DRUMMING CIRCLE with Ed Sorrentino on Wednesday, July 3 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. Introduction to rhythm and drumming with Ed Sorrentino, you bring the energy and Ed will bring the drums! There will be a drumming circle monthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Advance sign up required. Max 20. Suggested Donation $5
TECHNOLOGY HELP from Ventress Library Reference Desk Librarian will be back in the fall.
ELDER LGBTQ+ and FRIENDS GATHERING on Tuesday, July 30 at 3:00 pm. Join us for a monthly meeting for LBGTQ+ Friends and Allies. The monthly gatherings feature activities, lectures, shows and meals together. We will have opportunities to share resources of interest and plan for future activities. Light refreshments served.
TRAIN THE BRAIN with Mary Whidden on Monday, July 8 at 11:00 am. Exercising your brain is like exercising your body- with the right program, you can keep your brain strong, agile, and adaptable. Bring your friends and have a fun and engaging time with word games, brainteasers, word problems, and trivia quizzes that will strengthen these mental functions: long term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, multitasking, and processing speed. Give your brain the kind of workout that stimulates neurogenesis- the process of rejuvenating the brain by growing new brain cells. Sign up in advance. Cost: $5 at time of class. Class minimum 7 and maximum 20.
ANTIQUE PICTURE POSTCARDS W/ DAVID G. ALLEN on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. You are invited to enjoy over a thousand historic scenes of Marshfield and all the villages, showing hotels and buildings that are no longer existing. Also, you may see your neighborhood and the house you now live in. If you are a collector and have any duplicate postcards to trade bring them along. You can also bring your collection and share your stories with us or just come in and enjoy the display!
KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEETING on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 pm. The Korean War Veterans meet at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of the month. All are welcome!
WOMEN’S GROUP w/BARBARA LEARY presents “Your Brain:Physical and Social Activities to Promote Healthy Brain Aging” on Tuesday, July 30 at 1:00 pm. A Swiss research team recently explored how various leisure activities affect brain health as we age. This includes physical, social and cognitive activities. They investigated brain imaging in cognitively healthy adults over seven years. The findings support the idea that the brain can be trained to counteract age-related decline. We'll take a close look at the results of the study and discuss physical and social activities that promote healthy brain aging. Please sign up in advance with the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
VETERAN’S MONTHLY COFFEE on Wednesday, July 31 at 10:00 am. Join other veterans for a monthly coffee at the Marshfield Senior Center. It will be a time for fellowship and casual conversation. Representatives from the Marshfield Veteran’s Services will be there.
ANTIQUE SLIDESHOW presents “Ceramics of the 18th Century America” on Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 pm. On Thursday July 25 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will be presented on Ceramics in Eighteenth Century America. The program will overview for each type of ceramic, its distinguishing characteristics, the years available, market demand during that century, and affordability. The range of wares discussed with cover the gambit from the most elegant China trade porcelains to pile fired redware produced on the frontier. There will also be some discussion of the trades routes which brought foreign made goods to American colonies. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have an eighteenth century ceramic, bring it to the show, 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. Please sign up in advance by calling 781-834-5581.
MEN’S BREAKFAST presents "Famous Bay Staters Trivia" on Friday, July 26 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Join us for Men’s Breakfast (women always welcome) followed at 9:30 by “Famous Bay Stater Trivia”. Test your knowledge of notable figures from Massachusetts. There will be quotes from famous Bay State folks across various fields – think Bette Davis in film, Jay Leno in comedy, or John F. Kennedy in politics – and it is up to you to guess who said it. This is a fun and enlightening way to explore the history and rich cultural heritage of Massachusetts, one quote at a time. Register in advance. Limit 40. Suggested donation $5.00.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. This one hour conversational Spanish at 10:00 am is particularly for those who need extra time trying out their Spanish. Absolute beginners are invited to sit in and get the flavor. Cost $6.00 per class.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH on Thursdays from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm. Intermediate Spanish for those with some level of Spanish. Brush up on your skills! Cost: $6.00 per class
WOODCARVING WORKSHOP on Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. This workshop is designed for a wide range of carvers, from beginner to advanced. Join us and meet some talented artisans willing to share their skills. Facilitator: Kevin Dunn.
KNITTING GROUP on Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. If you knit or crochet or want help learning to crochet or knit, join us. Bring your own project or we can show you some simple projects to get started with! All welcome!
CHESS CLUB on Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Facilitator Tom Lester will provide beginner instruction as well chess strategy for more experienced players. Some members will also be available for competitive play. All welcome.
QUILTING GROUP on Thursdays from 8:30 am - 11:00 am. Have a UFO to finish? join us to work on your own UFO or a project presented to the group. To register call the Senior Center and the group facilitator Holly Carpenter will contact you.
RUG HOOKING GROUP on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The group works on individual projects. All are invited to join us - we will gladly share our knowledge and assist with obtaining supplies, if necessary.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE Need assistance with a computer, cell phone or tablet? Drop in to one of our free 1-on-1 sessions. Monday thru Thursday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.