The Center, located at 150 Goulding St., Holliston, is open Monday- Friday, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reach them at (508) 429-0622 or visit https://www.townofholliston.us/176/Senior-Center-The-Center .

Following are some highlighted programs coming up:

Monthly Breakfast, 2nd Tuesday of Month, 9 a.m.: April 14. $5 Thanks to the Senior Support Foundation

Lions Club Lunches, Seniors & Veterans Welcome, April 19 at Mission Springs, Pasta, meatballs, salad and dessert (menu subject to change). Call The Center to sign up. 

Writers Group, First Tuesday of Month, 10 a.m.

Join us for a gathering to practice writing skills and connect with others through written words. 

April 7 ~ Poetry month: share a poem you’ve written or one from a favorite poet. 

Book Club, Second Friday of Month, 1:30 p.m.

April 10 ~ Born A Crime by Trevor Noah 

Call the Holliston Library at (508) 429-0617 if you need help getting these books.

Assisted Living Group Tour Series

Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham, Tuesday, April 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Transportation is available upon request with our van service 3 days prior to event, limited to 8 participants, call (508) 429-0622.

Senior Safe Program

This fire and fall prevention program provides grab bars and detectors for older adult residents. Thanks to a partnership with the Holliston Fire Department and the Massachusetts Senior SAFE grant, these items are provided and installed at NO COST. Excludes hard-wired detectors.

Spoonfuls Partnership

The Center is now receiving a weekly delivery of fresh produce, prepared meals, dairy and more to support our neighbors in need of nutrition support. 

One bag per person. EVERY THURSDAY

Hearing Aid Cleanings, with Hopkinton Audiology Services, Wednesday, April 1, please register at (508) 429-0622.

Estate Planning & Wealth Management, with Attorney Jay Marsden, April 14, register at (508) 429-0622

Java with Jay (Zoom), April 30: “Options to pay for a nursing home” Register and receive Zoom link by calling (508) 429-0622.

Free Tax Preparation: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers will help you prepare and file your return. The service is free and offered at The Center. While the AARP is focused on taxpayers who are over 50 with low to moderate income, the service is open to anyone of any age. Appointments continue Mondays through the first week of April. Call The Center at (508) 429-0622.

Expressive Art Therapy Class, facilitated by Franci Dumar of Clear Guidance, LLC, March 17, 1 p.m. free, sign up through Sherborn Council on Aging at (508) 651-7858, or [email protected]. Will take place at The Center in Holliston.

Dementia-Friendly Free Lunch & Learn: The Holliston and Sherborn COAs have partnered on this program, funded by Bay State Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. Friday, April 24th Documentary–Beyond Memory Loss: The Changing Science of Alzheimer’s Disease

Normal Aging Vs. Memory Loss, Wednesday, April 8th, 1 p.m., Please join Sarah Turcotte DP-NC, CDP, from Bridges by EPOCH for this special presentation, she will give tips and provide insight on recognizing the most common signs of early-onset dementia in the hope that more people can identify the symptoms, and the disease can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. Please call (508) 429-0622 to sign up.

Keefe Tech Lunch at The Center: This new partnership provides nutritious lunches for seniors and learning opportunities for teens in the Culinary Arts program at Keefe Tech. Tuesday, April 28th at 12 p.m. Chicken Marsala, potatoes, vegetables, garden salad, rolls and dessert. $5 per meal, per person, sign up a week in advance by calling (508) 429-0622.

Assisted Living Group Tour Series: Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham, April 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Transportation available upon request with our van service 3 days prior to the event. Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration required at (508) 429-0622.

Home Safety Workshop, Fall Prevention Tips to Keep You Safe at Home, Thursday, April 30, 1:30 p.m.: Join us for a free, informative workshop packed with smart, simple ways to help you stay safe and confident at home. Learn how to reduce fall risks, make your living space safer, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Presented in partnership with Mary Ann Morse Home Care.