Above: Following up on Senior Center programs and newsletter highlights still worth sharing this fall. (images cropped from newsletter)
When I posted last Friday about registration opening for the Southborough Senior Center’s September & October programs, I only spotlighted a few I believed would fill up quickly.
This week, after the flurry of initial registration has passed, I checked back in to figure out what newsletter highlights were still worth sharing.
Below are programs that I’m told seniors can still sign up to participate in:
Concierge Physical Therapy Presentation
Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 am
The family owned outpatient clinic (with a location in Southborough) will talk about their “holistic, hands-on physical therapy and premium wellness services”. (Free presentation, details on page 6)
American Revolution Docuseries
Tuesdays, September 15 – October 27, 10:00 am
The center will host a social screening of episodes of the 2025 PBS documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. (Free)
Brain Health and Dance
Monday, September 21st, 1:00 pm
An Algonquin senior working on a project about “aging gracefully” will combine a presentation on the benefits of motion activities for brain health with an optional dance class (Free, details on page 6)
Intergenerational Rummikub
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The intergenerational event pairs high school students with seniors to play the popular tile game. (Free)
Blue Plate Special
Monday, September 28, 12:00 pm
Chicken pesto dinner ($6 Suggested Donation, details on page 7)
Even if you aren’t interested in the programs above, there are other ongoing events and services, and important tips relevant to seniors in our community that make the fall newsletter worth checking out.
Below are more highlights.
Ongoing Services
Nurses Clinic
Fridays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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 headache signs you should never ignore, see page 9).
Appointments need to be booked for the following services, which 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. That includes help with applying for programs like SNAP and dementia care support. (For details, see page 9).
Medicare Assistance
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on Medicare) Coordinator assigned to support Southborough seniors can offer help answer Medicare questions. (For details, see page 9).
Interactive Groups and Drop-in Games
Unlike the above programs the following free social or activity-based groups either shouldn’t require pre-registration or have a group coordinator to contact directly.
Spicy Ladies Club
Tuesdays, September 22 & October 20, 11:00 am
Monthly social club for women. (For details, see page 8).
Book Club
Wednesday, October 14, 11:00 am
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. (For details, see page 6)
Wizards
Fridays, 9:00 am
The spinoff to the Dull Men’s Club meets immediately prior to discuss subjects relating to science and technology. New members are always welcome to drop in. (Read more about the group here.)
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.
Genealogy Club
Thursdays, September 17 & October 16, 2:30pm
Group for people interested in learning more about their own family history and genealogy. Members share their own experiences and helps each other with research, (sometimes with special discussion topics or presenters).
Drop-in Games
- Rummikub — certain Mondays of the month at 11:00 am (see calendar on pages 4-5)
- Bridge — Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
- Mah Jongg — Thursdays at 10:00 am
- Canasta (Hand & Foot) — Fridays at 10:00 am
