Please register after June 28 by calling 781-455-7555.

We will cover the 4 basic watercolor techniques together with lifting and masking skills. We will also explore how much water-to-pigment to use, color mixing, washes, and glazing. There are step-by-step demonstrations during each class (aided by camera and projector) and several complete paintings will be taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Drawing skills are a plus but not essential.

We have gathered community players to talk about the continuum of care when a crisis happens. You will learn from our panelists about rules regarding hospitalization, skilled and private pay services in the home, as well as Hospice and Palliative Care. Come to this informative session and be educated on the many changes in healthcare before you need it.

Child’s Play is a drop-in program for children 0-2 years and their caregivers. The songs, rhymes, lap games and books in this program will promote rhythm, coordination and verbal skills in young children as well as bonding between child and caregiver.

Let WizeGuides introduce you to some great apps for your smart phones or tablets. There are fitness apps you can use to become more self-aware and set healthy habits, apps to keep your mind active and engaged, apps which give you quick, to the point medical information, and apps which allow you to make social connections with others.

A little over 100 years ago, the world was engulfed in the struggle of World War One. In the Middle East, the conflict was between the Allies, England and France against the Ottoman Empire (Turks) and the Germans. Both sides were trying to enlist the support of the Arabs who were seeking to overthrow their Ottoman rulers. The Arabs would align themselves with England, in part due to the efforts of a young idealized English archeology student, T.E. Lawrence. He was completely taken with the allure and mystery of the Middle East. He was determined to help lead the Arabs out of bondage to freedom. As an incentive to the Arabs, Great Britain promised they would have control over any lands they liberated from the Turks at war’s end. Unfortunately, these promises would be unfulfilled. Lawrence would realize that one could not serve the Crown and the Arabs at the same time. This is a tale of false diplomacy and broken promises. Decisions made in the interests of Empire still haunt

This is a drop-in program for preschool aged children 2 years old and up. Adults and children will sing, clap, and enjoy movement songs. Adults are required to attend with the child. Please arrive on time.
Funding for Music Enrichment Programs provided by the Friends of the Needham Public Library.

Dale Buckman, will be coming back to The Center to discuss the pros and cons of decreasing polypharmacy with older adults and how to engage with your doctor about the topic.

Free concert series

Celebrate the great Percy Jackson’s birthday with a party! Drop in anytime throughout the day to join us for movies and activities and find out who won Summer Reading Prizes!! Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief will be shown in the morning (10:30 AM), and Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters will be shown in the afternoon (1:30 PM) with a pizza party to split things up in the middle and the Grand Prize drawing around 3:30 PM.
Join for all or part of the fun. Young Adult Summer Reading Program Participants do not need to be present for the drawings to still be eligible for prizes.

Families are invited to the Children’s Room where together they can explore an arts/crafts project, work on a construction assignment and play games that enhance literacy, logic or math skills. All ages are welcome. This will be an ongoing event on the third Saturday of every month from 10-11:30 AM, during the school year.