Events this week: Friends of Library HOLA fundraiser, Easter Egg Hunt, and Cook Book Club (Updated)

Above: Order takeout from a local restaurant to support Friends of the Southborough Library this week. And don’t forget to break out the Easter baskets for egg hunting fun this Saturday. (images L-R from Facebook and by Joao Melo)

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.

Monday, April 11, 2022

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
• Stretch Break Class for seniors (10:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
• Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required.
• Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (lunch and dinner) @ HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar: A portion from each pickup order for takeout to The Friends of the Southborough Library – no code needed. [Note: The offer doesn’t apply to in-person dining or to orders through delivery services.] Offer good this Mon – Thurs. For details, see dedicated post.
• Youth Writing Club (3:30 -4:30 pm) @ zoom: The Southborough Library is hosting this virtual creative writing club for ages 10-18. The zoom sessions are a fun and supportive space to get creative and build skills with peers. For details, see dedicated post.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

• Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
• Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
• Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required.
• Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (lunch and dinner) @ HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar: A portion from each pickup order for takeout to The Friends of the Southborough Library – no code needed. [Note: The offer doesn’t apply to in-person dining or to orders through delivery services.] Offer good this Mon – Thurs. For details, see dedicated post.
• Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Parent Support Group (12:30 -1:30 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St: Join Southborough Youth & Family Services for a space to vent, get good ideas, and decompress before going back to the very important job of parenting. For details, see related post.
• Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Knitters, welcoming new members. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Tuesday Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

• Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
• Elder Law Advice (10:00 – 10:45 am) @ zoom or phone: An Elder Law attorney will offer free legal advice. 15 minute appointments can be booked through the Senior Center. For details, see Senior Center’s newsletter insert. 
• Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (lunch and dinner) @ HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar: A portion from each pickup order for takeout to The Friends of the Southborough Library – no code needed. [Note: The offer doesn’t apply to in-person dining or to orders through delivery services.] Offer good this Mon – Thurs. For details, see dedicated post.
• Matinee: Respect (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Free movie screening for seniors of the Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. Registration is required and attendance is limited. For details, see related post.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

• Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
• Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
• Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. No registration required.
• Friends of the Library – HOLA fundraiser (lunch and dinner) @ HOLA Restaurante & Tequila Bar: A portion from each pickup order for takeout to The Friends of the Southborough Library – no code needed. [Note: The offer doesn’t apply to in-person dining or to orders through delivery services.] Offer good this Mon – Thurs. For details, see dedicated post.
• Chair Yoga for seniors (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
• Workshop for Fostering Language & Literacy in the early years (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Fay School’s Primary School: Fay School is offering a free “Parenting Toolbox” workshop for parents of 3-6 year olds. Pre-registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.

Friday, April 15, 2022

• No Public School: Northborough-Southborough Public Schools have the day off in recognition of Good Friday. (This also kicks off this year’s spring break. School doesn’t resume until April 25th.)
• Billiards (8:30 am – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly drop-in play. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
• Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ zoom: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.

Saturday, April 16, 2022

• Self-guided walk (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Breakneck Hill: The public is invited to explore the Conservation Land trails. Stewardship Committee members will be there to chat. (The day-before-Easter event is titled “You’ve Heard of the Easter Bunny, but are there Fairies at Breakneck Hill?”.) For details, see my post dedicated to Planet Palooza events.
• Read to a Dog (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library: Children preferably ages 5 and up with some reading ability will read to Bear, a certified therapy dog. Please register in the Children’s Room for a time slot.
• Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt (10:00 am) @ St Mark’s School’s field (corner of routes 30 & 85): (Postponed from April 9th due to rain.) The Southborough community is invited to a free egg hunt. Festivities begin with taking photos of kids visiting the Easter Bunny. At 11:30 am, the hunt begins – including for golden eggs to receive a prize basket. For details, see dedicated post.
• Cook Book Club (1:00 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Participants pick a dish from a favorite cookbook and bring it to be enjoyed on the library lawn. All ages and partners welcome. For details, see dedicated post.

Sunday, April 17, 2022

• Easter Sunrise Services (6:30 am) @ Hopkinton State Park: United Parishes of Southborough welcome everyone to participate in the Easter morning sunrise service. (In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at The First Community Church, 137 Southville Road.) For details on other Easter Services, click here.

Updated (4/12/22 4:45 pm): The Stewardship Committee and the Trails Committee are inviting the public to a Planet Palooza event on Saturday at Breakneck Hill from 9:00 am to noon.