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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:

Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m.

New: 40b Info Session with Q & A presented by Jasmin Farinacci. Open to the Public.    

Nov. 3 from 2 - 3 p.m.

New: Virtual Program: “The Invention of Charlotte Bronte” with Author Graham Watson: Take Two! In collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public  Library website to register for the program.

Nov. 3 from 5 - 6 p.m.​​

New: Family Caregiver Support Program Info Session with Janifer Murray, CDP, Springwell, Inc. Learn about services,  resources, and free caregiver support for adults who qualify. Call 508-532-9759 to reserve your seat or to ask questions.

Nov. 4 at 9 a.m.

Craft with Milly: To Be Announced. Supplies will be provided. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m.

Computer Lab Grand Re-opening: We invite you to the Grand re-opening of our Computer Lab with light refreshments as we celebrate our newly upgraded space.

 Nov. 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 24, 25 from  9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

SHINE Open Enrollment In Person Appointment with Lenore Tracy. Call to make an appointment 508-881-0140 ext. 1

Nov. 4 at 12 p.m.

New: Lunch Made by Student Cooks from Keefe Tech and served at Ashland Senior Center.  Entrée: Chicken Masala. 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 Thursday, Oct. 30 at noon. 

Nov. 4 at 1:30​ p.m.

New: “Wildlife of Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest” with in-person presentation by Joy Marzolf, Photographer and Naturalist.  Costa Rica’s cool cloud forests host rarely seen tiny volcano hummingbirds, Quetzal, and an amazing variety of life. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov.  5 & 19 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. 

Veterans Office Hours with Richard Sabounjian. Appointments recommend. Call 508-429-0629 to schedule.

Nov. 5 at 11:45 p.m.

New: Lunch prepared by June Weiner, The Casual Chef, Cost $6 per person. See the newsletter for the menu. Reservation due by Oct. 30 at noon.

Nov. 6 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

FREE Breakfast sponsored by Ashland Lions. Seating Limited. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1. Reservations due Thursday, Oct. 30 at noon.

Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. ​

Ashland Council on Aging (COA) Meeting. Open to the Public.

Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. ​

Downton Abbey Viewing: Season 4, Episode 2. Tea and coffee provided. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.

Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging (FOACOA) Meeting. Open to the Public.

Nov. 6 from 7 - 8 p.m. 

New: Virtual Program: The Art of British Spycraft with Claire Evans. In collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program.

Nov. 10 at 12 p.m.

New: Lunch with musician Jon Waterman performing Popular Rock, Blues, and Country sponsored by the Ashland Cultural Council Reservations for Lunch: Please use the payment box outside of the Main Office to reserve your seat. The cost is $6 per person. Reservation is due by noon on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Nov. 10 from 8 - 9 p.m. 

New: Virtual Program: Conversation with Romance Author Jackie Lau in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program.

Nov. 11​​​  

CLOSED FOR VETERANS’ DAY

Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.

New: Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season with Anne Fitzgerald, RN You will learn strategies to reduce your risk of  illness. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

 Nov. 12 at 12 p.m.​​

New: Veterans’ Day Luncheon and Karen Spilka’s Listening Hour. FREE Fully funded & supported by the Ashland Police Association. Local 403 Union & Ashland Fire Fighters’ Local 1893 Union. Open to Veterans with a guest, and spouses of fallen Veterans with a guest. To reserve seat(s), call 508-881-0140 ext. 1. Reservation due by Thursday, Nov. 6 at noon.

Nov. 13 from 1 - 2:15 p.m.​

New: Virtual Program: Costa Rica - The Pacific Lowlands with/ Bill Gette in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program.

Nov. 13 from 11 - 12:30​ p.m. 

New: Cook with Chef Lee: Beef and Miso Shabu Shabu: Shabu Shabu is a delicious Japanese hot pot dish with thinly sliced   beef and vegetables cooked in hot water and served with dipping sauces. Class $5 per person. Call to reserve your seat 508-881 0140 ext. 1

 Nov. 13 from 5 - 6:30 a.m.

New: GAME NIGHT hosted by the Ashland High School Leo’s Club at Ashland Senior Center FREE! Com play Scrabble,    Uno, Backgammon, Chess, and other card games. Light refreshments served. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1 by Monday, Nov. 10.

Nov. 13 from 7 - 8 p.m.

New Virtual Program: “She Kills” with True Crime Author, Skip Hollandsworth in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program. 

Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. 

Create a Gift Clutch Purse- Pins & Needles Sewing Class with Tobi.All levels of skill welcome. Bring your own sewing machine. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext.1

Nov. 14 from 10 - 11:30 p.m.

Legal Phone Consultation with Arthur P. Bergeron. Call to schedule an appointment at 508-881-0140 ext.1.

Nov. 17 at 12 p.m.​

New: Lunch & Learn: “A Stress-Free Guide to Downsizing Your  Home” with Nick Plante, William Raveis Real Estate. Reservations for Lunch: Please use the payment box outside of the Main  Office to reserve your seat. The cost is $6 per person. Reservation is due by noon on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Nov. 17 at 10:30a.m.

Hearing Aid Cleaning with Hopkinton Audiology FREE. Call to schedule an appointment at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 17 from 6 - 7 p.m.

New: Virtual Program: More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with John Charles in collaboration with the  Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program.

Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m.​​

Digital Literacy (Computer) Class with Jonathon Baron “Artificial Intelligence-How You Can Use it Safely” Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 18 at 12 p.m.

New: Lunch made by Student Cooks from Keefe Tech and served at the Ashland Senior Center. Entrée: Chicken Piccata.  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 Thursday, Nov. 13 at noon.

Nov. 18 from 1 - 2:50 p.m.​

New Popcorn & a Movie, “The Penguin Lessons” PG-13 (2024) Based on a true story, this heartwarming comedy/drama follows an English teacher who rescues a penguin from an oil slick in Uruguay. The unlikely bond unfolds against Argentina’s political turmoil in 1976, bringing joy and personal growth to all involved.  Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 19 at 10 a.m.  

Town Manager's Coffee Hour – All are welcome! Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1. Drop-ins welcome.

Nov. 19 at 11 a.m.​​

New: Tips on How to Save on Heating Costs” with Samantha Riley. Sustainability Program Manager, Town of Ashland. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.  ​

New: “The Sachem and the Pilgrims” with Paolo DiGregorio, Ph.D. Learn about the friendships and fates of the Wampanoags (Native American tribe) and their Sachem Massasoit, when a new generation of leaders emerged. Reservations requested. Walk-ins welcome. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. 

Craft with Elissa: Table Top Trees Supplies will be provided. Call to reserve your seat at 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Nov. 24 at 12 p.m.   

New: Thanksgiving Luncheon. $10 per person. Reservations for Lunch: Please use the payment box outside of the Main Office to reserve your seat. Reservation due by Thursday, Nov. 20 at noon.

Nov. 24 from 7 - 8 p.m.            

New: Virtual Program: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with Author Becky Libourel Diamond in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Visit the Ashland Public Library website to register for the program 

Nov. 26 

CLOSES at 12 p.m. for THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Nov. 27 & 28​    

CLOSED for THANKSGIVING.Wishing you, your family, and friends a Happy Thanksgiving

NOTE: We try our best to deliver correct information. Programs and events frequently alter after we produce our schedule. We appreciate your patience.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS &

ACTIVITIES

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

Monday Lunches are at 12 p.m. 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. The cost is $6 per person unless otherwise noted.

Bowling – Tuesdays at Ryan's Amusement in Millis at 9 a.m.

Blood Pressure Check  – Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Canasta – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Chess – Mondays at 1 p.m.

Craft Class – Second Tuesday at 9 a.m. and third Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

Cribbage – Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. 

DROP-IN Knitting & Crocheting Group – Second and fourth Tuesday of the Month at 11 a.m.

Advanced & Intermediate Watercolor Class – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (See instructor for details)

Dull Men’s Club with Doc – Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and conversation.

Exercise with Joni – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Hearing Aid Cleaning – Check Calendar for date and time.

Knit Along with Nancy – Second and fourth Thursdays at 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Line Dancing with Lisa – Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

Mahjong – Fridays 9:30 a.m. Beginners (call for appointment), 10:30 a.m. for all levels.

Mindful Coloring – First and third Thursdays of the Month at 1:30 p.m.

Mindfulness & Meditation –  Thursdays at 11 a.m. with Mary Green.

Parkinson’s Boxing – First and third Wednesday of the Month at 1:30 p.m.

Pins and Needles Sewing Class – Second and fourth Friday of the Month at 10 a.m.

Ping Pong – Ping Pong on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Pitch Card Game – Mondays at 1 p.m.

Sound Meditation Journey with Sonia Stingo – Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 12:30 p.m.    

Tai Chi – Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. with Jon Woodward.

Veterans Office Hours – Every other Wednesday from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Check Calendar for dates.Zumba Gold with Kelli – Tuesdays at 10 a.m.