Featured Events
THE SENIOR TAX RELIEF WORK-OFF PROGRAM FOR 2026
Friday, January 2, 2026
The program runs on the calendar year and will begin January 2, 2026. You must reapply every year. Applications are available at the Senior Center front desk. The purpose of the program is to utilize the skills of qualified senior citizens whose earnings are applied toward payment of their property tax bill. If chosen to work at a site, seniors will earn $15.00 per hour and can work up to 100 hours with a maximum earning amount of $1500 gross. There may be deductions taken out of the earnings with some exceptions. Those participating must complete their hours by the end of October of 2026 for processing. The amount earned will be applied to and appear on the 3rd and 4th quarter tax bill of the next subsequent year. Those participants who were not placed last year will be given consideration for placements for calendar year 2026, if they reapply. Please note that we may not be able to place everyone that applies due to the limitations for placements and guidelines of the program.
Eligibility Guidelines:
* At least 60 years of age
* Reside in Marshfield and occupy the property for which taxes are paid
* Must present a copy of your current tax bill with your name
* If property is in trust, the applicant must be a trustee.
Musical Monday with Jack Craig: SONGS OF THE 1960’S
Monday, February 9 at 1:00 pm
Join Jack Craig on piano for a “You Pick ‘Em” singalong. Lyric booklets will be provided with dozens of songs from the decade of the 1960’s and audience members will peruse the booklet, pick their favorite song(s) to sing, and hear Jack’s anecdotal information about the songs. What results will be a wonderful trip down memory lane through stories and songs. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2.00 at the door. Max: 100
ART FOR YOUR MIND “J. M. W. TURNER, THE PRIDE OF GREAT BRITAIN”
Tuesday, February 10 at 1:00 pm
Enjoy this 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 is one of Great Britain’s most controversial and beloved 19th Century painters. Explore his light-infused images with bright colors and unusual brushwork which were a mystery to many of those around him, and a powerful inspiration to those who followed. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2.00 at the door. Max: 70
LUNDIN CLUB: MIA REGAZZA - MARSHFIELD
Tuesday, February 10 Bus departs COA at 12:30 pm. Reservation at 1:00 pm
Mia Regazza of Marshfield serves American and Italian Cuisine. This lunch/dinner program consists of visiting a local restaurant each month with 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! Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $5.00 at registration. Max: 13
BRAIN BUILDING EXERCISE: SPEECH
THERAPIST LISA YAUCH-CADDEN
Wednesday, February 11 at 11:00 am
Free class for anyone looking to help improve memory, word-finding, thinking skills and socialization. Funded in part by grants from Coastline Elderly Services and the OCPC. Offered once a month on the second Wednesday of the month. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Free. Max 25
SALT & TRIAD – HOARDING OVERVIEW
Wednesday, February 11 Lunch-12:30 Talk- 1:00 pm
Come join us for a light lunch and health and safety talk. This month we will have an overview of hoarding and regional public health resources presented by Lorena Rocha, Regional Social Worker, and Keri Ball, Regional Public Health Nurse from South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581.
Free. Max 30
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Friday February 13 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Free coffee and cookies are available in the dining room, while supplies last. No registration is necessary. Happy
Valentine's Day.
NEW YEAR LUNCHEON - THE SENIOR CENTER
Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30 pm
Chinese New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) begins February 17, marking a two-week Spring Festival filled with family reunions, red decorations, and feasts. Celebrate with us with a delicious Chinese lunch catered from The Ming Dynasty in Marshfield. Lunch will be served in the COA Dining Room. Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $12 payable at registration. Max: 50
THERAPY GARDENS: BATTLE THE CHILL OF FEBRUARY WITH CHILI
Tuesday, February 17, at 1:00 pm
Nothing says comfort food like homemade chili or stew. Skip the canned stuff and learn to make your own hearty favorites, including a variety of mild and medium-spiced chilis and stews from ground beef, pork, venison, chicken, and more. We will also review different stew and bisque recipes. Master template recipes for vegetarian dishes will be provided. We will also review selected products to help make your cooking (and your life) easier. A few samples will be offered. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2.00 at the door. Max: 40
MASS AUDUBON SURPRISE! ANIMALS WHO SHARE OUR COMMUNITY
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 pm
When we are open to evidence, we discover through animal tracks, wildlife cameras, night sounds and glimpses out of the corner of our eyes a whole menagerie of animals that share our community. Despite human activity, the housing expansion and other impacts on fauna, coyotes, fishers, fox and even bobcat travel, hunt and den around town. We will explore these neighbors and how we might celebrate how they enrich our community. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2.00 at the door. Max: 40
OCES: SPECIAL VALENTINE LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, February 20, 2026 Lunch served at 12:00 pm Entertainment 1:00 pm
Valentine Special lunch of chicken with red pepper Florentine sauce, spring vegetable blend and au gratin potatoes. Dessert selection of cupcakes or sugar free cookie. Entertainment by Game Show Host, Kevin Richmond. Advance sign up was required was required by January 19, 2026.
FRANKLY SPEAKING, NANCY FRANKS: ENDURING LOVE
Monday, February 23 at 1:00 pm
Let’s Celebrate enduring love! We’ll get to know famous couples who were married 50 years or more. We’ll meet up with Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter, Dolly Parton and Carl Dean, John and Abigail Adams, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, and Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson and many more. The presentation will be followed by a heart-themed raffle. 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 70
MOVIE SHOWINGS: “Climb to Glory:
The 10th Mountain Division” 2013 (45 min)
Tuesday, February 24 at 10:00 am or
Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 am
The topic of February Men’s Breakfast and a fascinating documentary about the famed 10th Mountain Division. Produced by Warren Miller Entertainment in partnership with Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum, it tells the story of the 10th Mountain Division Ski Troopers and how they transformed skiing as a whole and championed the U.S. Ski Industry after World War II. After participating in a major turning point in the War, these heroes came back from Italy as pioneering individuals and helped expand skiing from general resort development to a lifestyle sport. Narrated by Olympian Jeremy Bloom. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Free. Max: 30
Author Series: ROMANCE AUTHOR
LESLEY M. AVERY
Tuesday, February 24 at 1:00
Join us for our monthly “Author Talk” and meet Lesley M. Avery who grew up in New England, where her appreciation of history and her obsession with books began. She describes herself as “someone who loves autumn, candles, Christmas, and of course, romance. Her hobbies include forgetting her tea in the microwave and letting the dog out and in, or in, or out. She loves to write sweeping historical romance with a touch of steam and a nod to her roots on the N.E. South Coast. Her current offerings include a growing series set in the American Civil War, a Regency Cinderella story, and a newly released trauma/healer, Western Adventure.” Come for a festive snack and meet the her. Books will be available for sale. Light refreshments. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Free. Max 40
POP UP ART FOR A FELTED EMPEROR PENGUIN BABY
Tuesday February 24 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for a fun and cozy needle felting class where you’ll create an adorable baby emperor penguin using soft wool roving and a barbed needle! This beginner-friendly project will guide you through shaping the penguin’s cute, fluffy form while teaching you essential needle felting techniques. 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. Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $10 payable at registration. Max: 15
BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION: “WATCH YOUR STEP”
Wednesday, February 25 at 2:00PM
Phyllis Shea, PTA and Community Outreach Coordinator at Croi Health (formerly known as the Norwell VNA). As we age our risk of falling increases, especially during the winter months. Snow, ice, cluttered walkways and cold, dark nights can create new hazards. The GOOD NEWS is there are simple, proactive steps that we can take to stay safe. Join Phyllis Shea PTA and the Community Outreach Coordinator of Croi Health formally known as NVNA and Hospice to learn practical ways to reduce your risk of falling by identifying high risk activities, environmental hazards and the most common causes of falls. This program will also share actionable tips to watch your step and stay safe, strong and independent all year long. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Free. Max 25
MASS AUDUBON: TIMBERDOODLE COURTSHIP
Thursday, March 19 at 1:00 pm
The American Woodcock's intricate courtship ritual is a unique experience that showcases the impressive aerial acrobatics that birds are capable of. A flurry of feather-produced sounds, amazing spirals to invisible heights, and zig-zagging descents are repeated over and over again at dusk, to the delight of onlookers. This presentation will introduce you to the woodcock, its unique adaptations and life cycle, and the courtship dance it's famous for. Discover when and where to look for woodcocks to witness their displays in-person this spring. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2.00 at the door. Max: 40
OCES: SPECIAL SPRING LUNCHEON AND
ENTERTAINMENT WITH BILL REIDY
Friday, March 20 Lunch served at 12:00 pm
Entertainment at 1:00 pm
OCES Spring Lunch with live musical entertainment with Bill Reidy. Lunch provided by OCES will consist of Chicken Cordon Bleu, potato with sour cream, country style vegetable blend and strawberry short cake, and SF cookies. Registration for Marshfield residents begins February 2, 2026. Non-Residents may begin sign-up February 9, 2026. Registration closes for all February 19, 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. They request us to provide date of birth, phone number and address. We will collect this information from you one time. Please be patient as we work together to develop these wonderful events. If you have questions or concerns, please call 781-834-5581.
FRANKLY SPEAKING, NANCY FRANKS: ESCAPE TO IRELAND
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Put on your favorite green clothes! We are off to discover Ireland’s picturesque towns and villages that most tourists miss. The Presentation will be followed by a festive Irish themed raffle. Sign up ahead. $2 donation at the door.
POP UP ART PRESENTS: NEEDLE FELTED YETI KEYCHAIN
Tuesday, March 24 at 1:00 pm
Learn the basics of needle felting as you transform soft, loose wool fibers into a charming yeti keychain. Pop-up Art School will guide you step-by-step through shaping and assembling your yeti, then adding personality with details like a tiny face, horns, and a curly tuft of hair on top. You’ll leave with a cute, fuzzy friend to clip to your keys or bag! Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $10 payable at registration.
Max: 15
LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL
March 31 8:30am-1:00pm — Details on Cover
POP UP ART PRESENTS: NEEDLE FELTED WILDFLOWER HOOP
Thursday, April 16 at 1:00 pm
Get ready for a needle felting class where you'll create a stunning felted landscape showcasing mountains and vibrant wildflowers! Using a barbed needle, loose wool fibers and a felt-backed embroidery hoop, you'll learn how to "paint" with wool. Even if you've never needle felted before you'll be amazed at what you can learn in one 90-minute class. Registration begins March 30. Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $10 payable at registration. Max: 15
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 was paid for by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
Registration begins April 1. Register in advance at the front desk 781-834-5581.
