REST, REMINISCE AND RELAX "Memory Cafe” with Sing Explore Create on Thursday, March 6 and 20 at 10:30 am. With the hustle and bustle of life all around us, music has a unique way of helping us truly relax. Is there a song that transports you back to a specific memory? Is there a melody that helps you fall asleep? Come join us for an hour of relaxation, reminiscence, and a wide variety of music. No experience is necessary - this is a space where anyone can participate! This is sponsored through a grant from Massachusetts Councils on Aging.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD of MA presents “Medicare Supplement Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans?” on Thursday, March 6 at 1:00 pm. Which Coverage is Best for Me? (45 minutes) For those new to Medicare, this is the #1 question most people have when seeking additional insurance. However, even if you’re already on a plan, it’s always a good idea to reevaluate your choices each year. Circumstances change, and so can your health plan. While we won't delve into Blue Cross plan details, you will leave with a clear understanding of which type of plan best fits your needs. What We’ll Cover:
· Original Medicare overview
· Differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans
· Prescription drug coverage options
· Real-life case studies and resources to help you make decisions
Please sign up ahead for this event.
Irish Lunch and Entertainment on Monday, March 10 at 12:00 pm. Join us for an Irish celebration including lunch consisting of Chicken Cordon Bleu, potato with sour cream, country vegetable blend and strawberry shortcake. Bill Reidy will entertain us with your favorite Irish tunes from 12:00 to 1:00 while you dine. Singer-guitarist Bill Reidy offers an entertaining one-man show with traditional and contemporary Irish folk tunes, rebel songs, ballads, pub songs, and Celtic songs. Be sure to wear your green and bring your singing voice! Cost is $3 at the door. Sign up ahead as space is limited.
Lecture on “The Challenges of Decluttering Your Home" with Viola Ryerson on Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00 am. Time has a way of giving us a lot of “Stuff”. Join Viola who is also a local realter in Hanover as she discusses how to decide the “must keep” from the items we should “rehome or donate”. Clutter is part of living and this will be a fun opportunity to meet and dive into the planning process or just discuss reorganizing. Viola will have tips and tricks to share and bring your questions! Please sign up at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Limit 25
ART FOR YOUR MIND presents “Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Favorite Painter of Marie Antoinette” on Tuesday, March 11 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, Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, Favorite Painter of Marie Antoinette, explores the amazing talent of one of the 17th-Century’s most successful artists. Learn of her extraordinary story of survival in the midst of the French Revolution, and her impressive rise to fame—despite being a woman working in a man’s field. 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.
LEARN FINGER KNITTING OF CHUNKY BLANKET on Tuesday, March 11 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Join Karen Sullivan and Kathy Castracane to knit with your fingers and make a cozy 3x4 ft lap blanket of your own in one afternoon. You will need to bring your own supplies - either 5 skeins (10.5 oz size) Bernat Big Blanket OR 7 skeins of Yarn bee Eternal Bliss (8oz size). No knitting experience needed and the class is free,. Just bring your yarn supplies no needles or hooks, just your fingers! Must sign up in advance. Waitlist available. Limit 10
Back by Popular Demand the author of “From the Top of the Bog to Boston: a 20th Century Irish Journey” with Kathleen Cummings on Thursday, March 13 at 1:00 pm. Historian Kathleen Cummings spoke at our center last fall. So many of our members enjoyed her talk and book, that we have invited her to return and lead a group discussion. All are welcome even if you have not read her book, you will be fascinated by her presentation. Her book is available on Amazon, COA library has a copy for loan, or you may purchase by contacting her sister and COA member, Lynda Schablik at her email: mrschablis@yahoo.com. Lynda will bring the books to the Senior Center. $10 cost of book. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
“WICKED” THEMED TEA IN THE SEAFLOWER CAFE on Thursday, March 13 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Join us for a “Wicked” Themed High Tea at the Seaflower Café here at the Senior Center. There will be tea, finger sandwiches and tasty tea treats in a beautiful setting. Hats and gloves optional! Must pre-register. Registration begins on Monday, February 24 and $15 payment due at registration. Limit 24
“LUCK, LEPRECHAUNS & A VISIT TO THE EMERALD ISLE” with Nancy Franks on Friday, March 14 at 1:00 pm. Put on your favorite green clothing and come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! We’ll get to know St. Patrick, discover the legend of leprechauns, and explore the symbolism of shamrocks. Then we’ll take a quick trip to Ireland to explore some popular attractions including the Cliffs Of Moher and the Aaron Islands. The presentation will wrap up with a festive “green” raffle. Sign up at front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2 at door.
MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG presents “Irish Songbook” on Monday, March 17 at 1:00 pm. Join Jack Craig as he plays piano and sing along. Lyric booklets will be provided with dozens of favorite Irish and Irish/American songs. Audience members will peruse the booklet, pick their favorite song(s) to sing, and hear Jack’s anecdotal of information about their choices. What results will be a wonderful Irish songfest. Please sign up at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581 as refreshments are served. Suggested donation of $2.
POP UP ART– Felted Blue Owl Class on Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 am. Join Pop Up Art School and learn how to bring a Blue Owl to life with a unique crafting experience. You’ll discover that needle felting is easier than it looks and it’s relaxing too. Use a barbed needle and wool roving to transform loose wool fibers into a solid piece. Learn how to join pieces together and add small details like feathers. You’ll leave the class with the tools and the knowledge to continue needle felting on your own. Registration begins February 24. Cost is $5 due at registration.
LUNDIN CLUB IS BACK: Disch’s Route 53 Tavern in Pembroke on Tuesday, March 18 the bus departs the COA at 1:30 pm sharp for reservation at 2:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to socialize and share a meal together. We ask that you meet at the COA and take the bus, so you can travel together as a group. Sign up in advance at the front desk. Cost: $5 due at registration to cover roundtrip transportation. Don’t forget your lunch money!
VIDEO: Making of the Water Wheel at the Veterans Park on Wednesday, March 19 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. View the video and brief discussion. Greg Wheeler and his wife Laurie and his group of citizen volunteers made the wheel in Veterans Park in Marshfield in 2011. Greg will take us through the process from the milling of the raw oak trees up to the final completion and presentation at the park on Veterans Day. Sign up in advance. Limit 25
MASS AUDUBON PRESENTS “Duck, Geese and Other Coastal Birds” on Thursday, March 20 at 1:00 pm. Winter is the best time to view the more than 25 species of ducks, geese, loons, and grebes found in New England. Familiarize yourself with their exquisite plumage. We'll introduce our local waterbirds, examine similarities and differences between them, and share the best places to find them in and around Marshfield. Learn how useful patterns of contrast can be used to identify both individual birds and distant flocks. Sign up at front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2 at door.
LIVE YOUR LIFE WELL on Tuesday, March 25 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. This program is designed to help you cope better with stress and to help you deal with obstacles in your life. This program is interactive and will offer strategies, information and support to help you live better. There will be ten topics covered like staying physically active, getting enough sleep, eating well, connecting with others and dealing better with hard times. There will be a continental breakfast with the program beginning soon thereafter. There will also be a delicious hot lunch and some raffle prizes. Must sign up in advance to guarantee a spot.
Health Topic with Ginny Lavin RN and Claire Kennedy RD, MS, LDN: “Fuel Your Body - Fuel your life” on Wednesday, March 26 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. March is National Nutrition month, learn how to transform your health through nutrition. Join Ginny and Claire for this presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Limit 25
Promoting Brain and Heart Health with the MIND Diet on Monday, March 31 at 1:00 pm. Join Marcia Richards, MED, RD from Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth to learn about four eating patterns that may promote better brain and heart health! This one hour session will be held on Monday March 31 at 1:00 pm and provide you with information on how to implement the MIND Diet into your eating patterns. Please sign up ahead.
FRIDAY K-DRAMA: The King’s Affection on Fridays at 1:00 pm. A Korean historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty about twins born to the Crown Princess. Limit 25
DYNAMIC DRUMMING MEMORY CAFÉ with Sing Explore Create on Thursday, April 3 at 10:30 am. Rhythm is an essential part of the human experience. From your heartbeat, to your sleep patterns, your body feels best when you maintain a steady beat. Come feel the beat with us and discover a variety of percussion instruments in a friendly community environment. No experience is necessary - this is a space where anyone can participate! This program is sponsored by a grant through Massachusetts Councils on Aging. Please sign up ahead. Limit 25
Enhancing Dementia Friendly Interactions on Tuesday, April 15 at 1:00 pm. Join us at the Marshfield COA for a presentation and discussion by Joan Wright, Dementia Specialist. We all know people living with dementia in our community, be they our loved ones, our neighbors, folks we encounter at the grocery store, the library, the beach. How can we enhance our interactions and be more sensitive to their needs? How do we recognize situations that may need an immediate response? How do we respond rather than react? This community workshop will demonstrate and explain best ways to accommodate and/or assist people living with dementia, creating positive experiences for all. Refreshments served. Register in advance.