Acton Council on Aging/Senior Center

10/29/2026

Today at the Senior Center, attendees explored the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 during an engaging presentation by Rick Tulipano. The talk examined what really happened in Salem, Massachusetts, more than 330 years ago, and explored why this important chapter in American history remains relevant today.

10/29/2026

10/29/2026

We were treated to extra spooky line dancing classes on Wednesday, October 28, here at the Senior Center! Our wonderful instructor, Paul, went all out decorating for the season and played Halloween songs to get everybody moving, from Monster Mash to Thriller to Ghostbusters and more!

10/28/2026

Yesterday at the Senior Center, we hosted a fun and festive Halloween Party. Open to everyone age 60 and older for free, the gathering brought participants together in the lounge to enjoy Halloween treats, refreshments, and spooky fun. Costumes were encouraged as everyone celebrated the season with a boo-tiful afternoon of tricks, treats, and Halloween spirit!

10/27/2026

Come join us for lunch tomorrow at the Senior Center!

10/22/2026

The Acton Senior Center welcomed attendees to “Cowboy Campfire: American Cowboy Music” on Thursday, October 22.

Presented by John Clark, the program took participants on a nostalgic musical journey through the history of cowboy and Western songs.

Attendees explored the origins of cowboy music, from the songs of cattle drives and roundups to the singing cowboys of Hollywood, including Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. The program also highlighted memorable Western classics such as Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Cool Water, and I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart, along with popular television theme songs like Rawhide and Bonanza.

The event celebrated America’s rich musical heritage in honor of the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.

10/22/2026

Why the Salem Witch Trials Matter Today with Rick Tulipano

Thursday, October 29th, 1:00-2:00pm

Open to out-of-towners age 60+ for $5

People come from all over the world to see the town where the infamous American witchcraft trials occurred. But what really happened in Salem, Massachusetts, 332 years ago? In this talk we’ll see why the Salem story is so relevant today. Rick Tulipano holds a master’s degree in education. He is the author of two books and numerous essays on his specialties, the Cold War and the Civil War.

10/22/2026

Poet of the Month: Sarah Orne Jewett via Zoom
Monday, October 26th, 10:30-11:30am
Open to out-of-towners age 60+/free
Join Val Walker for a program on the life and poems of Sarah Orne Jewett who is famous for her book, The White Heron, yet her exquisite poems also express her passion for the Maine landscape. Register to receive the Zoom link: [email protected] or 978-929-6652. Val Walker, MS, is an author, educator, blogger for Psychology Today, and a frequent teacher/speaker at the Acton Senior Center.

10/22/2026