Thursday, December 29th:
Free Programming - In Person
Movie - "Grumpy Old Men" (1:15 PM)
John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon) and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) are two curmudgeonly neighbors who have been at each other's throats for years. The rivalry of the former friends intensifies when Ariel (Ann-Margret) comes along and provides a love interest for both of them. When Max finds out that John is experiencing family troubles and financial ruin, however, he steps in to help. Their bond is further cemented when John has a health scare and Max makes the ultimate sacrifice for his friend. Rated PG-13, 1 hour, 44 minutes, 1993.
Wednesday, January 4th:
Free Programming - In PersonMy Two Cents Discussion - (1:00 PM)The latest global crisis. The new congressional outrage. The hottest Wellesley news. All are grist for discussion in this free-flowing, open-ended in-person chat group. Your two cents, his or her two cents, everyone’s two cents encouraged and welcome. All in a polite, respectful, collegial environment. Opinions, yes; arguments, no! Come tell us what’s on your mind!
Thursday, January 5th:
Paid Programming - RemoteMindful Living - (11:00 AM)Would you like to have more peace, happiness, and joy in your life? Would you like to experience less stress and better health? Let Lisa Campbell, certified meditation and mindfulness teacher, show you that what you seek is already within you.
Friday, January 6th:
Free Programming - In PersonShort Stories with Deb - (10:45 AM)Please join us every other Friday before lunch for a Short Story with COA Volunteer, Deb Takacs. This group meets to discuss various short stories in all forms. You will receive a copy of the story ahead of time to prepare for the discussion. Participant comments and suggestions are most welcome!
Free Programming - In Person
Movie - "Where the Crawdads Sing" (1:15 PM)
From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh. PG-13, 2 hours, 5 minutes, 2022.