Attleboro Council on Aging

Educational Programs

The Attleboro Council on Aging offers a rotating range of educational programs. See our calendar and most current newsletter for specific upcoming programs and dates. Below is a sample list of just some of the programs we've hosted in the past or have coming up.

French Group: April 8th & May 13th (second Friday of the month) 10:00am. Free - Join our Club Francaise for a lively discussion with lots of laughter and friendship! Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro.

History Group: April 7th & May 5th 1:30pm. (first Thursday of the month) Free - Interested in military history? Check out our History Group for a lively discussion. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. 

Introduction to Computers Class: April 11th, April 25th, & May 9th at 10:00am. Free - Interested in learning how to do basic tasks on a computer? You've come to the right place. Our instructor will teach you all the basics including online safety, setting up an email account, and using search engines to find what you're looking for. This program is limited to 10 people, and pre-registration is required. Please call 774-203-1901 to sign up.Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro.This program is funding in part by a grant from Bristol Elder Services, Inc., through a contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. 

Live & Learn with Jay Elias: April 25th & May 23rd at 1:00pm. Free - Join Dyer Lake's Jay Elias for interesting and upbeat talks on a wide range of topics designed to enhance your personal wellness and awareness. See our newsletter for each month's topic. Please call 774-203-1906 to reserve your spot. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. 

Make Your Own Chocolate House: Thursday, April 14th at 1:00pm. $5.00 - Decorate your own spring chocolate house! Perfect for an Easter gift or your own holiday table. Houses will be preassembled, ready for decorating. Preregistration and prepayment are required. All supplies are included, and you'll leave with your house packaged ready for gift-giving. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. 

One-on-One Smart Phone Training: April 18th & May 2nd. Free - Have a new phone (or even an old one!) and can't figure out how to get it to do what you want? Meet with our instructor for a 15-minute one-on-one session to get the assistance you need. By appointment only. Call 774-203-1906 to reserve a spot. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. This program is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elder Services, Inc., through a contract with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.  

Therapy Gardens Aromatic Herb Garden: Monday, May 9th at 1:00pm. Free - Learn how to grown and dry herbs. You'll create your own herb garden for flavorful cooking. Each participant will leave with plants or seeds in pots for their own personal herb garden. Preregistration required. Space is limited. Call 774-203-1906 to reserve your spot. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. This program is funded in part by a grant from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation. 

Watercolor Class: Fridays, April 8th - May 13th at 9:30am. $40 for 6 weeks - Join instructor Ben Macomber for a fun watercolor program. Payment is due in full at the first class. Beginners welcome. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro. 

Writers Workshop: Tuesdays at 9:30am. Free - The writing group reads and discusses examples from memoirs/personal essays, does writing exercises, and looks at ways to take stories further. Open to all from absolute beginners to more experienced writers. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro.

Writing for Your Grandchildren: April 20th, May 11th, and May 25th at 10:00am. Free - Capture memories for your grandchildren. Write and/or draw them a story. The possibilities are endless! Come explore, share, and support. No writing experience necessary. Held at the Larson Center, 25 S. Main Street, Attleboro.