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Lexington Human Services Happenings - January 2023

Government and Politics

January 4, 2023

From: Town Of Lexington

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Don't miss an opportunity to sign up for these upcoming programs! Please visit www.lexrecma.com

or call 781-698-4840 to register for any of these events listed!

Expressive Art: Envision 2023

Monday, January 9, 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Set goals and create a vision board for 2023 using collage! In this workshop you will create goals for the year ahead. One participant per household.

Initiating the Caregiver Conversation - Virtual

Wednesday, January 11, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Join Julie Norstrand, an eldercare consultant, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. This webinar is for people who are starting to notice their loved ones experiencing age-related physical or cognitive deterioration that they may need to address as future caregivers. 

Memory Cafe

Wednesday, January 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

We welcome your return to our newly revived Memory Café! We hope that caregivers and their loved ones can socialize and share in some meaningful activities. We continue to work with Minutewoman Homecare and Artis Senior Living will also sponsor this program. This program is part of a growing nationwide movement to provide community-based support, stimulation and education for people and families living with cognitive decline. At each Café, individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers gather. Please email [email protected] or drop in to our in-person Memory Café! This program is for those living with dementia and a caregiver. 

Music History w/ John Clark - Virtual

Tuesday, January 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join John Clark as he presents on the life and career of Stephen Foster, one of the best loved and most familiar songwriters in American history.

Drop-In Technology Help

Tuesday, January 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Need any help with your tech? Bring yourself and your device (if possible) with any questions to our drop-in technology help! No registration needed.

Book Club

Thursday, January 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for our book club discussion! The book this month is The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. This is a drop-in program. For any questions, email Mary at [email protected]

Nutrition Talk: NASH (Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis) and Diet

Friday, January 20, 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Come learn what it means to have the condition called NASH and what type of diet is recommended for the treatment of this condition.

Art for Mental Health Series

Tuesdays, January 24, 31 & February 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Do you want to improve your mental health and become more socially engaged in 2023? Come meet new people at this limited time offering of art therapy which has been proven to help reduce feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety in all age groups. Lauren will guide you through different forms of art while discussing skills that can improve your mental health. (Attendance for all dates is recommended.)

Cooking with Anastasia: "Fasolada" - Virtual

Friday, January 27, 11:00 a.m- noon

Dr. Anastasia Galanopoulos will prepare a favorite staple of the Mediterranean: classic, nutrient-dense, Greek bean soup.

Our registered dietitian, Barbara Collins, is available for one-on-one appointments.

Call us at 781-698-4840 to schedule one today!