DRUMMING CIRCLE with Ed Sorrentino on Wednesday September 4 and 18 at 10:30 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 on Thursday, September 5 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Join Erica Ruscio from the Ventress Library here at the Senior Center where she will assist with technical questions about your phone or tablet and guidance about technology. She will be here monthly on the first Thursday of each month. Erica can also help you set up Libby or Hoopla which are free ways to borrow e-books, audiobooks and videos on your devices! Learn more about this fantastic feature. All you need is a library card and a device. Schedule an appointment by calling 781-834-5581.
ELDER LGBTQ+ and FRIENDS GATHERING on Tuesday, September 24 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, September 9 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, September 11 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, September 11 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 “Sixty ways to live longer, stronger and better" on Tuesday, September 24 at 1:00 pm. We all have automated behaviors that we do every day, we perform these activities without thought. If you’ve created new, often unhealthy habits over the last few years, it may be challenging to reset our patterns. Here are 60 ideas from health experts to get back to healthier habits. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
VETERAN’S MONTHLY COFFEE on Wednesday, September 25 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 “Native American Artifacts Years 800 to 1900” on Thursday, September 26 at 1:00 pm. In 1620 over 500 Native American nations populated the continent producing artifacts distinct to their region, environment, and tribe. On Thursday September 26 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will be presented on Native American Artifacts from the years 800 to 1900. In part, the program will examine the remarkable diversity of artifacts, their creation, and usage. However, the objects will provide talking points for discussing Native views of life, objects, nature and supernatural world. The overarching theme of the presentation will be extensive diversity that existed among Native Americans as opposed to a stereotypical view that all Natives lived very similar lives. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have a Native American artifact, 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 pwith Glove Sports Writer Bob Ryan on Friday, September 26 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. In 1620 over 500 Native American nations populated the continent producing artifacts distinct to their region, environment, and tribe. On Thursday September 26 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will be presented on Native American Artifacts from the years 800 to 1900. In part, the program will examine the remarkable diversity of artifacts, their creation, and usage. However, the objects will provide talking points for discussing Native views of life, objects, nature and supernatural world. The overarching theme of the presentation will be extensive diversity that existed among Native Americans as opposed to a stereotypical view that all Natives lived very similar lives. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have a Native American artifact, 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.
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.