MEN’S BREAKFAST: MARSHFIELD’S SOLDIERS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Friday, May 29 breakfast at 9:00 am presentation to follow at 9:30 am

Our Men’s Breakfast speaker will be Tom Whalen. He is a member of the Marshfield Revolution Honor Roll Committee. He will describe events during the Revolutionary War that took place in Marshfield. Come learn some local history.  Please register in advance at the front desk or call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $5 at the door. Max: 40

DRUMMING CIRCLE WITH ED SORRENTINO

Wednesdays, May 6 and May 20 at 10:30 am

Introduction to rhythm and drumming, you bring the energy and Ed will bring the drums! Advance sign up required. Max 20. Suggested Donation at the door $5

ANTIQUE SLIDESHOW 17^TH CENTURY IMAGES OF NATIVE AMERICANS

Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 pm

Starting in 1585 and continuing into the early 1600s, British naturalist/artist John White and associated artists produced remarkable, and at times somewhat fanciful, images of Native Americans. On Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will feature Seventeenth Century Images of Native Americans. The show will present remarkable images and also set them into the wider context of British art of the era that included a practice of creating albums of artwork for financial supporters of early projects to explore and colonize distant lands. The program will impact your future response to early British images of North America. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have a special image of a 17th Century Native American, 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.  Admission is free. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.

WOOD TURNING EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, May 4 and May 18 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm 

Class taught by independent volunteer instructors. Instruction and equipment provided. Students will have an opportunity to complete a pen kit and time permitting create a second item such as a honey dipper, garden dibble or bud vase, etc. Class fee includes a Slimline or Funline Pen Kit, wood blank, sandpaper, finish, etc. Sessions will be held the first and third Mondays of the month except for months with Monday holidays when the Senior Center is closed.

Registration required - sign up at the front desk, cost $10 per student payable at registration. Max: 6

LGBTQ+ AND FRIENDS GATHERING

Monday, May 18 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for a monthly meeting for LGBTQ + Friends and Allies. We want to come up with some programming and activities and are inviting anyone interested. Socialize and have some refreshments while we share ideas for the future! You can sign up ahead or just walk in.

WOMEN’S GROUP WITH BARBARA LEARY:  CORTISOL

Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 pm

Cortisol is a vital steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that act as the body’s primary stress regulator. This affects almost every organ system. It is known as the stress hormone because it controls metabolism, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and inflammation. We will discuss how high or low levels can affect your health.  Sign up in advance with at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Free. Max: 48

TRAIN THE BRAIN WITH MARY

Monday, May 11 at 11:00 am

Come have fun with word games, brainteasers, and trivia that will strengthen mental functions: long term memory, working memory, executive functioning, attention to detail, and processing speed. Cost: $5 Class min 7 max 20.

MARSHFIELD VETERANS SERVICES HOURS

Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meet with a representative from the Department of Veterans' Services for information and assistance in obtaining any federal state or local veterans’ benefits.

MARSHFIELD VETERANS’ COFFEE HOUR

Wednesday, May 27 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for coffee, conversation and comradery. If you are a veteran or widow/spouse of a veteran & are in need of help; financial or otherwise please call our office at 781-834-5576 and ask for Carin or Lisa. Monthly Food Drive takes place on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at WATD.

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.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.