PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:

Mar 3rd at 12:00

NEW!!! Lunch and Learn, “Life Transition Binder” w/Sandra Batra of Life Link Consulting A Life Transition Binder pulls together all of your important life details, including: medical, insurance, service provider information, financial, retirement, property, etc. Reservations for Lunch:  Please use the payment box outside the Main Office to reserve your seat. 

The cost is $6 per person. Reservation due by FEB. 27th at Noon.

MARCH Tues. 9 am-2:15 pm

Frid., 9 am-10:45 am

FREE Income Tax Preparation by AARP

Runs Mar. 4th – Apr. 4th 

AARP will prepare simple tax returns. (No complex returns that require a schedule E or F and No Rental Properties Depreciation).  You must pick up “In Take” paperwork and schedule an appointment in person at the front desk in order to participate.

Mar 4th at 12:00

NEW!!! Mardi Gras Lunch.  June Weiner, Casual Gourmet Chef, will be cooking a delicious lunch. This lunch is supported by Ashland Lions  & Greater Ashland Lions Club. Please use the payment box outside the   Main Office to reserve your seat. The cost is $6 per person. Reservation due by FEB. 27th at Noon.

Mar 4th at 1:30

NEW!!! “American Women Code Breakers during WWII” w/ Donna Halper FREE Learn how over 10,000 American Women Code Breakers working behind the scenes in wartime intelligence helped win the War by deciphering Japanese and German secret military communiques. 

 Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 6th at 9:00

FREE Breakfast sponsored by Ashland Lions

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Reservation due by Friday, FEB. 28th at noon.

Mar 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th

10:00 – 12:00

SHINE In Person Appointment w/ Lenore Tracy FREE

Call to make an appointment 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 6th at 10:00

Ashland Council on Aging Meeting. Public Invited.

Mar 6th at 10:30  

Downton Abbey Viewing: Season 3, Episode 4 FREE  Tea and coffee provided. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 6th at 12:00

Friends of the Council on Aging Meeting Public Invited.

Mar 6th & 20th at 1:30

NEW!!! Mindful Coloring FREE

Enjoy coloring and conversation. Color pencils, markers and coloring pages will be provided.  Or feel free to bring your own coloring book and  implements. Drop ins welcome.

Mar 7th at 10:00

Crafting – Card Embossing w/ Milly  FREE

Supplies will be provided. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 10th at 12:00

Lunch w/ Karen Spilka’s Listening Hour w/ Liaison Momina Haidri

FREE! Please use the payment box outside the Main Office to reserve  your seat. Cost $6 per person. Reservation due by MAR. 6th at Noon.

Mar 11th, 18th, 25th

10:00-11:00 AM

NEW!!!! Dull Men’s Club w/ Julian “DOK” Doctor  FREE!

If you are a bored guy. If you are not doing anything special on Tuesday mornings. If you enjoy stimulating conversation either as a talker or a listener or both.  Come enjoy a cup of coffee & a donut and good  camaraderie. Call 508-881-0140 x 1 to reserve your spot.

Mar 11th at 11:00

NEW!!!! Coffee & Donuts Social at Ashland House FREE!

Susan McNulty, Outreach Coordinator will be hosting a social for residents.

Mar 11th at 1:00

NEW!!!! Popcorn & a Movie, “Fried Green Tomatoes” 1991 PG FREE!

Evelyn (Kathy Bates), an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends an older lady named Ninny (Jessica Tandy). Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women. 

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 12th & 26th 9:00-11:30

Veterans Office Hours w/ Richard Sabounjian

Appointments recommend. Call 508-429-0629 to schedule.

Mar 12th at 10:00

Computer Class: “Using Google Calendar” w/ Jonathon Barron FREE

Registrations Requested. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 12th at 11:30

NEW!!! “Lifestyle Factors & Hypertension” w/Anne Fitzgerald, RN

FREE! Discuss how various aspects of lifestyle can contribute to the Development of hypertension. Includes tips on how to make changes to reduce that risk. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 13th 10:00-12:00

Terrarium Workshop w/ Ashland Garden Club - $15 pp Cost

Create a small version of a succulent paradise in a bowl. All necessary supplies, such as bowls, soil, greenery, etc., will be provided.

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 13th 1:30-3:00

Cooking Class with Chef Lee – Thai Pearl Balls (steamed meatballs in sticky rice with scallions, lime juice, eggs, soy sauce and more)

Class $5 pp.  Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1

Mar 14th at 10:00

Pins & Needles Sewing Class w/ Tobi – Project TBD. FREE 

Please bring your sewing machine.

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1. 

Mar 14th 10:00-11:30                  

Legal Phone Consultation with Arthur P. Bergeron FREE

Call to make an appointment 508-881-0140 x1

Mar 17th at 12:00

 St. Patrick’s Day Lunch w/ Celtic Music by Sean Fullerton

Chicken Parmesan Dinner.  Cost per person $6. Space is limited. 

Please use the payment box outside the Main Office to reserve your seat. 

Reservation due by MAR 13th at Noon

Mar 18th at 11:15

Understanding the Benefits & Implications of Artificial Intelligence w/ Jonathan Barron FREE. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 19th at 10:00

Town Manager’s Coffee Hour  FREE All are welcome!

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1. Drop ins welcome.

Mar 20th at 11:00

NEW!!!! “How Much Can You Fit Under the Bed” Declutter talk w/ Ann Newberry, Smooth Transitions FREE

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 20th from 4:00-5:00

NEW!!!! BINGO w/ prizes sponsored by Ashland High School Leo’s Club FREE!

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x 1.

Mar 21st at 10:00

Crafting w/ Elissa – Candy Jar FREE

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 24th at 10:30

Hearing Aid Cleaning w/ Hopkinton Audiology FREE

Hopkinton Audio will clean your hearing aids

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 24th at 12:00

Lunch and Learn: “New Scams” w/ Kevin Doucette, Middlesex Sherriff’s Department Reservations for Lunch: Please use the payment box outside of the Main Office to reserve your seat.  The cost is $6 per person. Reservation due by MAR 20th at Noon.

Mar 27th at 10:00

Clocktown Memory Cafe w/ music by John & Linda

Clocktown Cafe provides a welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a cognitive impairment accompanied  by the caregiver. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to  Susan McNulty [email protected] or 508-532-7945.

Mar 27th 4:45-5:30

Line Dancing w/ Robin Starr (1st of 4 classes) NEW!!!

Join us for an early evening Line Dancing Class with Robin. A variety of dance styles are taught to all levels of mobility. $4 pp per class.

Mar 28th at 10:00

Pins & Needles Sewing Class w/ Tobi –FREE

    Bring your own sewing machine. 

Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 x1.

Mar 31st at 12:00

Lunch and Trivia Contest

Reservations for Lunch: Please use the payment box outside of the Main Office to reserve your seat.  The cost is $6 per person.

Reservation due by MAR 27th at Noon.

Weather Cancellation Policy: 

• The Community Center will follow the public school system for snow cancellations and delays. If schools are closed, the Center is closed & there will be no services – including transportation.

• If schools are delayed 2 hours, the Center will not open until 11 am. All Morning programs starting before 11 am will be cancelled, including any transportation services.

• Cancellation and delay announcements will be televised. Please be safe and use your own judgement.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

* Note: All classes are a suggested donation of $4 per person * Unless otherwise noted.

Monday Lunches at 12:00 pm weekly, except holidays. Reservations must be made by Thursday before the scheduled lunch. Please use the payment slip and locked box located outside of the main office to reserve your seat. Cost pp $6 unless otherwise noted.

Bingo w/ Micki - First and Third Tuesdays of the month at 1 pm w/ Micki

Bowling - Tuesdays at Ryan’s Amusement in Millis at 9 am

Blood Pressure Check FREE!!!  – Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Canasta – FREE!!! Wednesdays at 12:30 pm 

Chair Yoga - Wednesdays at 1 pm

Chess - FREE!!! Mondays at 1:30 pm 

Craft Class FREE!!! – Third & Last Friday of the Month at 10 am 

Cribbage - FREE!!! - Thursdays at 12:30 pm 

DROP-IN Knitting Group - FREE!!! Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 11 am

Exercise with Joni - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 am

Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Class - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 9:30 am

Line Dancing with Lisa - Thursdays at 12 pm

Line Dancing with Robin – NEW!!! Thursdays at 5:15 pm (4 classes) starting March 27

Mahjong - FREE!!! Fridays at 10:30 am for all levels

Mindful Coloring - NEW!!! FREE!!!! First and Third Thursdays of the Month at 1:30 pm

Mindfulness & Meditation - Thursdays at 11 am with Mary Green

Parkinson’s Boxing - First & Third Wednesday of the Month at 1:30 pm

Pins and Needles - FREE!!!  Sewing Class– Second and Fourth Fridays of the Month at 10 am

Pitch Card Game – FREE!!!  Mondays at 1:00 pm

Tai Chi – Tuesdays at 11:45 am with Jon Woodward

Veterans Office Hours - FREE!!!  Every other Wednesday from 9 -11:30 am. Check Calendar for Dates. 

Zumba Gold with Kellie – Tuesdays at 10 am