“MAKER SPACE” on Fridays from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm Beginning January 3rd. Are you a crafter or artist with a project you are working on? Come and enjoy time at the Senior Center. We will hold aside a “Maker Space”, a dedicated space for crafting or projects on a drop-in basis. Come work on your own thing in the company of others who are doing their own projects. Space is limited.
MATTER OF BALANCE with OCES 8 week Program on Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. Join us for this 8 week program with Old Colony Elder Services. This program is for adults who experience the fear of falling. Learn how to make realistic goals for increasing activity, exercise to increase strength as well as balance, and changing environmental factors to reduce the risk of falling. Class size limited to 12.
WOODTURNING DROP-IN DEMONSTRATION on Monday, January 13 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Join us in starting off 2025 with a close-up look at Woodturning. Join members of the Mass South Shore Woodturners who will be on hand to demonstrate the craft of woodturning. Drop in and see what woodturning is all about and if interested there will be opportunity to take a "turn" to make a top, honey dipper, candle holder, wand or garden dibbler. This is a free, no commitment event and requires no prior experience.
OILS FOR YOU TO BEAT THE FLU - Workshop with Chris Ventura on Monday, January 13 at 1:00 pm. Scratchy throat? Cough? Achy? All the typical symptoms that we, as New Englanders, may have during our winter months. Would you like an all-natural solution to these? Please join me on Monday January 13th, as we learn what our grandparents and great grandparents knew were natures answer to boosting our immune system naturally and getting better quickly. Did you know that Oregano is the #1 plant-based antibiotic? or that Lavender is a natural antihistamine? Get ready to take a step back in time to learn all about nature's pharmacy!!! Sign up ahead.
ART FOR YOUR MIND presents “Wonderful Winter Scenes” on Tuesday, January 14 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, Wonderful Winter Scenes, is a selection of beautifully painted snowscapes created by well-known artists through time. Learn how Dutch masters, Impressionists, and modern painters have successfully captured the challenging subject of people and nature in winter. Please call the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 to sign up. $2 suggested donation at the door.
“HAPPY NEW YEAR” with Nancy Franks on Wednesday, January 15 at 1:00 pm. Welcome 2025 in style! After enjoying the festivities in Times Square, we're off to the islands that welcome each new year first...and last. Then we'll travel the globe to check out some unique traditions and celebrations. The stories behind Baby New Year, Father Time, and singing Auld Lang Syne will also be explored. We’ll wrap up the presentation by taking a quick look back at what was happening in 1725, 1825, and 1925! As always, the presentation will end with a festive raffle. Sign up at front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Suggested donation $2 at door.
NANCY CARR AND FRIENDS QUARTET presents: “Cities of the World a Musical Journey” on Friday, January 17 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Join the Nancy Carr Trio as they will present a 1 hour musical and narrated program. Each song will have a named city in its title and the narration will provide the pertinent facts about that city, Join us for a very entertaining hour. Suggested donation of $2 at the door.
HEALTH TOPICS with Ginny Lavin RN and Claire Kennedy RD, MS, LDN:“How Aging Impacts Sleep” on Wednesday, January 22 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Join Ginny and Claire for this presentation covering the nature of sleep, stages of sleep, effects of lack of sleep, tips for getting a better night’s sleep, and how aging impacts sleep. There will be time for questions and discussion. Please sign up in advance at the front desk or by calling 781-834-5581.
RHYTHMS OF LIFE AN HOUR OF MUSIC FROM SING EXPLORE AND CREATE on Thursday, January 23 at 10:15 am. Start the new year right with an hour of music, movement, and fun. Learn about the ways that engaging with music can impact your mood and overall wellbeing all while making music with friends - new and old. No experience is necessary - this is a space where anyone can participate including caregivers and loved ones! This program memory cafe is funded by a grant from the Mass Council on Aging. Please sign up ahead. Program is free. Limit 25
MASS AUDUBON PRESENTS “Secrets Under the Snow” on Thursday, January 23 at 1:00 pm. Unlock the mysteries of the subnivean world. What species thrive in snow-covered meadows, moving through tunnels, storing food, or staying dormant under the blanket of white? Which forest species spend this season in the protective nooks and crannies of woodlands? Discover the remarkable adaptations that help wildlife stay warm, conserve energy, and find food and protection in their winter habitats. We'll discover the impact that warmer temperatures and snowless winters have on these animals. Sign up at front desk or by calling 781-834-5581. Suggested donation of $2 at door.
AUTHOR TALK with Mike Bernard on Friday, January 24 at 1:00 pm. Mike is a local author and has written an Irish Trilogy along with Dorchester’s “Crossing the Sagamore”, Southie’s “The Crossing Guards”, comes his newest book, “Gaelic and Garlic”: A Boston Lovey Story – a heartwarming and hilarious story about discovering love when you least expect it, and finding comfort in family and traditions. Please sign up in advance by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 or stop at the front desk.
“THE WORLD OF DOLLS” as seen on WCVB, Channel 5’s Chronicle on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Join Janice McIntyre for a verbal presentation on the history of dolls along with a display of more than 65 collectable/antique dolls from the late 1800’ s through modern day. Take a walk down memory lane with Shirley Temple, Patty Play Pal, Little Women, Thumbelina, and additional dolls dating back to 1800. Have fun and learn about different types of dolls and where they came from, as well as the varied materials and cloth styles throughout the centuries. Please sign up in advance by calling the Senior Center at 781-834-5581 or stop at the front desk. Suggested donation of $2 at the door.
MUSICAL MONDAY WITH JACK CRAIG presents “Big Band Signature Songs” on Monday, January 27 at 1:00 pm. Join Jack Craig as he plays piano and talks about The Big Band Era of the 30’s and 40’s which produced superstar singers, musicians and band leaders. Some of those band leaders were so celebrated they were recognized by their ‘signature’ or ‘theme’ songs. In this program, we reminisce by singing about two dozen songs that mesmerized dancers by bandleaders with last names beginning with the letters A -J. Please signup at the front desk in advance or by calling 781-834-5581 as refreshments are served. Suggested donation of $2.
ARMCHAIR TRAVEL PRESENTS “Secrets of Great British Castles” on Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00 pm. Join us at the COA for a viewing of an episode on Netflix of “Secrets of Great British Castles”. Historian Dan Jones takes us on a journey back in time to the Zenith of Britain’s most iconic structures and their infamous inhabitants. Sign up in advance, limit 25
NEW YEAR LUNCHEON at the Senior Center on Wednesday, January 29 at 12:30 pm. Come celebrate Chinese New Year – the year of the “Green Snake,” with a delicious Chinese lunch catered from The Ming Dynasty in Marshfield. Lunch will be served in the COA Dining Room. Registration will begin on Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 24. Advance sign up at the front desk and pre-payment is required . Cost: $10.00 Limit 50.
FRIDAY K-DRAMA: Hometown Cha Cha Cha on Fridays at 1:00 pm. Join us at the Senior Center to view a K-Drama with English subtitles. This month we will be watching Hometown Cha Cha Cha about a young dentist from Seoul who moves to a small seaside town and starts a new life.
SPEND TIME WITH SOCIAL WORK INTERN NICOLE DURANT
Need to Talk? Meet our Social Work Intern, Nicole Durant on Wednesdays at 9:00 am - Beginning January 15. Whether you seek resources, friendly home visits, or someone to talk to, Nicole our intern is here to listen and help. If you are interested, please call the front desk at 781-834-5581 to book an appointment. Nicole will be available for 30-minute consultations. Walk-ins will also be available as time permits.
In Person Discussion and Viewing of a TED Talk with Nicole on Wednesday, January 8 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Join our Social Work intern for a TED Talk viewing in the media room followed by a facilitated discussion and time for questions and answers. She will be showing “Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself” by actor Thandiwe Newton who discusses her story of finding “otherness” and the journey towards acceptance and understanding of oneself and otherness. (2nd Wednesday of the month) Limit 25
Gratitude Jar Craft with Nicole on Thursday, January 16 at 1:00pm. Join our Social Work intern for a fun and fulfilling craft. This month mason jars will be decorated along with an activity of filling the jars with gratitude entries. Crafts with Nicole will take place monthly on the 3rd Thursday. Sign up in advance. Limit 15
Monthly Coffee Hour with Nicole on Thursday, January 30 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Join Nicole for some coffee and a sweet treat and conversation and sharing of resources. Coffee hours with Nicole will take place monthly on the last Thursday of the month from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.