Non-Member: $135 pm NTP Member: $50 NTP Non-Member: $55

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Location: Launch Trampoline Park, Watertown ELECTRONIC GADGETS CLUB (grades 5-8) Instructor: Bob Phinney, NE SciTech Stop feeling cooped up and get some energy out bouncing off the Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane walls! Join us as we go to the LAUNCH trampoline park in Watertown. Fee includes entry for 2 hours, a slice of pizza and medium soda, Students build and take home their own battery-operated gadgets that transportation and chaperones. Buses will pick-up students at Wilson light up and/or make noise while learning basic electronics. Students learn and Kennedy Middle Schools at 11:30 am. Drop-off is at the Cole how to use hot soldering irons and other electronic tools and experiment Center (179 Boden Lane) at 3:30 pm. with common electronics components. (4 wks) 01 Wed Mar 11 11:30 am-3:30 01 Mon Jan 6-Feb 3 4:30-6:00 pm pm NTP Member: $45 NTP Non-Member: $5 NTP Member: $60 NTP Non-Member: $70

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needs of our athletes and improving their basketball skills. (6 wks) of our alumni volunteers. Each day has a theme and a schedule. There will 01 Sat Jan 11-Mar 7 12:45-1:45 pm $65 be no Nurse during this week. If your camper needs medical assistance

(No class Jan 18, Feb 15, and Feb 22) throughout the day please contact Melissa Carter prior to registering. Private nurse’s and aids are always welcome to participate with the client

at no extra cost.** Please note there is no guaranteed 1:1 however you SNOWBALL SOCK HOP DANCE (all ages) can provide your own. Dec 27: Disney Day, December 28:Pajama Day, Location: Community Senior Center, 117 East Central St., Natick December 30: New Years Eve Bash. Get ready to dress up and dance without shoes! If shoes are needed 01 Fri Dec 27 9:00 am-3:00 pm $60 please wear sneakers, otherwise we will have a room to take off and 02 Sat Dec 28 9:00 am-3:00 pm $60 store your shoes (wheel chairs can still be accommodated and are 03 Mon Dec 30 9:00 am-3:00 pm $60 more than welcome on the floor). We love to celebrate all the love in the programs by making this our Valentine’s Day Dance. Dinner will be

6:30-7:30 pm followed by dancing from 7:30-9:00 pm. (Door prizes will VACATIONERS/ADVENTURE WEEK (teen center inclusive grades 7-9) be given out at the dancing portion of the night). Location: Meet at the Cole Center

01 Fri Feb 7 6:30-7:30 pm $10 We would like to start merging the teen center program with some 02 Fri Feb 7 7:30-9:00 pm $10 Skyline programming so February vacation is the time to start. Please 03 Fri Feb 7 6:30-9:00 pm $20 note this will be an inclusive trip for teens. If your teen needs medical assistance throughout the day, please contact Melissa Carter prior to TICKET TO ADVENTURE (teens and adults) registering. Private Nurse’s and aids are always welcome to participate Location: Meet at the Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane with participants at only the cost of the ticket to each event. Wednesday Enjoy six Saturday nights out with an event and dinner every time! Feb 19 Urban Air and Thursday Feb 20 Patriot Place. More info to come. Embark on new adventures with your favorite friends. 01 Wed Feb 19 9:00 am-4:00pm $80 01 Sat Jan 4, 18, Feb 1, 15, 29, Mar 14 5:30-10:30 pm $260 02 Thu Feb 20 9:00 am-4:00pm $80

WEEKEND WARRIORS (teens and adults) ADAPTIVE YOGA for people with disabilities and mobility Location: Various locations challenges (adults 18+) There will be no transportation provided for the winter season of Location: Roots & Wings Yoga and Healing Arts Weekend Warriors. Enjoy Friday nights out with different events in the 317 North Main Street, Natick surrounding towns. Time is subject to change. Jan 10: Mall-Dinner and Instructor: Rick Frank, Yoga Teacher and Occupational Therapist Shop, Jan 31: We are hoping the Natick High Winter sports programs will Yoga postures adapted to accommodate range of abilities. Participants have their schedules out soon for a sporting event, Feb 28: We have a sitting in chairs, standing, or on floor. Instructor and team of assistants few things in the works and will let you know the event once we finalize help participants with transitions in/out of chairs, to/from floor, and into/ reservations, March 27: We are excited to go to PINZ tonight for bowling, out of yoga postures. Studio and adjacent bathroom are wheelchair 2 slices of pizza, and arcade games. Due to the nature of this specific accessible. Adaptive yoga participants describe benefits such as strength, program and the venues we utilize, all individuals who register must be balance, and flexibility, ability to move through everyday life with more able to advocate for themselves independently. freedom and ease, and improved stress resilience. (3 wk sessions)

01 Fri Jan 10 6:00-9:00 pm $25 01 Fri Jan 3-17 12:45-2:15 pm $60 02 Fri Jan 31 TBD $25 02 Fri Jan 31- Feb 14 12:45-2:15 pm $60 03 Fri Feb 28 TBD $25 03 Fri Feb 28-Mar 13 12:45-2:15 pm $60 04 Fri Mar 27 5:00-9:00 pm $25 04 Fri Mar 27-Apr 10 12:45-2:15 pm $60

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THE YEARN TO LEARN CARD! MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Try our YEARN TO LEARN CARD! Purchase an electronic ‘card’ at our Join Sharon in quiet sitting, guided meditations, readings and some activities that help to ground us in the present moment. front desk for either $15 for 5 classes or $30 for 10 classes--or just $3 a class!–and work just like our exercise cards. Purchase a card and save Thu ongoing 1:30 pm Free time when checking in at the front desk! Classes will change, so keep checking in to see what’s next! PARKING PERMITS FOR 2020 We are expecting the parking permits for 2020 to be here in mid- LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE December for those people who are aged 65 and above. Please call The ukulele is small, inexpensive, and easy to learn and is perfect to the Center at 508-647-6540 to inquire about the day and time they will accompany Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Peter Paul and Mary, the Beatles, be available. Please make sure to bring a valid Massachusetts Driver’s The Everly Brothers, Elvis, and so many others. There is even no need License and the $3 fee for the permit. Please be advised that the to know music as everything is simplified to focus on your enjoyment. replacement cost for lost permits will be $5. Simply put, these weekly meetups provide fun and take us back to the wonderful era to the songs of our youth through happy music. FESTIVAL OF TREES AT MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Ongoing 11:00 am-noon Location: Elm Bank, 900 Washington St $24; use our special Ukulele Yearn to Learn Card (No class Jan 20, Feb 17) Browse over 40 Christmas trees, decorated in themes chosen by the group with presents and other goodies paired with each tree. All trees GREAT COURSES: THE AGING BRAIN will be raffled off, with proceeds going to help maintain the gardens at Elm Bank. Raffle tickets may be purchased upon admission and The science behind the aging brain tells a fascinating—and often dropped into each tree’s entry box. You do not have to be present to counterintuitive—story. Is “aging” a disease, or merely a natural win. Please ask at the desk at Elm Bank for details. Also, don’t miss the occurrence? If humans are biologically programmed to survive and thrive, extensive model train display, with model trains winding through villages why do we age at all? Is it possible (or even desirable) to “cure” aging and vignettes, including Christmas in the City (Boston of course!). This altogether? This DVD lecture series, taught by Professor Thad Polk, a amazing scenery is sure to get kids of all ages excited about the holiday neuroscientist and award-winning professor at the University of Michigan, season. Admission fee due upon registration at Natick Community Senior will give you a wealth of new insights about effects of aging. (6 wks.) Center, 117 East Central St, 508-647-6540. Tue ongoing through Dec 17 11:30 am Tue Dec 3 10:00 am $5 (discounted from $10 entry fee) $3; use your Yearn to Learn Card 50+ JOB SEEKERS REGIONAL NETWORKING GROUPS GREAT COURSES: HOW TO LOOK AT AND UNDERSTAND This program is designed to address the needs of the “Mature Worker,” GREAT ART which will be defi as anyone over 50. This program is for the job seeker What does it take to truly know what you’re seeing when you look at who is unemployed, underemployed, unhappily employed, returning to the art? In this DVD series, award-winning Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh workforce after a lengthy gap, or retired and seeking an encore career. of Rosemont College speaks to this and other compelling questions. The issue of age bias and suggestions for overcoming it will be discussed, Unlike a traditional survey of art, these lectures take you on an in- and interesting guest speakers are planned. We meet the first and third depth exploration of the practical skill of viewing art to give you the Wednesday of every month from 2:30-4:30 pm at the CSC. Topics: TBD knowledge you need to approach great artworks and reach new levels of appreciation. Wed Dec 4 & 18, Jan 15, Feb 5 & Feb 19 2:30-4:30 pm Tue Jan 7-Mar 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm Funded and supported by the Massachusetts Association of Councils on $3; use your Yearn to Learn Card Aging (MCOA), we offer a Job Seekers Networking Group program to support and assist people in the 50+ demographic who are looking for a MUSIC/OPERA APPRECIATION new job, a totally new career direction or an encore career. Join our own Ron Williams as we expand our reach and take a look at symphonies, jazz and other world music. Ron is an award-winning artist LETTERS TO SANTA familiar to opera and concert audiences throughout New England. He made his Boston Lyric Opera debut in 1992 after touring opera houses Every year an elf leaves special mailboxes at the Natick libraries to throughout Europe. (12 wks.) collect children’s letters to Santa. Elves then meet at the Community- Senior Center to help Santa answer the letters. What could be more Fri ongoing through Dec 20 10:30-1:00 pm magical at this time of year? Refreshments, holiday tunes and materials $3; use your Yearn to Learn Card No class on Dec 6. provided. Fri Jan 24-Apr 24 10:30 am-1:00 pm $3; use your Yearn to Learn Card No class on Apr 10. Tue Dec 10 11:00 am Free

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SLEEPING WELL- TIPS FOR A BETTER SLEEP GENEALOGY RESEARCH WITH SEEMA KENNEY With Robb Webb, Sleep Lab Manager, MetroWest Sleep Disorders Center, Join us for two 60-minute presentations about the Immigration and MetroWest Medical Center, RPSGT, RST Naturalization regulations for immigrant ancestors to the United States. In Do you chronically have trouble getting a good night’s rest? Do you Part 1, we will begin with a review of the types of voyages taken to arrive wake up feeling un-refreshed? An estimated 50-70 million US adults at our shores and the regulations on who could and could not enter. All the have sleep or wakefulness disorders. Join Robb as he talks about the while we will focus on which governmental body was making the rules and causes of sleep difficulties, treatments/procedures, and how to identify where any existing paperwork can be found today. In Part 2, we will continue them- helping you get back on track with a healthier life! our discussion with a review of the six ways to become a citizen of the United Mon Jan 27 2:00 pm Free States, concentrating on the naturalization process through the courts, as that produced paperwork which may exist today. We will also cover ways MASSHEALTH W/ TIM LOFF, ELDERLAW ATTORNEY in which citizenship was lost & perhaps re-sought at a later date. There will be time for Q & A. What you need to know about Medicaid (MassHealth). Did you know MassHealth has programs to provide care at home OR in a nursing home? Mon Mar 9 & 16 1:30 pm Free Did you know MassHealth doesn’t pay for assisted living or memory Mar 9 topic: Part 1: Immigration care? Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Get Mar 16 topic: Part 2: Naturalization educated on what MassHealth does provide and the basics of eligibility for MassHealth programs for elders. WELCOME TO NATICK Thu Jan 30 1:30 pm Free Whether you’ve just moved to Natick or have been here for a while, we’re inviting new residents to our Welcome to Natick interactive ESTATE ADMINISTRATION- What Happens When You die? program which includes an overview of the Town of Natick showing With Tim Loff, Elderlaw Attorney the depth and breadth of all this vibrant community has to offer. The Join Elder Law Attorney, Tim Loff to look at “Estate Administration-What Welcome to Natick program will be led by an experienced and long- happens when you die”. People often have questions about “avoiding standing resident of Natick, who will share a brief history of the town, probate” and using joint property and “should I have my house in trust?”, highlights of what makes Natick unique and the myriad of town and more. People can bring their kids to this one so everybody can get resources available. It will be an opportunity to meet other neighbors, educated on what happens on death so they can plan appropriately and gather hand-outs on resources and enjoy refreshments, plus you can know what to expect. enter to win gift certificates to Natick area shops and restaurants. Pre- registration advised. Thu Feb 20 1:30 pm Free Mon Mar 23 7:00-8:30 pm Free

KEEP ON HEARIN’- HEARING LOSS PREVENTION AND CARE VOLUNTEER FAIR Baby boomers have experienced a lot of LOUD events- parties, concerts, Find your perfect match at the Natick Volunteer Fair! Drop by and find dance clubs—add all that to the normal aging process and your hearing out how YOU can make a difference right here in your community. may be paying the price. Join Dr. Melissa Mahaffey, Audiologist from Opportunities abound for your talents. Come and meet representatives West Newton Hearing Center talk about different types of hearing loss, from Natick community. There will be several informative breakout the effects on communication and a variety of ways to address the sessions during this event and raffle prizes, donated by local businesses. problem as well as issues that may arise if you ignore symptoms. Call the CSC for a complete listing or to register: 508-647-6540. Mon Feb 24 1:30 pm Free Sponsored in partnership with The Natick Center Cultural District. Wed Apr 1 3:30-6:30 Free ELDERLAW UPDATES W/ TIM LOFF, ELDERLAW ATTORNEY Join Elder Law Attorney, Tim Loff in this overview of updates and changes for 2020 on Medicaid, including nursing home and community care; Medicare, Social Security, Long-Term Care Insurance, Special Needs Planning; Reverse Mortgages, and Estate Administration, and other current issues. Thu Feb 27 1:30 pm Free

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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE Join us for Coffee and Conversation - bimonthly LGBTQ and Allies will explore topics of interest -creating inclusivity and respect of our diverse community in and around Natick. Your energy,

ideas and stories create our community - please share them with us. We will be meeting on Saturday, Jan 25 & Mar 28 from 10:00-11:30 am.

ARTISTS AT NATICK CSC THIS WINTER:

THURSDAYS WITH LAURI Upstairs: December- December- Lisa Hayden- paintings Join us monthly for light dinner, conversation and fun LGBT community members and Allies. Call Lauri for questions or information at 508- January/February- Tom Gilligan, photography 647-6540 or contact her by email at [email protected]. Second Downstairs: Thursdays of the month. December 2019/January 2020- Barney Levitt, paintings Thu Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 7:00-8:30 pm Free February – Natick High School Students

These programs have been made possible in part by funding from the Older Americans Act as granted by BayPath Elder Services, Inc. A provision of the act is to allow for the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to support some of the program expenses. Whether or not you make a voluntary donation in no way informs or influences this service DAY TRIP TO PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, SALEM delivery. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Bus departs Fisk Methodist, 106 Walnut St, Natick at 9:30 am. Returns Sheila Young at the Council on Aging 508-647-6544. back to Natick at approximately 4:00 pm. In addition to exploring the

museum on your own for our 3-hour visit, you can purchase lunch at

Peabody Essex Museum, Atrium Café or at other nearby restaurants. The PEM is a beautiful architectural building housing an amazing collection of COMPUTERS art and has been recently expanded. In their permanent collection there COMPUTER LAB are works from the 1700s to today: paintings, sculptures, photographs, Instructors: Tom Swan & Ray Berggren drawings, textiles, architecture and decorative objects. Artwork from Drop-in, first come, first served with your computer questions. African, the Americas, Asia, maritime art, Native American and Oceanic Mon & Fri ongoing 9:00 am-noon Free art emphasizes the lively conversation that occurs through creativity Mon, Tue & Wed ongoing 1:00-3:00 pm Free across time, place and culture. Your museum admission also includes the Special Exhibit- Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle is the first museum exhibition of the ELLENBOGAN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER series of paintings Struggle: From the History of the American People The Center is for blind or low vision individuals who are not eligible for (1954–56) by the best known black American artist of the 20th century, assistive technology (AT) through standard state-funded programs. This Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000). Created during the modern civil rights Center is sponsored by the Mass Association for the Blind and Visually era, Lawrence’s thirty intimate panels interpret pivotal moments in the Impaired. Volunteers are here to help you with your AT needs! This free American Revolution and the early decades of the republic between service is available by appointment only; call Jerry, AT Coordinator at 1770 and 1817 and, as he wrote, “depict the struggles of a people to schedule at 857-443-6636. create a nation and their attempt to build a democracy.” Tue ongoing 9:00 am-12:30 pm Free If you have never toured the Yin Yu Tang house, it’s an experience not to be missed! The timed-ticketed tour can be booked upon admission or in advance by calling the PEM; cost is an additional $6. Please note: Trip insurance is NOT available for this trip, so please plan accordingly. Tue Mar 24 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (approximately) $33

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WEEKLY EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE CSC The Fitness Room at the CSC is a small community gym with cardiovascular equipment, KEISER Pneumatic weight machines, and free Chair Aerobics: Tue 11:15 am-12:15 pm weights. To join you must complete an orientation session, which you can

Wed & Fri 11:00 am-12:00 pm sign up for at the front desk at the CSC. Fitness room hours are Mon-Fri Chair Yoga: Mon 10:00-11:00 am from 7:30 am-8:00 pm and Sat 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Evening Muscle Building: Cost: $25 for 6 month membership for people aged 60+ Tue & Thu 5:30-6:30 pm $40 for 6 month membership for people aged 18-59 Muscle Building: Advanced Band Exercises: Tue & Thu 10:00-11:00 am Muscle Building: Low to Moderate Band Exercises: SMALL GROUP PERSONAL FITNESS Tue & Thu 11:15 am-12:15 pm Instructor: MetroWest YMCA Quigong: Fri 11:15 am-12:15 pm Classes are being taught by a Personal Trainer from the MetroWest YMCA. The Fitness Instructor will modify classes for students as needed and be Strength, Stretch & Tone Training: available to address individual needs and concerns. Small group personal Fri 10:00-11:00 am training will focus on strength, fl , and balance during the twice-a- *Yoga: Tue 3:00-4:15 pm week sessions. You will be asked to fi out a health questionnaire for the Fri 2:45-4:00 pm instructor when you sign up. New sessions start each month. Zumba: Mon 11:30 am-12:30 pm Pre-registration is required for ALL small group classes. Preference will be given to Natick residents. Please note: classes may be canceled due to Cost: $3.00 per class or purchase $15 or $30 multi-exercise card low enrollment. *Please bring your own mat for yoga classes Class start date Natick residents Non-Natick residents WATER EXERCISE CLASSES Dec 31 Dec 12 Dec 19 Location: Longfellow Health Clubs, Natick, 203 Oak St. Jan 28 Jan 9 Jan 16 A 10% discount for Natick residents, aged 60+ only who sign up through Feb 25 Feb 6 Feb 13 the CSC. Mar 24 Mar 5 Mar 12 Gentle Joints is a moderately-paced class focusing on flexibility and SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING: DAYTIME increased range of motion. This is perfect for anyone looking for gentle but effective exercises. It’s great for beginners, those with injuries, Price per 8 session class arthritis, or other types of inflammation. (6 wks.) Tue & Thu Dec 31-Jan 23 10:00-11:00 am $100 Session 1: Tue & Thu Jan 28-Feb 20 10:00-11:00 am $100 Mon Dec 30-Feb 3 10:15-11:15 am $54 Tue & Thu Feb 25-Mar 19 10:00-11:00 am $100 Fri Jan 3-Feb 7 10:30-11:30 am $54 Tue & Thu Mar 24-Apr 21 10:00-11:00 am $100 Session 2: Mon Feb 10-Mar 16 10:15-11:15 am $54 SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING - EVENING Fri Feb14-Mar 20 10:30-11:30 am $54 Price per 8 session class Hydropower is a total body workout, combining cardio, strength, abdominals, and flexibility for an effective and efficient workout in the Tue & Thu Dec 31-Jan 23 7:00-8:00 pm $100 deep end of the pool. (6 wks.) Tue & Thu Jan 28-Feb 20 7:00-8:00 pm $100 Tue & Thu Feb 25-Mar 19 7:00-8:00 pm $100 Session 1: Tue & Thu Mar 24-Apr 21 7:00-8:00 pm $100 Mon Dec 30-Feb 3 9:15-10:15 am $54 Session 2: Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/natick with credit Mon Feb 10-Mar 16 9:15-10:15 am $54 card, or call the CSC at 508-647-6540 if you want to pay cash, check: payable to ‘Town of Natick’. Registration fee due upon registration.

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NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM

NCOF has been providing residents with productive open space, farm products, and hands-on education to people of all ages, year-round EARLY MORNING DROP OFF (grades k-4) since 1975. Join us at the Farm for our new Early Morning Drop Off program! We Come and explore! Our 27 acres are open daily during daylight hours will do various fun, outdoor farm activities, such as feeding an animal, with no admission for your visits and purchases. Here’s what’s going on or taking a hike into the forest before the start of the school day. Drop this season: off is at 7:30 am. We will walk Memorial students over to school at 8:40 Gardens planned and seeds ordered am. Weather appropriate outerwear is needed for this program. Organic, greenhouse-grown salad greens for sale No program Dec 23 – Jan 1, Jan 20, Feb 17-20.

Maple sugaring, including public tours & Maple Magic Day Sat. Feb. 29 01 Mon Dec 9-Mar 16 7:30-8:45 am $275/$220

Pigs, sheep, and goats begin birthing 02 Tue Dec 10-Mar 17 7:30-8:45 am $300/$240 All Farm programs take place at 117 Eliot St. All registration takes 03 Wed Dec 11-Mar 18 7:30-8:45 am $300/$240 place online at www.natickfarm.org. If you wish, you can join as a 04 Thu Dec 12-Mar 19 7:30-8:45 am $325/$260 Farm member and save 20% (M price), and take advantage of priority registration for summer programs, which opens Jan 15. Programs do FARMING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (ages 5-10) not meet when Natick Public Schools are closed. Please join us for a year round, hands-on program that involves children in our everyday Farming operations – from maple sugaring to working in the solar greenhouses, from starting seeds in the greenhouses to PROGRAMS transplanting seedlings into the vegetable gardens. Every week we start

the morning with animal chores. Over the course of the year children FOREST GNOMES OPEN DAYS (ages 3-5) will get a deep insight into all aspects of work on a farm and to where Forest Gnomes Waldkindergarten is an outdoor program. Through play, our food comes from. This is a drop-off program. No program on Feb 18 song, story-telling, physical activity, and celebrating each season, children 02 Tue Jan 7-Mar 17 9:00-12:00 pm $540/$450 develop self-confi compassion for others, and a sense of community. Enrollment is still open for the 2019-2020 year program, which runs through June. Parents and caregivers and their children are invited to learn more FARMING FOR HOMESCHOOLERS (ages 11-14) about Forest Gnomes at one of our Program Open Days. Pre-registration is This opportunity for middle-school-aged youth is all about working required by emailing our teachers at [email protected] together to solve problems creatively and to contribute meaningfully to Wed Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 22 9:45 am-10:30 am the Farm’s mission. These intrepid students participate in every aspect of the farming seasons, from harvesting in the fall, to sugaring in the Parent only info night for the 2020-2021 year is Thursday, January 16 from winter, to planting in the spring. Join us in growing people while growing 7:00-7:45 pm food! No class on Jan 20, Feb 17

AFTERSCHOOL FARMERS (grades k-4) 02 Mon Jan 6-Mar 16 8:30-2:30 pm $810/$675 This program will involve students in our everyday Farm operations, from animal chores to harvesting, to putting our gardens to bed. Memorial VACATION PROGRAMS students will be walked over from Memorial by Farm staff. Please indicate in the “Notes” section of the online registration if your child is FEBRUARY VACATION FARMERS (grades K-4) from Memorial. No program on Natick Early Release days. No program Experience the Farm in the winter. Care for the animals, enjoy the on Dec 23-Jan 1, Jan 20, Feb 17-Feb 21 warmth of the greenhouse, learn winter crafts, make yummy treats, and explore winter in the woods. You’ll be part of the opening maple sugaring

season. If the weather is right, you’ll help tap sugar maples!

01 Tue-Fri Feb 18-21 9:00 am-12:00 pm $216/$180

02 Tue-Fri Feb 19-22 1:00-4:00 pm $216/$180

FEBRUARY VACATION WORK EXPERIENCE (ages 11-14)

Middle school students are invited to join the Farm staff during February vacation to help with our maple sugaring operation, work in the AFTER IN THE WOODS (grades k-4) greenhouses, care for the animals and their new arrivals, and help with Let’s reclaim our woods for afternoon play and exploration. There will be maintenance. time for hikes, woodworking and building shelters. Memorial students will be walked over from Memorial by Farm staff. No program on Natick Early Release Days. No program on Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 8, Feb 5, Feb 19, March 11

02A Wed Dec 11-Mar 18 3:15-4:45 pm $216/$180 02B Wed Dec 11-Mar 18 3:15-5:15 pm $288/$240 20 community farm

GIRL AND BOY SCOUT FARM PROGRAMS (all ages) Girl and Boy Scouts are invited to participate in our Scout farm and badge programs. For more information, go to www.natickfarm.org or email [email protected]

SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Opens Jan 15: for current NCOF members; opens Mar 15: for the public.

Our popular summer programs youth ages 3 through 14 let children encounter all things animal, vegetable and mineral in engaging, hands-

on, and timeless ways. Spots for younger children fill quickly; please consider joining the Farm as a member at the $125 level or higher to take advantage of priority registration. GNOMES ON THE FARM (ages ages 3-6) It is Friday Farm time! Join one of our Forest Gnome teachers as we VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS work and have fun on the Farm. Experience a taste of Gnome life as we spend half the day exploring the woods with lots of time for child- FARM VOLUNTEERS directed play. This is an outdoor program that runs in all weather and Spend time volunteering at one of the region’s most beautiful and oldest combines the best of Farm and forest time! A snack is included and the non-profit farms. Outdoor, seasonal farm chores include harvesting, cost is incorporated into the program fee. Come dressed in weather- mulching, raking, maple syrup collection, animal care, and more. Go to appropriate gear for a morning full of outdoor play and Farm activities! www.natickfarm.org/join/#volunteer No program on Natick Early Release Days. No class on Feb 21 Mon-Thu Sep-Jun 8:30 am-4:30 pm 01A Fri Jan 3-Mar 20 9:00 am-12:00 pm $594/$495

MAPLE SUGARING TOURS MAPLE MAGIC DAY HELPERS Location: Natick Community Organic Farm Assist with event set up, running and take down at Memorial School Learn how sap is turned into maple syrup, watch sap drip into the buckets, and NCOF in 2 to 4 hour shifts. Fun for adults, high schoolers with visit our sugar shack, and enjoy this sweet New England tradition. Tours community service hours or internships, college students, parent(s) can be tailored for scouts, youth groups, schools, adults, and families. (We working alongside child(ren) aged 8+; scout troops needed for table cannot guarantee boiling or sap run!) Pre-registration required. cleaning. Some sit-down tasks available. To volunteer, email events@ 01 Mon–Fri Feb 22–Mar 21 1:00-2:00 pm $8 natickfarm.org 02 Mon–Fri Feb 22–Mar 21 3:30-4:30 pm $8 Sat Feb 29 7:00 am-3:30 pm 03 Tue-Wed Feb 22–Mar 21 11:00 am-12:00 pm $8 FARM AMBASSADOR (ongoing) 04 Sat Feb 22–Mar 21 9:30-10:30 am $8 Support NCOF’s outreach efforts by representing the Farm at local 05 Sat Feb 22–Mar 21 11:00 am-12:00 pm $8 community events and by developing creative ways to share the Farm Registration: Go to www.natickfarm.org/visit-the-farm/tours love with our community.

SCOUT PROGRAMS For more information, email ericdstich@ gmail.com

SCOUT OVERNIGHT CAMPING (all ages) Scouts pitch tents under our trees, enjoy a campfire, and listen to the night sounds on our historic New England farm. Scouts will participate in Animal Chore Time. Scouts will collect 12 eggs from our hens for a farmers’ breakfast, and receive a 12 oz. bottle of our own maple syrup – compliments of the Farm! For every 15 scouts, 2 adults are free. For more information, go to www.natickfarm.org or email [email protected] Fri Dec-Feb 3:00-12:00 pm $25 Sat Dec-Feb 3:00-12:00 pm $25

HOLIDAY CRAFTS (all ages)

Crafters cozy up at the Farm! Scouts will enjoy making a sustainable, nature-based swag and gift wrap. All materials included. For more information, go to www.natickfarm.org or email [email protected] Mon-Sat Nov-Dec $15/Scout 21 morse Visit us online at morseinstitute.org or subscribe to our weekly morse institute email at morseinstitute.org/newsletter to see our full calendar of library events and to keep up with library news.

LEARN ENGLISH AT THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY COOKIE JAR EXTRAVAGANZA! Do you know someone looking to improve English language and literacy Drop in and make your own cookies in a jar! We will have all of the dry skills? Literacy Unlimited in Natick provides materials and free classes ingredients for a batch of cookies and plenty of mix-ins to make your for adults learning English or basic literacy skills as well as one-on- favorite holiday treat or gift. This is a free, drop in event for adults where one tutoring at the Morse Institute Library. For more information about you can bring home two cookie jars. attending a drop-in English class, receiving tutoring, or becoming a volunteer English language tutor contact Laurie Christie at 508-647-6400 Sat Dec 7 2:00 pm-4:00 pm x1583 or [email protected]. GALENTINES DAY 2.0! MEDITATION AT THE LIBRARY Ladies, grab your best friends and let’s celebrate Galentine’s Day, A weekly program teaching mindfulness and mediation on Wednesday breakfast style! Popularized by Leslie Knope on the NBC comedy, Parks nights at 7:00 pm. & Rec, Galentine’s Day is a celebration in response to Valentine’s Day where instead of celebrating our significant others, we celebrate our BOOK GROUPS AT THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY friendships! We will have a waffle bar, tea & virgin mimosas. Event is free, but space is limited, Registration information coming soon! Looking for some engaging discussion around interesting books? Come to one of the Morse Institute Library’s three book groups! Groups include: Sun Feb 9 1:00 pm

Monday Evening Book group: 3rd Monday of each month 6:30 pm in the Community Room. NEW FANTASY SERIES BOOK CLUB FOR 2020! Wednesday Morning Book group: Do you love speculative fiction? Come join us for our new Fantasy and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am Sci-Fi trilogy series book group. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month @ 7:00 pm in the Community Room. Our first trilogy installment Gulp fiction: is The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness, so join us for a lively 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. See website for meeting location. discussion as we read and discuss 4 trilogies through 2020!

MORSE INSTITUTE STITCHERS EVENTS FOR TEENS Have fun while doing good! The MIL Stitchers is a service-oriented Weekly and monthly programs for teens are available at knitting and crocheting group meeting one Saturday a month and morseinstitute.org/teens working collaboratively to create handmade items for various nonprofit organizations. Stitchers meet on select Monday, Thursdays, and Saturdays – check out website for dates as we increase frequency during different EVENTS FOR CHILDREN – Visit our website for a complete listing times of needs. SING ME A SONG: WITH FRAN FRIEDMAN Join us for a family friendly concert with Fran Friedman. DESIGN A 3D PRINTED ORNAMENT: Parent & Child Program Fri Jan 3, Feb 7 10:30-11:15 am Parents and their children who are students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to design an ornament in Tinkercad, an easy to use 3D design tool. CHINESE NEW YEAR Program is free. Registration begins on November 3. Families with children ages 3-10 are invited for this drop in craft and Sun Dec 1 2:00 pm bilingual story time.

ADULT CREATIVE WRITING Sat Feb 1 10:00-11:30 am Learn, have fun, and write from the heart! Local author Robert Uttaro will meet you where you are to guide you through your writing project. PRESCHOOL FILM FEST Beginners as well as experienced writers welcome! This is a welcoming A 30-minute film program for preschool children. and encouraging space. Registration required. Mon Jan 13, 27, Feb 10, 24 10:30-11:00 am Tue Dec 3, Jan 7, & Feb 4 6:30 pm PLAYNIGHTS ASK THE PROFESSIONAL SERIES Families are invited for Monday Night imaginative play. This evening is Welcome to the Morse Institute Library’s Financial Literacy Series: Ask the geared toward preschool but everyone in the family is welcome. Professional! Each month we will cover a topic with a local professional to Every Monday 6:30 pm answer questions and give you insight into each topic! Program is Free. No registration required. THURSDAY MORNING PLAY Budgeting: Thu Dec 19 7:00 pm Join us Thursday mornings for monthly events catered to walkers and Credit Scores: Thu Jan 16 7:00 pm pre-walker toddlers. Visit morseinstitute.org for weekly program details Tax Refunds : Thu Feb 20 7:00 pm and to register.

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COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR PARKING PERMIT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteering for the Council on Aging is easier than ever! If you are We are expecting the senior parking permits for 2020 to be here in interested in becoming a COA volunteer go to www.myvolunteerpage. mid-December and are looking for people who are comfortable using com and search for “Natick”. You will be brought to our online volunteer computers to look people up in our database and issue parking permits page where you can get information about volunteer opportunities and to them. This will involve data entry into our database, confirming they

apply online to become a volunteer. If you are a current volunteer and have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license, collecting the $3 fee and are interested in any of the following opportunities, please contact Karen issuing the parking permit. We will train those who are unfamiliar with Edwards at [email protected]. our database program. We will be scheduling volunteers to process senior permits from mid-December to the end of January 2020.

THANK YOU TO OUR LEAF RAKING VOLUNTEERS! Thank you to our many volunteers who went out for a morning or TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED afternoon to rake the yard of a Natick Senior resident! This annual event Volunteers are needed in our transportation program. We provide helps Natick seniors who are no longer able to rake the leaves in their transportation for seniors and residents of all ages with disabilities yards during the fall. to medical appointments and other destinations locally as well as in Boston. Drivers have the opportunity to meet and get to know many new people while providing a much needed service. This opportunity allows for a flexible schedule, and drivers use their own car to drive people to destinations to which they are comfortable. Drivers can also opt to drive our new MWRTA sponsored van. If you are driving the van there is no special license required; however, training will be provided and you will be scheduled into morning or afternoon shifts.

We would like to send a special Thank You to MathWorks for encouraging the spirit of community service among their employees which has helped fill an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to approximately 80 homebound elders in Natick Monday through Friday each week!

MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS NEEDED Meals on Wheels Driver volunteers deliver a noontime meal to Natick senior residents who are homebound and residents with disabilities Monday through Friday. This program allows Natick residents to maintain their independence and guarantees that they will receive at least one hot, nutritious meal each day. The success of the Meals on Wheels program depends on volunteers and there is an urgent need for drivers in our community. Most drivers deliver once a week or once every two weeks, however substitute drivers can commit to as little as one or two days a month to deliver meals. Volunteers receive orientation, training and ongoing support.

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life is interrupted ...... a critical injury appears Your children go to college ...... There’s a dementia diagnosis You must make life decisions for your loved one . . .

Emergency & Advance Care Planning

Let’s Talk Natick is a community initiative to address emergency and advance care planning at all ages. Designed to educate and encourage residents to talk about their wishes in the event that they are not able to speak for themselves, and to document them through

Health Care Proxy and Advance Directives. Let’s Talk Natick is an initiative supported by the Leonard Morse Grants Panel of the MetroWest Health Foundation.

For more information contact Lindsay Quillen, LCSW at 508 647 6540 x 1917 or email at [email protected]. Community Education and Resources Community Services Department NON-PROFIT

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W inter Session 2020

citizens natick leadership academy

For an application visit: natickma.gov/leadership

“The academy The academy is designed to enhance citizen understanding of town delivered.” government operations and for municipal leaders and citizens to learn from one another through conversation. “It’s great seeing Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm at various everyone working locations around town. All sessions are facilitated by town staff who for the good will provide learning experiences that are interactive, interesting, and of the town.” informative.

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