MEN’S BREAKFAST “BUILDING A LIFE IN RETIREMENT”

Friday, March 27 breakfast at 9:00 am, presentation at 9:30 am.

Join Henry Quinlan for a talk on Building a Life in Retirement that brings meaning, purpose, and happiness. Henry will discuss; learning to live life to the fullest, myths about retirement, importance of relationships and grandparenting. Women always welcome at the Men’s Breakfast. Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $5 at the door. Max: 40

ANTIQUE SLIDESHOW Leslie Jones Boston Photos 1917- 1956

Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 pm

Taking a nostalgic glance back at earlier times can sometimes be pleasing and a door for recalling memories of long ago. On Thursday March 26 at 1:00 pm a slideshow will feature Greater Boston photographs from 1917 to 1956 by Leslie Jones. For four decades Jones worked as a photojournalist, mostly at the Boston Herald, capturing the events and people of Greater Boston. This presentation will feature a selection of about eighty of his images that capture the people and their city. The speaker will be antiques journalist Bob Jackman. OPTIONAL: If you have a Leslie Jones photo, 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 80 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

DRUMMING CIRCLE WITH ED SORRENTINO

Wednesdays, March 4 and March 18 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

WOODTURNING EXPERIENCE FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, March 2 and March 16 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. Register in advance at the front desk. Cost $10.00 at registration. Max: 6

ELDERS LGBTQ+ AND FRIENDS GATHERING

Monday, March 30 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 to come to this brainstorming meeting! Socialize and have some delicious refreshments from our Café while we share ideas for the future! You can sign up ahead or just walk in. Thank you and look forward seeing you all.

WOMEN’S GROUP W/ BARBARA LEARY: PROTEIN

Tuesday, March 31 at 1:00pm

Rescheduled topic from January. Protein is an important macronutrient that is an essential dietary nutrient and plays a key role in exercise recovery. It is involved in nearly all bodily functions and processes. There are many more benefits but with the big advertising push for protein, we need to know what are the best sources of protein and how much we need in our daily diet.  Register in advance at the front desk or call 781-834-5581. Free. Max: 48

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, March 25, 2026 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.