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Here you will be graciously welcomed by Alissa Anderson, our COA Assistant. She'll help you sign up for classes or events, find where activities will be held, or obtain other information. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=13/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=14 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Down the hall from the Flint Room is the Art Room/Fix-It Shop. In this room, small appliances, watches, and other non-electronic items are repaired for Bedford residents. Art and crafts classes are also held here (sign up in advance). https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=14/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=15 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 As you exit from your car in the parking lot behind the Town Center, you'll see this double-door entrance. It takes you into the COA. 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To get there we can use either this ramp or the short flight of steps seen in the Kitchen photo. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=19/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=20 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The large open area on the first floor is our "Kitchen" - the perfect place to sit and have a cup of coffee, chat with friends, and just relax! Visible through its windows is our Game Room. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=20/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=21 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Next is our Resource Room, with online computers for your use, books, videos, brochures on elder-related topics, and comfy places to sit and read or talk with friends. On Saturdays we show movies here. Pictured are our computer "drop-in" lessons. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=21/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=22 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Fitness classes are held in the Shawsheen Room Monday through Friday including aerobics, weight strengthening, Tai Chi, Yoga, personal fitness, & line dancing. Most classes adapt to various levels of fitness. Sign up in advance. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=22/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=23 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Up the stairs (or elevator), on the second floor, is the Counseling Room where individual help on health benefits, legal issues, and taxes is given by appointment; and the Fitch Room, home to our interest groups, discussion groups, and support groups. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=23/637997472000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=1 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 In colonial times the cedars extended through west Bedford. The wood was valued for many uses, and strips of cedar swamp were passed down in families. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=1/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=2 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Monarch and swallowtail butterflies as well as hummingbirds visit these plants from August on into fall. The entrance to Clark is on Notre Dame Road opposite Glenridge Drive. The meadow is located left of the path leading west to Davis Road. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=2/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=3 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Visitors are encouraged to submit photographs and reports of interesting or unusual observations to the Conservation Office at 781-275-6211. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=3/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=4 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The impacts of increased beaver activity and spreading aquatic vegetation create limitations for some passive recreation, but in general favor the overall conservation goal of increased diversity. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=4/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=5 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Its distinguishing feature is the white pine grove off the Hartwell Road entrance. Interconnecting trails within this area attract visitors at all times of year. Photo contributed by Rick Fisette https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=5/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=6 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The upper blue trail through the Minnie Reid Conservation Area is lined with mature native trees - white pine, red oak and white oak, with a bright yellow fall understory of hickory saplings. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=6/637994880000000000 https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=7 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The park contains mature woodland on the west bank of the pond, with a variety of trees, shrubs and vines. https://www.bedfordma.gov/Gallery.aspx?PID=7/637994880000000000