SUNDAY, JUNE 8
NORTH ANDOVER: Flag Retirement Ceremony
Do you have a worn out, faded, or unserviceable flag? Bring it to the ceremony to be disposed of properly. All are welcome.
2 p.m., Ridgewood Cemetery, 177 Salem Street
Info: 978-688-9525
ANDOVER: Board Games Club
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.
1-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NEWBURY: Anniversary Celebration – Open House
Come see how the food pantry has grown in the past 10 years with refreshments, live music, pantry tours, activities for kids, raffles, and more.
1-3 p.m., First Parish Newbury Food Pantry, 20 High Road
Info: 978-358-1077 / newburyfoodpantry.org
ANDOVER: Cornhole for a Cause
Gather your friends, family, and fellow veterans for a day of friendly competition, delicious food, and endless fun—all while supporting a fantastic cause. Tournament proceeds to benefit Run for the Troops Veterans programs.
3 p.m., Ironstone Farm, 450 Lowell Street
Cost: $100 per team of 2; $75 for veteran teams
Info/register: https://shorturl.at/NQl1k
MONDAY, JUNE 9
ANDOVER: Non-Fiction Book Club
This club explores contemporary issues, history, biography and more.
10 a.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
NORTH ANDOVER: Documentary Screening
Come watch “The Girl Who Wore Freedom”. Discover the untold stories of D-Day from the men, women, and children who lived through German occupation and Allied liberation of Normandy, France.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Movie Monday
Come watch “Love Is Strange”, rated R.
11 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Must be a member of the COA to participate. Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game begins at 1 p.m.
12 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Home Food Preservation
Learn how to make zucchini relish.
12:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560
Info: www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players meet to enjoy a friendly afternoon of Bridge. Partners not needed.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Memory Cafe
A welcoming space for people living with dementia and their care partners—to come together and enjoy meaningful, joyful programming in a supportive environment
1 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
RSVP: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
New players welcome.
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Teen Weekly Activity
This week’s activity is: know your pride flags quiz.
3-5 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Community Night Meals
Mondays
Open to all in the Haverhill community.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
ANDOVER: Fiber Arts Club
Bring your own fiber arts project (knitting, crochet, etc.) and join us for a casual meet-up to work on projects and have some fun!
6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Bring a mask, your knitting materials, and socialize. No registration required.
6-7:30 p.m., Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Info: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
HAVERHILL: English (ESL) Conversation Circle
Come practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Movie Monday
Come watch “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Author Chat (Online)
Author Edward Underhill discuss his newest books, “The In Between Bookstore” and “In Case You Read This”.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Stranger than Fiction Book Group
June’s book is “Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World” by John Valliant.
7-9 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
GROVELAND: 3B Fitness: Bones, Brains & Balance
Tuesdays
This fun and functional class blends balance, strength, and brain games.
9 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Knitting & Crocheting
Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative In-Person Meeting
The meeting will feature Julie Weymouth, co-founder and executive director, The Homeless Heroes Foundation.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ironstone Farm, 450 Lowell Street
RSVP: 978-651-3029 / email: yrodriguez@agespan.org
HAVERHILL: Classic Matinees
Today’s movie is “Syriana” (2005), rated R. Starring George Clooney.
10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Honoring D-Day: Echoes of Valor and Victory
A virtual lecture with Dave VanArsdale.
10 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives
Tuesdays
Experience and beginner players welcome.
1-4 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: Game Time (Ages 12-18)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Whether you’re into Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo Switch, this is your chance to unwind, have fun, and challenge your friends to some friendly competition.
3-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
ANDOVER: Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Tuesdays
It doesn’t matter if you drank or what type of drugs you used; if you have a desire to stop, you are welcome here.
6:30-7:30 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
METHUEN: Creative Outlet: Crafting with Samm and Sue (Adults)
June’s theme is wind chimes.
7-8 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Registration required: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: WORDS Book Group
This month’s book is “Manboobs: A Memoir of Musicals, Visas, Hope, and Cake” by Komail Aijazuddin. New members are always welcome.
7-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org