The Local Seen

Reservations for Appointments with AARP Tax Aide Team Open Up
2025-01-27 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Tax season feeling a bit– TAXING?The AARP Tax Aide Team will be at the Kingston Council on Aging on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning February 10th through April 15th to help with tax return preparation. Appointments are typically about two hours long, and can be made starting January 27th by calling the designated Tax Aid number at 781 689 0406 or by emailing kingstaxaid@ gmail.com. Once you make your appointment, you can pick up a tax packet at the Senior Center that will include instructions, a questionnaire and other forms that should be completed before you meet with your tax person.

Winter Wonderland Dinner at the Pembroke Council on Aging
2025-01-28 12:00 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
A dinner of Cordon Bleu, and acoustic music too– that’s what’s on the menu for Winter Wonderland at the Pembroke Council on Aging on Tuesday, January 28th. Walk into this Winter Wonderland for a delectable dish of chicken Cordon Bleu, and delight in acoustic music entertainment compliments guitarist Kalifornia Karl, a theatrical and fun-spirited performer who plays well-known tunes by everyone from Elvis to the Beatles. The fun starts at 12pm at the Senior Center. Visit the senior center or call 781-294-8220 to register.

Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter on Sharks at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-01-29 13:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Plymouth Center for Active living is holding a FIN-tastic conversation with Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter to talk about this growing shark presence, and other harbor projects, both current and historical. The session will be moderated by CAL Activities Coordinator Beth Hadfield, is free to attend, and refreshments will be served. You are welcome to drop in to the event: registration is appreciated but not required

Luncheon with Author Pam Jennoff at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-02-05 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Wednesday February 5th, at 1pm, The Duxbury Senior Center will be serving an appetizer of suspense, betrayal and murder at a luncheon with New York Times Best Selling author Pam Jenoff. Her new book “Last Twilight in Paris,” is a thrilling novel of love and survival that best-selling author Janet Skeslien Charles raved “… is imbued with heart and hope, twists and turns, betrayal and enduring love. It’s a taut mystery that will keep you reading into the night. Compelling and powerful!” Visit the Senior Center’s Website to register for this riveting literary luncheon. The author talk is free, and the luncheon? Only $15. A book signing will follow the event.

MA State 911 Public Information Table at the Kingston COA
2025-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Thursday, February 6th, the Kingston Council on Aging will host a public education information table featuring Representatives from the Massachusetts State 911 Department from 9 to 11am.

Dux Talks: Archivist Carolyn Ravenscroft at the Wright Building
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Wright Building, 147 St. George Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
Wednesday, February 12th, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to a morning at the 1909 Wright building for Dux Talks. Carolyn Ravenscroft, Archivist and Historian for DRHS, will be on site to talk about the array of artifacts and historical treasures preserved within the walls of this recently renovated historical building. Registration is required as there are a finite number of spots available. Meet the group at 11am at 147 St. George Street (next to the Percy Walker Pool) or call the front desk of the Senior Center now to reserve one of the limited number of seats on a bus that will pick up and drop off at the Senior Center. The talk will be about an hour long.

Duxbury Senior Center Woodworking Workshop at Duxbury High School
2025-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Duxbury High School, 71 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA, United States
The Duxbury Senior Center is offering a four-day Woodworking Workshop at Duxbury High School beginning Tuesday, February 18th. The class will take place in the Duxbury High School Woodworking Shop from 9am to 12pm, and the cost for materials is only $25 per person.

Let's Learn Together: Redefining Retirement at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Let’s Learn Together: Redefining Retirement is a TED talk viewing happening at the Duxbury Senior Center on Wednesday, February 19th. The Duxbury Senior Center invites you to join Andrew in the Large Classroom from 12 to 1pm to watch a TED Talk. Following the video there will be a lightly structured discussion to share and discuss thoughts on the topic. You can register for this event through the Senior Centers website.

Up to Date with the State at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2025-02-20 10:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Newly elected State Representative Michelle Badger will join State Representative Kathy LaNatra to Get you Up to Date with the State when they visit the Plymouth Center for Active Living on Thursday, February 20th. From that date on, our reps will be visiting the Center together every third Thursday, so you have a monthly opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and get direct updates from the State House. There is no cost to attend, and the conversation starts at 10:30am. Registration is not required but is always appreciated.

TRIAD Scam Alert Discussion at Pembroke Council on Aging
2025-02-20 14:00 | MA
The Pembroke Triad team is offering a Scam Alert discussion at the Pembroke Council on Aging on February 20th at 2pm. The Pembroke Police Department and Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department will be there and providing information to bring everyone up to date on the latest senior scams making the rounds. Please RSVP to 781-294-8220.

AARP Retirement Planning Presentation at the Pembroke COA
2025-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Join the Pembroke Council on Aging on Monday, February 24th for a free AARP Presentation for that time of life when you stop living at work and start working at just living. The presentation starts at 6pm and will be an hour long. Register by calling 781 829-3659.

Silverlake Regional High School Allied Health at the Kingston Council on Aging
2025-02-25 12:30 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Students from the Silverlake Regional High School Allied Health program will be at the Kingston Council on Aging on Tuesday, February 25th, offering their skills and education, gaining valuable experience utilizing their clinical skills, and building relationships in a real-life setting. Join the students at the Center at 12:30pm to hear tips on Emergency Preparedness. Call or visit the center to learn more.
