Reading, MA – The Pleasant Street Center is pleased to announce the release of the May 2025 edition of the Pleasantries Newsletter, now available for residents. In addition, we are excited to share a full lineup of upcoming programs and events for the community. As always, residents are encouraged to register early, as many events have limited seating.
Registration is available by calling the Pleasant Street Center at (781) 942-6794 or online at www.myactivecenter.com.
Special Town Election – May 13, 2025
A Special Town Election will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with all precincts voting at Reading Memorial High School Field House (62 Oakland Road). Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Key Deadlines:
- Vote by Mail Ballot Request Deadline: May 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM
- Absentee Ballot Request by Mail Deadline: May 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM
- Absentee Ballot Request In-Person Deadline: May 12, 2025, by 12:00 PM
- Voter Registration Deadline: May 3, 2025, by 5:00 PM
In-Person Early Voting Schedule (at Reading Town Hall):
- Saturday, May 3: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday, May 5: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 6: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 7: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, May 8: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
For more information, visit: https://www.readingma.gov/254/Elections
Pleasant Street Center (PSC) Program Highlights – May 2025
April 30
- 9:00–10:00 AM: Elder Law with Attorney William Crowley
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Dance Songs of the Late 50s & 60s with John Clark
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Sketchbook with AJ Jerrett
May 1
- 1:00–2:00 PM: Birthday Lunch
- 6:00–7:00 PM: Bridging Generations Rock Painting Night
May 5
- 9:30–10:30 AM: Bereavement Support Group with Kit
- 9:30 AM–3:00 PM: Peabody Essex Museum Van Trip (Reading residents only – 2 seats left)
- 1:30–2:30 PM: Meet & Greet with State Rep. Jason Lewis
May 7
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Mother’s Day Tea with Gabe Cabral (Handpan performance)
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Blood Pressure Check
May 8
- 10:30–11:30 AM: The Empowered Caregiver by Norma Milligan, Alzheimer’s Association
May 14
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Scams with Officer Ken Doucette, Middlesex Sheriff’s Department
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Fiber Arts with Janice Bye – Fair Isle Knitting Demo
May 15
- 9:30–11:00 AM: Let’s Get Digital Tech Help with John Tedesco
- 1:00–2:00 PM: Lunch & Learn with Ann Marie Bourque, NP – Osteoporosis Awareness (Lunch by Fat Larry’s)
May 19
- 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: Haircuts by Linda Sullivan (Free, trims only, appointments required)
May 20
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Annual Health Fair at PSC
May 21
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Adapting and Transitioning as We Age with Theresa Chaklos, AARP
May 21 & 28
- 10:00–11:00 AM: Learn to Play Ukulele with Julie Stepanek (Reading residents only, max 12)
May 22
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Speakers Bureau with Reading Public Library: Raising Thrivers – Parenting in an Uncertain World
May 29
- 1:30–2:30 PM: Sound Healing for the Soul with Lisa Kawski – Meditation session (Reading residents only, limited to 25 participants)
Online Registration Now Available
The Pleasant Street Center is rolling out My Active Center, a convenient online registration platform for residents. Participants can now sign up for events and programs from home. In-person and phone registrations will remain available.
Learn more and set up your account at: www.myactivecenter.com
Classes on how to use this system will be announced in the coming weeks.
Stay Connected, Stay Active!
Please call (781) 942-6794 with any questions or to register. We look forward to seeing you at the Pleasant Street Center!
