OCES: SPECIAL CIRCUS LUNCHEON & ENTERTAINMENT WITH JOHN POIRIER

Monday, June 29 Lunch served 12:00 pm Entertainment 12:30 pm

Lunch will consist of: Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions, coleslaw, hot German potato salad, torpedo roll, orange frosted cake or a SF Cookie. Sign up in person or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.  Registration for Marshfield residents begins May 1, 2026. Non-Residents may begin sign-up May 8, 2026. Registration closes for all May 29, 2026. Each person may register themselves and one other person. Register in person at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $3 payable at the door. NOTE: We partner with Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) for this event. The OCES guidelines state you must be age 60 or over.

FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS

with Peg Davis & the Angel Gardeners Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm

Join this enthusiastic group of talented gardeners in creating your own “spring inspired” arrangement. The gardeners will help you create a colorful arrangement to take home or give as a gift. They will walk you through the steps of putting this together and will provide all materials needed to complete the project. Please bring scissors or snippers if you have them. Suggested donation $15 at the door in order to defray the cost of materials. Register in advance in person or by calling the at 781-834-5581.  Max: 10

PICKLE BALL

Pickleball is back at the COA this Season!! (Equipment can be borrowed at the COA front desk)

BEGINNERS

Tuesdays May 5 - May 26 8:30 am - 10:00 am  OR  10:00 am - 11:30 am

Please register at the Senior Center by calling 781-834-5581 to reserve your lesson spot. Max: 10

FREE PLAY - BEGINNERS W/ COACHING: 

Thursdays , May 7 - May 28 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

No need to Register for Free Play

NORTH AND SOUTH RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION: TIMING THE TIDES / A GUIDE TO PADDLING ON THE RIVERS

Monday, May 11 at 1:00 pm

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association will be offering presentations at the Senior Center.  This presentation is for people who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding and want to learn how to paddle in these tidal rivers by knowing how to ‘Time the Tides’ to safely paddle and learn where to launch their boats. The presentation includes practical information for paddlers of all experience levels.  Sign up in advance in person or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.  Max 25

ART FOR YOUR MIND - GUSTAVE CAILLEBOTTE, THE UNKNOWN IMPRESSIONIST

Tuesday, May 12 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Presentations are for people of all backgrounds – artists and non-artists alike. The featured topic, Gustave Caillebotte, the Unknown Impressionist, explores the amazing talent of this lesser-known artist, and follows his years of support and financial backing of the most famous Impressionist painters. Join local art historian Jill Sanford for an enjoyable hour of challenging yourself to see in new ways! Please call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 to sign up. $2 suggested donation at the door.

DELVENA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: JACK THE RIPPER

Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 pm

History comes alive – one more time – with the infamous Jack the Ripper – the identity of whom was never known! Learn the details of the ghastly murders of five women from London in 1888. Meet the top suspects in the murders. The audience will have the opportunity to question each of the suspects and draw their own conclusion as to who the “real” Jack the Ripper was. Let’s solve this case once and for all! The cast will open up to the audience at the end of the show for a lively discussion.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Marshfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  Registration began April 1.  Register in advance at the front desk 781-834-5581.  Sign up ahead. Max 70

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 4 WEEK SESSION

Thursday, May 14 & 21, June 4 & 11 at 1:00 pm

This is a 4 Week Grief Support Group with lead Hospice Chaplain and End of Life Doula Peter-Michael Preble, PhD, EOLD, of CROI Health Norwell. This group begins meeting on Thursday, May 14 and will meet on May 21, June 4 and June 11. The grief support group will gather in a quiet, welcoming space, where people can come carrying stories that are often too heavy to hold alone. Peter’s pastoral presence shapes the tone of the gathering. He does not rush grief or try to fix it, but instead holds space with patience, wisdom, and a deep respect for each person’s journey.  Please

register in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Session is free. Min: 3 Max: 10

MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG: James Taylor with Carole King

Monday, May 18 at 1:00 pm  

Celebrate one of Jack’s personal favorite artists – ‘JT’! Sing a wonderful collection of James Taylor’s own greatest hits along with his collaborator Carole King. From ‘How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You’ through ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ and on to ‘The Secret O’ Life’ – the creative and writing talents of these two artists will be on full display. Suggested donation $2 at the door. Advanced sign up is required. Sign up in person or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.  Max 100

AUTHOR SERIES: EMILY ROSS, AUTHOR OF “SWALLOWTAIL”

Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 pm

Emily Ross is the author of Swallowtail, a mystery thriller set in Quincy MA, praised by Publishers Weekly for its “nerve-shredding tension.” Her young adult thriller, Half in Love with Death was an International Thriller Writers Awards finalist. Her award- winning short story “Let the Chips Fall” appears in Devil’s Snare: Best New England Crime Stories 2024. She lives in Quincy, MA, with her husband and their very playful cat. Please stop at the front desk to sign-up or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Light refreshments will be served

Mass Audubon presents The Feeding Techniques of Birds

Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 pm

One of the most impressive things about birds is their ability to locate and process food. Whether it’s the Chickadees’ ability to increase its memory capacity for caching seeds, an owl’s ability to isolate non-digestible components of its prey or a migrating Blackpoll Warbler capacity to nearly double its, weight prior to migration, birds are amazing eaters. We will explore resource partitioning, adaptations, shifting resources and the

evolutionary changes in birds’ physical

structure. Register in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2 at the door. Max 30

DOWNSIZING PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ELLEN EVENSEN OF WILLIAM RAVEIS REAL ESTATE

Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a panel discussion on downsizing that includes Tom Ball of Proprietors Green, Vie Ryerson of Estate Sales, Hugo from Latus Home Services speaking about the cleaning services, and Bill Bailot of Gallo Moving and Storage. There will be a free raffle for a gift basket and light bites.  Please register in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2 at the door. Max 30

LUNDIN CLUB: Bertucci’s, Derby Street, Hingham

Thursday, May 21, 2026 Bus departs COA at 12:30 pm. Reservation at 1:00 pm.

Transportation provided by the Senior Center bus. This is a great opportunity to socialize and share a meal together.  Participants will meet at the COA and take the bus traveling together as a group. Don’t forget your lunch money!   Please register and pay at our front desk.  Cost: $5  Max: 13

 FRANKLY SPEAKING: “HAPPY RETIREMENT PENNY”

Tuesday May 26 at 1:00 pm

Nancy Franks presents Happy Retirement Penny! After over 200 years on the job, he’s being told that his help is no longer needed. Let’s throw a retirement party for America’s favorite coin, the penny. We’ll look back at his job performance – from the mint to the cash register – and study the eleven times he changed his appearance. This presentation will be followed with a coin themed raffle.  Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2 at the door. Max: 50

POP UP ART PRESENTS: NEEDLE FELTED Butterfly Car Vent Diffuser

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Join us for a fun and creative needle felting class where you'll craft a stunning essential oil diffuser for your car! Learn the basics of needle felting as you design a unique butterfly, and then attach it to a vent clip for a stylish and functional car accessory. Before you leave the class, add a few drops of the provided orange essential oil and enjoy a fresh, fragrant drive every time you hit the road. Experience the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, a foam block, needles, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.  Sign up ahead. Registration begins on April 30. Cost is $10 at time of registration. Max: 15

“Taking Control of your Future” through The Mass Bar’s Elder Law Education

Tuesday, May 27 at 1:00 pm

May is Elder Law month and the Council on Aging will host this program. It is made possible with the assistance of the Mass. Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. This year’s program, given by Attorney Elizabeth Caruso will go over estate planning basics that everyone must know and have regardless of personal situations. It will touch on long term care options to protect assets, and different ways to maintain control as you continue to age. Copies of the latest resource guide will be provided for 2026 as supplies last. Advance sign-up is recommended. Please stop at the front desk to sign-up or call the Senior

Center at 781-834-5581. 

“Five Nutrition Practices to Use as We Age” with Marcia Richards, RD from BID

thursday, June 11 at 1:00 pm

Eating a nutritious diet is one of the best things you can do for your health as you age. It can help to prevent and manage many health problems associated with aging including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and weight management. Sign up ahead for this interesting presentation. Registration begins on May 11.

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association - “Rich History of the South River”

Monday, June 29 at 1:00 pm. 

The South River winds from Fourth Cliff in

Humarock to Rexhame in Marshfield to Duxbury. The South River is Tidal and reaches about 15 miles upstream to its source. Sign up in advance in person or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Sign up begins May 29.  Max 25.

POP UP ART PRESENTS: FELTED SEAGULL HOOP

Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 pm

Capture a breezy seaside scene in this needle felting program! Create a flat, wool-painted image of a seagull set against an ocean backdrop with a lighthouse in the distance, felted onto craft felt stretched across an embroidery hoop. This relaxing, tactile process introduces simple needle felting techniques while allowing plenty of room for personal touches. The finished piece is a charming, ready-to-hang work of art inspired by the coast. Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently. Sign up ahead. Registration begins on June 1. Cost is $10 at time of registration. Max: 15

The North and South Rivers Watershed Association-virtual photo tour

Monday, July 13 at 1:00 pm

Come join us for recently updated presentations at the Senior Center from the NSRWA. Take a Virtual Photo Tour of the Beautiful North and South Rivers. We’ll share the natural beauty of these tidal Rivers and estuaries, and their salt marshes, which serve as nurseries of life for our oceans, provide flood storage and are home to many species. You’ll see beautiful photography, both aerial and from the water, of the rivers, marsh, and even some wildlife. Sign up in advance in person or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Sign up begins June 12.  Max 25.

History at Play – Live Performance and Educational Lecture – on Rendezvous with Rachel Revere

Tuesday, July 28 at 1:00 pm

It is May 2, 1775 and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on the 18^th of April. Still isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston, Rachel desperately tries to create a plan to safely take her children: six stepchildren from Paul’s first marriage and a newborn baby of their own, from the reach of the British Regular Army in Boston. In this program, you will help Rachel as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of each plan. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution. History at Play was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora offering solo and ensemble programs with an emphasis on Women’s History. Come celebrate our nation’s birthday with this interesting performance and lecture. Donation at the door $5. Space is limited. Advanced registration begins June 29.