Vacation Week Fun and Updates. It's not just for kids.
Greetings,
Don't worry. We have the solution to bleak vacation week weather, We are hosting another action packed week filled with activities-and not just for kids. As if there is not enough going on at the Center there is also more going on around town. Lest we forget, Monday is a legal holiday so we are closed to honor those Massachusetts Patriots that fought to establish our wonderful country. There are many activities just down Battle Road a piece. Festivities are held all weekend through out the National Park in Lexington and Concord. https://www.nps.gov/mima/patriots-day.htm. If it is too cold or you simply don't have time make sure you go tour. Many of the walks are free or invest in a National Park pass to get into areas that require admission. A pass is a great gift, you can give/get a lifetime pass for those 62 and older for $80 plus a processing fee. OTher Park passes aer FREE for those with a documented disablity, or 4th Graders. https://store.usgs.gov/pass
Before I tell you about the week ahead please try to save some energy and time for us next weekend. The Center would not operate without our tremendous volunteers, Saturday and Sunday April 21 and 22nd we are celebrating Earth Day by holding a volunteer weekend filled with many volunteer activities (read chores) but fun ones too... Painting, planting, cleaning and more! Carpentery and muscle are really in demand. So if you can spare an hour, or two or three we would greatly appreciate it. Jobs for all ages and abilities. Please be in touch if you can come so we make sure we have you paired with the appropiate job and supplies! Come help us please. WE will feed you!
Sunday the 22nd The Friends of Lancaster Seniors are holding a Flea Market, Reuse, Recyle, Resell.. in the Gym. Table are still available. Come shop or sell. Want to know more? Call them at 978-263-7962 and leave a message.
Before we get to next weekend, there is plenty to do during the week.
Tonight, the Lancaster Garden Club welcomes you to the First Church for the ABCs of Vegetable Gardening. This presentation is free, and a great way to meet neighbors have a snack and learn a bit. Too cold to garden today-so come be inspired! Sunday the Lancaster Garden Club is at the First Church. https://lancastergardenclub.wildapricot.org/
Monday, we wish all those running the Boston Marathon or supporting friends our best. It will be cold and wet but it is a tremendous acheivement and we applaud all those running for great causes!
Tuesday
Once again the Center hosts Family Fun Days. This April we have a three day series beginning Tuesday with a Family Pancake Breakfast with Chocolate Chip pancakes, eggs, fruit, sausage and beverages Oly $3 for anyone! We follow with a day of Crafts, Nerf Wars and a great kid freindly lunch. After lunch with the help of Lancaster Recreation kids will get to try out thier soccer skills at Kicks and Drills with coaches and other kids. Weather will determine if we are in or out!
Walking Group at 9, 10:30 Chair Yoga (this week in the library) a great class, 9 a.m. Get Dirty Gardening Group- ALL WELCOME, thanks to Harvard Pilgrim Health Foundation for funding this FREE Class. We continue the day with Lunch, and of course Bingo at 12:30. 2:00 Scrabble Group! A great group, you should hear the laughter. Again, FREE! and all are welcome. Don't forget Tai Chi at 6 p.m.
Wednesday:
Our board meets at 9 in the Center. We would love to have your input- come on down!
Thursday:
9 a.m. Walking Group! So much fun, a stroll followed by treats. Life is good. 10: Gardening Group. This week we learn about Straw Bale Gardening, and continue our good work on planting. At 11 we hold Hatha Yoga, all welcome to this lower body class. This one is $10.
Then join us for a Healthy Harvard Pilgrim Lunch, homemade soup and special tasty treats! This one is $5 for adults (registered gardeners eat free) and another kid friendly menu to bulk you up before our Frog Walk! Join Rona Balco, previous president of Friends of the Oxbow and Naturalist for a walk to a local Vernal Pool. Everyone will learn something and the season is fleeting for Vernal Pools. Come learn why they are so important to us!
Round Thursday out with a Waltz, taught by the incomporable Jim Cole. A great, passionate teacher who really makes it work for everyone. Single or as a couple It is fun and good for you. $13 a single class or $30 for a three class series. A deal!
Friday
1:00 Stretch your brain with Bridge. Great for the gray matter and social life. This is free for all. Good for kids to learn math skills!
The whole family will need a nice relaxing night by Friday. Come to Friday Night at the Movies!
Only $5 a family includes Popcorn, movie tickets andfun and special surprises! Bring a mat, sleeping bag or whatever makes you comfortable. Details will follow or call Melissa at 978-733-4076
Rest up because we need your help Saturday and Sunday. Jobs vary from cleaning indoors to painting and drawing for our mural project. Crafting window boxes, laying out new raised beds, spreading stone dust, planting and so much more!! Hope you help support our little slice of the earth. It's a good one!
Hope to see you,
Alix
ps. Pickleball is still indoors! Ya hoo! We love having them and it is just too cold outdoors. If interested be in touch.