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Please NOTE: Programs and events frequently change after we produce our schedule. We try our best to provide accurate information. We appreciate your patience!

NOTE: Ashland Lions’ Free Breakfast, Karen Spilka’s Listening Hour, Sound Meditation, Chair Volleyball, Ping Pong, Sewing, and Cooking with Chef Lee will resume in September.

Featuring:

Free Lunch. Sponsored by the Fire Prevention Division of the Ashland Fire Department. Monday, Aug. 10, 12-1:30 p.m. Entrée: Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Rolls and Butter. Tickets for sale for Raffle Basket chances. Reservations required. Limited seats available. Call to reserve your space at 508-881-0140 ext. 1 by Thursday, Aug. 6 at noon.

Free lunches reservation policy:  Reservations for free lunch may be made starting on the first day of the month in which the event is held. All reservations are made with the Main office. MAX: 90 attendees. No take-out lunches. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the event so that individuals on the wait list may attend. 

No-Shows: If you reserve a spot and do not attend without calling to cancel, you will not be eligible to register for the next free event.

Nature Journal. With Autumn Cutting, The Nature Connection. Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE Register: Call 508-881-0140 ext.1

Create your own ice cream sundae. Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 12-1 p.m. FREE. Space limited. Reservations required by Aug. 6.

Dine out for a cause fundraiser. Monday, Aug. 17 from 4-8 p.m. TJ’s Food & Spirits, 335 West Union Street, Ashland. 20% of all Dine-in sales will go to the Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging. To help fund activities and services at the Ashland Senior Center. Mention the event to your server.

Iced tea and cookie social. Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 11-12 p.m. FREE. Reservations required by Aug. 13.

Mason jar floral arrangement. Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. FREE. $3 Recommended donation. Reservations required.

FREE SERVICES

Registrations Required

Transportation. FREE transportation for Ashland Residents 60+ to bordering towns of Ashland. Curb-to-curb service and wheelchair accessible. Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Grocery shopping trips to Shaw’s on Tuesdays from 9-10:30 a.m. and Market Basket on Wednesdays 9-10:30 a.m. 48 hours' advance notice required. Call to schedule.

Legal Phone Consultation. Friday, Aug. 14 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. Please call 508-881-0140 ext.1 to check availability.

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) In-person appointments Thursdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Appointment required. Please call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Veterans Office Hours. Wednesday, Aug. 12 and 26 from 9-11:30 a.m. Appointments recommended. Call 508-429-0629 to schedule.

Programs & Activities

All Programs & Activities require registration unless noted in specific event description. To register, call 508-881-0140 ext.1 or stop by the Senior Center.

Community Education and Entertainment: Registrations Required

Creative Writing Group. With Clara Mott, Romance Writer. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month. No experience necessary. Join us to practice writing and connect with others.

- Aug. 11 – Write a Cultural Snapshot: Pick a significant date in history and write what you remember doing that day, where were you, how did you feel?

- August – What did you want to do when you were a kid? Is it something you eventually did, or did life take you in another direction? Topics are suggestions. Come in with your own writings. 

Downton Abbey Viewing: Season 5, Episode 2. Thursday, Aug. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tea and coffee provided. 

Digital Literacy Class (Computers): Empowering Your Wrist: A Senior’s Guide to Smartwatches & Online Health with Jonathan Baron. Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Movie With Popcorn: The Greatest Showman. Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 1-3 p.m. 

BOARDS, COMMITTEE & COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Ashland Council on Aging (COA) Meeting Thursday, Aug. 6 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Open to the Public.

Friends of the Ashland Council on Aging (FOACOA) Annual Meeting Thursday, Aug. 6 from 12-1:30 p.m. Open to the Public.

Dull Men’s Club with Doc. Tuesday, Aug. 4 Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at 2 Mauro’s Cafe (self-pay). Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. 11, 18, 25 at Ashland Senior Center. Coffee and conversation. All 60+ men welcome!

Town Manager's Coffee Hour. Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10-11 a.m. All are welcome!

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Registrations: Call 508-881-0140 ext.1. Unless otherwise noted.

Blood Pressure CLINIC. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome!

Caregiver Support Group. – Meets Second Wednesday of the month. Wednesday, Aug.12 from 3:30-5 p.m. Facilitated by a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Register by email [email protected]

Clocktown Memory Cafe with Music by Wendee Glick & Steve Heck. Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Susan McNulty at [email protected] or 508-532-7945. Registration due by Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Hearing Aid Cleaning with Hopkinton Audiology with Darcy Rapucci, Hopkinton Audiology. Monday, Aug. 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Emergency Planning for You and Your Pet with Anne Fitzgerald, RN. Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Mindful Coloring. First and Third Thursdays of the Month at 1:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome!

Mindfulness & Meditation with Mary Green. Thursdays at 11 a.m. (No class on Aug. 13) $5 pp suggested donation per class.

Parkinson’s Boxing with Tessa Herbold - FREE. First and third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Equipment provided.

Skin Care as We Age with Karen Quatrale, Esthetician.Thursday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. 

Planning for your Future: How Older Adults Can Live Successfully and Safely with Larry Poirier, Outreach Manager, Springwell. Thursday, Aug. 6 from 2-3 p.m. The presentation will cover the following topics:

-  Healthy Lifestyle Habits

-  Advanced Directives/Estate Planning

-  Housing Options: Where do you want to live?

-  Establishing a Plan

Participants in the presentation will be entered to win a raffle prize.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Registrations Required unless otherwise noted. Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Drop-In Craft Class. Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 9-10 a.m. Bring your own Projects, Craft Ideas & Supplies. All levels welcome!

Craft Class with Karen: Mosaic Light Switch Cover. Friday, Aug. 7 from 10-11 a.m. Bring in an unused colorful China Plate and an old Mirror for the craft.

Craft Class with Judy: Fashion Collage. Friday, Aug. 14 from 10-11 a.m. 

Craft Class with Elissa: Sun Catcher. Friday, Aug. 21 from 10-11 a.m. Supplies provided.

Craft Class with Milly: Kitchen wall hanging. Friday, Aug. 28 from 10-11 a.m. Supplies provided.

Drop-In Watercolor Class. Wednesday, Aug.4, 9-10 a.m. Beginners welcome! No instruction. Bring your own supplies and work on your own project. Drop in and paint.

DROP-IN Knitting & Crocheting Group Second and fourth Tuesday of the Month at 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bring your current project, share conversations, and enjoy knitting with our group.

Knit Along with Nancy. Second and fourth Thursdays at 1:-2:30 p.m. Beginner Knitting Project: Seat Cushion. Supplies provided. All levels welcome!

Exercise

All classes have a suggested donation of $5 per person, unless otherwise indicated.

FREE TRIAL CLASSES

Curious about our exercise classes? Join us for a one-time trial session! It’s a great way to experience the class, meet the instructor, and see if it’s right for you.

Bowling – Ryan’s Amusement, Millis. Tuesdays at 9 a.m.  Per person, per game for players 65 or older: $5. Check cost with Bowling Alley at 508-376-1101.

Chair Yoga with Mary. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. (No class on Aug. 12.)

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

Line Dancing with Lisa. Thursdays at 1 p.m. 

Tai Chi with Karen. Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. (No class on Aug. 18.)

Zumba Gold with Scott.Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.-10 a.m. (No class on Aug. 18.)

GAMES

Canasta. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. 

Chess. Mondays at 1 p.m. 

Cribbage. Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. 

Mahjong. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for all levels.

Pitch Card Game. Mondays at 1 p.m. 

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Registrations required. In collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. Register @ https://www.ashlandmass.com/1224/APL-Calendar

The Convention with Author Lars D. H. Hedbor - Celebrating America’s 250th on Monday, August from 7-8 p.m. 

Act Worthy of Yourselves with Author Salina B. Baker - Celebrating America’s 250th on Monday, Aug. 10 from 7-8 p.m. 

A Book Birthday Celebration with Romance Author Olivia Dade on Thursday, Aug.13 from 2-3 p.m. 

Presidential Doodler Heather Rogers - Celebrating America’s 250th on Monday, Aug. 17 from 7-8 p.m. 

Meal Programs: Reservations required. All reservations must be made by NOON the Thursday before the scheduled lunch.

Lunch Prepared by July Weiner, The Casual Gourmet. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 11:45 a.m. Entrée: Chicken Salad on a Croissant with Cranberries, Radishes and Feta $7pp Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, Aug. 6 at noon.

Lunch & Music with Singer Judy Nadel. Monday, Aug. 17 at 12 p.m. Judy Nadel is a rising Senior at Walnut Hill Arts School in Natick, where she studies Musical Theater and Costume Design. Entrée: BLT Sandwich with a side of Mayo and Potato Chips $7pp. Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, Aug. 13 at noon. Free entertainment reservation: Call 508-881-0140 ext. 1.

Lunch Prepared by Senior Staff. Monday, Aug. 24 at 12 p.m. Entrée: Roast Beef Sandwich with Havarti Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato. (With side of horseradish spread) and Potato Chips $7pp. Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, Aug. 20 at noon.

Lunch with Trivia. Monday, Aug. 31 at 12 p.m. Entrée: ½ Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap plus Potato Chips  $7pp. Reservations for Lunch: by Thursday, Aug. 27 at noon.