Above: This week features rescheduling of a matinee for seniors that was cancelled in March 2020, and NSPAC’s first family social event.
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week.
Monday, September 27, 2021
- Outdoor Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration required.
- QiGong for seniors (11:15 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
- The Savvy Consumer (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Lawn, Outside: Join us for a fun opportunity to speak with a Community Bank Officer, about ways to flex your financial decisions, connect with helpful resources, review Consumer Reports online and talk with peers (Adults & Teens) as part of a community conversation! Space is limited. Please register by emailing: rdonovan@cwmars.org. We will be holding a second conversation in case you can’t make this date on October 4th.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
- Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
- Outdoor Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Miss Kim on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration required.
- Senior Songsters (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly rehearsal for the singing group open to all area seniors regardless of singing ability. For details, see dedicated post.
- Bridge (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- 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 and 7:00 – 8:00 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, September 29, 2021
- Outdoor Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Miss Amy on the lawn (weather permitting) for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. Please bring a blanket or chair. No registration required.
- Movie Matinee – Knives Out (12:30 – 2:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Free screening for seniors of the Rated PG-13 movie. Please sign up at the front desk or call (508) 229‐4453. (As of Monday morning, there were a handful of slots left.) They will be serving a light lunch at 12:00pm before the movie. For details, see dedicated post.
- Food Truck Festival (3:30 – 6:30 pm) @ St. Mark’s meadow (corner of Rte 85 and Rte 30): A community event series organized by the Southborough Rotary Club this fall. This session features trucks from: Travelin Bones, Say Cheese, Grub Guru, Get Baked – Potatos, and Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream For more details, see related posts.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
- Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: 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.
- Outdoor Baby/Toddler Storytime (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: 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.
- Seated Chair Yoga for seniors (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
Friday, October 1, 2021
- Preschool Farm Explorer Fridays (9:30 – 10:30 am) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: For ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old (and siblings). Your little farm explorers will become fully immersed in what life is like here at Chestnut Hill. Activities may include brushing goats, planting seeds, and other age-appropriate hands-on farm “chores,” as well as art projects and stories. Pre-registration (and fee) required. 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.
- Billiards & Card Games (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly drop-in play. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 – 11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly, casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Outdoor Preschool Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Join Certified Kids’ Yoga Instructor Mandy Roberge as she takes children through a series of yoga postures, using games, music, and literacy activities. Yoga mats will be provided. Ages 3-6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Registration required.
- Safe Space LGBTQ+ (7:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street: The church is launching a twice monthly discussion group for LGBTQ+ junior and senior high youth, their friends, and allies. This is an information session to learn about the new group.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
- Fay School Farmer’s Market (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Fay School: Each Saturday through October 23rd the school is featuring a farmer’s market with vendors selling a variety of foods and goods. This week’s theme is Wellness, with free yoga sessions and live acoustic music. For details, see dedicated post.
- Hike with Goats (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) @ Chestnut Hill Farm: Take a leisurely hike through Chestnut Hill Farm’s beautiful grounds and trails, accompanied by one or more of our friendly goats! Pre-registration (and fee) required. For details, see dedicated post.
- Drop-in Art (10:30 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library’s back lawn: Kids can drop in to make leaf art on rocks and paper. Let your creativity show by joining us for this fun project outside on the front lawn of the Southborough Library. Ages five and up. No registration required.
Sunday, October 3, 2021
- NSPAC family social (1:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Fayville Playground, Central St: The Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will hold its first family social event. Meet and chat with fellow parents of students with disabilities while your child enjoys meeting friends and some end of summer fun. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (9/27/21 2:06 pm): I learned that Fay School’s Farmers Markets are back on Saturdays this fall.
Updated (9/27/21 2:37 pm): I learned about the Friday night “Safe Space LGBTQ+” program for youth and allies.
Updated (9/29/21 10:11 am): I forgot to include Drop-in Art for this Saturday.
