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November 5, 2026

The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Friday, October 23, 2026 through Sunday, November 8, 2026

TheaterWorks next show is The Addams Family! This musical will run from Oct 23rd - Nov 8th! More about: The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

Caring Connections – Stay connected while navigating memory changes

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Caring Connections is a twice-monthly support group for couples in which one partner is living with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. More about: Caring Connections – Stay connected while navigating memory changes

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