The Local Seen

Evening Concert with Paul Coronella at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
The Pembroke Council on Aging Evening Concerts continue On Monday October 28th, when beloved local guitarist and skilled vocalist Paul Coronella from the band “Play it Again” will be playing light sounds from the 1970’s. You will be transported to a place only music can take you— and perhaps find inspiration to sing along to the familiar tunes. The concert starts at 5:30 and will be about an hour long. The Center is at 144 Center Street in Pembroke.

Ghost Stories presented by Heritage Films at Kingston COA
2024-10-30 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Celebrate the ghostly season with some spine-tingling tales from places close to home! Heritage Film Presents Ghost Stories at the Kingston Council on Aging on Wednesday October 30th at 1pm. The films will feature tales of supernatural scenes and haunted happenings in Salem, Concord, Deerfield and Nantucket. This event is free! Visit the Senior Center’s website or call 781 585-0511 to register.

Harvest Lunch and Halloween Party at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-10-31 11:30 - 15:00 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Center for Active Living invites seniors to a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween afternoon celebration. CARVE out some time for a fabulous Fall feast of pumpkin bisque soup, a harvest turkey wrap served with house made chips, devilish apple spice cake and delicious seasonal mocktails. DJ John Peters will be CREEPIN it real spinning tunes starting at 12:30 to transition into the free Halloween party from 1pm to 3pm! There will be dancing, sweet treats, surprises, fun, games and prizes–including one for the most EERIE-sistible costume. The fun starts at 11:30 and costs only $9.99 per person. To attend the Harvest Lunch, please register through the CAL website.

History of Cranberry Growing Talk - Kingston COA
2024-11-13 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Enjoy an upcoming talk at the Kingston Council on Aging– the History of Cranberry Growing! Join Kingston Public Library archivist librarian Nick Cotoulas at the Kingston Council on Aging on November 13th at 1:00 PM for a lecture on this native American fruit. Nick will provide an historical overview of cranberry growing on the South Shore, nuanced with actual archival materials and items related to Kingston and Duxbury cranberry growers. Registration is required for this crantastic event – visit the Kingston COA’s website to register.

Fast Food Nation Lecture at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-18 14:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Data says that least once a week, approximately 65% of Americans eat fast food. America is a Fast Food Nation, and Duxbury Senior Center welcomes back Bonnie Miller, professor of American Food History and Culture at UMASS Boston to talk about that! On Monday November 18th at 2pm, join Professor Miller at the Center to discuss the history and impact this $387 billion dollar industry has had on American culture. DRIVE-THRU the Duxbury Senior Center website to register for a discussion that will absolutely give you FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

Accessing Periodicals Digitally Tech Class at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Did you know that your favorite magazines and newspapers are all available online, at your fingertips, for FREE! On Tuesday November 19th, from 2 to 3pm, reference Librarians Sam and Elizabeth will present a tech class at the Duxbury Senior Center on how to access periodicals online using your library card. They will guide attendees through how to get online access to the New York Times, Patriot Ledger, Boston Globe, and more. If you are interested, please contact the Duxbury Senior Center to register.

Thanksgiving Celebration at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-11-20 11:30 | Plymouth Center for Active Living, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Seniors, get ready to gobble gobble and enjoy a FREE and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends at the Plymouth Council on Aging on Wednesday November 20th. The CAL Cafe staff will be serving a fantastic traditional holiday feast as a thanks to the seniors in the community! Space is limited, registration is required, with the tickets determined by lottery. Be sure to call the CAL by November 6th to be entered into the attendance raffle and please specify if you have a “plus one”. Attendees will be notified by November 8th. Doors open at 11:15 and the meal will be served at 11:30am.

Frankly Speaking Presents Macy's Day Parade Program at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-11-20 14:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
FLOAT to the Pembroke Council on Aging to celebrate a century old extravaganza of enormous balloons, marching bands, Broadway casts and celebrity performers. On Wednesday November 20th, Frankly Speaking presents the program Macy’s Day Parade, a look at the tradition that, to many people, feels as familiar and comforting as pumpkin pie. Learn more about the parade’s rich history, preview this year’s balloons and have fun guessing the identity of celebrities who have performed in the parade throughout the years. Prepare for the upcoming Macy’s Day Parade and experience it in a way you never have before – this event steps off at 2pm.

Duxburrow Neighbors: A Talk on the Brewster and Standish Families at the Duxbury Senior Center
2024-11-20 14:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
What did being Neighborly mean in the 17th Century? Join the Duxbury Senior Center on Wednesday November 20th for Duxburrow Neighbors, a discussion about the Brewster and Standish Families, two farming families that depended upon each other as good neighbors in the early years of Duxbury’s settlement. The talk is about an hour long and starts at 2pm, in the Ellison Large Side. Pre-register for this event by visiting Duxbury Senior Center dot org or calling 781 934 5774.

Resin Art Class at Kingston Council on Aging
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Ignite your spirit of the holiday season on Tuesday November 22nd at The Kingston Council on Aging’s Resin Art Class, beginning at 10:00 AM. You’ll create a a one-of-kind “treescape,” : a decorative “window” inspired by the beloved Christmas tree and decorated using your choice of items from a varied and vast selection of trinkets and treasures. Using a 2-part epoxy resin that will be cured overnight to create a permanent design, your 11X14 window art will take two hours to make, last a lifetime, and cost only $25 per person. All materials will be provided, but you can choose to bring some personal decorative items to add as well, if you like. Reserve your spot at the Kingston Council on Aging website.

LGBTQ Holiday Brunch at the Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Brunch is more than a meal, it is a lifestyle. On Saturday December 14th, all are welcome to the Duxbury Senior Center’s annual Holiday Brunch celebrating the LGBTQ community. Come to enjoy a scrumptious quiche served along with bacon, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea, accompanied by the festive mood, live entertainment and excellent company. For our gluten free and vegetarian friends, there will be delicious options available for you, too. The brunch runs from 11am to 1pm on the Ellison Large Side of the Duxbury Senior Center. Register through the Senior Center’s website.

The Key To Successful Aging Discussion at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-18 11:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Secret to Successful Aging is a TED talk by Cathleen Toomey, a branding professional who, using humor and her own experience, presents three keys to thriving as an older person. In her viral TED Talk, The Secret to Successful Aging, Cathleen shares that neither eating more kale and getting Botox, nor doing endless Sudoku puzzles holds the key to truly aging well. Rather it is about embracing your age, defying expectations and growing new friendships. On Wednesday December 18th the Duxbury Council on Aging invites you for a viewing of Toomey’s TED talk, with an inspired discussion about the points presented in the video to follow. This event will start at 11am and be led by the Senior Center’s student intern Andrew. If you would like to attend, please register with the Center.

Holiday Dinner Party at Pembroke Council on Aging
2024-12-18 12:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Time with friends over a dinner plate of hearty, delicious food is a recipe for seasonal joy. Come imbibe when The Pembroke Council on Aging hosts their annual Holiday Dinner Party on Wednesday December 18th. Plates will be filled straight from the carving station with turkey and all the fixings– all cooked by a special guest chef. Guitarist Bob Bandera will perform live, seasoning the festive spirit of the dinner with a delightful selection of gentle acoustic songs. The Dinner Party starts at 12 noon at the Senior Center, located in Pembroke at 128 Center Street.

A Tap Holiday Performance at Pembroke COA
2024-12-19 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
The Rockettes high kicking, showstopping famed annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular has made tap dancing numbers a holiday tradition since 1933. Join The Pembroke Council on Aging to shuffle-ball-change into the spirit of the season with longtime tap dancer Jan Harold and her fantastic dance crew on Thursday December 19th for A Tap Holiday Performance. Beginning at 10am, Jan and her brigade of toe-tappers will click heel-toe across the floor and put on what is SHOE to be a dazzling dance show. This event is free and open to all.

Jazz Brunch at the Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
If you dig a little JAM in the morning, the Duxbury Council on Aging’s Jazz Brunch might strike a chord with you. On Friday December 20th the Duxbury Senior Center will be the scene of an EGG-cellent ticket of breakfast foods and popular jazz tunes performed by Steve Lanzillotta and the Play It Again Band. The cost is just $5 per person. Brunch is served from from 9 to 9:30 AM, and the one-hour long music set begins at 9:30. Visit Duxbury Senior Center dot org or call 781 934- 5774 x 5703 to register.

Holiday Bingo at Duxbury Senior Center
2024-12-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
You may have heard of Bingo, but have you ever heard of Singo? On December 23rd, the Duxbury Senior Center invites you to Holiday Slingo. How does it work? The DJ will hand you a bingo sheet, but instead of boring ‘ol numbers to call out, you’ll have holiday song titles. Cross them out until you get a BINGO! The event runs from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Space will be limited so please register by visiting the Duxbury Senior Center website or by calling 781-934-5774.

New Year's Eve Brunch at Plymouth Center for Active Living
2024-12-31 11:00 | Plymouth Council on Aging, 44 Nook Road, Plymouth, MA, United States
The Plymouth Council on Aging’s own Chef Kellie has a scrumptious brunch menu planned to ring in 2025! On Tuesday December 31st, at 11am, come usher in the new year over a delicious assortment of pastries, fruits, quiche, bacon, sausage, and eggs. There will be holiday trivia and at noon – tasty mocktails to toast the new year. Be sure to register by December 27th, as space is limited for this EGGS–travaganza – the cost is only $14.95 per person.

Intergenerational Trivia Night at Pembroke Community Center
2025-01-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
Gather the grandkids and your favorite table snacks for Intergenerational Trivia Night at the Pembroke Council on Aging. On Monday January 6th come to the senior center for a fun and friendly trivia competition starting at 5:30pm. Sign up your team of 2 to 6 people of any age who are ready to test their knowledge at a trivia party that crosses generations. Does that mean there will be questions about both the Beatles AND Billie Eilish? Perhaps! Sign up cost is $12 per team, and teams need to be signed up in advance. You can do this by visiting the website at pembrokema. gov/ recreation.

Birds of a Feather Birding Club at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-07 10:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
A new club for bird lovers is taking flight at the Duxbury Senior Center. Beginning on January 7th, Birds of a Feather Birding Club will meet for a variety of avian related activities including guided bird watching outings, educational workshops and community projects. Focus will center on local species identification, understanding bird behavior, and how birding club members can contribute to conservation efforts. This is a great chance to meet and bond with fellow unwinged beings who share your interest in learning about the feathered friends who enrich our ecosystem. Flock to the Senior Center at 10am for the first meeting, led by Snowy Owl and Raptor specialist Norman Smith.

Teas, Treats & Trivia at the Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-10 10:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Council on Aging is hosting Teas, Treats and Trivia, a morning gathering of knowledge and noshing on Friday January 10th. At 10am treats, teas and trivia will be served hot for you and your teammates! Test your knowledge on a wide range of subjects and feed your brain along the way with delicious cups of tea and tasty breakfast bites. Whether you fancy yourself a trivia titan or are just looking for something fun to BREW, this is the par-TEA for you. Register with a group of friends or come meet new ones. You can sign up through the Senior Center’s website at duxburyseniorcenter.org.

Timeless Tales Book Club at Duxbury Senior Center
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Timeless Tales Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month to read and re-examine classic childhood favorites. On January 14th, the group’s discussion will center on the historical childhood classic Little Women, written by beloved Bostonian Louisa May Alcott. This meeting will be facilitated by Shelley Sommer, who is well familiar with this timeless tome as a former school librarian and middle school literature teacher. Revisit the stories of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy starting at 11am at the Duxbury Senior Center. All are welcome to attend! Be sure to MARCH to the Senior Center’s website to register or call 781-934-5774 ext. 5703.

Soup Cooking Demonstration at Kingston COA
2025-01-17 11:30 | MA
January is National Soup Month and the Kingston Council on Aging is having a SOUPER event to celebrate it! On Friday January 17th at 11:30am Chef Woerner from Cafe Evergreen will be doing a cooking demonstration of how to make a hearty chicken and barley soup with vegetables–the perfect bowl of warm deliciousness to cozy up to during the long cold winter months. The fee of $5 dollars is due upon registration and includes a full portion of the soup, plus a scrumptious roll to dip and sop up every last savory drop. The recipe will be available for everyone to take home.

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 | 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 | Duxbury Senior Center, 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 | Duxbury Senior Center, 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.
