Highlights of Upcoming Activities - Call 978-671-0916 for more info
Monthly Activities
Book Club
Last Tuesday of the Month | 12:30pm
Card Making
Second Wednesday of each month l 10:00am. Cost is $10.00 per class. Must register at the reception desk (call or in-person) to attend.
Ceramics
Wednesdays at 9:30am. Cost is $5.00 / class and there are 4 classes in each monthly session. Total cost is $20.00 for one month of classes. Pay by cash or check on the first Wednesday of the month.
Horseshoes (look for late spring, summer, early autumn dates)
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:15am. The group meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. from spring through fall. The group is looking for new players. If you are interested in learning how to play, sign up and they will teach you. You can sign up at the front desk or contact Melissa at 978-671-0916 for more information.
Lobby Library
Last Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00am. Librarian Henry Barker will be at the BCOA with a small selection of books and movies to check out. Stop by to learn more about library services, get help with technology, or just say “Hi”.
Painting Together
Mondays at 10:00am. Cost is FREE. If you like to paint and learn new techniques, then you will want to sign up for this program. There is no instruction but it will be a fun way to share your passion for art with others and maybe learn something new. Bring your own paper and paints.
Free Activities
No Registration or Sign Up Required.
Use your key fob to check in. These activities are free to attend.
Daily
Pool Room l 9:00am - 3:45pm
Computer Room l 9:00am - 3:45pm
Fitness Room l 9:00am - 12:45pm
Blood Pressure Checks l Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am
Walking Wonders l 9:00am
Weekly
Painting Together l Mondays - 10:00am
Social Time l Mondays - 1:30pm
Knitting Group l Tuesdays - 9:30am
Quilting Group l Fridays - 10:00am
Games
Bridge l Tuesday - 12:30pm
Cribbage l Wednesday - 12:30pm
Horseshoes l Wednesday and Thursday - 9:15am
Rummikub l Thursday - 10:00am
Bingo l Thursday - 12:30pm
Bingo
Bingo l Thursdays - 12:30pm. No need to register, sign in at the kiosk with your key fob.
Contact Melissa at 978-671-0916 for more information
Exercise Programs
We offer a variety of exercise, dance, yoga and tai chi classes. Please see the Newsletter for times and instructions to participate. Schedule and Fees are listed below.
3 Exercise Classes available at a reduced fee, thanks to the Friends of BCOA:
In addition to the FREE Chair Aerobics and Cardio-Boost classes each week, we also offer three 'well-rounded' exercise classes, to offer more variety and schedule options. The Friends of the BCOA subsidize these three classes, so they are reduced to $3 per class, instead of the regular $5 per class.
Check out our full schedule of Instructor-Lead classes, below (by day,) -- No requirement to sign up in advance. You can chose to attend a class, arrive early, pay the fee by cash or check at the time of the class, and ENJOY. Full Instructions are in our monthly newsletter.
Fitness Room
Our Fitness Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am to 12:45pm. Registration is not required Check in at the Front Desk Kiosk and with the room monitor. Maximum of 4 in room at one time, first come, first served. Please see our Wellness page for more information
A current doctor's form is needed to use the room and must be renewed annually. To register for a 45 minute session which starts on the hour, please go to myactivecenter.com. Please see our Wellness page for more information.
Instructor-Lead Exercise Classes
Monday
Chair Aerobics | 10:45am | Free
Full Body Workout | 2:45pm | $3.00 each (reduced due to a grant until 12/31/23)
Tuesday
Tap Dancing | 9:00am | $5.00 each
Cardio Boost | 11:45am | Free
Line Dancing | 1:00pm | $5.00 each
Wednesday
Yoga l 9:15am l $5.00 each
Barre Fusion | 10:30am | $3.00 each (Reduced due to a grant until 12/31/23)
Thursday
Zumba Toning Class | 9:15am | $3.00 each (Reduced due to a grant until 12/31/23)
Chair Aerobics | 10:45am | Free
Bellydancing for Beginners | 1:00pm | $5.00 each
Friday
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Seniors l 10:30am l Free
Zumba | 11:45am | $5.00 each
Cardio Boost | 1:00pm | Free
Beginners Line Dancing l 2:00pm l $5.00 each