By Senior Center Staff
March 12: Spring Crafts Fair: Drop by to support your local senior center starting March 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and running until the first of April. Lovely handmade gift items, knit goods, quilted bags, floral arrangements, live plants and more. All proceeds directly benefit programs at the center.
Candidates Forum: Friday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. Meet the candidates running for local office so you can make an informed decision at town election on March 23. Moderated by local League of Women Voters. Pre-register for free continental breakfast.
Andover's Leading Ladies: Andover Women Who Made a Difference
Thursdays, March 11, 18 and 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. $5 per session. Community welcome. Series about women who have made outstanding contributions to the town of Andover, both past and present.
March 11: Story of "Black Lucy," freed Andover slave, by Barbara Brown, Lawrence Historical Society Director.
March 18: Andover's two leading preservationists brought to life by Susan Lenoe, local actress.
March 25: Performance and discussion of the creative process by Julie Scolnik, founder of Andover Chamber Music, along with Franziska Huhn, harpist.
Food on Film: Mondays, March 8, 15 and 22, 1 p.m. Free of charge reservations encouraged. All are welcome. Four part International Film Series focused on food.
March 8: Tampopo subtitled
March 15: Babette's Feast
March 22: Julie and Julia special time at 12:30 p.m. featuring commentary by Terry Kay Bargar, who in 1977 as a WGBH film intern got her first taste of TV production sitting in on the weekly taping of Julia Child's landmark show "The French Chef."
Chili/Chowda' Fest: Saturday, March 13; noon to 2 p.m., a la carte. Come chase away the winter blues with fun food that will keep you warm. Entertainment by our own "Starlite Players" and their side-splitting version of spring fever! Piano music and fun for all. Call to reserve a seat.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Tuesday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. $4.50. Prepare to be amazed by "The Irish Music Guy" who plays over 10 instruments and promises to wow us with his wit and artistry. Put on your green and enjoy refreshments, music and merriment with the luck of the Irish.
Men's Breakfast: Pandas, Pagodas, Pageantry and People: Friday, March 19, 8:30 a.m.; $4 advance tickets. Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet as we journey to China to experience historical sites, industry and the unique pleasures of the Chinese people.
EBay Basics: March 23, noon, $4 Soup's On. Want to buy, sell or just find out how to start? Meet area expert who will give us the "basics" and invite us back for a three week series to dig into the art of the deal Ebay style. Soup, drinks and dessert. Pre-registration necessary.
Mixed Art Instructional: Monday March 1 to March 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. five week; $25 per series. Join working group of artists at all levels. Learn from instructor the basics of watercolor, pastels, and acrylic painting. Beginners to intermediates welcome to work in watercolor, acrylic, pastel and oil painting mediums. Try new ideas, make mistakes, get excited about learning a new skill, or reaching a new level. Bring your own materials.
Fun and Games: March 24 at 1:30 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy our warm and bright new Four Seasons room, nestled between the Senior Center and Doherty Middle School. This room is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for games, reading, conversation or just enjoying the great outdoors while snuggled in a cozy armchair. A la carte snacks and drinks available.
Support Groups; Pain Management, March 8, 1:30 p.m.; Parkinson's Support, March 11 at 1:30 p.m.; Bereavement Support, March 25, 1:30 p.m. Call for more information.
Lunch Box Café: Our deli-style café is open for lunch Monday through Friday for reasonably priced wraps, hot Panini, freshly made salads, and daily specials. All priced under $5. Call ahead and we'll have it ready. Daily full lunch by reservation open to all 60+ residents, $2.75 suggested. Stop by for menu.
Free Blood Pressure Clinic: The Andover Board of Health holds a free blood pressure and wellness clinic at the center every Wed. from 2 to 3 p.m. The clinic is open to all Andover seniors on a first come, first served basis.
Registration began Feb. 15 for tai chi, aerobic, strength training, tap and yoga sessions. Groups available in wood carving, art instruction, quilting, knitting, crafting and more. All classes may be audited first time, pending available space. Call the Senior Center at 978-623-8321.
Or drop by for a tour. In week prior to beginning of class, if space is available, the community is welcome to all events.
