ART FOR YOUR MIND “EARLY AMERICAN ART: REVOLUTIONARY IMAGES”

Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 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, Early American Art: Revolutionary Images, offers an opportunity to rediscover famous people, places, and events of the Revolutionary War, primarily through the eyes of artists who experienced it. From the Boston Massacre to the surrender at Yorktown—interpret images of America’s turbulent start, and increase your awareness of the many ways art can tell a story. 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 donation at the door.

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP WITH BEACON HOSPICE

Fridays, from 2:00-3:00pm for 8 weeks starting September 12

The Chaplain from Beacon Hospice will facilitate a group on the grief journey and make space to share stories of loved ones. This eight week support group will offer a time for a small group to talk about grief and loss and take strength from time spent in a supportive environment. Please call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 to sign up.  Max 12

MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG  SMILE-IN’ SONGS!

Monday, September 15 at 1:00 pm

From ‘A Certain Smile’ to ‘You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile’, every song in this program will contain at least one smile. So – ‘put a smile on your face for the whole human race’ as we celebrate a simple change of facial expression in two dozen songs!  Please call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 to sign up. $2 donation at the door.

OCES PRESENTS: FALL PREVENTION CANCELLED – will be rescheduled

PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS

Tuesday, September 16 or 23

at 8:30 am-10:00 am or 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Pickleball is a fun and relatively easy sport to learn. Sign up for one session of this basic introduction class to get started. Focus will be on understanding the basic rules including the serve, bounces, and the “kitchen” (the non-volley zone). Limit 10 per session, per-registration required.  Call 781-834-5581 or stop by the front desk to register.

PICKLEBALL FREE PLAY FOR BEGINNERS WITH COACHING

Thursdays, September 18 and 25

from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Drop-in for beginner pickleball play with coaching on these two Thursday mornings. Equipment can be borrowed. 

Drop-in. No signup required.

MASS AUDUBON PRESENTS: NIGHT CHORUS

Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 pm

Summer evenings are accompanied by a natural soundscape that changes with the season, peaking in late summer. This presentation will focus on the creatures making all that racket, why and how they are sounding off, and who is listening. We'll consider sound production and the specialized anatomy involved in it, along with unique behaviors of sound-producing insects. Learn to differentiate and recognize common night sounds, and the ideal timing for when you're most likely to hear them. Sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.  $2 donation at the door.

A TASTE OF ITALY - LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, September 19 at 12:00 pm

Doors open at 11:30. The lunch is “A Taste of Italy” that will include baked ziti, meatballs with sauce, garlic roll, chocolate fudge cake and SF cookie. Then at 12:30 enjoy the “Viva Italian Musical Program” that will feature songs from Italy with love such as O Sole Mio, Santa Lucia, That’s Amore, Mambo Italiano, and more. Sign up in advance. $3 donation at the door. 

FRANKLY SPEAKING: UNINVITED VISITORS – THE WORST HURRICANES TO HIT MASSACHUSETTS 

Monday, September 22 at 1:00

No one invited them, but those summertime visitors came anyway. Although Donna, Carol, Edna, Gloria, Bob and Irene didn’t stay for long, they caused death and destruction across Massachusetts. We’ll explore these six destructive hurricanes as well as the Great Hurricane of 1938. The presentation will be followed by a weather themed raffle. If you’d like, bring along memorabilia from one or more of these hurricanes to show off to fellow attendees before or after the presentation. Sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. $2 donation at the door.

FALL EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ON REVERSE MORTGAGES WITH DAVID TOURTILLOTT, CRMP

Monday, September 22 at 11:00 am

Join David Tourtillott, CRMP® from Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage. David is currently one of only 209 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals nationwide, with 21 years of experience in the industry. He'll be discussing reverse mortgage pros & cons, what it is, how it works, who it’s good for, who it’s not good for, common misconceptions, how to use a reverse mortgage as a tool to age in place, to boost your monthly income, buy a new home with a Reverse Mortgage, use as an emergency reserve line of credit to help cover large, unexpected costs like home repairs, home modifications or in-home care costs etc. Sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.

LIFELONG LEARNING REGISTRATION!

Tuesday, September 23 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Numbered tickets will be available at 9:00 am. Registration to begin at 9:30 am. Classes for adults of all ages presented by the Council on Aging. Full payment is due at time of registration. Cash or check payable to the Marshfield COA. FREE Continental Breakfast will be served. A listing of the offerings is on page 11. Pick up your Lifelong Learning Brochure at the front desk for a full description.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

Presented by Mary-Kate Fay, RD, LDN from OCES

Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 am

In celebration of International Women’s Health and Fitness Day please join us for a presentation on Nutrition and how it impacts fitness. Dietitian, Mary-Kate, will share information on foods that are needed to support women’s bodies and what exercises will give you the most benefit. She will discuss fueling for longevity and answer any questions you may have. We will have a healthy yogurt bar available for breakfast along with a free gift. Please sign up ahead.  Max. 50

THERAPY GARDENS - INDOOR GARDENING

Monday, September 29 at 1:00 pm

Things have come a long way with indoor gardening! Now you can grow all kinds of flowers, herbs, and even vegetables inside in the comfort of your own home. Learn about the types of indoor gardens, what light sources and nutrients are needed, and more! Sample indoor gardens, including super nutritious micro greens, will be presented. Great for people who live in smaller spaces and want to garden year-round. Sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. $2 donation at the door.  Max 25

NEEDLE FELTED BEE

Tuesday, September 30 at 1:00 pm

Pop Up Art Presents the Felted Bee, a delightful needle felting class where you get to make your own adorable fuzzy bee using wool fibers. In addition, you'll also create beautiful flowers for this friendly little pollinator to buzz around. Please sign up in advance at the front desk. Cost $5 at registration. Max 15

ESSENTIAL FIRST AID TRAINING WITH THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY DA OFFICE

Tuesday, September 30 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

This FREE training course will arm you with the basics on how to perform CPR, use an AED Machine, and administer Narcan. In addition, there will be a component on Choking Relief. This invaluable training will provide attendees with an awareness and working knowledge of these techniques so that if the moment arises, you can take immediate action, and possible save a life. Sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Min: 7 Max: 25

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS OR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS? 

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Presented by Jenna Feitelberg, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. This presentation answers the #1 question most people have when deciding on the coverage that is best for them. We will discuss the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans and provide resources to help in the decision-making process. Great for people new to Medicare as well as for existing Medicare members that will have the option to make changes to their plan during the Annual Election Period which runs from October 15 - December 7th or during the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period which runs from January 1 - March 31.  Please sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581.