Featured Events
INTRODUCTION TO BOCCE
Thursdays in June (June 4, 11, 18, 25) at 10:00am-11:00am
Sign up for one of our Introduction to Bocce sessions with David Carchia offered in June. Outdoor time on the Bocce court will be dependent on the outdoor construction project. Learn about scoring, the court, Bocce rules and more! We have a Bocce set and a Bocce court – there might be Bocce in your future! Be sure to dress for the weather and bring sun screen and water and if desired a folding chair. 16 per session, wait list available, we may be able to offer additional sessions. Call 781-834-5581 or stop by the front desk.
Week 1: Tuesday, 6/9/26 and Thursday, 6/11/26 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Week 2: Tuesday, 6/16/26 and Thursday, 6/18/26 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Week 3: Tuesday, 6/23/26 and Thursday, 6/25/26 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
This 6 - class session is for the person who has never played Mahjong before. Learn all the basics of American Mahjong, and gain the ability to sit down at any table and be ready to play the game. Mahjong has become a very popular game over the years and is a great way to socialize and meet people of all ages. This class meets for 6 sessions total and you should plan to attend all 6 classes. Min: 4 Max:16
Art for Your Mind: The Art of Ancient Greece
Tuesday, June 9th 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, The Art of Ancient Greece, is an overview of the amazing innovations in Ancient Greek architecture, pottery, and sculpture—which forever changed the world of art. Focusing on Greece’s famous Classical Period, we’ll make surprising connections with ancient Rome as well as our own modern culture. 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.
AUTHOR SERIES WITH SUSAN FRANCIS MORRIS (MEMOIR)
Tuesday, June 9 at 1:00 pm
Susan Frances Morris is the award-winning author of the memoir The Sensitive One, published by She Writes Press in August 2021. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and spent her career primarily in women's health. She holds a certificate in Creative Nonfiction from the UCLA Extension program and is enrolled in Bay Path University's MFA program. Her work has appeared in Authority magazine, Covey Club, and The Stylist-UK. She blogs for the CPTSD Foundation website. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, she lives in Plymouth, MA, with her husband and two dogs. Find her online at susanfrancesmorris.com . Books will be available for sale. Light refreshments. Sign up in advance or by calling 781-834-5581 seating is limited.
NEW BIRDING GROUP WITH BIRDER SALLY AVERY
June 10 at 9:00 am
If you would be interested in becoming part of a birdwatching group, join Sally Avery on June 10th at 9 AM at the Marshfield Senior Center for a short meeting. We will determine how much interest there might be and how frequently people would like to meet, be it monthly or biweekly. Afterwards we will walk Webster’s Wilderness behind the center to observe birds which should be well into their breeding cycle. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget to use sunblock and insect repellents to protect yourself. Sally has been leading bird walks for over 25 years at a number South Shore sites for Mass Audubon, The Trustees, and the South Shore Bird Club among others. She has taught birding classes at the Duxbury and Marshfield Senior Centers, the Hingham Library, and for Mass Audubon. In addition, over the years she has lectured to a good many of the garden clubs found in Eastern Massachusetts. With a passion for sharing her knowledge of birds, she will help you to experience the Joy of Birding. Please sign up ahead at the Marshfield senior Center.
FIVE NUTRITION PRACTICES TO USE AS WE AGE
Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 pm
Join Marcia Richard’s RD from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital (BID) Learn how 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.
COME SAIL AWAY WITH DUXBURY BAY MARITIME SCHOOL
Friday, June 12 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (Bus departs COA at 9:15am)
Thursday, June 18 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Bus departs COA at 1:15 pm)
Enjoy a boat tour of Duxbury Harbor offering a scenic exploration of one of Massachusetts' premier coastal spots. A Captain from Maritime School will share maritime history while you enjoy views of the Powder Point Bridge and Saquish Neck. Cost is $5 for round trip bus transportation. Max: 14
MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER CAROUSEL
Monday, June 15 at 1:00 PM.
Experience some of Broadway’s greatest music by singing your way right through the synopsis of this landmark Broadway musical. The program has information on the creation of ‘Carousel’ and your chance to sing: ‘June Is Bustin’ Out All Over’, ‘A Real Nice Clambake’ ‘If I Loved You’, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, and other hits from the Rodgers and Hammerstein score. It’s a perfect program for those who truly love Broadway musicals, and wouldn’t be satisfied with just one or two songs from a show! 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
CLIFT RODGERS LIBRARY GARDEN TOUR
Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
This year’s event features six different gardens located throughout Marshfield, all unique in their beauty and composition. Event takes place rain or shine. Tickets are $20, tickets available for sale beginning June 1. Call in advance to make bus reservations 781-834-5581 .
NOAH KAHAN “OUT OF BODY”
Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 pm. (2026), (1h 35 m). Who needs therapy when you have Noah Kahan? From the snowy woods of Vermont to sold out stadiums, the folk pop superstar gets candid in this documentary. Sign up ahead.
LAINEY WILSON “KEEPING COUNTRY COOL”
Wednesday, June 24 at 1:00 pm. (2026) (1hr 23m). She was born in boots on a humble ground, and oh my how things have changed for country superstar Lainey Wilson, in this heart on her sleeve documentary. Sign up ahead.
MASS AUDUBON INTERTIDAL LIFE UPDATED
Thursday, June 18 at 1:00pm
Get a taste of tide-pooling and mudflat exploration of the intertidal zone. Twice a day, the tides ebb and flow along the coast, creating opportunities to observe tidepools and mudflats and the creatures that depend on them. Within these habitats, a diverse array of flora and fauna must survive the extreme daily changes in temperature, sun exposure, predation, and more. Learn about creature adaptations, the threats they face, and what makes them fit to survive in such a dynamic environment. Sign up Ahead, $2 donation at the door.
FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION
Monday, June 22 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
We are celebrating Father’s Day on June 22. Stop by the greeter’s desk Monday, June 22, from 9:00 am -11:00 am for a sweet treat, while supplies last.
NANCY FRANKS PRESENTS: “WHERE DID THEY GO”
Monday, June 22 at 1:00 pm
Does your mouth still water for Yankee pot roast from Durgan Park, a hotdog in a grilled bun from Howard Johnson’s, a corn muffin from Pewter Pot, or a Brigham’s hot fudge sundae? Join us as we reminisce about our favorite Massachusetts restaurants – gone but not forgotten. The presentation will be followed by a food themed raffle. Sign up Ahead, $2 donation at the door.
LUNDIN CLUB: The Point, Marshfield
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Bus departs COA at 12:30pm. 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
ARTIFACTS OF BLACKS STRUGGLING TO WORK IN CIVIL WAR ERA BOSTON
Thursday, June 25 at 1:00pm
Slideshow on Artifacts of Blacks Struggling to Work in Civil War Era Boston Discrimination against Irish workers in Civil War era Boston has been extensively reported in the media, but less has been written about the even more severe treatment of Black workers. On Thursday June 25 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will feature Artifacts of Blacks Struggling to Work in Civil War Era Boston. This show will present photographs of individuals involved in the struggle for fair employment and employers who openly expressed prejudice to Blacks and other minorities. Accounts of discords will be shown along with images of locations where conflict arose and some objects that played a role in confrontations. Also illustrated will be some inferior manufactured goods and tools specifically marketed to Black consumers. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have an artifact relating to Black struggles in Civil War era Boston, bring it to the presentation, and Bob will be happy to offer comments. Admission is free. While the talk will be organized around a sequence of 70 slides, the atmosphere will be informal with questions and answers throughout the presentation. Expect to learn a bit, share some laughs, and have a good time. Sign up ahead.
June Fall Prevention and Balance Presentation: Christina Ciam from T.L.C. Private Home Care
Thursday, June 25th at 11:00 am
Learn more about balance and fall prevention. This month Christina Ciam from T.L.C. Private Home Care will present . Come to learn something new and bring your questions! Sign up in advance by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 or stop at the front desk.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: “Prince or Frog: the story of Jim Henson & Kermit”
Friday, June 26 breakfast at 9:00 am, presentation at 9:30 am.
What do you do when a character leaps (or hops) from the swamp to stardom and beyond? That was the predicament Jim Henson found himself in when Kermit the Frog took center stage. Now year's after the puppeteer's demise, Kermit lives on. Like Schulz's Snoopy, Kermit has gone on beyond the creator's wildest imagination. This breakfast (no frog's legs will be served!) will look at the life and times of Henson and the Frog and their contributions to popular culture and thought. Join Beth Cameron-Kilbridge as she reveals the real story, warts and all! Women always welcome at the Men’s Breakfast. Please register at the front desk or call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Max: 40 Donation of $5.00 at the door.
NORTH AND SOUTH RIVERS WATERSHED ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
RICH HISTORY OF THE SOUTH RIVER
Monday, June 29 at 1:00 pm
This 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 ahead.
OCES SPECIAL CIRCUS LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT
Monday, June 29 Lunch served at 12:00 noon - Entertainment with John Poirier at 12:30 PM Lunch will consist of: Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions, coleslaw, hot German potato salad, torpedo roll, orange frosted cake and a SF Cookie. Suggested donation $3 at the door. 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 May8, 2026. Registration closes for all May 29, 2026, to allow us time to finalize arrangements. Max 125.
POP UP ART 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, cost is $10
