CELEBRATING NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH AT THE MARSHFIELD COA ALL SEPTEMBER! All events “while supplies last”.
Tuesday, September 3 - Kick off the month and stop by the table near the swipe in machine for a free Marshfield COA pen.
Thursday, September 12 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Join us for celebratory build your own Ice Cream
Sundaes in the Dining Room.
Monday September 16 - Enjoy Marshfield COA’s favorite Jack Craig’s Musical Monday free! Must sign up in advance. Limit 100.
Friday, September 27 - Enjoy a free cup of coffee and a cider donut 9:00-10:00 am in the Dining Room.
Monday, September 30 - We wrap up Senior Center month with a COA “neck gator” give away at noon in the lobby.
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. Erica can also help you set up Libby or Hoopla which are free ways to borrow e-books, audiobooks and videos on your devices! All you need is a library card and a device. Schedule an appointment by calling 781-834-5581.
HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET with OCES on Monday, September 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Join Old Colony Elder Services for a workshop which will use the USDA ‘Choose My Plate’ and help navigate the nutrition food label, menu planning and clever ways to eat healthy on a tight budget while setting realistic goals. Please sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Limit 40
THERAPY GARDENS presents “Beantown Recipes" on Monday, September 23 at 1:00 pm. Explore the hearty flavors and traditional dishes that have defined Boston's culinary legacy, from forgotten favorites like Boston Taffy, Election Cake, and Roxbury Russet Applesauce to iconic recipes such as Wild Blueberry Cobbler, Boston Baked Beans, and Creamy Cranberry Pie. Whether you're a seasoned chef, a curious foodie, or a history buff, this presentation will have you dropping your Rs in no time flat! Exclusive recipes will be shared. Sign up in advance. Limit 30 Suggested Donation $2.00
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL presents “Our Great National Parks on Tuesday, September 24 at 1:00 pm. Join us for a viewing of 2022’s documentary “Our Great National Parks”. This month we will view “A World of Wonder”. From Africa’s beaches to Japan’s islands to Australia’s great Barrier Reef – the natural world’s untamed beauty comes into gorgeous focus (51 minutes). Sign up in advance. Limit 25
THE LUNDIN CLUB at Carmela’s in Kingston on Tuesday, September 24 the COA bus departs the COA at 1:15 pm. Lunch reservation at 2:00 pm. Join a group from the COA for a fun meal out! Each month a different local restaurant with transportation provided by the Senior Center. A great opportunity to socialize, share a meal together, and to make new friends. Take the COA bus and travel together as a group. Sign up in advance $5.00 due at registration to cover roundtrip transportation cost. Don’t forget your lunch money! Max: 14
Health Topic WITH Ginny Lavin RN and Claire Kennedy RD, MS, LDN Presents: hoose My Plate on Monday, September 23 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Join the Health Topic discussion for helpful information. Stress and anxiety are a part of life. Learn ways to cope with both. Bring your questions! Please sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Limit 25
ART FOR YOUR MIND presents “Exceptional Cityscapes" on Tuesday, September 10 at 1:00 pm. Art for Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Presentations are for people of all backgrounds – artists and non-artists alike. The featured topic, Exceptional Cityscapes, explores a selection of urban paintings focusing on unique ways artists have portrayed city life over time. Learn about the interesting and surprising decisions that go into the creation of these images—from Europe and America—both representational and abstract. Join local art historian Jill Sanford for an enjoyable hour of challenging yourself to see in new ways! Please call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 to sign up. $2 suggested donation at the door.
FLU CLINIC with Star Market Pharmacy on Thursday, September 12 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Join us at the Marshfield Senior Center for a flu clinic with a pharmacist from Star Market Pharmacy. Please remember to wear short sleeves or very loose-fitting clothing when attending a flu clinic. Also bring Insurance /Medicare cards with you. Call 781-834-5581 to schedule an appointment.
CORK PUMPKIN CRAFT with Judy Caldas on Friday, September 13 at 10:00 am. Join our own Judy C. and build a festive Fall decoration out of corks. Supplies provided. Limit 15 Suggested Donation $3.
AFTERNOON PAINT PARTY – Painting and Refreshments at the COA! on Friday, September 13 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Retired art teacher and artist Susan Fellows will walk you through creating an 8x10 painting all in one afternoon! Come and paint and laugh and learn and enjoy some nibbles and beverages and go home with your creation! All levels welcomed from absolute beginners to those with experience. Cost $25 due registration. Registration begins August 26. Min 5/Max 20
“WELCOME TO PARIS” with Nancy Franks on Friday, September 13 at 1:00 pm. Bon Jour! Let’s explore Paris together! As we stop at landmarks throughout the city, we’ll discover fascinating details that most tourists miss. The presentation will be followed by a French-themed raffle. If you’ve taken a previous trip to Paris, you’re welcome to bring along a special photo or souvenir to show off to fellow attendees, before or after the presentation. Sign up ahead.
MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG presents “You Pick ‘Em- Songs from the 1940’s" on Monday, September 16 at 1:00 pm. Lyric booklets will be provided with dozens of songs from the decade of the 1940’s. Audience members will peruse the booklet, pick their favorite song(s) to sing, and hear Jack’s anecdotal of information about the songs. What results will be a wonderful trip down memory lane through stories and songs. Please sign up at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581 as refreshments are served. FREE ADMISSION TO CELEBRATE SENIOR CENTER MONTH!
MASS AUDUBON presents “Coastal British Columbia” on Thursday, September 19 at 1:00 pm. The temperate rainforest and the waters of the central coast of British Columbia are connected by complex natural rhythms and relationships. Join us to view multiple sea kayaking expeditions to this land of salmon, wolves, First Nation cultures and the new Canadian Provincial Park, home to the “Spirit Bear.” With no road access for hundreds of miles and with the backdrop of the rugged Coastal Mountains the inlets and islands of this coastline reveal the complexities of this true wilderness. Sign up in advance 781-834-5581.
“Stress and Anxiety - How they Affect Overall Health” on Wednesday, September 25 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Join the Health Topic discussion for helpful information. Stress and anxiety are a part of life. Learn ways to cope with both. Bring your questions! Please sign up in advance at the front desk, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Limit 25
Felted Sheep Craft Class with Pop Up Arts on Thursday, September 26 from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. In this hands-on program, you'll learn the art of needle felting and create your own woolen sheep. Using only wool and a needle, our expert instructor will guide you through each step to sculpt a fuzzy barnyard friend. Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece, a foam block, needles, and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently. Cost is $10 due at registration. Limit 15
“AUTUMN HARVEST LUNCHEON” Sponsored by the Elks Lodge # 2494 and Crest Family Catering on Sunday, September 29 at 12:00 pm. Come and enjoy a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Music will be by DMJ – Marie Allen along with some fun raffle prizes. There are 150 tickets available with a limit of 2 tickets per person. The free tickets are available at the Senior Center front desk beginning September 2, 2024. The COA Bus will be available to take you to the Elks Lodge on Ocean Street. Please make your bus reservation at the time of sign up. Please return your tickets if plans change and you cannot make the event.
WHAT YOU MAY NOT HAVE LEARNED ABOUT BACKDOOR COLONIAL GARDENS with Joyce Price on Monday, September 30 at 1:00pm. Joyce Prince will share stories, folklore, and very interesting facts about backdoor gardens in colonial times and their importance for culinary, household, and medicinal herbs. She will focus on 10-12 plants that were popular in colonial times. While you will not hear how to grow them you will learn more about them and their many uses. Green thumb not required! Joyce is a retired teacher and loves sharing her passion for learning. Sign up in advance 781-834-5581