The Andover Senior Center, located at 30 Whittier Court, on the first floor of the School Administration Building, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is required for all events, which are open to community, pending space. For more information, visit andoverseniorcenter.org or call 978-623-8321.
Events include:
Line dancing: Dancing offered on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. through Feb. 14. Dance instructor is Valerie Cagnina. Residents are welcome to audit their first class of any exercise program for free, and then join if they decide they like it.
"Inspired Retirement: So You've Retired, Now What?" On Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. each day, join a group of retirees (or soon to be retirees) and share stories from individuals who have greatly enriched their lives. Cost is $4.
Haiku and Art - Haiga: Mondays, to Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m. each day. Cost is $25. Combine haiku poetry and visual art working from simple brush strokes.
Aging in the 21st Century: Friday, Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m. Free. Guide to technology provides guidance for aging safely and independently.
Tax Talk: Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. on new 2011 tax law changes presented by the local H & R Block.
There will be free tax preparation by AARP-trained tax-preparation volunteers. Sign up after Feb. 1.
New Age Organizing: On Thursdays, Feb. 9 and 16, 2 p.m., for $16, learn about "New Age," Feng Shui, "green organizing" and "internal" organizing. The center says people can learn to "harmonize the flow of life-energy through the house, lessening environmental impact, and balancing individual energy," from Susan Walko, professional organizer.
Five Biggest Mistakes of Investing: Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. Presenter: Robert Aziz, financial advisor.
Valentine's Brunch: Sunday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $10; featuring hot entrees, omelets to order, waffles, bacon, fruit and more. Music provided by Michael Kirsch.
"Great Art:" Tuesdays, through Feb. 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. No class on Jan. 24. Discover the secrets and symbolism of painting and sculpture. Western art from the 13th century to today. Facilitated by Casey Coburn, art lover and writer. Cost is $15.
"Mindful Meditation:" Tuesdays, through Feb. 14, from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Meditation facilitated by Joanne Dahlgren, meditation practitioner. Cost is $12.
"Spanish Conversational:" Wednesdays, through Feb. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn Spanish (or improve the Spanish you already know) in a fun, relaxed conversational group with native speaker Alba Bonilla. Cost is $20.
