OCES: TRAVELING COMPUTER LAB - HANDS ON TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY Mondays, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:00 pm Join OCES for this informative and free class series to help you embrace technology and confidently use a computer and technology to access important online services and resources and stay connected to family and friends. No prior computer experience needed, they will guide you every step of the way and laptops for use in class will be provided. Free Class, must register in advance. Limit 10
ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM EXHIBIT Tuesday, August 5 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm This popular yearly event is back! See original artwork by our own COA art classes paired with unique flower arrangements from the Seaside Gardeners. There will also be delicious morning refreshments. You won’t want to miss this breathtaking display. Thank you to the Seaside Gardeners and for Coordinator, Mary Pompeo, for facilitating the event.
INTRODUCTION TO SHEEP AND NEEDLE FELTING Monday, August 11 at 1:00 pm Get ready to welcome the Marshfield Fair to town! Join Meg Riley, a local sheep owner and Plymouth County Agricultural Educator for an introduction to sheep and needle felting. Learn all about raising these fascinating and versatile animals. We will also be learning how to make a basic needle felted sheep. This program is geared towards beginners, but everyone is welcome. Sign up is limited to 12, program is free. Sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
IT’S A “PATIO PARTY” Monday, August 11 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Come join us in celebration of our newly renovated patio area, just outside the dining room. We have refurbished this patio with funding from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and from the MCOA Boosters Adopt a Room Program. The party will include light refreshments, entertainment and beauty to behold. Please sign up ahead! Sign up begins July 28. Free
INTERGENERATIONAL EVENT: RICHARD TINGBLAD PRESENTS “WHAT LIVES AT THE BEACH”? Tuesday, August 12 at 10:30 am What creatures live at the beach? Seagulls, seashells and fish, right? Actually, there are far more than that. Perfect to bring the grandchildren to learn about and see and touch many kinds of seashells, and find out their names. We will also discover what animals and birds live along the shore. You might be surprised. Presented by Richard Tingblad, retired teacher and naturalist. Sign up in advance, Space is limited to 50. There will be a special snack. $5.00 per person at the door.
ART FOR YOUR MIND “EARLY AMERICAN COLONIAL PAINTING” Tuesday, August 12 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, Early American Colonial Painting, offers a selection of simple, straight-forward paintings by self-taught artists. Learn how to recognize their unique style in the context of this transitional time-period in America’s history. 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.
“BLUE HAWAII” ROBERT BLACK TRIBUTE TO ELVIS Wednesday, August 13 at 1:30 pm Wear your favorite tropical clothing and enjoy an hour of Elvis as he performs songs from the movie “Blue Hawaii” that was filmed in 1961 in Hawaii along with other famous hits. Get into the tropical spirit and enjoy a sweet treat and punch during the show. Please sign-up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. $2 suggested donation at the door. Max: 100
GUT HEALTH TALK– WITH CHRIS VENTURA Thursday, August 14 at 1:00 pm Poor gut health can be turned around with simple changes such as probiotics, fermented foods, hydration and stress management. Poor gut health can manifest itself as fatigue, upset stomach, skin conditions and even autoimmune challenges. The term "gut microbiome" refers to the microorganisms living in your intestines. Each person has about 200 different species of bacteria, viruses and fungi in their digestive track. Some microorganisms are harmful to our health, but many are incredibly beneficial and even necessary for a healthy body. Sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
BEACH CRAFT WITH JUDY Friday August 8 at 1:30 pm or Friday, August 15 at 1:00 pm Transform sea glass and other beach treasures into fun art projects for a reminder of the charm of the beach year-round. This is art that anyone can make, no special skills needed, just love of all things beachy. There will be a variety of projects to choose from. All materials included. Sign up in advance. Cost $5 Due at sign up. Max: 20
COASTAL CLAY WINDCHIME CLASS WITH PAULA BORG 2-part class: Fridays, August 15 at 1:30 pm AND August 22 at 1:30 pm Design and create your personal windchime with pieces out of clay, and add unique items of driftwood, shells, bells, and other pieces. First week you will design and assemble, return the next week to glaze. Paula will add items to the design if needed, bring chimes to her studio to fire, and return beautifully packaged to the COA. Perfect coastal addition to your outdoor or inside space. Please sign-up at the front desk and pay with cash or check made out to Marshfield COA. Cost: $45 includes all materials and firing process. Min: 6 Max: 12
MUSICAL MONDAY “NAME THOSE TUNES…AND SING THEM TOO!” Monday, August 18 at 1:00 pm Join Jack Craig as he plays piano and shares musical lore. This month enjoy some musical fun as Jack leads the group in playing his version of the ‘Name That Tune’ television game. The game will include an assortment of 20 different songs to be named. But - then comes the best part of the program - when you get to sing all of the songs that were included in the game, and hear some interesting anecdotal information about them! Please sign up at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581 as refreshments are served. $2 suggested donation at the door.
LUNDIN CLUB: POLCARI’S BRIDGEWAY RESTAURANT IN MARSHFIELD Tuesday, August 19 Reservation at 1:00 pm. Bus departs COA at 12:30 pm This lunch/dinner program consists of visiting a local restaurant each month with transportation provided by the Senior Center bus. 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, or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Cost: $5 due at registration to cover roundtrip transportation. Don’t forget your lunch money!
THERAPY GARDENS: BOSTON TEA PARTY TASTING - SIP THE REVOLUTION, TASTE THE REBELLION Tuesday, August 19 at 1:00 pm This unique tasting experience blends storytelling, historical insights, and five authentic tea profiles from the colonial era. Participants learn about the famous ships, the Sons of Liberty, the surprising luxury behind each cup and will taste five authentic teas. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581. Cost $5 payable at the beginning of class. Min: 10 Max: 25
MASS AUDUBON PRESENTS: “BOGS AND FENS” Thursday, August 21 at 1:00 pm Scattered amongst the better-known habitats of the Commonwealth, sunken in the lowest contours of the landscape, are the little explored regions of quaking bogs and peaty soiled fens. Unique to these habitats live carnivorous plants, flood water- absorbing sphagnum moss, showy orchids, blueberries and cranberries. Because decomposition happens so slowly, the soil and water in bogs are very acidic creating opportunity for specialized species to thrive. No need to travel to far away exotic places, we’ll help you discover the intrigue and local locations of these fascinating habitats. Sign up in advance, suggested donation of $2
GAME SHOW WITH KEVIN RICHMOND & BBQ CHICKEN LUNCH Friday, August 22 at 12:00 pm Lunch will consist of BBQ boneless chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, dinner roll and watermelon. Entertainment with Kevin Richmond starts at 12:30 and will include various game show activities such as Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and the Match Game. Come down and enjoy the fun, but advanced sign up is necessary. Cost is $3 at the door. Sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
NANCY FRANKS PRESENTS STORIES OF THE CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE Monday, August 25 at 1:00 pm We’re off to explore the ponds, woods, marshes and beachfront of the Cape Cod National Seashore. We’ll walk beachside with Henry David Thoreau as he explores the Outer Beach in the 1800’s, then join President John F. Kennedy in August 1961 as he signs a bill preserving one state’s greatest treasure. Discover hiking trails, wildlife, marine life landmarks and shipwrecks. Fascinating stories will have you on the edge of your seat. The presentation will be followed by a Cape Cod Themed raffle. Please sign up ahead, $2 at the door.
MEN’S BREAKFAST WITH CHARLIE NAFF ON COMMERCIAL FERRIES Friday, August 29 Breakfast at 9:00 am, Presentation at 9:30 am Charlie Naff spent years transporting commercial passenger ferries between Boston and Fort Lauderdale and between Southern Louisiana and Boston Harbor. Come hear about the navigational routes he followed as Captain at a Maritime Transportation Company. The routes included the Atlantic Coast, the Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean through the Okeechobee Waterway from Fort Myers on the west coast to Stuart on the East Coast. Please sign up at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581. Donation at the door of $5. Women always welcome!
WOMEN’S GROUP W/BARBARA LEARY: THE THYROID GLAND Tuesday, August 26 at 1:00 pm Join the discussion learn new things as well. The Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the neck. It secretes hormones that affect our metabolic rate. We’ll talk about Thyroid disorders including Hyperthyroidism (excessive secretion of hormones), Hypothyroidism (deficient hormone secretion) and Thyroid cancer. Sign up in advance with the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION PRESENTATION Wednesday, August 27 at 1:00 pm The Town of Marshfield’s Assessing Department will be reviewing the available real estate tax exemptions you may be entitled to as a resident of Marshfield. There have been a few changes to the eligibility requirements that may allow you to qualify for an exemption this year. Please join us so we can explain the exemptions to you and see if you may be eligible for some tax relief. Please sign up at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581.