Featured Events
A VERY SPECIAL CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
“A LIFE THROUGH MUSIC” WITH UMBERTO GUARRACINO
Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm
Join Umberto Guarracino for “A Life Through Music”. This program weaves together short live performances of Classical piano music with light, engaging commentary before each piece. It will also include anecdotes about the composers, reflections from my own musical journey, and gentle humor to keep the tone joyful and accessible. Do not miss this unique event. Suggested donation of $2.00 at the door.
ART FOR YOUR MIND
“EARLY AMERICAN ART- EVERYDAY LIFE”
Tuesday, October 14 at 1:00pm
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, Early American Art - Everyday Life, offers an opportunity to enjoy genre paintings – scenes of ordinary people. From farm dances to labor movements, experience charming and often compelling visual stories of America’s growth and change during the 19th Century. Register in advance. $2 suggested donation at the door. Max 70
THE ADDAMS FAMILY WITH BETH CAMERON-KILBRIDGE
Thursday, Oct 16 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Born in 1912, Charles Addams, was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. The Addams family is based on a very real couple from New Jersey, Charles Addams and his wife, and his cartoons are loosely reflective of his marriage appearing in the New Yorker Magazine from 1938-1964. A PowerPoint presentation will show the earliest cartoons by Addams that evolve into the tv shows and movies that follow. The cartoonists' life was even MORE bizarre than his cartoon characters. Register in advance, suggested donation $2 at the door. Max 70
WHIMSICAL GIFT BOX FROM GREETING CARDS WITH BETH JORDAN
Friday, October 17 1:00pm
Clear out your saved greeting cards and make a small whimsical box. Easy and creative to do. A fun, free, one hour craft class. General supplies provided, bring used Greeting Cards to make it your own. Limit 12 Sign up in advance.
CLASSIC COUNTRY & HOLIDAY HONKY-TONK
WITH MATT YORK
Friday, October 17 at 1:30 pm
Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of classic country, honky-tonk artists, and tell stories of their careers. Starting with artists like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and many more. Learn the origins of Western Swing music and the heroes of the Texas and Nashville honky-tonks. York has been nominated twice for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist. Don’t Miss this fun show! Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2 at the door. Max 100
FALL PREVENTION WITH KERI BALL, MSN, RN
Friday, October 17 at 11:00 am
As we enter the fall season and head into the icy winter months, now is a good time to focus on fall prevention! Please join us for a Fall Prevention Workshop where we will chat about preventing falls while living an active lifestyle, maintaining a safe home environment, and improving your strength and balance. Following todays workshop there will be a monthly 'Ask a Nurse with Keri Ball, MSN, RN' every 3rd Friday of the month. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Max 25.
MUSICAL MONDAY PRESENTS
“MODERN POPULAR SONGS: 1950 - 2000!”
Monday, October 20 at 1:00 PM
Join Jack Craig as he plays piano and tells stories. This month, songs from ‘Rock Around the Clock’ through Beatles hits, Bacharach and David classics, and on to modern writers such as Billy Joel – the faces of American song writing have changed quite a bit in the modern era. This program highlights those changes along with giant movie hits such as ‘The Wind Beneath My Wings’, ‘Somewhere My Love’, ‘I’ve Had the Time of My Life’, and others. It’s your chance to sing hits by Chubby Checker, Patti Page, Elvis Presley, Bette Midler, Elton John, and Michael Jackson – all in just one program. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2 at the door. Max 100
SHIPWRECKS OF CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS
WITH NANCY FRANKS
Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00 pm
Between the years of 1850 and 1880 it is believed that approximately 3500 shipwrecks occurred off the coast of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The area earned the chilling nickname “the ocean graveyard”. Buckle up your lifejacket! We’re off to investigate six shipwrecks that historians and residents are still talking about. The presentation will be followed by an ocean themed raffle. Please sign up ahead $2 donation at the door. Max 70
MASS AUDUBON PRESENTS:
FALL SHOREBIRD MIGRATION
Thursday, October 23rd @ 1:00 pm
Shorebirds are avian superstars with Herculean migrations, unique feeding adaptations, and elaborate courtship displays. Enrich your appreciation of these incredible birds, as we discuss species that are currently passing through during Fall migration. Once decimated by market hunting, shorebirds have shown remarkable resiliency as they populate ever-decreasing habitats. Presently, they provide important metrics in our understanding of the effects of climate change and sea level rise. After this presentation, you'll know where and when to observe shorebirds, as well as tips on visual and vocal identifications. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2 at the door. Max 70
OOMPAH OKTOBERFEST
LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, October 24 at 12:00 pm
The lunch will include Italian sausage with peppers and onions, coleslaw, hot German potato salad, torpedo roll, orange frosted cake and a sugar free cookie. Entertainment will be OOMPAH
OKTOBERFEST Music with include festive German and Bavarian songs which will inspire you to lift a stein and dance the
Polka. Sign up in advance. $3 donation, seating limited to 100.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Monday, October 27 at 1:00
Celebrate Halloween with musician Roger Tincknell who will serenade you with song and a guitar. He will play selections such as the Monster Mash, Ghost Riders in the Sky and "Spooky" by Dusty Springfield and more. Come dressed in your favorite costume or Halloween attire and we will award a prize for the best getup! There will be spooky and delicious refreshments along with a goodie bag for your sweet tooth. 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. Sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Max 100
AUTHOR TALK WITH DAVID SETTERLAND:
1923 KISSEL KAR “GOLD BUG” SPEEDSTER
Tuesday, October 28th at 1:00 pm
David is 75 years old and has traveled to 88-different countries. He is a writer of historical articles for both the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Vintage Motor Car Club of America. One of the most interesting stories to be told of the Automobile Pioneers is one of Errett Lobban Cord, and Frederick and Augie Duesenberg who built and designed a car that still today is desired by the wealthiest collectors! David will explain the history of the Duesenberg Brothers and Cord, and you will be surprised of why the most beautiful automobiles came to an end. Please join David for this very interesting Author Talk with Q & A to follow. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Max 25
FELTED GHOST CLASS
Wednesday, October 29 at 1:00 pm
Join Pop up Art School and craft your own adorable Halloween decoration! In this fun, hands-on class, you'll create a cute ghost holding an orange pumpkin. Using just wool and a needle, our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. By the end of the session, you'll have a delightful handmade ghost to add a touch of spooky charm to your home! Sign up begins September 29. Cost $10 payable at registration.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE WITH MIKE DARDIS
Thursday October 30 at 1:00 pm
Mike Dardis is a lifelong piano player and has been playing guitar for over 30 years. His show will consist of upbeat, familiar tunes that everyone can sing along to. There will be plenty of Brain teasers thrown in, snippets of name that tune, singer, movie, tv show along with some fun facts of many songs throughout the performance. Guaranteed to be a great show! Please sign up at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2.00 at the door.
