- THE BISTRO AT 119 IS NOW OPEN!!
Come enjoy a light lunch at the Senior Center on Monday thru Thursday 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.
No reservations necessary. Choice of sandwich, soup, salad, fruit cup and cookies.
Digital Photography
Learn how to take good digital photographs and download them onto a computer.
A six week session will be taught by Sandie Scafidi (a professional photographer for over 25 years)
on Mondays from 1:00-2:30 pm. Classes will run from Sept. 13 – Oct. 25 (no class Oct. 11).
$40.00 for the eight weeks; maximum 8 students
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
Come learn basic functions such as greetings, shopping, foods, cultural items, clothing, etc. from
Cristina Singer, a native of Argentina. Cristina has taught English and Spanish in Argentine, New Jersey,
Puerto Rico and Worcester. Classes will be held twice a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:30 PM for eight weeks.
Sept. 14 through November 4th. Price is $40.00 for entire 8 weeks. Must sign up and pay ahead of time.
APPLEFEST BAKE-OFF AND LUNCHEON
Bring in your favorite apple dish to be entered into our Applefest bake-off contest on Friday, Sept 10th, by 11:00 AM
The 3 top winners will be announced at noon, followed by a lunch at our new “Bistro at 119”.
Tickets are available for lunch at the Senior Center.
We also have a special category for Diabetic Friendly entrees again this year.
Pinochle
Come join our new Pinochle group which will meet weekly starting Friday, Sept. 10th at 11:00 AM.
FIRST LADIES, FIRST PARTNERS
Call the Senior Center 508-393-5035 to sign up for this fun, interesting mini -series, led by Dr. Gary Hylander, Professor of History at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. Dr. Hylander will discuss the lives, politics and presidential marriages of three First Ladies (Edith Gait Wilson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Lady Bird Johnson)
Mondays, Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4. $25.00 payable in advance for the series.
Calling all sports trivia enthusiasts!
Michael King, author and sports archeologist will speak at the Northborough Senior Center Men’s breakfast
on Sept 9th at 9am. King’s publications include Patriots Passion and The Heartache Years; his expertise as a sports writer and trivia expert
make for a very informative and entertaining presentation. A hot breakfast is served at 8.30am, $5.00. Call 508-393-5035 to RSVP by Tues Sept 7.
SING-ALONG WITH RICK
Take a trip down memory lane, songs we all know, songs that tell a story, easy to sing, simple and true. Come join the fun on
Wed. Sept. 29 from 11:00 – Noon. This sing along is free and you may stay for lunch at “The Bistro at 119” afterwards. - Computer Class 101
A class for beginners to learn the basics including sending emails and searching the internet. Call the Senior Center to sign up at 508-393-5035. Class size limited to 12 students. Wednesdays for eight weeks beginning Sept. 15th.
Computer Class – Fundamentals of Word
Sign up to take this 8 week class and learn to type letters, edit and design a certificate. Must have basic experience. Classes held Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Starting Sept. 23rd. Maximum 12 students, $40.
PAINTING CLASSES
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, all are welcome to sign up for our Art Classes.
· Watercolor classes for 8 weeks starting Friday, Sept. 17th thru Nov. 5.
These classes will be taught by Helen Garcia, who has extensive background in many mediums.
A supplies list will be given at signup.
Cost $70, minimum 10 students.
· Ongoing Art Classes with Gigi will continue on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Bring in you painting project or start anew.
Gigi has experience to share in
all art mediums. Cost: $3.00 per class.
· Acrylic Painting Classes will once again be offered for 8 weeks, beginning Sept. 20th. The instructor is Kathleen Wirtanen
who has taught for over 12 years. Even if you never painted before, or you just want to improve your painting technique,
this is the class for you.
Cost $60.00, minimum 8 students
SURVIVAL SEWING WORKSHOP
Thurs. Sept. 16th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM or
Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Sign up for either of these workshops to learn the basics for simple repairs, sewing buttons, hems and cuffs.
Presented by members of the American Sewing Guild.
MEMOIR WRITING
Back by popular demand. Come try your hand at this 6 week course writing your legacy for family and friends.
Classes will meet Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM starting Sept. 15 . Cost: $40.
HYDRANGEA WREATH MAKING
Friday, Sept. 24 at 10:00 AM. No experience needed
Sign up to make this 16” overall diameter wreath using freshly picked Pee Gee hydrangeas .
Friday, September 24, at 10:00 AM. Cost $25.00
Instructor: Tina Bemis
WALKING GROUP Come to the introductory meeting and walk on Thursday, Sept. 9th at 10:00 AM. We will be walking the Northborough trails on Thursday mornings from 10:00 – 11;30 am Put on your walking shoes and join the fun.
HARMONICA CLUB The Harmonica Club is seeking additional members to join its Monday morning practice sessions. Every Monday from 10:00 to 12 noon, the Harmonica Club meets at the new Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Road. This club started in mid-April and has 12 members so far. No special expertise is required, just a desire to play the harmonica and have fun. Seniors from neighboring towns are invited to join this fun group of men and women. There are no charges or dues to join and participate. Please call the Northborough Senior Center (508-393-5035), and leave yo0ur name and phone number with Susan Keir.
NEW IDEAS FOR CLASSES If you are interested in any of the following classes, please call the senior center at 508-393-5035 and ask for Susan Keir.
DRAMA GROUP Susan McKie currently directs and produces plays for the Performing Arts Center in Framingham and would like to start a drama group. She has a degree in theatre and extensive experience, including directing for the Northborough Area Community Chorus and performing with the Southborough Players. Susan would like to work with a group rehearsing a short play maybe with a goal of showing it to family and friends.
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES AND COME JOIN US FOR BALLROOM DANCING I know there are a lot of people who love to dance but find it hard to find a local place to go ballroom dancing. We have a wonderful space with a great floor. I am looking into someone to teach beginner lessons. We would hold lessons on a weekly basis and then maybe continue with a regular weekly informal afternoon dance.
KARAOKE Let us know if you would like to be part of the fun. Just sing along with the music and the words up on the screen. Enjoy all the old songs and some new ones. Refreshments will be served, call 508-393-5035 to let us know if you would like to join in.
NORTHBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIPS
- SEPTEMBER 17-24, 2010—Northern National Parks featuring Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Craters of the Moon National Parks. The cost per person rates: Double $1,999; single $2,449; triple $1,969. These prices do not include cancellation waiver and insurance of $140pp. Highlights of this trip include: Salt Lake City, Idaho Falls, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Crater of the Moon, Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful. Brochures describing this trip can be picked up at the Northborough Senior Center. If you would like to sign up for this trip or need more information, please call 508-393-5035.
- December 2-6, 2010—San Antonio—Cost: single $1,799; double $1,499; triple $1,469 inclusive. Highlights: Fiesta del las Luminarias, The Alamo, Fredericksburg, Bandera Dude Ranch, Paseo Del Rio, Tex-Mex Cooking class.
- March 10-19, 2011—IRELAND—Cost: single $2,699; double $2,249; triple $2,219. Hightlights: Dublin, Irish Evening, Kilkenny, Waterford Crystal, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Castle Stay.
- June 5-13, 2011—California Coast—Cost: single $3,349; double $2499; triple $2,449 inclusive. Highlights: San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego.
Brochures describing these trips can be picked up at the Northborough Senior Center. If you would like to sign up for any of these trips or for more information, please call the Senior Center at 508-393-5035.
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