Senior Center this week: Karina Liendo returns

Waltham’s Council on Aging operates out of the William F. Stanley Senior Center at 488 Main St. The spacious, well-equipped center offers abundant programs for exercise, music, classes and socializing. Check out the center’s newsletter for a full listing of events. Call 781-314-3499 with questions and to register for programs.

Monday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. The Mind Diet and the Aging Brain. Nutritional needs change throughout life. This
discussion will look at the Mind Diet and what
nutrients may become more important in your diet
as you age. This program is presented by Jane Barr, MPH, LDN, of
MGB Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Community Collaborative Heart Health and Wellness Council. Free, but please register.

This Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 11:30 a.m., Like Water for Chocolate storytelling series presents “Birthday Celebrations with Grandma/Las Celebraciones de Cumpleños con la Abuela” with Karina Liendo. She will share stories inspired by her grandmother Abuela Angela, who kept the tradition of celebrating birthdays, transforming them into truly special events. La Abuela Angela mantuvo la tradición de celebrar los cumpleaños, transformándolos en eventos realmente especiales. Free, but please register.

Regular favorites

Daily programs include billiards and bocce games (drop-in).

Every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bridge lessons. $10 per lesson. Bridge game at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. English as a second language classes given by an experienced ESL teacher. Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while learning practical English for everyday life. Free, but please register.

Every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hora del Café. Spanish-speaking coffee hour. 

Here is the full schedule for this week: