- Bonjour French! With Barbara Almstead
Wednesdays from 10:30 am - 11:45 am (8 sessions - 75 minutes each) 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, No Class 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
This class is for motivated beginners and for students with some knowledge of French. It will cover basic conversational phrases in French. Emphasis will be on using what you’ve learned to create dialogues with fellow participants. A bientôt! Max 16 Cost: $40
- Woodturning for Anyone with South Shore Woodturners
Mondays from 9:00 am - 12pm 9/29, 10/6, No Class 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Build a foundation in woodturning and learn skills by progressing through design considerations including wood and tool selection, form and function, mounting and turning techniques culminating in a finished spindle turning project and bowl project. Each lesson is based on the previous lesson and the skills developed. You will be walked through every step and all supplies provided. Space limited Max 6 Cost $30
- Editing Digital Photography with Ben Bembenek
Mondays from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (6 sessions) 9/29, 10/6, No Class 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
The concepts around photo editing can be confusing. This class will highlight methods that can make this task easy and give you the ability to enhance your photos so that they impress your audience and yourself. This class will look at tools already at your disposal and review some photo editing programs that are available for free to help you get comfortable and creative with your photos. The sessions will cover both digital cameras and phone cameras. When finished you will leave with a good understanding of editing techniques. Each class will be 90 minutes with time for questions. Max 18 Cost $30
- Creative Writing with Laura Leventhal
Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am (8 Sessions) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/ 10/28, 11/4 No Class 11/11, 11/18, 11/25
Try something new! Writing can be creative and inspiring. Laura Leventhal offers a writing class that works with memoir, fiction, and poetry. Delve into your creative self and explore the magic that is writing! All levels are welcome. Max 10 Cost: $40
- Beginner/Social Ballroom Dance Class with Claire and Roger Vaka
Tuesdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (8 sessions) 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, No Class 11/11, 11/18, 11/25
Join us for a fun session of learning or improving your dancing skills. These classes will help you step onto the dance floor with confidence. It has been a long time since Marshfield’s “Rexicana Ballroom”, but there are still many places to enjoy Ballroom dancing such as weddings, cruises, and special events. Roger and Claire are fulltime Social Ballroom Dance instructors who love what they do and want you to get the most out of each class. At the very first class, they will ask each of you what you hope to achieve and what Ballroom dances you most want to learn. NEED TO HAVE A PARTNER, can be anyone you would like to bring. Min: 5 couples Max: 8 couples Cost $60 per person
- The New Yorker Discussion Group with Michael Bradley
Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (6 sessions) 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
Michael Bradley will lead the group and have you keeping abreast of the world through The New Yorker. You will explore the up-to-date news of the world through assigned readings in The New Yorker followed by discussion. Through reading and sharing views, you will come to a better understanding of today’s world. If you don’t get The New Yorker magazine, it can be found at the library and on Libby (at no charge). Minimum of 10 Cost $30
- Our Bill of Rights with Norm Shacochis
Thursdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (6 sessions) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Norm Shacochis taught history for 54 years, now he brings his knowledge and love of history to topics of interest. “I know my rights!” - we hear it all the time. But surprisingly, we often really don’t know them or at least fully understand them. Let’s sit down and discuss our rights and what the "Bill of Rights” says about them. We will use some primary sources, video clips, and most important of all…the U.S. Constitution to further our understanding of this very important part of our lives.
Max 25 Cost $30
- Art Safari with Alix White
Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (3 sessions – one indoor and two outdoor) 10/3, 10/10, and 10/17
Are you looking for a fun way to be outdoors, to engage and quiet your mind, to extend your concentration and memory? Then this Painting Safari is for you. Alix White has been a South Shore artist for over 30 years. She says; “A Travel Agent once told me to bring a sketchbook with me when I travel as I will remember the trip in a deeper way.” Oh, she was so right: the purple shadows under the stucco eaves in the Southwest, the bluey-green of olive groves in Tuscany, the contrast between the blue of the sky and blue of the water on Cape Cod. I love remembering these things and I would love to share this with you. The first week the class will meet indoors for a demonstration and review of painting supplies and logistics. Week 2 and 3 will be outdoor painting - wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather. If rainy weather we will have class inside. Supplies list available at sign up, bring your supplies to the first class. Min 6 Max 12. Cost: $60 per person
- Feel the Beat: Music and Mindfulness with Sara from Sing Explore Create
Fridays from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm (8 sessions) 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Research tells us music and mindfulness offer profound benefits for the management of chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness and depression. It also helps to boost memory and general mood. This class was developed with all this in mind. Topics to be covered during the program include: How to build a personalized playlist utilizing free music resources to use at home, identifying your preferred music genre (s), using music to assist with relaxation, and discovering new ways to incorporate music into your daily life. No musical skills are necessary to benefit from this class - all are welcome! Sara is a board-certified music therapist who received her bachelor’s degree in music therapy with a minor in psychology from the Berklee College of Music. Sing Explore Create is dedicated to evidence-based practice in music therapy and education. Max 15 Cost $40
- “Fantastic Fall Forest Forays” with Mass Audubon
Wednesdays (3 sessions, one per month) from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 10/8, 11/12, & 12/10 (2nd Wednesday of month) North River Office
This three-part series will take a deep dive into Autumn's Magic. There is a reason why the crisp, cool days of Fall bring on the feelings of nostalgia and a yearning to get out for that leaf peeping drive. We will explore...The Magic of Mushrooms in October Did you know that Massachusetts is home to over 1,000 species of mushrooms? With enough fall rain, mushrooms are most abundant in October. It's a great time of year to hit the trails and scan tree bases, dead logs, and path edges for stinkhorns, witch's butter, oyster mushrooms, and beyond. So, this one is for the fungi fans! Learn more about how mushrooms grow and how to find them. The Quilts of Autumn in November. Have you ever noticed that the progression of fall foliage follows a natural schedule? Certain plants become colorful early in the season, and others take their time. We'll provide a quick viewer’s guide to autumn color changes. You will have a better understanding of tree identification by where and when our fall colors weave their stunning quilt. Seed and Fruit Larders in December. Our community's plants have remarkable ways of producing ways to assure their species' survival. Producing seeds or seed packed fruits are some proven ways plants propagate. We'll discover how seeds and fruits are produced, how they are dispersed and how they are the creators of habitat. Some explode, some hitch, some float, some pass-through digestive systems. We'll also chat about the animal species gather and store them. Each of the three sessions will be held at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary 2000 Main Street Max 40 Cost $20
- Benefits of Exercise - a Learning & Doing Class with Barbara Leary
Fridays from 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm (5 sessions) 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
Exercise is a very broad term and anyone who has been told by their PCP to exercise to improve their health might need guidance. There is no “one size fits all.” Important categories include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility, balance and meditation. Over the length of this course, Health and Fitness Instructor Barbara Leary will break down these different types of exercise and talk about how they will benefit you. There will also be class participation with modifications when needed. Then you can put your efforts into your exercise prescription. Max 15 Cost$ 30
- Simply Art with Page Railsback
Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (4 sessions) 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
These four classes are a time to learn or refresh your skills and boost your personal style. We will focus on design, the importance of values, color mixing and placement to create harmonious, unified, vibrant paintings. Come with an open mind and a sense of humor. We will aim to paint like a kindergartener. Supplies list available at sign up, bring your supplies to the first class. Max 12 Cost $40
- Field Trip to Dunbar Tea House, Sandwich Massachusetts
Thursday, October 9 from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
A fun day trip! The bus will leave the Senior Center at 10:30 am and head for the Cape. Depending on weather there will be either a stop at the beautiful Sandwich Boardwalk for a view of the marshes and ocean beyond, or if the weather is damp the side trip will be a quick shopping adventure. The day will be capped off by an elegant “Afternoon Tea” at the charming Dunbar Tea House. The hearty “tea” consists of scones, finger sandwiches and pastries and tea! Max 13 Cost $50 per person (includes bus and Afternoon Tea with gratuity)