Above: Seniors can sign up next week to take part in special events at the Senior Center and/or a Bus Trip to a casino & racetrack. (images L-R cropped from contributed photo and Facebook post by Plainridge Casino)
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration this Wednesday morning for upcoming programs. Here’s what they have in store for July and August.
Given that most programs tend to fill up, you’ll want to take an advance look at what you want to sign up for. (Scroll to the bottom for more info on registration.)*
The summer programming is always lighter than the rest of the year. But a note in the newsletter highlights that it may be a bit lighter than usual. But it also previews that more events may pop-up:
As of this writing, we hope to do more programming outside. A
possible Bocce League, thanks to Carol Yozzo. The court needs to be refurbished which is in the plans for this summer. . . We continue to ask for your patience as the interview process is moving along to get us up to full staff. Check out the kitchen area for some impromptu fun add-ons (Root Beer Floats, Hot Dog Day, and may be a few more).
Below are my highlights. (More details, like what’s for lunch, are in the newsletter.)
Bus Trip
These always fill up quickly – so don’t wait too long to put in your name for the only one being offered.
Plainridge Casino
Thursday, August 28th, 3:00 – approx. 9:00 pm
The casino features horse races and slot machines. Attendees will receive $20 of free play on the slots and a $25 gift card for a restaurant or food court. ($20 Suggested Donation, details on page 8)
Parties & Luncheons
Luncheon
Wednesday, July 23rd, 12:00 pm
Lunch sponsored and catered by New Horizons at Marlborough. (Free, details on page 6)
Blue Plate Special
Monday, July 28th, 12:00 pm
Enjoy a catered lunch with friends. ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 8)
Game Day
Wednesday, July 30th, 11:00 am
Enjoy games and pub food. Game options will include Corn Hole, Pool, Ladder Toss, Card Games, Board games (Cribbage, Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Pinnacle) and more. If weather cooperates, some games will be played out on the lawn. ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)
Blue Plate Special
Monday, August 25th, 12:00 pm
Enjoy a catered lunch with friends. ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 8)
Center-Run Favorites
These regularly offered monthly programs also require pre-registration.
Bingo
Wednesday, August 28th, 1:00 pm
Bingo and prizes. Tickets are sold promptly starting at 1:00 pm and snacks provided at break time. (Details on page 6)
Movie Matinee
Wednesday, August 13th, 12:30 pm
September 5 – starring (R; 1hr 35 minutes)
The historical drama, thriller focuses on the perspective of the ABC Sports Crew during the terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Watching 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 $6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)
Adult Coloring & Lunch
Wednesday, July 16th, 12:00 pm
The event begins with lunch, followed by coloring while chatting. All supplies will be available or feel free to bring your own ($3 Suggested Donation with lunch included)
Fitness Classes
The center offers the following weekly and semi-weekly classes. Signup is for the two month session (Suggested Donation — $3 per day, details on page 7)
- Stretch Break — Mondays at 10:15 am
- Strength Class — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am (except July 10th)
- Advanced Tai Chi — Thursdays at 9:45 am (except July 10th) (Note: No Tuesdays in the summer)
[Note: For Medical Insurance reimbursement, see Peg Leonard at the end of your yearly enrollment period to have the form signed.]
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.
Fat Daddy’s Produce Bus
Wednesdays, July 30th & August 13th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The “small family owned ‘hydroponic farm'” will be selling chemical/pesticide-free organic lettuce, herbs, greens, microgreens, mushrooms, and baked goods at wholesale costs. (Farmers Market coupons accepted, details on page 9)
Technology Help
Tuesdays, July 22nd & August 19th (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. (Details on page 9)
Legal Advice
Wednesdays, July 9th & August 13th (15 minute sessions)
Elder Law Attorney Christine Boutin offers free consultation over the phone. Call the senior center to book a time slot between 10:00 – 10:45 am. (Details on page 9)
Nurses Clinic
Fridays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (plus at Colonial Gardens on August 3rd, 2:00 – 3:00 pm) — except July 4th & 11th
For a list of the services they offer (including wellness checks, screenings, nurse assessments, Q&A, and much more), click here. (For the Nurse’s tips on Vitamin B12, details on page 8)
Interactive Groups and Drop-in Games
Unlike the above programs the following free social or activity-based groups don’t require pre-registration.
Dull Men’s Club
Fridays, 10:00 am — except July 4th & 11th
Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. (Read more about the group here.)
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).
Knitting & Quilting Club
Mondays – 1:00pm
Chat with others while working on your projects.
Drop-in Games
- Bridge — Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
- Mah Jongg — Thursdays at 10:00 am (except July 10th)
- Canasta (Hand & Foot) — Fridays at 11:15 am (except July 4th & 11th)
- Billiards — Daily from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (except for on “large program dates” – see calendar in newsletter)
There is still no schedule for Bocce play as the court is in process of being refurbished. But, on that topic, the newsletter encourages:
If you have not already let us know of your interest, please call the front desk and put your name on the list. Carol Yozzo will get in touch with you when the time comes to Get Out and Play.
(The Book Club and Genealogy Club are taking a summer break. Look for those to return in the fall.)
There are also other important tips and news for seniors in the full newsletter here.
*Registration
See pages 1&2 of the newsletter for registration & cancellation details, but here are some of the highlights.
In-person registrations are using a form and must include payment.
Phone registration (508-229-4453) can’t be done over voicemail — you must connect with someone live. Payment for programs needs to be made within 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 their plans change. For full refunds, bus trips must be cancelled two weeks in advance and other events one week in advance.
Updated (6/27/25 12:21 pm): I initially forgot to note program exceptions for dates the center is closed — July 4th, 10th, & 11th.
