There's a lot going on at the Senior Center this month. Here are some of the scheduled events you'll want to mark on your calendars.
DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT: Mardi Gras Celebration!
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Time: 5:30 PM
The Winiker Band
Salsa & Chips, Bayou Chicken over Pasta and Banana Foster Sundaes w/
Pecans
Tickets: $ 11 available at the Senior Center until Feb. 8th.
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH AT THE BISTRO
Thursday, Feb. 14
Time: noon
What: Sweetheart Special Hot Meal: Choice of Baked Haddock or Meatloaf.
Also salad, noodles, broccoli and Valentine’s Cake.
Must purchase tickets by Feb. 9
Tickets: $6
DAY TRIPS
April 16, 2013: The Crooner and the Bombshell – A Toast to Dean Martin
and Marilyn Monroe
May 14: Rocky Mountain High – a John Denver Tribute by Ted Vigil
June 11: Charlie Thomas and the Drifters
VACATION
Tropical Costa Rica, April 6-14
A full itinerary is available at the Senior Center. Call for details.
FREE HELP WITH STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS
Make an appointment to meet with an AARP-TAX AIDE to assist you with your tax returns.
Dates: Wednesday mornings starting Feb. 6
Times: appointments between 9:15 a.m. to 1:15pm
CELL PHONE, IPAD, E- READER ASSISTANCE
Day: Tuesday
Date: February 12
Time: 2:15 pm
Cost: Free
SPA SERVICES
Days: Monday or Wednesday
Dates: February 6; 11; 20; 25
Time: First appointment is 10:30 am, last appointment is 3 p.m.
Cost: Varies depending on service
Call Senior Center to make an appointment
A MATTER OF BALANCE
Day: Tuesday
Date: Feb. 5 to March 26
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free – pre-registration is required
Are you afraid of falling? This class emphasizes practical coping strategies to
reduce concern and remain active and independent. Falling is not a natural part
of aging and can be avoided by assessing risk factors and making changes to your environment. Call the Senior Center at 508-393 5035 to reserve your seat for this informative workshop.
BIRTHDAY LUNCH
Monday, Feb. 25
Time: noon
Cost: Free sandwich of your choice for people with February birthdays
Pre-registration required
TUESDAY TRIVIA
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Enjoy sharpening your mind in a non-competitive environment. Being involved in activities that stimulate your brain can help you live a longer and happier life.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SHINE APPOINTMENTS
SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) appointments are available with our Counselor, Pauline O’Bray, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays, February 12, 19, 26. Please call the Senior Center at 508-393-5035 to make your appointment
DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Leader: Florian Menninger
Monthly support group. Everyone welcome.
FREE HEALTH CLINIC
Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 12:30-2 p.m.
At the Northborough Senior Center
FREE HEARING CLINIC
Friday, Feb. 8
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
At the Northborough Senior Center
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Tuesday, Feb. 12
Time: 1 p.m.
At the Northborough Housing Authority
Feb. 26
Time: 1 pm
At the Northborough Senior Center
FREE HEALTH CLINIC
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.
At the Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Road
Appointment Required
ARTS AND CRAFTS
HAND APPLIQUE
Days: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Date: Feb. 12 and 26
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For all levels. We share tips and techniques and a love of hand appliqué.
QUILTING
Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday
Date: Feb. 7 and 21
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Bring a project with you or get inspired to start a new one.
THURSDAY PAINTERS
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: $3 donation
The Thursday Painters are artist who work together but independently. No
instruction is given, but they share advice, encouragement and a love of art.
WATERCOLORS PAINTING CLASS
Day: Fridays
Date: March 1-April 5
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $60 for 6 weeks series
Pre-Registration Required
Helen Garcia is the instructor and has studied watercolor and other forms of
painting at the Worcester Art Museum; the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham and with private tutors. She welcomes new and intermediate students. A supply list is available at the Senior Center.
BASICS OF MUSIC COMPOSITION
Day: Fridays
Date: March 1- April 5
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Cost: $50
Instructor: Dennis Deyo
Pre-requisite for this course is the Music Writing Course which was offered
previously. In this class, we will create new music based upon the standard
number of measures and we will create music in the keys of C, F, and G.
NEEDLERS (KNITTING GROUP)
Day: Every Monday
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Want to your work on your knitting/crocheting or other handwork with others?
Join this creative group as they share common experiences of a hobby they just
love!
BEGINNER ORIGAMI
Day: 2nd Thursday
Date: Feb. 14
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: $5/class
Preregistration is required.
PIANO FOR BEGINNERS
Day: Fridays
Date: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Cost: $10/class
Instructor: Dennis Deyo
Preregistration is required.
A wonderful opportunity to learn to play the piano or refresh what you know.
JEWELRY MAKING CLASS
Day: Monday
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: varies by project
Now is your chance to create your own personalized jewelry. You’ll choose the
piece and the stones and with Lori’s help you’ll be on your way to a finished
project by the end of class.
FITNESS
QIGONG TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND VITALITY
Day: Fridays
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $3
0Instructor: Rose Lee
In this class we will begin with Qigong warm ups and then progress into Tai Chi
movements. Qigong Tai Chi is suitable for people of all ages, standing or sitting.
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE
Day: Mondays and Thursdays
Dates: Feb. 11, 14, 21, 25, 28 (no class 2/18)
March 4, 7, 11
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Cost: $28 (8 classes)
BELLY DANCING
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 10 a.m.
Instructor: Gypsy Phillips
Cost: $3/class
CANDLEPIN BOWLING
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Sawyer Bowlardrome at 5 Blake St. in downtown Northborough
Cost: $7 for 3 strings, including shoe rental
STRENGTH TRAINING
Days: Every Monday & Wednesday
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Cost: $3 per class
Instructor: Linda Bonazzoli
TAPPING FOR BEGINNERS
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9–10 a.m.
Cost: $4/class
Instructor: Laurene Aldorisio
Pre-registration required
Join Laurene as you have fun tapping at her studio Lauren Aldorisio’s Academy of Dance Expressions at 45 East Main St., Westborough. Call Senior Center at 508-393-5035 to register.
PICKLEBALL
Day: Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Gym
Instructors: Alex Fleischman and Tom Hays
It is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis. We use a waffle-type
ball and a paddle about 3 times the size of a ping-pong paddle. It can be very
competitive or just very social. New Players always welcome!
ZUMBA GOLD
Day: Thursday
Date: New series March 7, April 11
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: $27 for a 6 week series
Instructor: Mary Abate
Pre-registration required
LINE DANCING-ADVANCED
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $3 per class
Instructor: Mary Dragon
TAI CHI
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Cost: $3 per class
Instructor: Rev. Helen Morin
This class consists of meditation, Qi Gong, Taoist Yoga and Tai Chi. You will learn an ancient art of improving your mind, body, and spirit. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, help reduce signs of aging, improve heart health, & reduce stress.
YOGA WITH NANCY
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: $3 per class
Instructor: Nancy Cimato
YOGA WITH GENE
Every Wednesday
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $40 for a 6 week series
Instructor: Gene Pacelli
Pre-Registration required
SERVICES, CLUBS, GROUPS and COURSES
BRIDGE GROUP
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Type: Contract Bridge-SAYC Convention-Chicago Scoring
Contact information: Marie DeMember at 508-612-9040 or via email:
mdemember47@gmail.com.
WOMEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP
Day: Tuesdays
Date: Feb. 5 and 19
Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
Facilitator: Gloria Provencher
Cost: Free
Pre-Registration is required.
BOOK CLUB
Day: 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Date: Feb. 20
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Please call the Senior Center to find out what their book selection is for February or go to the town website for the Senior Center. The new title is posted under book club.
HARMONICA CLUB
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:00am
Leader: George Bender
Cost: Free
The club welcomes both men and women from all our neighboring towns, who
play the harmonica, to join the group and enjoy the fun and companionship of the club.
LEGAL CLINIC
Day: Tuesday
Date: Feb. 12
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Attorney: Aaron Hutchins
Cost: Free
Appointment Required. (15 minutes appointment)
POOL FOR BEGINNERS
Day: Tuesday mornings
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Pool table room at the Northborough Senior Center
Cost: $5/class
Pre-Registration is required
MEMOIR WRITING GROUP
Day: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
Date: Feb. 13 and 27
Time: 1:30 pm
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Day: 2nd Monday of the month
Date: Feb. 11
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: John Monroe-Cassel
Cost: Free
This group is for anyone suffering a loss through death. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You do not need to pre-register for the group, but if you would like more information contact John Monroe-Casel at 508-786-1525 ext. 5624
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
Day: 3rd Thursday of the month
Date: Feb. 21
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you have a chronic lung disease such as asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis or
lung cancer, then this group is for you. You will learn breathing techniques, talk
about medications, tests, oxygen and nutrition. You will try exercises and much
more. Please RSVP to the Senior Center for attendance.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Day: Thursday
Date: Feb. 14
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $5
Please let us know that you are planning to be there and call for information
regarding the speaker of the month.