Can you believe it’s nearly June? Sometimes it feels like time barely passes when we’re in the dark and dreary months of winter, but as soon as the weather turns beautiful, time flies by, doesn’t it? Slow down and enjoy some time at your nearby EPOCH community this week, because we have a slew of fun events planned. At Norton, join us (and bring some friends) for our Build a Bracelet fundraiser, with funds going to Norton’s Resident Council Fund. Or see a performance by Jack Craig in Providence on the 21^st. Finally, we’re excited to welcome the well-known Barbara Brilliant for “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy” on the 22^nd at our community in Chestnut Hill outside Boston. Keep reading for details.

Jack Craig to perform at EPOCH on the East Side (May 21)

Join us at EPOCH this week for some great learning opportunities. We will offer ConnectedLiving discussion groups to help you feel more comfortable using the computer and navigating the Internet. We’ll hold these groups throughout the month and cover a variety of topics. This week’s topic will be baseball. Those interested in local history should stop by for the presentation “The History of Attleboro,” led by the executive director of Attleboro Area Industrial Museum. Dr. Steven Kane will return to EPOCH to discuss the lives of Big Band-era performers Dinah Shore and Artie Shaw Dorsey. This discussion is a must for Big Band fans. Finally, Boston University students will entertain us with a French horn recital. Keep reading to learn more!

ConnectedLiving Discussion Groups at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard (April 1)

We had a great time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day last week with Irish music, Irish dances and plenty of green food. This week, we’ll be celebrating Easter with the Easter bunny paying a visit to some of our communities and of course, some good old fashioned Easter egg hunts. Be sure to bring your little ones and your camera! We’re offering some other great events this week as well. If you’re interested in science or creatures from the sea, join us for a presentation on arctic whales by local author and whale expert Todd McLeish. Whether you love to cook or always wanted to learn, stop by for Chef Maddalena Alvarez’s Culinary Arts class. She’ll teach you the secret to excellent baking and show you how to make tasty treats like orange croissants. Finally, Animal World Experience will bring rescued animals to EPOCH. You won’t want to miss the chance learn about and play with these great animals. Keep reading to learn more!

Presentation on Arctic Whales by Local Author (March 20)

We’re really looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day at EPOCH. Many of our communities are celebrating with parties and Irish-themed performances. We’re particularly excited about an upcoming performance by a troupe of Irish Step Dancers. We’ll also host “The Magic of Ireland,” a show of Irish ballads, jigs, reels and folk songs by professional vocalists from Big Smile Entertainment. But St. Patrick’s Day celebrations aren’t the only events offered this week. Supporters of local artists should attend the art opening reception for local photographer Heather Cachat, featuring scenic photographs of the Berkshires. The Rhode Island Audubon Society will return to EPOCH to delight animal lovers with “The Owls of New England.” Finally, the Norton Historical Society will discuss the villages of Norton for all those interested in their community’s roots and culture. Please join us for any or all of these events. Keep reading to learn more.

EPOCH hosts art opening for Heather Cachat (March 13)

Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We had a lot of fun celebrating, making Valentine’s and of course, indulging in chocolate! But the fun’s not over. We have plenty more great events planned at our EPOCH communities this week. Professor Gary Hylander is returning for a riveting presentation on Adolf Hitler. Come by and discuss the insights of this renowned history buff. The Massachusetts Audubon Society will also come by to present “Birds of Prey.” You’ll learn how birds of prey hunt, what they eat and what makes them special. Plus, you’ll get to see hawks, owls, eagles and more up close! But these aren’t the only animals you can learn about this week. Local science writer Todd McLeish will tell you all about artic whales. We will also host “Hearth of the Home,” a presentation by Abigail Whitney on 18^th century life. Finally, our last “Flex and Stretch” class for seniors is this week. Don’t miss the chance to make new friends and engage in healthy, gentle exercise! Keep reading to learn more.

Gary Hylander returns for discussion of Adolf Hitler (Feb. 19)