Events
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1 | 2 | 3 Van Trip - Kittys and Walmart
COA Van Trip to Kittys in North Reading and Walmart. Cost is $12.00 per round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916 | 4 Internet Basics Class
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips. Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
| 5 | 6 Breakfast With A Cop
Enjoy a scrumptious FREE breakfast on Friday, May 6th served to you by Billerica’s finest, the Billerica Police. Members of the Billerica Police Department will prepare and serve breakfast There will be two seatings with a maximum of 25 patrons at each seating
You can sign up on myactivecenter.com or if you cannot do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916. Please call Melissa or Jeanne with any questions. 978-671-0916
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8 | 9 | 10 Mothers Day Tea and Concert with Ruth Harcovitz
Join us for a festive Mothers Day Tea and a performance by vocalist Ruth Harcovitz performs at our special Mother’s Day Celebration. With a clear, scintillating voice, soprano Ruth Harcovitz gives joy with her beautiful voice and warm personality everywhere she goes. Known for her hundreds of stellar performances throughout the Commonwealth, she recently returned from a successful singing tour in Florida. Free. Attendance is limited to 20 people. Sign up is required, by Wednesday, May 4th on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916. This program is partially funded by the Billerica Cultural Council via a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and partially funded by the Billerica COA.
| 11 Internet Basics Class
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips. Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Card Making
Join Janet Habeshian and learn to make beautiful hand-crafted cards. The cost is now $10.00 per class. In each session, participants will make four hand-crafted cards. Maximum number of participants is 10 per class. Sign up is required on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916. | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 Van Trip - Kowloon
COA Van Trip to Kowloon in Saugus. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916 History Lecture - Tai Chi East and West
The Saga of Tai Chi, East and West is a key documentary on the appeal of this ancient Chinese practice. Here is a look back to the 1960’s, a period of great change in America with Tai Chi arriving in the person of one of its great masters, Cheng Man-Ch’ing. Vintage archival footage tells the story of his life and gives a glimpse of Tai Chi’s first major rooting in the United States."
| 18 Internet Basics Class
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips. Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Libby App
Bring your device and get help accessing free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines. This is a small group help session with the Library’s Technology Librarian, Abby and Assistant Director, Kathleen. Space is limited. Call the BCOA to register 978-671-0916
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22 | 23 | 24 Van Trip - Markey's and Huckleberrys
COA Van Trip to Markey's in Seabrook, NH. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916 Estate Planning at Billerica Public Library
The BCOA and the Billerica Public Library are presenting a session on Estate Planning on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library Meeting Room. The session is being presented by Rich Carroll, Esq. If you have accrued assets, you need to ensure that you take important steps so that these are passed on to loved ones in keeping with your wishes. Refreshments served beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by presentation at 6:30 p.m. and a Q&A session. Register at billericalibrary.org/events.
| 25 Internet Basics Class
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips. Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Travelling Chef
Join the Travelling Chef for a hearty lunch featuring Chicken Fajitas (diced chicken), peppers and onions, corn, black beans and red onion, tortilla, salsa. Dessert is Tres Leches cake. Cost is $4.00 per person. Join us for a delicious meal then enjoy Delvena Theater’s “Meet Julia Child!” performance. Maximum of 25 attendees. Sign up is required by Friday, May 20 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Meet Julia Child!
Meet Julia Child! - the beloved French Chef. Learn more about her life – from her privileged childhood in California when she had no interest in food, except for eating what the family’s private chef prepared – to becoming one of the culinary legends of all time.
Don’t miss this live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as Julia Child doing what she did best. The audience will have the opportunity to view Julia on the set of The French Chef television show, an amusing and fun experience! After the performance, the cast will open up for discussion regarding Julia Child.
If unable to do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
| 26 Lobby Library
NEW Date: Last Thursday of each month. 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”. | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 Book Club
May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides July: No book club. Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916. The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. | 31 Van Trip - Dream Diner
COA Van Trip to Dream Diner in Tyngsboro. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916 Book Club
May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides July: No book club. Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916. The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday May 3, 2022
Van Trip - Kittys and Walmart
Tuesday May 3, 2022 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
COA Van Trip to Kittys in North Reading and Walmart. Cost is $12.00 per round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916
Wednesday May 4, 2022
Internet Basics Class
Wednesday May 4, 2022 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips.
Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Friday May 6, 2022
Breakfast With A Cop
Friday May 6, 2022 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Enjoy a scrumptious FREE breakfast on Friday, May 6th served to you by Billerica’s finest, the Billerica Police.
Members of the Billerica Police Department will prepare and serve breakfast
There will be two seatings with a maximum of 25 patrons at each seating
- 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m
- 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
You can sign up on myactivecenter.com or if you cannot do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Please call Melissa or Jeanne with any questions. 978-671-0916
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Mothers Day Tea and Concert with Ruth Harcovitz
Tuesday May 10, 2022 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Join us for a festive Mothers Day Tea and a performance by vocalist Ruth Harcovitz performs at our special Mother’s Day Celebration. With a clear, scintillating voice, soprano Ruth Harcovitz gives joy with her beautiful voice and warm personality everywhere she goes. Known for her hundreds of stellar performances throughout the Commonwealth, she recently returned from a successful singing tour in Florida.
Free. Attendance is limited to 20 people. Sign up is required, by Wednesday, May 4th on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
This program is partially funded by the Billerica Cultural Council via a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and partially funded by the Billerica COA.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Internet Basics Class
Wednesday May 11, 2022 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips.
Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Card Making
Wednesday May 11, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Join Janet Habeshian and learn to make beautiful hand-crafted cards. The cost is now $10.00 per class.
In each session, participants will make four hand-crafted cards. Maximum number of participants is 10 per class. Sign up is required on
myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Van Trip - Kowloon
Tuesday May 17, 2022 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
COA Van Trip to Kowloon in Saugus. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916
History Lecture - Tai Chi East and West
Tuesday May 17, 2022 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Saga of Tai Chi, East and West is a key documentary on the appeal of this ancient Chinese practice. Here is a look back to the 1960’s, a period of great change in America with Tai Chi arriving in the person of one of its great masters, Cheng Man-Ch’ing. Vintage archival footage tells the story of his life and gives a glimpse of Tai Chi’s first major rooting in the United States."
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Internet Basics Class
Wednesday May 18, 2022 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips.
Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Libby App
Wednesday May 18, 2022 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Bring your device and get help accessing free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines. This is a small group help session with the Library’s Technology Librarian, Abby and Assistant Director, Kathleen.
Space is limited. Call the BCOA to register 978-671-0916
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Van Trip - Markey's and Huckleberrys
Tuesday May 24, 2022 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
COA Van Trip to Markey's in Seabrook, NH. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916
Estate Planning at Billerica Public Library
Tuesday May 24, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The BCOA and the Billerica Public Library are presenting a session on Estate Planning on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library Meeting Room. The session is being presented by Rich Carroll, Esq. If you have accrued assets, you need to ensure that you take important steps so that these are passed on to loved ones in keeping with your wishes.
Refreshments served beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by presentation at 6:30 p.m. and a Q&A session.
Register at billericalibrary.org/events.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Internet Basics Class
Wednesday May 25, 2022 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Are you struggling with using the Internet? Do you need help searching and signing up for classes or searching websites? Then this is the class for you. You will learn what the internet is all about and how to get what you want from it. This class will take the fear away and in a very short time you will marvel at all the possibilities that are at your fingertips.
Cost is $30 for 6 weeks. Maximum number of attendees: 4. Registration is required, by April 29 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Travelling Chef
Wednesday May 25, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join the Travelling Chef for a hearty lunch featuring Chicken Fajitas (diced chicken), peppers and onions, corn, black beans and red onion, tortilla, salsa. Dessert is Tres Leches cake. Cost is $4.00 per person. Join us for a delicious meal then enjoy Delvena Theater’s “Meet Julia Child!” performance. Maximum of 25 attendees. Sign up is required by Friday, May 20 on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Meet Julia Child!
Wednesday May 25, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Meet Julia Child! - the beloved French Chef. Learn more about her life – from her privileged childhood in California when
she had no interest in food, except for eating what the family’s private chef prepared – to becoming one of the culinary legends of all time.
Don’t miss this live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as Julia Child doing what she did best. The
audience will have the opportunity to view Julia on the set of The French Chef television show, an amusing and fun
experience! After the performance, the cast will open up for discussion regarding Julia Child.
This is a free event, limited to 30 attendees. Registration required by Friday, May 20 on myactivecenter.com.
If unable to do so online, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Thursday May 26, 2022
Lobby Library
Thursday May 26, 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NEW Date: Last Thursday of each month.
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”.
Monday May 30, 2022
Book Club
Monday May 30, 2022 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd
June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
July: No book club.
Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916. The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Van Trip - Dream Diner
Tuesday May 31, 2022 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
COA Van Trip to Dream Diner in Tyngsboro. Cost is $12.00 round trip. Registration starts on Monday 4-25 at 9:00am. For more info, call Transportation at 978-671-0916
Book Club
Tuesday May 31, 2022 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd
June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
July: No book club.
Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916. The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.