WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
HAVERHILL: Wellness Clinic
Wednesdays
9-11 a.m., Haverhill Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
METHUEN: Thrift Shop Open
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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
HAVERHILL: Digital Support
Tuesday and Wednesdays
Walk-in support for questions on computers, phones, tablets etc.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Citizen Center, 10 Welcome St.
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Farmers Market
Wednesdays through October
Come and support your local farmers, get fresh products, and connect with your neighbors.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Campagnone North Common, 155 Haverhill St.
Info: www.groundworklawrence.org
METHUEN: Read & Play (Ages 18 months – 4 years)
Bring your kids to enjoy stories, music, and a free-play session using a rotating array of costumes, toys, and building materials.
10-10:45 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Congregate Lunches
Monday – Friday
10:30 a.m., Haverhill Council on Aging, 10 Welcome St.
Cost: $2 suggested donation
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
LAWRENCE: Educational Playgroup (Ages 0-5)
Participants will listen to an amazing story, followed by a game or craft.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: North Andover Community Support Services
Resources available include individual support and advocacy, information and referral services, and guidance through various needs.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Baby Boogie (Ages 2-6)
Wednesdays
Wiggle, rhyme, and boogie your way into fun in this engaging and exciting music class.
11-11:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Held on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Join a caring, supportive community where grandparents connect, share experiences, and learn from each other
11 a.m., AgeSpan, 280 Merrimack St., Suite 400
Register: Email: cpolizzotti@AgeSpan.org
GROVELAND: Drop-In Game Day
Wednesdays
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of games and conversation. Rummikub is a current favorite, but you’re welcome to join any game in progress or bring one to share. Come to play, or just sit, chat, and enjoy a warm drink.
12-3 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Bereavement Support Group
Wednesdays
2 p.m., The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court
Registration required: Email: susan.toleos@tuftsmedicine.org
Info: 978-623-8320 / www.andoverma.gov/elder-services
NEWBURYPORT: Opening Art Reception: Coming Home
This exhibit features over 80 works by artists who have a connection to the Newburyport area. Artwork includes oil painting, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, collage and pastel.
4-6 p.m., Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St.
Info: 978-465-8769 / www.newburyportart.org
LAWRENCE: Books and Melodies in the Courtyard (Adults)
Join for live music, rotating performers, and the king of energy that turns neighbors into community.
5-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Info: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
ANDOVER: Concerts in the Park: Silver Springs
This quintet covers over four decades of the best Fleetwood Mac songs ever recorded.
5:30-7:30 p.m., The Park, Chestnut and Bartlet streets
Rain date: Aug. 27
Info: 978-623-8340 / www.andoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: Gabi’s Art Class (Kids & YA)
Join Gabi as she teaches basic techniques such as shading, blending, color mixing, and brush control in a fun, supportive environment.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
LAWRENCE: Acrylic Paint Workshop (Adults)
6-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Registration required: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencepl.org
METHUEN: Nevins Needleworkers
Do you knit, crochet? Do something else with a needle? Stop by and join the fun. All levels welcome.
6-8:30 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
HAVERHILL: Overeaters Anonymous
Wednesdays
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. All are welcome. Use the first floor office entrance. The location is handicapped accessible from the back door. Parking is available.
7-8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 217 Main St.
Info: https://oa.org/
NORTH ANDOVER: Stitching Circle
All levels welcome. No registration required.
7-8 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
PEABODY: All-Voices Chorus Rehearsal
Wednesdays
Harmony Northshore, an all-voices chorus, warmly welcomes new members. Any men or women interested in singing with the chorus are invited to come to a rehearsal, and the ability to read music is not required.
7-9:30 p.m., Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St.
Info/questions? 866-462-7664
METHUEN: Summer Organ Concert: Cecily Demarco
The concert features works by Vivaldi, Dupré, Albright, Karg-Elert, Ravel and Bonnet.
7:30 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