Above: One of the two concerts at Neary over the next week is the return of Chuck & Mud. And on the 29th, kids get a second chance to play with chalk on the sidewalks at Fayville Playground. (L-R photo by Beth Melo, image cropped from Facebook)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(Scroll to the bottom for more on daily events/opportunities this summer.* For summer camps, click here.)
Friday, July 22, 2022
- Autumn Roots Concert (5:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Neary field, 53 Parkerville Road: The teen band based out of Southborough is holding a free concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs (or blankets) to sit out on the field. For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
- Free Yoga in the Park (7:30 – 8:20 am) @ Neary Field, 53 Parkerville Rd: Southborough Rec is sponsoring Outdoor Yoga with the Core Connection for 4 Saturdays in July. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
- Southborough Senior Center Member Shred Day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Seniors can sign up for a time slot to come have their documents shredded. For details, see page 3 of the Senior Center newsletter.
Monday, July 25, 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.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
- $10 Rounds of Golf @ Southborough Golf Club: Southborough Rec is sponsoring a discounted greens fee for the public every Tuesday in July. For details, see related post.
- Senior Center Book Club Kick Off Meeting (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Senior Center will be relaunching its Book Club in September. This meeting is for organizers to solicit feedback in advance and pick the September selection. No need to pre-register to attend. For details, see newsletter.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. 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.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Bring in five copies of original poetry to share. The group will provide supportive feedback. If you don’t have a poem, come anyway and share your insights.
Wednesday, July 27, 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.
- Outdoor Story Times (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: description. Join the Library for story time outside on the Library Lawn. (Please bring blankets/chairs.) For all ages, no registration necessary.
- Southborough Summer Concert Series (6:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Neary School outdoor stage by the tennis courts, 53 Parkerville Road: Southborough Recreation’s Free family friendly concerts. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Bring your dinner or buy one there. Headliner: Chuck & Mud. Scheduled Food Truck: Joe’s Food Truck. For details, see dedicated post.
- Open Lab for Ideas (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Program for 12-18 yr olds to explore how they can use Library equipment to take creative project ideas and make them a reality.. For details, see related post.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
- Advanced Tai Chi (10:15 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library: Participants from the Southborough Senior Center’s class will be meeting at the library over the summer. Want to practice your poses? Or make new friends? Fellow experienced Tai Chi participants are welcome to come check it out. Drop-in, no registration.
- 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.
Friday, July 29, 2022
- Sidewalk Chalk @ Fayville Playground, Central St: description. This is part of Southborough Rec’s series to celebrate Parks & Rec month. For details, see dedicated post.
- 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.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Traditional and popular children’s songs suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. (The outdoor event will be cancelled if it rains.) For details, see related post.
- Southborough Safe Spaces – Summer Fun (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: Drop in night for for rising 6th-12th graders in a space that is welcoming to LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths. This event is dinner and a movie (pajamas welcome). For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
- Free Yoga in the Park (7:30 – 8:20 am) @ Neary Field, 53 Parkerville Rd: Southborough Rec is sponsoring Outdoor Yoga with the Core Connection for 4 Saturdays in July. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
*Some other opportunities that aren’t special/weekly events (like Art on the Trails or Summer Reading program activities) can be found under my posts on Summer Fun for Adults and What to Do with Kids this Summer. (I’ll be adding to this tagged list throughout the summer.)
