Groveland Council on Aging Encourages Community Members to Attend Weekly Fitness Classes

pentucketporta on May 11, 2022

GROVELAND – COA Director Amanda Fisher encourages community members to attend weekly fitness classes hosted by the Groveland Council on Aging.

The Groveland Council on Aging hosts the following classes each week:

Get Movin’ with Leah!

When: Mondays at noon

Where: Center meeting room at Town Hall, 183 Main St.

What: Instructors Leah Miller and Susan Tribble lead strength training for seniors.

3B Fitness (Brains, Bones & Balance)

When: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Where: Tent at Town Hall, 183 Main St. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be held at the Fire Station, 181 Main St.

What: Instructor Brian Coyne walks participants through balance exercises to help prevent falls, strength training to improve bone density, and trivia and brain games to help with cognition.

Walking Club

When: Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Where: Haverhill Stadium, 155 Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill

What: The walking club promotes physical activity while socializing with others. To learn more about the walking club, please call Paola Hussein at 978-374-2390 ext. 3916.

Virtual Reiki and Meditation

When: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Where: Online. Please email Nisha Burk at NBurke@grovelandma.com for the link.

What: Instructor Sue Cullen of High Vibration Wellness, who has been practicing Reiki for over seven years, leads a class that promotes restful healing.

 

Yoga

When: Fridays at 10:45 a.m.

Where: Front lawn at Town Hall, 183 Main St. In the event of inclement weather, the class will be held in the center meeting room at Town Hall.

What: Instructor Mary Van Abs leads a one-hour yoga session.

All classes are $5 each, excluding the Walking Club, which is free. Drop-ins are welcome at all classes, but those who wish to reserve a class spot or who have questions should call the Council on Aging at 978-372-1101.

“Exercising is an important part of staying healthy,” Fisher said. “Classes like these are a great way to foster both mental and physical health, while having fun and socializing. Classes are geared to seniors, but are open to all, and community members are encouraged to attend with their family and friends.”

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Town of Groveland Highlights May Events at Langley-Adams Public Library

pentucketporta on April 28, 2022

GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland and Langley-Adams Public Library Director Darcy Lepore are pleased to share scheduled programming for children, teens, and adults throughout May. 

All Ages

Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Groveland Library will host a book sale under a tend in the Langley-Adams Public Library’s parking lot, with all proceeds benefiting the library’s programming, passes and more. Book donations will also be accepted at the event. For more information, email: grovelandlibraryfriends@gmail.com.

Adult Programs

Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. — Virtual Program — The Museum of Bad Art Presents “Dopplehangers”

The MOBA (Museum of Bad Art) is back! Thanks to the Groveland Cultural Council we are able to bring you this special zoom program. Curator-in-Chief Michael Frank will share this collection of efforts that capture (or try to capture) the likenesses of politicians, favorite entertainers, or historic figures. Some of these pieces have accidentally ended up portraying faces we recognize. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Groveland Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as the Town of Groveland.

Registration is required. To register, click here.

Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. — Virtual Program — The Alzheimer’s Association’s Healthy Living For Your Body Workshop

Thanks to Haverhill Public Library for hosting this special virtual workshop with the Alzheimer Association and for inviting the Langley-Adams Public Library to be a partner! This program will provide information and tips on healthy aging. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. To help people age well, the Alzheimer’s Association® is offering Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research program.

Registration is required. To register, click here.

Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m. — Virtual Program — Frederic Chopin: “Brushed By An Angel’s Wing”

This is a special morning program hosted in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library. A quiet and reserved man who lived for his art, Frederic Chopin appeared only in a little over two dozen public concerts. His music is filled with moments of intense depth and anguish. However, despite being in physical and mental agony for most of his life, his playing was graceful, poignant, and delicate. Delve into the life of contrast of this 19th-century musical prodigy who preferred the darkness when the world so longed for his light. Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and over 20,000 subscribers, will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances.

Registration is required. To register, click here.

Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. — Virtual Program — Author Diane C. McPhail discusses The Seamstress of New Orleans

Call Your Daughter Home meets Where the Crawdads Sing in a new historical novel from the acclaimed author of The Abolitionist’s Daughter. Set in the jasmine-scented humidity of New Orleans during preparations for the first Mardi Gras of the 20th century, The Seamstress of New Orleans weaves the fascinating real-life story of the first all-female krewe, Les Mysterieuses, into a powerful novel of female friendship and empowerment. We hope you’ll join us for this special zoom event with author Diane C. McPhail. A lucky participant will win a copy of her book!

Registration is required. To register, click here.

Thursday, May 26 at 7p.m. — Virtual Program — A Conversation with Author and Poet Ocean Vuong

Join us for a very special event with prize-winning poet, novelist and educator Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, in conversation with Professor Sandra Lim, Ph.D., prize-winning poet, and professor of English at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell. The Langley-Adams Public Library is partnering with the event’s host, the Chelmsford Public Library, and other libraries for this Zoom program.  A brief reading will be followed by a conversation between our esteemed guests. Questions for the author can be submitted in advance to jfitzhanso@chelmsfordlibrary.org to be forwarded to Professor Lim.

Registration is required. To register, click here.

Children’s Programs

Wednesday, May 4 at 3:45 p.m. — May the 4th Be with you! Star Wars Celebration: Craft and Storytime
In a galaxy far far away… kids of all ages come and see full-scale props and replicas of Star Wars set pieces, hear stories about space and get to make a Star Wars craft! Craft supplies will be included for free. This event will also feature a visit from 501st New England Garrison, which is part of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming fan club with over 12,000 active members across the globe. They will bring full-scale props and replicas from Star Wars for kids to take photos with.

Anyone with questions, please contact Youth Services Librarian Usovicz at jusovicz@langleyadamslib.org or 978-372-1732. Registration is required. To register, click here.

Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. — Story and Craft time with Author Alec Carvlin

Calling all cosmic chefs! Author Alec Carvlin will be reading his debut picture book, How to Bake a Universe. Kids will love decorating their own cosmic sunglasses, hearing the book read aloud by the author, and asking questions about the fun and funky science at the end. The event is free and open to the public. Non-Groveland residents are welcome to attend, but participants are asked to register in advance. 

To register, click here.

Tuesday, May 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Reading to READ certified Therapy Dogs

Have your child practice their reading skills and confidence with reading by reading aloud to READ certified therapy dogs! Please register and we will contact you with your specific 15 minute time slot. This is specifically for students in Kindergarten to Grade 2 and ages 5 to 8. Participants may want to arrive a bit early to pick out some books to read to the dogs! The dogs are named Finley and Seneca.

Anyone with questions, please contact Youth Services Librarian Usovicz at jusovicz@langleyadamslib.org or 978-372-1732. Registration is required. To register, click here.

Town of Groveland Awarded $400,000 State Grant for Safety Improvements

pentucketporta on December 27, 2021

GROVELAND – The Town of Groveland and Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham are pleased to announce that the Town has received a $400,000 state grant that will improve public access and increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The grant will fund reconstruction of the sidewalk along the west side of School Street, and striping/stenciling bicycle lanes between Parker Road and Gardner Street. The Town recently completed a similar project along School Street to the south, between the Town line and Parker Road.

“The School Street sidewalk is in disrepair, and is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act,” Highway Superintendent Renny Carroll said. “It is extremely difficult for someone with a physical challenge to travel safely around the Town Center and surrounding neighborhoods, or to local schools and businesses.”

The new sidewalk will be at least 5 feet wide. Curbing will be 6 inches high. Crosswalks will be restriped, and curb ramps will be added.

The project also proposes repaving the area between Parker Road and Gardner Street, setting 12-foot-wide automobile lanes and adding 7-foot-wide shoulders to accommodate bicycle traffic.

The Town was one of 24 communities to receive a Complete Streets grant, which supports projects that improve travel for bicyclists, pedestrians, public transit users, and people using other forms of transportation. Learn more about Complete Streets here.

“This grant assists us in our goal of creating a community that is more accessible for everyone,” Town Administrator Oldham said. “The Town is grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration for its continual support of the goals of small communities.”

Town of Groveland Invites Residents to Vaccine Clinic on June 7

pentucketporta on May 28, 2021

GROVELAND — The Town of Groveland wishes to invite residents on behalf of A.W. Chesterton to a vaccine clinic in early June.

The clinic will be held at A.W. Chesterton, 860 Salem St., on Monday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The clinic is open to anyone 18 and over, and will provide the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. There is no charge to be vaccinated.

Those who obtain a vaccine at the clinic will be fully vaccinated.

Preregistration is required, and can be completed here.

“While signs are trending positive, increasing the number of vaccinated residents increases the chance of community immunity,” said Selectman Bill O’Neil. “A.W. Chesterton is to be commended for their willingness to hold a clinic and open it to the public.”

Town of Groveland Joins Regional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

pentucketporta on February 3, 2021

GROVELAND — Interim Financial Director Kevin Paicos, the Groveland Board of Health and Chairperson Deb Hull, Council on Aging Director Lynne Stanton, Police Chief Jeffrey Gillen, Fire Chief Robert Valentine and the Groveland Board of Selectmen are pleased to announce the Town of Groveland has joined a regional effort to offer a local COVID-19 vaccination clinic to a limited number of eligible residents.