What’s coming up at The Center
The Center. Photo by Wendy Watkins
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:
Spring Fling Luncheon, June 3, 12-2 p.m.: We invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch and an entertaining event featuring the JUMPIN’ JUBA band, known for their blues-based roots-rock, folk, and classic rock that will have you listening and dancing. This event is made possible by a grant from the Cultural Council.
Monthly Breakfast, 2nd Tuesday of Month, June 9, 9 a.m.: $5 Thanks to the Senior Support Foundation
Lions Club Lunches, Seniors & Veterans Welcome, June 21 Cookout at The Center: register at 508-429-0622. 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. June 2 ~ A childhood memory you still see clearly.
Book Club, Second Friday of Month, 1:30 p.m.: June 12 ~ Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Call the Holliston Library at 508-429-0617 if you need help getting these books.
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.
Expressive Art Therapy Class, at The Center, facilitated by Franci Dumar of Clear Guidance, LLC: June 16 at 1 p.m.: Expressive Art Therapy is an interactive program for adults with cognitive decline and their care partners, funded through the MCOA SIG Grant. Register for free through the Sherborn Council on Aging at 508-651-7858, or [email protected], or call The Center at 508-429-0622. Reach out if you require an accommodation to participate.
Hearing Aid Cleanings: with Hopkinton Audiology Services, Wednesday, June 3, please register at 508-429-0622.
Estate Planning & Wealth Management: with Attorney Jay Marsden, June 9, register for 30-minute sessions at 508-429-0622.
Java with Jay (Zoom): The Family Meeting: How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Estate Plan: June 25, 9:30 a.m., Register and receive Zoom link by calling 508-429-0622.
Dementia-Friendly Free Lunch & Learn: The Holliston and Sherborn COAs have partnered on this program, funded by Bay State Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.
Movement and Music Host, Friday, June 26, 12-1 p.m.: Jose Soto, CDP, Neighborhood Director at Wingate Residences at Needham Description: Enjoy music and movement for the soul. Sherborn Town Hall, 2nd floor, 19 Washington Street. To register and RSVP for Lunch: *Call 508-429-0622
Consumer Protection Presentation, June 11, 11:30 a.m.: MetroWest Local Consumer Program, which works in cooperation with the MA Attorney General’s Office on consumer matters, will present current scam trends how to spot and avoid a scam where to report if you believe you’ve been scammed. A light lunch will be provided. Register at 508-429-0622
Therapy Gardens Boston Tea Party: June 4, 1:30 p.m.: More than a protest—this program explores tea’s role in Boston’s identity, colonial life, and global trade, with samples of some of the teas thrown into Boston Harbor. Sponsored by Cornerstone in Milford and Right at Home: in home care & assistance. Register at 508-429-0622.
Intro to Bocce by Mass Senior Games, 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 9: Medals for men and women 40-49. 50+ are in 5-year age groups. Online registration at https://tinyurl.com/Hollistonbocce. Register or call 413-366-1147 for more info visit www.MASeniorgames.org
