Hildreth Elementary School volunteer opportunity

Seniors have the opportunity to participate in the first-grade reading program at Hildreth Elementary School. Volunteers are needed on weekday mornings from 9:45 to 10:20 a.m. Each volunteer will be assigned to one of the four first-grade classrooms to listen to students read.

On the road with COA

Call the COA office at 978-456-4120 for more details or to sign up for trips. Anyone who cannot afford a trip can contact the office about a scholarship.

• Friday, Dec. 9. The Council on Aging will be leading a trip to a Christmas show at the Reagle Music Theatre (wheelchair accessible). The show has a cast of hundreds, including Rockettes doing all the dances you would see on Broadway. It also includes nativity scenes, sing-alongs, and more. It will get you in the spirit for the holiday. This is an evening show, starting at 7:30 p.m. Payment of $45.00 is required at time of reservation.
• Friday, Dec. 30. Because of no van availability on Saturdays, the Council on Aging will be celebrating New Year’s Eve on Friday in a private dining room at the Top of the Hub in Boston. Appetizers, lunch, and dessert, along with hats, noisemakers, and more highlight this annual trip. It’s a dressy occasion for all, with door-to-door van service. Payment of $60 is required at time of reservation.