Above: Southborough seniors enjoyed a bus tip to Polar Park last summer. They have another opportunity this August. (images cropped from contributed photos)
The Southborough Senior Center has mailed out its latest newsletter covering programs this May through June. They asked me to share their news.
Events include bus trips, special programming, and more..
Registration for the May-June programs opens this Wednesday, May 3rd at 10:00 am. (Scroll to the bottom for more info on registration.)*
Below are the highlights for what’s on offer. (More details, like what’s for lunch, are in the newsletter.)
Outings — Bus Trips
Last summer’s trips must have been popular, because this summer’s are encores. These always fill up – so don’t wait too long to put in your name.
Plainridge Casino and Racetrack
Thursday, July 20th, 2:45 pm to about 9:15 pm ($15 Suggested Donation)
Enjoy slot machines and horse races (which start at 4:00 pm and run approximately every 15 minutes until 7:30/8:00 pm). Thanks to the Friends of the Council on Aging, attendees will receive a $20 gift card for dining.
WooSox Baseball
Wednesday, August 16th, 10:30 am to about 3:30/4:00 pm ($30 Suggested Donation)
“Off to Polar Park in Worcester to hear the crack of the bat.” They will be sitting in the third base area with use of the 3rd base bullpen terrace, including an all you can eat food buffet (from noon to 2:00 pm) and access to a cash bar.
Below are some photos shared by the Senior Center from their 2022 bus trip to the WooSox:
Special Programs at the Center
As usual, the Senior Center has special entertainment and presentations planned.
Make a Beautiful Summer Flower Arrangement
Wednesday, July 12th – 9:30 am
The Southborough Gardeners are sponsoring and leading this free flower arranging workshop. Learn some basic principles and go home with your own floral creation. Bring a small to medium sized vase (and clippers if you have them). Space is limited. (No Charge!)
Game Day
Wednesday, August 9th, 11:00 am
Enjoy games and a lunch. Most games will be inside, but some may take place on the lawn if weather permits. Options include Corn Hole, Pool, Ladder Toss, Card Games, Board games (Cribbage, Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Pinnacle) and more. (Let them know if you have a game you would like to share.) (Suggested Donation — $6)
Center-Run Favorites
These regularly offered monthly programs also require pre-registration.
Knitting Club
Mondays, July 10th & August 7th, 1:00pm
Beginners Welcome — Supplies are provided, but knitters are welcome to bring any projects they are working on. Anyone newly joining the group should sign up on Registration day.
Adult Coloring & Lunch
Tuesdays, July 25th and August 29th, 12:00pm
The event begins with lunch, followed by coloring while chatting. All supplies will be available or feel free to bring your own (Suggested Donation — $3)
Movie Matinees
Wednesday, July 26th, 12:30 pm — 80 for Brady (PG-13; 1 hour and 38 minutes)
Wednesday, August 23rd, 12:30 pm — Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (PG; 1 hour and 56 minutes)
The movie is free, though registration is required. Attendees can come in early, at noon, for an optional lunch. (Bring your own or register to purchase a lunch for Suggested Donation — $6)
Bingo
Wednesday, August 30th, 1:00 pm
Bingo and prizes. Tickets are sold promptly starting at 1:00 pm. (If there are multiple winners of the same game, a raffle will determine who gets the main prize vs a smaller prize.)
Fitness Classes
The center offers the following weekly and bi-weekly classes. Signup is for the two month session (Suggested Donation — $3 per day)
- Stretch Break — Mondays at 10:15 am (Except for July 17th)
- Strength Class — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30am (Except for July 18th & 20th)
- Advanced Tai Chi — Thursdays at 9:45am (No Tuesday classes this summer)
- Yoga — Tuesdays at 9:30 am (at Pilgrim Church; last day is June 20th)
- Chair Yoga — Thursdays at 12:30 pm (Except for July 6th and August 10th & 17th)
Services and Resources
The Senior Center regularly offers free services and resources for Southborough Seniors. This summer, in addition to ongoing weekly/monthly resources, there is one special event.
Suicide Prevention — QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer
Monday, August 21st, 1:00 pm
Learn how to support loved ones in crisis and your community. “Suicide can be a scary topic but this workshop is presented in a way that will make you feel both comfortable and competent.”
Technology Help
Tuesdays, July 18th & August 22nd (one hour time slots)
A local tech services company will answer seniors’ questions about smartphones, e-readers, laptops, tablets, Alexa, zoom and more. Sign up for a time slot (starting at 10:00 am) and bring your device with you.
Legal Advice
Wednesdays, July 12th & August 9th (15 minute sessions)
Elder Law Attorney Arthur Bergeron offers free consultation over the phone. Call the senior center to book a time slot between 10:00 – 10:45 am.
Nurses Clinic
Tuesdays and Fridays (Except for July 18th, and August 15th & 18th) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Services include:
- Wellness checks
- Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar screening
- Nursing assessment of medical concerns or questions
- Answers questions about medications
- Reviews laboratory and other diagnostic tests with clients
- Referrals to physicians and other allied medical providers
- Assistance with mail-order pharmacy and other prescription needs
- Durable medical (wheelchairs, canes,walkers shower chairs) assistance through our loan program
- Acts as a patient advocate with physicians, other health care team members, and insurance companies
- Provides educational materials and health related programs
Interactive Groups and Drop-in Games
Unlike the above programs the following social or activity-based groups don’t require pre-registration.
Dull Men’s Club
Fridays, 10:00 am
Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in.
Walking Group (Depending on Weather Conditions)
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am
Walkers generally go for an hour. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late (or leave early/late). (No fee.)
Mondays are at Trottier Middle School’s (49 Parkerville Road) outdoor track. Wednesdays are at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery (11 Cordaville Road, next to the Senior Center).
Drop-in Games
- Bridge — Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
- Mah Jongg — Thursdays at 10:00 am
- Canasta — Fridays at 11:15 am
- Billiards — Daily (except for on “large program dates”) from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
*Registration
Again, registration doesn’t open until 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 5th. As usual, seniors can register in person or over the phone at (508) 229-4453. (You must connect with a staff member on that first day, not leave a voicemail.) Payment for programs needs to be made one week after signing up to avoid being removed from the list.
Because the programs tend to have waitlists, residents are asked to cancel if there plans change. (For full refunds, bus trips must be cancelled two weeks in advance and other events one week in advance.)
For more details on registration policies, plus more information on the above programs and other tips and info, see the newsletter here.
