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THE WEEKLY GEM - July 19, 2021
Published on Jul 19, 2021 08:45
THE WEEKLY GEM
Foxborough Senior Center
July 19, 2021
LANCASTER IN STYLE TRIP
On Oct. 25 through Oct. 27 we will be traveling to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This trip will include: round-trip motorcoach transportation; 2 nights at the historic Cork Factory Hotel; guided tour of the Amish farmlands; private wine and cheese painting reception; tickets for “Queen Esther” at the magnificent Sight and Sound Theater, and: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners. The cost for this tour is $560pp for a double, $510pp for a triple and $715 for singles. The cost for optional trip insurance will be $70 per person and must be included with a 50% trip deposit due by Aug. 18. The balance is due by Aug. 31. Join us for some great food and exceptional entertainment as we travel with friends, enjoy the picturesque scenery and experience the time-honored traditions of the Amish. The sign-up for Foxborough residents will begin on August 2, and non-resident sign-up begins on August 3.
TAILGATE BBQ
Join the Sue Marshall Realty Team at the senior center for a free Tailgate BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 12 noon. Seating is limited, so you must call us to sign up in advance.
TECH 101- FACEBOOK…….ARE YOU DOING IT WRONG
Many seniors use Facebook to socialize or to communicate with family. Join us on Monday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. for this Tech 101 class where Marc will show us the mistakes we’ve probably been making every day and that can open us up to major problems on Facebook in the future. Due to limited seating, sign up in advance.
MEN’S FITNESS CLASS
The senior center is offering another Men’s Fitness Class on Thursdays, at 10:35 a.m., starting July 22. This 6-week program is designed to help senior males move and feel better. We combine fitness with corrective exercise to alleviate joint pain and promote better mobility. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. The program is facilitated by Steve Avellino CFT, CES and is held on July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 & 26. The cost is $42 and must be paid at the time you sign up.
NECK & SHOULDER TRAINING FOR SENIORS
The 6-week Neck & Shoulder Training for Seniors program is designed to help you to relieve stress and increase mobility in the neck and shoulder region. The balloons are back!! This program is facilitated by Steve Avellino CFT, CES, SSF, SSN, and will be offered on your choice of Mondays or Thursdays. The Monday classes will be held at 11:45 a.m.on the following Mondays: Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 13 & 20. Or you may choose to take the class at 9 a.m. on the following Thursdays: July 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Sept. 2. The cost for either the Monday or Thursday class is $42 per person. Space is limited and you must sign up in advance with your payment.
CHAIR YOGA
Chair Yoga classes are held at the senior center every Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. under the direction of Kerry McIntyre. Kerry is from the YMCA where she has been an exercise instructor for many years. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting in a chair or while standing and using the chair for support. Chair Yoga classes will be FREE for the month of July, and then starting in August, the cost for this class is $3 and is punch card eligible. Due to limited space, you must call in advance to register for the class.
REMINISCING WITH ROSIE
Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m., for an interactive discussion-based program that will engage attendees to reminisce about their past while enjoying delicious snacks provided by Brightview Canton Senior Living. Please sign up in advance.
CANASTA
Join us on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 starting August 5th and play some Canasta. Meet up with some old friends and make some new friends while you play this classic card game. Players should consider signing up for this program in advance since space will be limited.
VETERANS’ BENEFITS SEMINAR
All Foxborough veterans, spouses and widows are invited to learn about eligible veterans’ benefits from the Foxborough Director of Veteran Services, Ally Rodriguez, on Wednesday July 28 at 2 p.m. If you’d like to join us for this even at the senior center, please sign up in advance.
MEN’S BBQ – Under the tent
On Thursday, July 29 at 12 noon, and once each month, men are invited to a BBQ at the senior center where they can eat and discuss men’s issues. The cost of this program is $3. If you’d like to join us, you must register with your $3 payment by the Tuesday prior to the BBQ.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a state of deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent. Join us for our Meditation classes in the senior center on Tuesdays in July from noon to 1 p.m. Learn to create peace of mind and go on a mini vacation of meditation every day! Each class will focus on breathing, improving posture and practicing different meditation methods including writing your own guided meditation. In these uncertain times you deserve moments of calm personal reflection. Due to a special funding source, this program will be free for the month of July. If enough participants wish to continue into the future, there will eventually be a cost for this class. Please sign up in advance.
VANGO DISCOVERY CLUB
The VanGo Discovery Club will be held on Wednesdays starting at 10:15 a.m. This club provides you an opportunity to venture out of your everyday life, while exploring a new community. Participants travel by the VanGo to a new area for an independent, self-guided exploration for 3 to 4 hours each and return to Foxboro around 4:30ish. On July 28 we’ll be traveling to Providence Place/Downtown Waterfront. For the month of August, we’ll be traveling to the following locations: Boston Seaport on Aug. 4, Wrentham Outlets on Aug. 11, Cape Cod Canal on Aug. 18 and Mashpee Commons on Aug. 25. The cost is $5 per person and you must sign up and pay in advance.
MOVIE DAYS IN JULY & AUGUST
The last Movie Day for the month of July will be held on Thursday, July 29 at 1 p.m. and we will be showing the movie “In the Heights.”
August Movie Days will also be held on Thursdays at 1 p.m. and we will be showing the following movies:
Aug. 5 – “The Founder” After a fateful encounter with the McDonald brothers, struggling salesman Ray Kroc becomes driven to change the way hamburgers are made and sold.
Aug. 12 – “The Social Network” Director David Fincher’s biographical drama chronicles the meteoric rise of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg from Harvard sophomore to internet superstar.
Aug 19 – “The Theory of Everything” As his esteem grows in the world of physics, Stephen Hawking’s body is ravaged by ALS, forcing his increasing dependence on his devoted wife, Jane.
Aug. 26 – “Get On Up” Music legend James Brown makes a turbulent journey from humble origins to superstardom as the Godfather of Soul.
Seating is limited, so please sign up for the movies in advance.
CARD MAKING CLASS
Are you a crafty person? Are you interested in learning a new skill? Helen Rice will once again be hosting her famous card making class at the senior center on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. All supplies are included, and at the end of the class you will have a beautiful home-made card for a future event! Please sign up in advance.
YANKEE CANDLE/BRIGHT NIGHTS TRIP
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 9 at 9:45 a.m. as we travel by motorcoach from Foxboro out to West Springfield, MA to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a fun-filled day. Our first stop is the Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House where we will have a choice of Baked New England Scrod or Roast Turkey for lunch. Then we are off to Yankee Candle, America’s favorite candle company, where we will learn how candles are made, shop at the world’s largest candle shop and experience Christmas in their “Magical Land of Fantasy.” When darkness sets in, we will drive through Bright Nights in Forest Park, a renowned village of over 600,000 Christmas lights. The cost for this trip is $94 for Foxborough residents and $100 for non-residents. Sign up for Foxborough residents with their payment has begun. Sign-up with payment for non-residents begins on July 27.
Q& A WITH THE TOWN MANAGER
Join us in a conversation with William Keegan, the Foxborough Town Manager on Wednesday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m. The Town Manager will provide updates on town proceedings and, if time allows, a Question and Answer session. Call us to sign up.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27 there will be a free Blood Pressure Clinic at the senior center. Blood pressure checks are done by Foxborough Fire Department Deputy Chief and Public Health Nurse Tom Kenvin, and the free clinics are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Call us for an appointment.
TAI CHI
On Tuesdays, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., start your day with the peaceful meditation and movement of Tai Chi with instructor Elijah Swain. Elijah is a 9th Degree black belt and is the owner of the Tai Jing Academy. The cost of each class is $3 and is punch-card eligible. Our thanks to the Friends of Foxboro Seniors for helping to fund this program. Call us to sign up.
TABLE TOP GARDEN CLUB
The senior center Table Top Garden Club meets every Tuesday, at 9:45 a.m. Under the direction of Marsha Lewicke, this club explores gardening techniques, tends our outdoor raised garden beds, and has group discussions regarding different varieties of plant life. No previous gardening experience is necessary. Call us to sign up.
ZUMBA GOLD
Zumba is a fitness program inspired by Latin Dance. Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. Join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:45 a.m. The cost is $3 per class and is punch card eligible. Space is limited, so please call in advance to sign up for each class.
SCRABBLE GROUP
Do you enjoy playing a game of Scrabble or would you like to learn how to play? We have a Scrabble group that meets on Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. at the senior center. Challenge your mind, enjoy some time with friends and have lots of fun. If you’re interested in playing, call us to sign up.
CORNHOLE
Cornhole is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Invite a friend and have a great time playing this socially distant activity at the senior center any morning from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. When you arrive at the senior center to play, be sure to pick up the bean bags at the front desk.
For more information on Council on Aging and Human Services programs and services, check our website at www.foxboroughma.gov or call us at 508-543-1234.
Full trip flyers for “Lancaster In Style” are available at the senior center. If you have any questions, call us at 508-543-1234.
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