Above: Enjoy fun on the playground, story times, destressing with a Therapy Dog, poetry readings at Art on the Trails and more. (photos L-R contributed by Finn School, from Library Facebook and flyer, and from Art on the Trails website)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(The gray font below is for previously established long running events that take place weekly or bi-weekly.)
Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Family Playground Playdate (10:00 am) @ Finn School playground, 60 Richards Road: Join Southborough Kindergroup, a cooperative playgroup for families with 0-5 year olds, for this outdoor open house. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Southborough Community Yoga (9:00 – 10:00 am) @ Theracopia, 5 Crystal Pond Rd: The class fee for this yoga session will be donated to Jeff’s Place. To sign up, click here. For details, see flyer right.- Cub Scout Sign Up Event (12:00 – 2:00pm) @ Finn School, 60 Richards Road: Learn more about or sign up for Southborough Cub Scouts — for boys and girls in grades K-5. For details, see dedicated post.
Monday, September 9, 2024
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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.
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. (Meets weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays during most of the school year.) No registration required.
- Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Social knitting group — scheduled to meet weekly this summer. Beginners are welcome and supplies will be provided, though you can also bring your own and “any creation you are working on”.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Preschool Story Time (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Ages 2-5 are invited for stories and a craft based on a weekly theme. (Meets weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays during most of the school year.) No registration required.
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Poetry Workshop (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main level: 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. (Meets twice monthly.)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night (8:00 – 10:00 pm) @ Owen O’Leary’s, 50 Turnpike Rd: Weekly Trivia game night with prizes. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free weekly walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center. 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) @ phone or zoom: Southborough seniors can sign up for a free 15 minute session of individualized legal advice from an Elder Law attorney. For details, see the Senior Center’s newsletter, p. 9.
- Tech Time (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Library staff will help patrons with questions about devices, library apps, research databases and more. This is a weekly drop-in opportunity. No registration necessary.
- Crafternoon: Clipboard Makeover (4:30 – 5:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Part of a monthly crafting series for ages 8 & Up. This session, create a colorful tool for staying organized. For details, see dedicated post.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- 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: A weekly program for ages 0-2 years with their parents/caregivers. Each session will include puppets and music. (Meets weekly during most of the school year.) No registration required.
- Therapy Dog (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Eaton Meeting Room: Destress and relax by spending some time with Julie and glory, a pet partners certified therapy dog. For adults, teens, and kids.
- ARHS Open House (6:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: Parents are instructed to follow kids’ classes to hear from teachers about the planned curriculum.
Friday, date, 2024
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: 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 Children’s Room: Newborns through preschoolers are invited to dance and sing. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see related post.
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group playing “Hand & Foot”. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Navigating the Healthcare Highway (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A free, informal panel discussion about Hospice vs Palliative Care and various types of senior living arrangements. Pre-registration is required and this may be full. For details, see related post.
Woodward Family Picnic (5:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Woodward School playground: Woodward families are invited to join SOS to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. To RSVP, click here. For details, see flyer right.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Read to a Dog (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, Children’s Room: Register for kids ages 5+ to get a chance to read to a therapy dog, Pheonix. To sign up, email kivers@southboroughma.com
- Garden Tour Potluck Picnic @ Beals Preserve: Stay tuned for details about an event hosted by the Open Space Preservation Commission in partnership with The Bumblebee Project.
- Back to School Movie Night (7:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School’s stadium field, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough: The fundraiser for ARHS Student Council will feature Moana. For details, see dedicated post.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Rally Sunday (10:00 am) @ Pilgrim Congregational Church, 15 Common St: To kickoff Sunday School, the church is inviting the public to an event with a petting zoo, face painting, and more. For details, see dedicated post.
- Closing Ceremony for Art on the Trails (3:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Beals Preserve: Closing Poetry Reading and Reception. Poets read work along the trail in response to art installations. For details, see dedicated post.
Updated (9/9/24 9:02 am): I was notified about the Garden Tour Potluck Picnic planned for the 14th, but don’t have details yet. I will update this again when I do.
