Cooper Center for Active Living

08/26/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for “Introduction to Medicare Cost Savings in English and Cantonese,” led by April Ma, MPH.

You will learn how to avoid Medicare penalties, what the Medicare Savings program is, how to get assistance with prescription costs, additional cost savings opportunities, and where to go for help. This program will be conducted in English and Cantonese.

Registration is required at myactivecenter.com or 617-796-1660.

08/25/2026

Newton Health & Human Services is partnering with the MGH Blood Donor Center to host a mobile blood drive at City Hall on Wednesday, August 26th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MGH Bloodmobile bus in the War Memorial Circle at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. It takes just 15 minutes to donate, and one blood donation can help save up to three lives.

Click here to register: https://bit.ly/NewtonCityHall

For more information, see frequently asked questions, eligibility criteria, and tips for a successful donation on this page:
www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/massachusetts-general-hospital/blood-donations

08/18/2026

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM for “Sit. Stay. Paint.” – a one-of-a-kind intergenerational art event where kids and older adults will paint portraits of an adoptable rescue dog from Great Dog Rescue New England. The finished portraits will be used by Great Dog Rescue to help the dog find its forever home.

Registration requested at 617-796-1660 or myactivecenter.com.

We’d love to see you there!

08/17/2026

New to Newton—or simply want to discover more about your city?

Join us for a FREE Welcome to Newton Open House and celebrate the launch of our new Welcome to Newton program!

Meet city staff and local nonprofits that help make Newton such a special place to live. Learn about the services, programs, resources, and support available to residents—and find new ways to connect with your community.

No registration needed, just stop by to say hello! Details at www.newtonma.gov

08/12/2026

The Cooper Center is gaining media attention!

Fig City News has posted a wonderful story about the nonprofits, community organizations, and local institutions that are creating opportunities for older residents to stay active, connected, and engaged – among themselves and with younger generations. The piece includes a detailed section about the Cooper Center, with inspiring comments by our Director, Mignonne Murray.

You can read the story by clicking below.

As summer winds down and a new school year begins, the image of Newton shaped by schools, young families, and children is hard to miss. But alongside that youthful energy, a large and growing community of older adults is looking for ways to keep learning, creating, contributing, and connecting. Olde...

08/07/2026

This week we hosted a wildly popular Intergenerational Animal Adventures program. The Cooper Center was filled with young children, their caregivers, and older adults, all of whom were eager to learn about and meet several fascinating animals, including a chinchilla, a python, and an owl.

After the animal interactions, participants enjoyed ice cream bars.

We’re grateful to Newton resident Justin Greene, who sponsored the program.

As one participant said, “The event was absolutely wonderful! Animals and ice cream. What could possibly be better?”

08/04/2026

National Night Out is almost here! 🚓💙

Join us this Tuesday for an evening packed with fun for the whole family!

🍔 Free food
🎶 Live music
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon twisting
🥽 Interactive VR headset experience
🚁 Live police drone demonstration
🐾 Meet Officer Leo and your Newton Police officers!

Come enjoy a great night of food, entertainment, and hands-on activities while getting to know the officers who serve our community. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate what makes Newton such a great place to live!

See you Tuesday! 👋

08/03/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for Intergenerational Animal Adventures!

Meet a variety of animals including a (non-spraying) skunk, a goat, and an owl. Learn about these animals and get close. Controlled touching is allowed at the discretion of the Zookeeper. This event is run by Animal Adventures in Bolton and generously sponsored by Newton resident Justin Greene.

No cost, but registration is requested at myactivecenter.com or 617-796-1660.