MEN’S BREAKFAST: “PRINCE OR FROG: THE STORY OF JIM HENSON & KERMIT”

Friday, June 26 Breakfast at 9:00 am - Presentation to follow 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 years 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 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, June 3 and June 17 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 Artifacts of Blacks Struggling to Work in Civil War Era Boston

Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 pm

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. This slideshow will feature Artifacts of Blacks Struggling to work in the 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 discord 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. Admission is free. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.

WOOD TURNING EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, June 1 and June 15 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

NO MEETING IN JUNE AT MARSHFIELD COA

This month there is a regional event to celebrate Pride Month. DISCO PARTY at the Duxbury COA on June 18 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm with a DJ.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Monday, June 22 at 11:00 am

This Group generally meets the 4th Monday of each month. This month we will be reading the book “Wild Dark Shores” by Charlotte McConaghy. Books are available for pick up at the Ventress Library. 

WOMEN’S GROUP WITH ARBARA LEARY: SHOULDER MOBILITY

Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 pm

June’s topic for discussion is shoulder mobility. Let’s take a deep dive into the shoulder including the anatomy, function, common injuries, reasons for poor mobility, age-related degeneration and injury.  Sign up in advance with at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Free. Max: 48

POETRY CLUB WITH RICH HANSEN
Friday, June 26 at 11:00 am

Join this monthly gathering of people who love poetry by poets ranging from Longfellow to Amanda Gorman!

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Monday, June 22 at 11:00 am

This Group generally meets the 4th Monday of each month. This month we will be reading the book “Wild Dark Shores” by Charlotte McConaghy. Books are available for pick up at the Ventress Library. 

WOMEN’S GROUP WITH

BARBARA LEARY:  SHOULDER MOBILITY

Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 pm

June’s topic for discussion is shoulder mobility. Let’s take a deep dive into the shoulder including the anatomy, function, common injuries, reasons for poor mobility, age-related degeneration and injury.  Sign up in advance with at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Free. Max: 48

POETRY CLUB WITH RICH HANSEN
Friday, June 26 at 11:00 am

Join this monthly gathering of people who love poetry by poets ranging from Longfellow to Amanda Gorman!

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 veteran’s benefits.

MARSHFIELD VETERANS’ COFFEE HOUR

Wednesday, June 24

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.