Above: Southborough seniors enjoyed a bus tip to Polar Park in a past summer. They have another opportunity this August. (images cropped from contributed photos)
The Southborough Senior Center opens registration on Monday morning (July 6th) for programs this summer. Here’s what they have in store for the next two months.
Given that programs can 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.)*
It’s worth reading the full newsletter, which includes additional program details, like what’s for lunch, plus tips and info relevant to seniors.
My highlights below are just to make it easy to quickly see what programs/services are available.
[Editor’s Note: I hope to update this post tomorrow when I get clarity on two programs that were in the newsletter’s calendar but not described in the newsletter text.
It looks like the Wizards group might be back on Friday morning’s before the Dull Men’s Group. And they may be offering another Boating program at Hopkinton State Park on Tuesday mornings.]
Woo Sox Bus Trip
Bus Trips usually fill up quickly – so don’t wait too long to put in your name for the only one being offered this summer.
Woo Sox Home Game at Polar Park
Thursday, August 6th, 11:00 am – approx. 4:00 pm
The minor league Red Sox team will play the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The trip includes 2 hour “hospitality featuring the staples of burgers, hot dogs and all the essentials” ($30 Suggested Donation, details on page 9)
Special Programs at the Center
Summer Safety Tips
Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:00 am
A Southborough Fire Dept captain will discuss first aid, excessive heat exposure and other safety topics. (Free, details on page 9)
Blue Plate Special
Monday, July 27th, 12:00 pm
Social lunch featuring Chicken Broccoli penne ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)
Beginner Watercolor Workshop
Tuesday, August 11th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Art workshop by Hopkinton Center for Arts. All necessary materials will be provided. ($24 Suggested Donation, details on page_9)
Fall Prevention & Recovery
Tuesday, August 18th, 1:15 pm
An “Education Nurse” will teach strategies to avoid falls. (Free, details on page 9)
Blue Plate Special
Monday, August 31st, 12:00 pm
Social lunch featuring Ziti with meatballs ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 6)
Center-Run Favorites
These regularly offered monthly programs also require pre-registration.
Bingo
Wednesday, August 19th, 1:00 pm
Bingo and prizes. Tickets are sold promptly starting at 1:00 pm and snacks provided at break time. (Details on page___)
Movie Matinees
(The movies are free, but attendees can also come early at noon for lunch. Bring your own or register to purchase one for $6 Suggested Donation. Details on on page 3)
The Devil Wears Prada – starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, & Stanley Tucci (PG-13; 1h 49m)
Wednesday, July 15th, noon
The original 2006 comedy that spawned the 20-yr later sequel this spring. The story focuses on an aspiring writer working for a demanding and intimidating fashion magazine editor — inspired by former Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
Hamnet – starring (PG-13; 2h 6m)
Wednesday, date, noon movie
This period drama was nominated for Best Picture and Best Directing Oscars, and earned Jessie Buckley an Oscar for her lead role as Hamlet’s wife. The story focuses on the couple dealing with grief after experiencing a tragic loss.
Adult Coloring & Lunch
Tuesdays, July 28th & August 25th, 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 unless otherwise noted, details on page______)
- Stretch — Mondays at 10:15 am
- Strength Class — Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 am
- Advanced Tai Chi — Thursdays at 9:45 am (no Tuesdays in the summer)
- Chair Yoga — select Thursdays at 12:30 pm (only on July 9, July 30, August 6, August 20, and August 27)
- CrossFit for Senior Fitness — Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:45 am (at CrossFit Tilt, 12 Southville Road)
- This 16 class beginner-friendly program will run next week through August. It is subsidized to offer a discount ($5 per class, $80 total)
[Note: For Medical Insurance reimbursement, see Peg Leonard at the end of your yearly enrollment period to have the form signed.]
Scheduled Services and Resources
The Senior Center regularly offers free services and resources for Southborough Seniors.
Fat Daddy’s Produce Bus
Wednesdays July 15th & August 12th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
The “small family owned ‘hydroponic farm'” will be selling chemical-free produce at wholesale costs. The dates align with this summer’s movie matinees. (Farmers Market coupons accepted, details on page_9)
Technology Help
Tuesdays, July 21st & August 18th (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 3)
Legal Advice
Wednesdays, July 8th & August 12th (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 10)
Nurses Clinic
Fridays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (plus at Colonial Gardens on August 7th 2:00 – 3:00 pm)
For a list of the services they offer (including wellness checks, screenings, nurse assessments, Q&A, and much more), click here.
Ongoing Services
Appointments need to be booked for these, but the services aren’t limited to specific dates.
Outreach Services
The center’s Outreach Coordinator (Raeleen Gallivan) works with Southborough Seniors and their caregivers, to provide advocacy and support, and help with applications for a variety of needs and programs, including the GUIDE MODEL (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience). For details on the types of support she can provide, see page 8.
Medicare Assistance
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) Coordinator (Larry Whitman) assigned to support Southborough seniors can offer help answer Medicare questions, including support with dedicated insurance for people planning to travel. (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.
[Note: The Book Club and Genealogy Club are taking a summer break.]
Spicy Ladies Club
Tuesdays, July 21st & August 18th, 11:00 am
New monthly social club for women.
Dull Men’s Club
Fridays, 10:00 am
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
- Bocce — Fridays at 11:15 am to about 12:30 pm (It’s back!)
- Rummikub — 2nd, 3rd & 4th Mondays of the month, moved to 10:00 am (not 11:00)
- Bridge — Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
- Mah Jongg — Thursdays at 10:00 am
- Canasta (Hand & Foot) — Fridays at 10:00 am
- Billiards — Daily from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (except for on “large program dates” – see calendar in newsletter)
*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.
