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Updated September 8, 2022

Milton Public Library 

The Milton Public Library’s calendar of September programs for kids can be found here.

Join local board game creator, Thato Mwosa, in playing SAWA Trivia on Saturday, September 10 at 2:30PM! SAWA Trivia is an African Trivia Pop Culture game that celebrates the diversity of the African continent and the contributions of African people. Learn about African history, geography, Arts, and Culture, and then test your knowledge with this inspiring, empowering, and entertaining board game For ages 8-12. Register at this link today!

Save the Date for Music, Food, and Fun! The Milton Public Library invites you to a celebration of the Library and all it has to offer on Saturday, September 17, starting at 12:00 PM!  Enjoy a delicious lunch from food trucks Chicken & Rice Guys and Willow Tree Donuts, music from local band Owl Haus, and miscellaneous prizes and family fun crafts and activities. Learn more about this Open House at this link today!

To learn more and to register for programs for kids, teens, and adults,please visit the MPL website.

The Inclusive Theatre Experience - Mel O'Drama Kids

Ages 10 - 14 yrs; Adult participation optional; Tue, Sep 13, 2022 - Nov 15, 2022

All details can be found here. 

Growing Young Minds Fall Gym Classes 

Growing Young Minds (GYM) is a small group program educating children how to create daily habits that teach the importance of exercise, mindfulness, building a growth mindset and developing grit.  At GYM, we believe that are these positive physical and mental habits are the building blocks for personal, academic and social success.  GYM is a 10 week course meeting once a week for one hour.  Each class begins with a quick check in, followed by 25 minutes of exercise, 25 minutes of growth mindset work and finishing with a 5 minute mindfulness exercise.  Children are inspired to believe in themselves so they can achieve their goals by:

  • learning the value of exercise (helps us focus, gets us ready to learn, relieves anxiety, improves mood, builds confidence and keeps our bodies healthy) and how to view exercise as play.
  • establishing strengths and areas of growth (I am, I can, I will)
  • setting personal goals, creating a plan to reach these goals by breaking them down into manageable steps and building goal setting as a habit.
  • building executive functioning skills to establish and maintain habits and achieve goals
  • learning how to identify feelings throughout the day and strategies to help remain regulated
  • learning affirmation and gratitude practices
  • learning meditation practices
  • learning how to show kindness, patience and compassion towards ourselves and others in the group along every step of achieving our goals, especially when embracing challenges and failures.

Therapy Certified dog Marley also joins the groups to increase motivation, relieve anxiety surrounding challenging tasks and to bring joy to the children. Groups are run by Meena Tondravi MED, MS CCC-SLP, owner and founder of GYM, who is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 20 years experience working with children on social learning.  GYM groups will be held at Kelly Field and are $250/student for the 10 week course from 9/19-11/28. 

  • Tuesdays 2:40-3:40 Grade 6
  • Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 Grades K-1
  • Thursdays 2:40-3:40 Grades 7 and 8
  • Thursdays 3:45-4:45 Grades 2-5

 

Please visit www.growing-young-minds.com to learn more about our programs.  Meena can be reached at 425-750-5686 and info@growing-young-minds.com.

Celebrate Milton Adult Volunteers

Celebrate Milton is recruiting elementary school parents/guardians to monitor elementary age children at the amusements at Celebrate Milton on Sunday,  Oct 2 from noon-4 pm at Pierce.  The event will be outside, but the five amusements (such as Bounce House, Home Run Derby, Dual 3 in 1 Lane, Toddler Obstacle Course) will be in the Pierce gymnasium.  Five adults are needed to supervise the amusements, over the four hours. Shifts can be 1-4 hours.   If you can volunteer for any of the above times, please email louis.pierro5@gmail.com or call 617-313-7164. 

gbSTEM  

MHS Senior Mia Gilmore is the Director of Outreach for the Greater Boston STEM Program (gbSTEM) and shares the following information about upcoming programs.

gbSTEM is a non-profit enrichment program that delivers free introductory computer science, math, engineering, and science courses to elementary and middle school students in the Greater Boston area. Since March 2020, our team of dedicated high school volunteers has brought free lessons to over 1000 Massachusetts youth. Classes will be held both through Zoom and in-person, and we pride ourselves on our innovative curriculum and collaboration-based learning model. 

We are delighted to announce that we will be offering a fall semester of gbSTEM to students in K-8th grade, which will run from September 17th to December 17th, 2022! The registration deadline is September 9th, 2022. 

Information about our program and the registration form can be found on our website.  If you have any questions, please email contact@gbstem.org. We are so excited to work with your family this spring!

21st Anniversary of 9/11

Please join the family and friends of The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund on Sunday, September 11, 2022, for a live stream of the annual commemoration honoring the memories of loved ones lost 21 years ago.

Milton COA Fit for Life Walk

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Friends of the Milton Council on Aging (COA) are sponsoring a Fit for Life Walkto raise funds for the Milton Council on Aging. The COA provides much-needed social, outreach, and transportation services for adults age 60+ who reside in the town.

Organized by Milton Boot Camp, the event will bring the community together this year to help support the many programs and services the Council on Aging provides to Milton residents 60+ and their families. Click to read our September Newsletter  

The walk will begin at 9 a.m. from the COA parking lot at 10 Walnut Street.  After the walk, we’ll have coffee, refreshments, and music along with raffle prizes.

There are several ways you can participate:

  • Register to walk either the one- or three-mile routes at: www.miltonmacoaffl.racewire.com  or register In Person at the Council on Aging 10 Walnut Street
    • Register by September 12 to receive a race t-shirt. 
  • Become a Sponsor or donate directly to this fundraiser.  Donations can either be cash/check, or items for the raffle, i.e., gift cards, gift baskets, tickets, etc. 
    • Checks can be made payable to “The Friends of the Milton COA” and mailed to the Milton COA, 10 Walnut St., Milton, MA 02186
    • Items for the raffle can be donated directly to the COA.

Please call the COA with any questions at 617-898-4893

The Friends of the Milton COA is a registered 501(c)(3).

Painted Picnic at the Eustis Estate

Sunday, September 11 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 pm; 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Visit the Eustis Estate for a day of fun in celebration of the newest special exhibition Loud, Naked & in Three Colors: the History of Tattooing in Boston

Enjoy circus performers, live music, and lawn games. Sample an exclusive beer from Sam Adams Taproom in honor of the exhibition and enjoy some delicious BBQ from local restaurant the Plate available for purchase on site! Explore the 1870’s mansion and the special exhibition galleries for an exciting look at the history of tattoo art in Boston. Ticket includes admission to the exhibition and one beer (more available for purchase along with food options)

There are two entry times at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adult members; $35 for adult nonmembers and children 18 and under are free. This event is funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. Please call 617-994-6600 for more information. 

https://my.historicnewengland.org/13896/eus-painted-picnic

Meditation and Mindfulness Workshop (Posted 9/8/22)

Saturday, September 24, 10-11 am

Outdoors at the Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street

Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to relieve stress, reduce anxiety, improve mental wellness and promote brain plasticity. So if your fall is off to a bumpy start, or if you just want to do something good for yourself, this relaxed, one-hour workshop might be just the program for you. Certified instructor Elizabeth Cronin will answer questions, address hindrances you may have faced in the past, and lead you in a guided practice. Go to https://www.forbeshousemuseum.org/opium-exhibition/an-introduction-to-mindfulness-and-meditation/ to register or to learn more.

Milton Youth Advocates for Change

Milton Youth Advocates for Change is having an Open House!  Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6:30 – 8pm.  Come to the teen center in the basement of the First Congregational Church, 495 Canton Ave. Open to 6th – 12th graders. Have some food, fun, and learn more about what MYAC is all about.  Check out our Instagram: @miltonyouthadvocatesforchange !

South Shore Children's Chorus

SING WITH JOY!
Rehearsals begin in September for singers in grades K-12 at our four convenient locations. No auditions are required or experience necessary, and tuition assistance is available for those who apply. www.southshorechildrenschorus.org