Activities: Add Special Events to Your Calendar
COMING IN APRIL
EXPLORING CLASSICAL MUSIC
Days: Mondays
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Dates: April 1, 8, 29
Cost: Free
Space is Limited. Registration Required. Call 508-393-5035.
Join Robert Oakan for this exploration of classical music. In this class we will hear
and discuss a variety of music by famous composers. Come, join this class, it will
enrich your life. No prior knowledge of music history or theory is required.
EXPLORING WATERCOLORS
Days: Fridays
Dates: May 3 and 17
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $10
Call 508-393-5035 to Register
Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Join our instructor Jessica
Sadler to learn about color, brushes, paper, composition, painting techniques, and
color mixing. During each session you will continue working on projects and your
technique with Jessica’s guidance.
TUESDAY WALKING/HIKING GROUP
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Meet at the Senior Center a little before 10:00 AM
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH ANNE HUNTER
Day: Thursday
Date: April 25th
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $20
Registration and Payment Required by Thursday, April 18th • Call: 508-393-5035
Beginning and experienced painters alike are welcome to
join Anne’s classes. Anne pre-sketches the picture for you.
and then teaches you acrylic painting techniques to help
you complete this charming cottage scene.
KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY –
RUN FOR THE ROSES
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 30th
Time: 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
Light meal & derby themed refreshments
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
It’s the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby!
Come dressed in your Derby finest, enjoy a non-alcoholic mint julep or
lemonade and derby themed refreshments. We’ll have derby trivia and explore
derby history. Guess the winning horse in the Derby on May 4th and you’ll be
entered in a drawing for a prize.|
PURGING PAPER PILES
Days: Thursdays
Dates: April 18, 25 and May 2, 9, & 16
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Class Limited to 8 Participants
Overwhelmed by all the papers in your life? What do you need to keep and what
can you let go of? This new class by Kay Hoover, our instructor for the popular
Conquering Clutter Confusion class, will help you focus on a specific area of
clutter…those piles of paper! Join others who are challenged by piles of paper.
Bring your papers in boxes and we will sort through them. Kay Hoover has her
master’s degree in education and uses her years of home management, skills
in leading discussions, and information she has gathered from books and
discussions to help you get control of your paper clutter.
RUN FOR THE ROSES
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 30th
Time: 4:30 PM
Cost: Free
Light meal & derby themed refreshments
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
It’s the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby!
Come dressed in your Derby finest, enjoy a non-alcoholic mint julep or
lemonade and derby themed refreshments. We’ll have derby trivia and explore
derby history. Guess the winning horse in the Derby on May 4th and you’ll be
entered in a drawing for a prize.|
PURGING PAPER PILES
Days: Thursdays
Dates: April 18, 25 and May 2, 9, & 16
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Registration Required: 508-393-5035
Class Limited to 8 Participants
Overwhelmed by all the papers in your life? What do you need to keep and what
can you let go of? This new class by Kay Hoover, our instructor for the popular
Conquering Clutter Confusion class, will help you focus on a specific area of
clutter…those piles of paper! Join others who are challenged by piles of paper.
Bring your papers in boxes and we will sort through them. Kay Hoover has her
master’s degree in education and uses her years of home management, skills
in leading discussions, and information she has gathered from books and
discussions to help you get control of your paper clutter.
COMING IN MAY
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE WITH GINNY CROSS, MSN, FNP-C
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Registration Required please call 508-393-5035
PAD is a common condition affecting the legs. In PAD, a buildup of fatty
deposits (plaque) in the leg arteries restricts blood flow from the heart to
the legs. When blood flow is reduced, it can lead to leg pain when walking
or climbing stairs because your leg muscles are not getting enough oxygen.
Join Ginny Crosse to learn about: symptoms, your risk factors and treatment options.
BUILD A BOUQUET
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: Free - While supplies last!
In honor of Mother's Day come to the lobby and build a bouquet for yourself or a
special person in your life.
PAPER QUILLING - BUTTERFLY
DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 9TH
TIME: 1:00 PM
COST: $10
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED BY, THURSDAY, MAY 2ND
CALL: 508-393-5035
Create a beautiful, quilled butterfly. Paper Quilling uses strips of paper that are rolled, shaped
and glued together to create decorative designs. It may look hard, but it's relatively easy to do.
Our Watercolors teacher Jessica will lead you through the process. Try this class and you may
find a new hobby.
BISTRO DINNER - WELCOME SUMMER - CHICKEN BBQ NIGHT
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 4:30 PM
Cost $15.00
Tickets required please call 508-393-5035 to register
Come celebrate the start of summer with Vickie's BBQ Dinner. The menu includes: 1/2 BBQ Chicken,
Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Strawberry Shortcake and Watermelon.
100th TOWN CHORUS
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Come hear a short concert by the 100th Town Chorus, an organization of women who enjoy singing four-part
harmony in a relaxing and fun environment.
ALL ABOUT MONARCH BUTTERFLIES WITH SUDBURY VALLEY TRUSTEES
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd
Time: 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Speaker: Dan Stimson from Sudbury Valley Trust (SVT)
Registration required - call 508-393-5035
The Monarch butterfly population is declining. Learn about these beautiful butterflies through Dan
Stimson's photography. Dan will talk about each stage of a generation's life cycle and how our local
butterflies are just a part of this species' remarkable migration. Dan will also discuss how local
conservation efforts and the things you do in your own backyard can contribute to the health of this
declining population.
About Sudbury Valley Trust - A great place to Volunteer
Sudbury Valley Trust offers great volunteer opportunities both in their offices and on their properties.
SVT protects natural areas and farmland for wildlife and people in the 36 communities that surround
the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.
ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH ANNE HUNTER
Date: Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $20
Registration and Payment Required by Thursday, May 16th
Come join Anne to create this lovely floral painting. Anne will take you step by step from base painting
to shading and highlighting techniques to complete your own finished piece. Spend a few hours and you
will have a beautiful painting to take home. All levels of artists are welcome in Anne's classes.
Coming in June
Butterfly and Hummingbird Pot with Bemis Farms
Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Time: 1:30 PM
Cost: $25
Registration and payment required by Tuesday, May 28th - Call: 508-393-5035
Create a beautiful summer pot with flowers that are designed to lure butterflies and hummingbirds.
Photoshop Elements
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: June 5, 12 and 26
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Mimi Witcher
Cost: $4.00
Registration required: Call 508-393-5035
Note: You can attend one day or all 3 dates.
Learn simple techniques you can use to improve the pictures you take with your cell phone
or camera. We will also use guided edits to create special effects the easy way. It's fun and
almost as good for your brain as a puzzle.
Origami with Annie - Tulips and Roses
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $5.00
Build your own Trail Mix for Father's Day
Date: Wednesday, June 12th
Time: 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
In honor of Father's Day, come create a special treat for yourself or to give to a special
man in your life. We'll have the jars and plenty of fillings.
Cooking with Rose
Date: Wednesday, June 12th
Time: 1:30 PM
Cost: $15.00
Dont miss this chance to learn how to make some of your favorite Chinese dishes at home.T
his month's menu includes Pearl Balls (Meatballs covered with pearl white rice), vegetarian balls,
Shao Mai (Open Faced Dumplings) with scrumptious Dipping Sauces. Rose's class includes
discussions about the ingredients and nutrition, and participants will get a hands-on opportunity to
help prepare and cook. The best part is everyone gets to sample these dishes and leaves with the
recipes to make these dishes at home.
Root Beer Float Day
Sponsored by the Sagerian Family
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Join us for a summer favorite, sponsored in memory of one of our favorites, Agnes Sagerian.
Doo-Wop Night with Tony Funches - Former Lead Singer of the Platters
Date: Tuesday, June 18th
Time: 4:30 PM
Cost: $25.00
Tickets required. Call 508-393-5035
What is Doo Wop? Doo Wop is defined as a style of rhythm & blues and rock & roll vocal
music popular in the 50's and 60's. It features a tenor lead vocalist singing the melody with
a trio or quartet singing background harmony.
As examples; The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", The Drifters "Under The Boardwalk",
The Four Seasons "Sherry", The Temptations "My Girl", the Cadillacs "Earth Angel", and Dion
and the Belmonts "A Teenager in Love". Just to name a few hit songs, which will hopefully bring
back fond memories.
We are delighted to present as a special guest the one-time singer of the Platters, Tony Funches.
Tony also sang with the Drifters, The Coasters, The Shirelles, just to name a few singing group. He
has performed everywhere from Las Vegas, to New York, to Japan...a true world traveler. So, get on
your dancing shoes, loosen up your vocal cords, and prepare for an exciting night out with food song,
and dancing. Brought to you by The Friends of the Northborough Senior Center.
Family Fun Day
Bicycle Safety Checks / Ice Cream Truck / Kid's Crafts.
Date: Tuesday, June 25th
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration required; call 508-393-5035
Mark your calendars for the end of school and the start of summer. Grab your favorite kids (grand kids,
nieces and nephews, favorite neighbors) and their bikes and head to the Senior Center where
Northborough Police will run a safety check and review safe biking rules for your young riders.
The Uhlman's Ice Cream Truck will be here for a special treat and there will be a kid friendly craft to make together.