Activities: Add Special Events to Your Calendar
COMING IN JULY
ROAD TO THE 2024 OLYMPICS AT THE SENIOR CENTER
In honor of the Olympics all of our exercise classes are free during the Month of July!!
OLYMPICS 2024 OPENING CEREMONY CELEBRATION
Date: Tuesday, July 23rd
Time: 12:00 PM
Cost: Free Lunch - Limited to 25 people
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Let’s celebrate the opening of the Summer Olympic Games together and root for Team USA. We’ll come together again in August for our own closing and medal count celebration.
Summer Friday's - Friday, July 26th with Fire Chief Parenti
Friday: July 26th with David Parenti (Fire Chief)
Time 10:00 AM
Cost Free
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Time 10:00 AM
Cost Free
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, and a chance to meet and chat with special guests from our community.
SENIOR CENTER STEP CHALLENGE
Dates: Monday, July 29th –Sunday, August 11th • Cost: Free
Step Counters Available at the Senior Center (Limited Quantity Available)
Call to Register: 508-393-5035
Three Categories: Ages 60-70, Ages 70-80, Ages 80 and Up The Person with the Most Steps in Each Category Wins a Prize
We are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our own Senior Center 3 Week Step Challenge. Lace up your sneakers and start tracking those steps. Come pick up your daily tracking form at the Senior Center. You will be filling in your steps on the tracking form provided using the honor system. Tell us if you need a step counter to help you track your steps. Limited quantities are available at the Senior Center on a first come, first serve basis. Or you can use your watch or phone to track your steps. The person with the most steps for each age group at the end of the contest in August will win a prize. Step Tracking forms will be available on 7/9/24 at the Senior Center for pick up.
MOVIE: RACE - JESSE OWENS STORY
Date: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 3:00 PM
Cost: Free - Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
ALSO UPCOMING
EXPLORING CLASSICAL MUSIC
Days: Mondays
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Dates: August 5, 12, 19, September 9, 16 (Early Beethoven)
EXPLORING CLASSICAL MUSIC
Days: Mondays
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Dates: August 5, 12, 19, September 9, 16 (Early Beethoven)
Cost: Free
Space is Limited. Registration Required; Call 508-393-5035.
Join Robert Oakan for this exploration of classical music. This class will enrich your life. No prior knowledge of music history or theory is required.
Space is Limited. Registration Required; Call 508-393-5035.
Join Robert Oakan for this exploration of classical music. This class will enrich your life. No prior knowledge of music history or theory is required.
Days: Fridays
Dates: July 1, 8, 15
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $10 - Call 508-393-5035 to Register
Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Join our instructor Jessica Sadler to learn about color, brushes, paper, composition, painting techniques, and color mixing. During each session you will continue working on projects and your technique with Jessica’s guidance.
“SUMMER FRIDAYS” - BREAKFAST CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY GUESTS
Dates: Friday, July 26th with David Parenti (Fire Chief)
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free • Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, and a chance to meet and chat with special guests from our community.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH ANNE HUNTER
Date: Thursday, July 18th
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $20
Registration and Payment
Required by Thursday, July 11th; No Refunds after July 11th.
Anne’s project for July is this lovely hibiscus flower. Anne takes you from base painting to shading and highlighting techniques to create you own finished piece. All levels of artists are welcome in Anne’s classes.
SUMMER TECH HELP WITH SUE
Dates and Times: To be determined by our students’ availability
Cost: Free - Call to Reserve a Spot: 508-393-5035
Our dedicated Algonquin students have volunteered to come over their summer break to assist you with your tech needs. The dates will be determined by their availability. Call the Senior Center so we can coordinate a date for you.
MANAGING MONEY: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO FINANCES WITH THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: Free - Registration Required: 508-393-5035
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
Dates: Friday, July 26th with David Parenti (Fire Chief)
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free • Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, and a chance to meet and chat with special guests from our community.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH ANNE HUNTER
Date: Thursday, July 18th
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $20
Registration and Payment
Required by Thursday, July 11th; No Refunds after July 11th.
Anne’s project for July is this lovely hibiscus flower. Anne takes you from base painting to shading and highlighting techniques to create you own finished piece. All levels of artists are welcome in Anne’s classes.
SUMMER TECH HELP WITH SUE
Dates and Times: To be determined by our students’ availability
Cost: Free - Call to Reserve a Spot: 508-393-5035
Our dedicated Algonquin students have volunteered to come over their summer break to assist you with your tech needs. The dates will be determined by their availability. Call the Senior Center so we can coordinate a date for you.
MANAGING MONEY: A CAREGIVER'S GUIDE TO FINANCES WITH THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Date: Wednesday, July 24th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: Free - Registration Required: 508-393-5035
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
COMING IN AUGUST
ORIGAMI WITH ANNIE
Date: Thursday, August 8th
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $10
This month we will be creating a picture frame, sunrays, crane birds and tulips on stands.
HOME MODIFICATION LOAN PROGRAM
(ZOOM Presentation at the Senior Center)
Date: Tuesday, August 6th
Time: 2:00 PM
Cost: Free - Call to Register: 508-393-5035
The Home Modification Loan Program is a state loan program that could help you or a loved one live more independently at home. The loan program provides financing to homeowners an small landlords for accessibility renovations to keep a household member with a disability or older adult in their home and community. Ashur Gurbuz, Residential Loan Fund Manager will ZOOM into the Senior Center to talk about this program and to answer your questions.
PAPER QUILLING - THE BASICS
Date: Thursday, August 8th
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 - Registration and payment required by Thursday, August 1st. Call to register: 508-393-5035
A course for beginners or a refresher course for repeat students on the basics of paper quilling. Learn and practice the basics of making shapes, use quilling tools and putting together a design. There wll be a simple project for you to create in class.
SUMMER FRIDAYS - BREAKFAST CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY GUESTS
Dates: Friday, August 9th, with Chief Brian Griffin (Northborough Police)
Friday, August 23rd, with Isabella Caruso (Health and Human Service)
Time: 10:00 am - Call: 508-393-5035 REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Join us for a light breakfast, and a chance to meet and chat with special guests from our community.
OLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONY CELEBRATION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Tuesday, August 13th
Time: 2:00 PM
Light refreshments will be served
Cost: Free - Call: 508-393-5035
We'll say farewell to the summer Olympics with a tally of medals and recognize our Senior Center Step Challenge winners for each category (Ages 60-70; Ages 70-80; Ages 80 & Up).
WORLD SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - A TALK ABOUT SUPER AGING WITH AUTHOR WILLIAM KOLE
Date: Wednesday, August 21st.
Time: 1:30 PM
Cost: Free - Registration Required - Call 508-393-5035
Join us on World Senior Citizens Day for this inspiring presentation with William Kole former AP Editor and current editor for Axios. Mr.KCole will be here to discuss Super Aging and his first book the Big 100. Mr. Kole has been writing about extreme aging since the 1990's when he told the extraordinary story of Jeanne Calment who lived to 122.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH ANNE HUNTER
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $20 - REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th. No Refunds after August 15th
Call: 508-393-5035 to Register
Anne's Project for August is this peaceful seascape. Anne takes you from base painting to shading and highlighting techniques to create your own finished piece. All levels of artists are welcome in Anne's classes.
BISTRO DINNER
Date: Tuesday, August 27th
Time: 4:30 PM
Cost: $17.00 Tickets are required - Call 508-393-5035 to reserve yours today.
The menu for August is Melon and Sherbet, Vickie's Chicken (Chicken, Swiss Cheese, Gravy and Bread Crumbs) Corn on the cob, Potato Salad, and Peach Apple Cake
PELVIC HEALTH WITH KEVIN FLAHERTY'S TEAM
Date: Wednesday, August 28th
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Free - Registration required - Call 508-393-5035
Join a Physical Therapist from Kevin Flaherty's practice for this discussion on changes to pelvic health as we age and strategies and exercises for improving and maintaining it.
Coming in September
Sue & Dale - Seaglass Nightlight & Votive Holder
Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: $12.00
Registration Required - call 508-393-5035 - Payment required by Wednesday 9/4 or we cannot guarantee your reservation.
Sue & Dale are back with these sea glass crafts to bring a touch of the beach to your home. You will make both pieces in this fun class.
Create a Calendar & Greeting Cards for the Holidays - Using PhotoShop Elements Special Effects
Days: Wednesday
Dates: September 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10 for all 3 classes - Payment and Registration Required by Wednesday, September 4th - Call 508-393-5035
Get a head start on your Holiday gifts with this special class where you will learn to create a calendar and greeting cards for the holiday season using special effects and your own pictures.
"Summer Fridays" Breakfast Conversations with Community Guests
- Friday, September 6th - Mitch Cohen (Selectmen)
- Friday, September 20th - Tim McInerney (Town Manager)
Join us for coffee, a light breakfast, and a chance to meet and chat with special guests from our community.
Climate Change with Meteorologist Harvey Leonard
Date: Tuesday, September 10th
Time: 4:00 PM
Cost: Free - Registration required- Call 508-393-5035
Don't miss this informative presentation about climate change with Harvey Leonard, retired Chief Meteorologist from Storm Team 4 at WCVB Channel 5. Mr. Leonard has a 50 year career in Meteorology with more than 45 of those years forecasting weather in New England.
History of the Patriots with Vin Femia
Date: Tuesday, September 17th
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free - Registration Required - Call 508-393-5035
Come and relive the 65 year history of the New England Patriots. From their wild and wacky days in the AFL and first few Years in the NFL to the highly successful Super Bowl Championships in the 21st Century they have always been one of th most fascinating teams in American sports. Local author Vin Femia will be presenting a slide show about the team.
Local author Vin Femia will be presenting a slide show about the team. This entertaining presentation will describe the sometimes turbulent and recently dominant (with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick) history of the Patriots who went from being a laughingstock to becoming one of the country's most valuable sports teams and the franchise that other organizations in all sports, not just the NFL, wanted to emulate.
Applefest Luncheon
Date: Thursday, September 19th
Time: 11:30 am
Tickets: $12.00
Tickets are required. Call early to Reserve your Ticket - 508-393-5035
NOTE: regular lunch will not be served on this day
See our September Newsletter for our menu
Applefest Bake-off Contest
Date: Thursday, September 19th - Entries must be dropped off between 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- First Prize: $100
- Second Prize $50
- Third Prize $25
This Bake-Off is back including our special 18 and under category. Get out your favorite recipes that have apples at the main ingredient and start baking. Please bring your entry to the Senior Center by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19th. Local community leaders will judge, and we'll award prizes to the three best entries. Winners will be announced at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon.
Legacy Giving with Attorney Arthur Bergeron
Date: Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free - Registration Required - Call 508-393-5035
The Friends of the Northborough Senior Center and Mirick O'Connell will be co-sponsoring a presentation to help all Northborough seniors who may be considering a legacy gift to a local non-profit organization. Representatives of the Friends and other local non-profit organization. Representatives of the and other local non-profits will talk about their visions for the future and how your legacy gift could make that vision a reality.
Balance and Dizziness Workshop
Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free - Registration Required - Call 508-393-5035
Learn about your body's system of balance and the causes and treatments for dizziness and vertigo. This presentation by Kevin Flaherty, PT, provides information about when to seek medical help for dizziness, the roll posture plays in dizziness, and teaches exercises you can use to manage dizziness and reduce your chances of falling.