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Please NOTE: Programs and events are frequently updated after we publish our schedule. We try our best to provide accurate information. We appreciate your patience.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Closed: Monday, April 20 Patriots’ Day

Keyfob Reminder:

Please remember to use your keyfob each time you visit the Senior Center. The data collected helps us apply for grants and supports our reporting and program planning efforts. If you already have a keyfob from another Senior Center, we may be able to add your existing keyfob to our system – just let us know!

FEATURING:

Dine Around for a Cause

Monday, April 27, from 4 – 8 p.m. (in-person dining) At La Cantina Italiana, Framingham, MA. 

La Cantina Italiana will donate 20% of all food sales during this time to the Friends of the Council on Aging. Please present this notice at checkout for the donation to apply.

Hip Hop SQUARE DANCE for Seniors: Boots on the Ground – FREE

Thursday, April 30, from 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. In this one-time workshop, learn low-impact basic square dance moves. Grab your Cowboy Hat and Boots and join in. Funded by the Ashland Cultural Council. Free services – Reservations required.

Transportation

FREE transportation for older adults 60+ in Ashland and bordering towns only. Curb-to-curb service and wheelchair accessible.

Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. 48 hours' advanced notice required. Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1 to schedule.

AARP Free Income Tax Preparation March 3 – April 7

Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Fridays 9 – 10:30 a.m. To schedule an appointment, you must pick up an intake packet at 162 West Union Street, Ashland. AARP will prepare Simple Returns. No Rental Properties-Depreciations.

Computer Lab

Our newly updated computer lab offers ADA-accessible computers, printing accessibility, and independent learning opportunities such as learning a new language, listening to podcasts or music, or using a quiet space for a virtual meeting with our NEW lending headsets.

Legal Phone Consultation

Friday, April 17, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. with Arthur P. Bergeron, Mirick Law. Call to schedule an appointment.

Mobility Equipment Borrow/Loan Program

We offer a variety of gently used, high-quality mobility aids available for short-term loan at no cost to you. Equipment includes: walkers, rollators, canes, manual wheelchairs and transport chairs, shower benches and bath chairs, knee scooters, and bed rails.

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)

In person with Lenore Tracy on Thursday, April 7, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m. Appointment needed.

Veterans Office Hours with Richard Sabounjian

Wednesday, April 1 and 15 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Appointments recommended. Call 508-429-0629 to schedule.

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

All Programs and Activities require registration unless noted in specific event description. To register for any of our programs, call 508-881-0140 ext. 1 or stop by the Senior Center at 162 West Union Street, Ashland.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Downton Abbey Viewing: Season 4, Episode 7

Thursday, April 2, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tea and coffee provided.

Digital Literacy Class: Overview of Windows 11, Part 2 with Jonathan Baron. Tuesday, April 7, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Movie with Popcorn: Hamnet (2025) PG-13

Tuesday, April 7, from 1 – 3:05 p.m.

Free Manicure at Keefe Tech

Tuesday, April 14 at 9 a.m. Keefe Tech Cosmology Dept. is offering 12 complimentary manicures. First come, first served. Guests should enter at Loring Arena end of building and ring the bell. TIPS are welcome. Registration Required by Thursday, April 9.

Dance Performance by Lilly and Emma, Daughters of Dena Porter

Tuesday, April 21, from 11  a.m. – 12 p.m. Come enjoy their talent and enthusiasm for dance during National Dance Week. Light refreshments provided. Registration required by Thursday, April 16.

EARTH IN BLOOM with The Nature Connection

Wednesday, April 22, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. An interactive program to discover what plants are coming up now in Massachusetts. Ideas on how to promote plants attractive to pollinators and birds in your gardening and landscaping. Registration required by Thursday, April 16.

Container Gardening – $7 per person with Mary Ann Gibbons

Thursday, April 23, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Create a colorful, eye-catching, space-saving planter. Bring your own hand spade and gloves. Registration required by Thursday, April 16.

Artificial Intelligence to Improve Quality of Life for Persons with Dementia: Real-World Use Cases and The Brain Study

Presented by The MetroWest Alzheimer’s Partnership. Tuesday, April 28, from 10 a.m. – 12  p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/ALZApril28

BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Ashland Council on Aging (COA) Meeting

Thursday, April 2, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to the Public.

Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging (FOACOA) Meeting

Thursday, April 2, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Open to the Public.

Town Manager's Coffee Hour

Wednesday, April 15, from 10 – 11  a.m. All are welcome.

Dull Men’s Club with Doc

Tuesday, April 7, at 9:30 a.m. at Breakfast at Sunnyside Café (self-pay) Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. April 14, 21, and 28 at Ashland Senior Center. Coffee and Conversation. All 60+ Men welcome.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Reservations Required. Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Blood Pressure Clinic

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Clocktown Memory Cafe with Musician Rick Ferreira

Tuesday, April 28, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Clocktown Cafe provides a welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or a cognitive impairment accompanied by their caregiver. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Susan McNulty at [email protected] or 508-532-7945. Registration is due by Thursday, April 23.

Gut Health with Anne Fitzgerald, RN. Wednesday, April 29, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Probiotics, Foods, Coping with Stress, and more.

Hearing Aid Cleaning with Hopkinton Audiology

Monday, April 13, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Appointment recommended.

Mindful Coloring

First and Third Thursdays of the Month at 1:30 p.m.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Mary Green

Thursdays at 11 a.m. Suggested donation of $4 per person per class.

Parkinson’s Boxing

First and Third Wednesdays of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Sound Meditation Journey with Sonia Stingo

Will return in May.

ARTS, CRAFTS, SEWING, AND COOKING

Reservations required. Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Cook with Chef Lee: Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Thursday, April 9, from 11  a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost $5 per person. Reservations due by Thursday, April 2.

Craft Class with Milly: Giant Paper Dahlias

Friday, April 3, from 10 – 11 a.m. Supplies provided. Reservations due by Thursday, March 26.

Craft Class with Elissa: Rolled Paper Hyacinth, Ranunculus, and Liatris Flowers

Friday, April 17, from 10 – 11  a.m. Supplies provided. Reservations due by Thursday, April 9.

DROP-IN Knitting and Crocheting Group

Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 11 a.m. Bring your current project, share conversations and enjoy knitting with our group.

Knit Along with Nancy

Second and Fourth Thursdays from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Beginners Knitting Project: Dish Towel Topper. Reservations due by Thursday, April 2 and April 16.

Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Class

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Some openings. See instructor for details and costs.

Sew with Tobi: Fabric Napkins

Friday, April 10, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. All levels of skill welcome. Bring your own sewing machine. Reservations due by Thursday, April 2.

Sew with Tobi: Fabric Boxes

Friday, April 24, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. All levels of skill welcome. Bring your own sewing machine. Reservations due by Thursday, April 16.

EXERCISE

All classes have a suggested donation of $4 per person, unless otherwise indicated.

Free Trial Classes

Now offering 1x Free Trial exercise classes. Try Tai Chi, Exercise with Joni, Zumba, Line Dancing, Chair Yoga, and Meditation.

Bowling – Ryan’s Amusement, Millis. Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Check cost with the Bowling Alley.

Chair Volleyball – FREE

Tuesdays at 1 p.m. (every Tuesday except the 4th Tuesday of the month)

Chair Yoga

Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Exercise with Joni

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Line Dancing with Lisa

Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Ping Pong – FREE

Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

Tai Chi with Jon

Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.

Zumba Gold with Kelli

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

GAMES

Reservations required. Call 508-881-0140 ext.1.

Canasta – Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Chess – Mondays at 1 p.m.

Cribbage – Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Mahjong – Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Beginners call to register and learn how to play. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for all levels.

Pitch Card Game – Mondays at 1 p.m.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS – Reservations required. In collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Register at https://tinyuri.com/apl-calendars

In Conversation with Romance Author and Baseball Enthusiast K.D. Casey

Thursday, April 9, from 7 – 8 p.m.

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: James Madison

Friday, April 10, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Light Houses of Cape Cod with Jeremy D’Entremont

Monday, April 13, from 7 – 8:15 p.m.

Historical Fiction Book Recs with Author Jane Healey

Tuesday, April 14, from 6:30 – 7 p.m.

Thriller/Horror Book Recs

Tuesday, April 14, from 7:30 – 8 p.m.

Ren Faire Romance with Authors Jen DeLuca, Jaime Pacton, and Sam Parks

Tuesday, April 28, from 2 – 3 p.m.

DINING PROGRAMS – Reservations required. 

DINING RESERVATIONS POLICY

Paid Lunches: Payment slips and money are placed into the Lunch Payment Box located outside the Main Office. If you cancel you may either pick up that week or “donate” your lunch.

Entertainment: If you choose to participate in lunch entertainment without eating, the participation cost is $4 per person.

Free Lunches: Refer to the FREE Lunch Policies. All reservations are made to the Main office. MAX: 90.

Birthday Lunch: Celebrations are held on the FIRST Monday of the month. Only members of the Friends of the Council on Aging (FOACOA) will receive a FREE lunch, cupcake and a scratch ticket. You MUST SPECIFY on your reservation that it is your birthday lunch. All lunches served with an accompanying dessert. All reservations must be made by noon on the Thursday before the scheduled dining program.

Ashland Lions Club FREE Breakfast

Thursday, April 2, from 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Baseball Trivia and Birthday Lunch

Monday, April 6 at 12 p.m. Entrée: 2 Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Popcorn, Ice Cream Sandwich. $6 per person. Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey or Hat and Play Baseball Trivia.

Lunch Prepared by June Weiner, The Casual Gourmet

Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. Entrée: Pasta Primavera, Rolls and Butter, Dessert. $7 per person. 

Lunch and Learn: FIRE SAFETY TIPS with Deputy Chief Lyn Moraghan, Ashland Fire Department, and with Massachusetts State Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s Listening Hour Staff member. Bring your questions. Monday, April 13 at 12 p.m. Entrée: Cobb Club Wrap (smoked turkey, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and boiled egg. Side of Mustard or BBQ sauce) Chips and Dessert. $7 per person. Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, April 9, at noon. Sign up for Presentation Only: Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Lunch and Learn: Parkinson’s Basics/About Us

With Stefany Scliopou and Bob DePeron, Parkinson’s Foundation. Monday, April 27 at 12 p.m. Entrée: Cheeseburger with Bun and Potato Salad and Dessert. $7 per person. Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, April 23, at noon. Sign up for Presentation Only: Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.