THURSDAY, JULY 9
NORTH ANDOVER: Ping Pong
Thursdays & Fridays
Two official tables.
8-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. — noon.
The shop offers a wide selection of clothing, shoes, household goods, and more – at unbeatable prices.
@ Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Info: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Massage Therapy
This program is open to North Andover residents and those non-residents that volunteer at the center.
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $20 for a 30 minute session
Registration required: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Wiggle Words (Ages 0-18 months)
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories.
9:30-10 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
GROVELAND: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, also known as CST, is a research-based, non-medication program designed for people who are living with mild to moderate dementia. Come learn more. The program begins Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m.
10-10:45 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Learn more: 978-556-7217 / email alee@grovelandma.com
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
METHUEN: New Parent Meet-Up
Thursdays
Join with your little ones for a relaxed weekly meet-up designed for parents and caregivers of youngsters up to 18 months old – connect with others in the community, share experiences, and build your support network in a friendly, welcoming space.
10-11 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: The Talk
Thursdays
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Summer on the Common Series
Join for Henry the Juggler, an interaqctive juggling sow full of laughs.
10 a.m., Town Common, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Rain site: North Andover Middle School Auditorium, 495 Main St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/8ksDC
ANDOVER: Toddler Tales (Ages 18 months – 3 years)
Join for songs and stories.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Play the Ukuele
Thursdays
10:30-11:30 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
METHUEN: Bridge
Thursdays
12:30-3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Free Movie
Join to watch “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” rated PG13. No registration required.
12:30 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Info: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Ice Cream Sundae Social
Choose from vanilla, chocolate, or coffee ice cream, then customize your sundae with toppings including fudge, caramel, butterscotch, strawberries, sprinkles, mixed nuts, and marshmallow pieces.
1 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
RSVP required: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
METHUEN: Whist
Thursdays
1-3 p.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Reiki Session
Thursdays
This program is open to North Andover residents and those non-residents that volunteer at the Robb Center.
1 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Registration required: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Teen Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)
Relax while painting a mini paint-by-number dragon portrait.
2-3:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: Books & Bubbles (Ages 0-18 months)
This language-enrichment program features fun songs and fingerplays, stories, and everyone’s favorite finale: bubbles.
2-2:45 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Summer Organ Matinee: Raphael Attila Vogl
The concert features works by Mendelssohn, Bach and Reger.
2 p.m., Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for students; children age 5 and under are free
Info/tickets: 978-685-0693 / www.mmmh.org
ANDOVER: Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Join for table-top role-playing — no experience necessary.
3:30-4:45 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Beginning Chapter Book Chat (Grades K+)
The group will meet to discuss “Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden” by Saadia Faruqi.
4-4:45 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Chapter Champs (Ages 8-9)
Sign up for a monthly book group at the library.
4:15-4:45 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Pokemon Club (Ages 5-18)
Meet up with your Pokémon cards to trade and battle.
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Summer Dinner with Vocalist Maria Guanci
5 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Cost: $15 per person
Register: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
HAVERHILL: Game Night
Strategy games, abstract games, filler games, complex and non complex alike, come and try out whatever you like. Feel free to bring your own games. All experience levels welcome.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Summer Concert Series
The show will feature performances by Paul Prue & Peter Chase at 6 p.m. followed by Jennifer Teft & the Strange at 7 p.m. This free concert is family-friendly and you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, soft drinks and snacks.
6 p.m., Bradford Common, 10 Church St.
Info: www.teamhaverhill.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Catnip Junkies (NOLA jazz and swing)
Join for an intimate concert series in the gardens. Food and drink vendors will be on-site.
6-8 p.m., Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, 153 Chickering Road
Cost: Member Adult: $12; Member Child: $3; Nonmember Adult: $20; Nonmember Child: $5
Info/tickets: 978-607-1135 / www.thetrustees.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Flying High Dogs
Mike and his 4 flying high frisbee dogs are the #1 dog entertainment act in the world. The show is guaranteed to entertain & thrill crowds of all ages.
6-7 p.m., Atkinson Elementary School, 111 Phillips Brooks Road
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Alcoholics Anonymous
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
6:45 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave.
Info: 978-372-5173 / www.uuhaverhill.org
ANDOVER: Alcoholics Anonymous
Thursdays
Open meeting, no registration required.
7-8 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
ANDOVER: Writers Group
Meets on the second Thursday of each month. No registration required.
7-8:45 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org