COA Program and Event Calendar

April 2025

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Tone & Stretch
9:00 am - 9:45 am
This virtual 45-minute Tone and Stretch class will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility. Please have a chair nearby, and hand weights or substitute soup or bean cans ready for class. Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy, and free to use video conferencing software that you , ...
Lifetime Learning – Art History
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY FOR THE LAST CLASS! ART HISTORY: POST IMPRESSIONISM, FAUVISM, CUBISM TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST @ 10:30 – 11:30AM   SHERBORN LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM / COST: $30 Explore three art movements from the late 19 th century into the 20 th century Modern Art era, focusing on some of the most influential ar , ...
Lifetime Learning – Challenges Facing American Politics: Post Election Discussion
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CHALLENGES FACING AMERICAN POLITICS: POST ELECTION DISCUSSION TUESDAYS, MARCH 25, APRIL 1, 8 & 15 @2:00 – 3:30PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $40 Presenter: Live from Ohio, Dr. David Smailes will be on Zoom presenting. He is a former Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at Framing , ...
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Community Coffee Bar
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us every  Wednesday from 9:30 am – Noon at the Community Coffee Bar.. The COA along with the support of the Sherborn Community Center will be offering a drop-in cafe. The cafe will be a great place to drop in to gather with local residents. Stop by and have a cup of coffee, play some games, read a book , ...
Play Mahjong
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countr , ...
Lifetime Learning – Poetry – The Labyrinth of Poems and Dreams
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
POETRY – THE LABYRINTH OF POEMS AND DREAMS WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 19, 26, APRIL 2 & 9 @10:30AM – 12:15PM LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ ROOM/COST: $40 Poetry and dream are like two siblings who have taken different paths in life but recognize a deep connection that derives from their common origins. They are so close, in fac , ...
Tai Chi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This class takes place on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall in the Select Board meeting room. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving medi , ...
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Weekly Walk – Meet us at the Trail
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail  on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am.  We walk the trail every week for about an hour. Enjoy a nice walking surface, meet new friends and get in some exercise. Meet us in the parking area next to the War Memorial. The trail is located near the CVS on Central Street. We ask that you let u , ...
Thursday Cafe
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Thursday Cafe  (formerly Senior Cafe) will be held at Pilgrim Church on Thursdays at noon.  We will provide entertainment at some cafes and others will be for socializing. There is a suggested donation of $5.00. We do require RSVPs for all events. Please call the office at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherborn , ...
Lifetime Learning – Creative Writing and Tea
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CREATIVE WRITING AND TEA Session 1: THURSDAYS, JAN. 16, 23, 30 FEB 13, 20, 27 @ 2:00 – 4:00PM Session 2: THURSDAYS, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10 @ 2:00- 4:00PM March 6th and 13th classes will be held at the Library in the Trustees Room. SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $75 per session. This series touches , ...
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Cardio Core and More – On Zoom
9:00 am - 9:45 am
The 45-minute Cardio and More class leads you through a series of interval cardio exercises to improve endurance, followed by core, leg and back strengthening. Class will finish with stretching. *Please have hand weights and a mat Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy and free to use video conferencing , ...
Have Coffee with the Veteran’s Officer
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Ian Rogers, Sherborn’s Veteran Officer will be at the Council on Aging Office the first Friday of the month. We hope you will join Ian for Coffee Hour during this time. We are grateful for his willingness to work with us. We know you will enjoy meeting and getting acquainted with him. , ...
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Fitness Fun Exercise Class
8:45 am - 9:40 am
This is an in-person class. Fitness Fun is a low-impact class that offers a variety of exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that focus on building total body strength plus cardio endurance. A chair will be available if needed for support. This 55-minute workout includes a warm , ...
Lifetime Learning – Native Wildflowers
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
NATIVE WILDFLOWERS MONDAYS, MARCH 31 APRIL 7 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2 ND FLOOR / COST: $20 Many of the wildflowers shown in the program are found in the woods and fields in and around Sherborn. Presenter: Ted Elliman was a Staff Botanist and Invasive Species Program Manager at the Native Plant , ...
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Tone & Stretch
9:00 am - 9:45 am
This virtual 45-minute Tone and Stretch class will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility. Please have a chair nearby, and hand weights or substitute soup or bean cans ready for class. Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy, and free to use video conferencing software that you , ...
Lifetime Learning – Challenges Facing American Politics: Post Election Discussion
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CHALLENGES FACING AMERICAN POLITICS: POST ELECTION DISCUSSION TUESDAYS, MARCH 25, APRIL 1, 8 & 15 @2:00 – 3:30PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $40 Presenter: Live from Ohio, Dr. David Smailes will be on Zoom presenting. He is a former Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at Framing , ...
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Community Coffee Bar
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us every  Wednesday from 9:30 am – Noon at the Community Coffee Bar.. The COA along with the support of the Sherborn Community Center will be offering a drop-in cafe. The cafe will be a great place to drop in to gather with local residents. Stop by and have a cup of coffee, play some games, read a book , ...
Play Mahjong
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countr , ...
Lifetime Learning – Poetry – The Labyrinth of Poems and Dreams
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
POETRY – THE LABYRINTH OF POEMS AND DREAMS WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 19, 26, APRIL 2 & 9 @10:30AM – 12:15PM LIBRARY TRUSTEES’ ROOM/COST: $40 Poetry and dream are like two siblings who have taken different paths in life but recognize a deep connection that derives from their common origins. They are so close, in fac , ...
WhichCraft
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Come to a place where you can be creative. Work on a monthly project or you can bring a project of your own. Each month will feature a different project. We will be meeting in the COA Office (or Select Board Room depending on attendance). The instructor is  Allie Lopez-Cuadra. We have allotted 1.5 hours (may be less de , ...
Tai Chi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This class takes place on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall in the Select Board meeting room. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving medi , ...
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Weekly Walk – Meet us at the Trail
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail  on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am.  We walk the trail every week for about an hour. Enjoy a nice walking surface, meet new friends and get in some exercise. Meet us in the parking area next to the War Memorial. The trail is located near the CVS on Central Street. We ask that you let u , ...
Thursday Cafe – Change of Location Today
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
REMINDER: THIS THURSDAY CAFE WILL BE HELD AT TOWN HALL/2ND FLOOR Movie Day @ The Thursday Cafe – we will be at Town Hall, serving pizza and showing the movie, Barefoot in the Park. We do require RSVPs for all events. Please call the office at 508-651-7858 or email [email protected] We look forward to see , ...
Lifetime Learning – Creative Writing and Tea
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
CREATIVE WRITING AND TEA Session 1: THURSDAYS, JAN. 16, 23, 30 FEB 13, 20, 27 @ 2:00 – 4:00PM Session 2: THURSDAYS, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10 @ 2:00- 4:00PM March 6th and 13th classes will be held at the Library in the Trustees Room. SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $75 per session. This series touches , ...
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Cardio Core and More – On Zoom
9:00 am - 9:45 am
The 45-minute Cardio and More class leads you through a series of interval cardio exercises to improve endurance, followed by core, leg and back strengthening. Class will finish with stretching. *Please have hand weights and a mat Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy and free to use video conferencing , ...
Men’s Group
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for great food and a place to connect with old friends and new ones at the new Fireside Tavern (formerly The Heritage). Lunch begins at 12:00 pm and will take place on the 2nd Friday of the month.  The Fireside Tavern 33 North Main Street Sherborn, MA 01770 RSVP to 508-651-7858 or [email protected] Li , ...
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Fitness Fun Exercise Class
8:45 am - 9:40 am
This is an in-person class. Fitness Fun is a low-impact class that offers a variety of exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that focus on building total body strength plus cardio endurance. A chair will be available if needed for support. This 55-minute workout includes a warm , ...
Lifetime Learning – Probing the Creative Universe
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
PROBING THE CREATIVE UNIVERSE MONDAYS, APRIL 14, 28, MAY 5, 12, & 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 21) @11:30AM-12:30PM ON ZOOM / COST: $50 The latest scientific knowledge regarding the origins of the universe and human life will be presented, along with discussing the questions raised by these discoveries as expressed by vario , ...
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Tone & Stretch
9:00 am - 9:45 am
This virtual 45-minute Tone and Stretch class will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility. Please have a chair nearby, and hand weights or substitute soup or bean cans ready for class. Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy, and free to use video conferencing software that you , ...
Book Group
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Sherborn Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00. We meet at the Sherborn Public Library. All are welcome to join the group. Please let us know if you would like to be added to the list of attendees by emailing [email protected] or by calling 508-651-7858. We always welcome new readers. , ...
Lifetime Learning – Challenges Facing American Politics: Post Election Discussion
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CHALLENGES FACING AMERICAN POLITICS: POST ELECTION DISCUSSION TUESDAYS, MARCH 25, APRIL 1, 8 & 15 @2:00 – 3:30PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $40 Presenter: Live from Ohio, Dr. David Smailes will be on Zoom presenting. He is a former Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at Framing , ...
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Play Mahjong
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countr , ...
Older Adult Resource Fair
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us at the 3rd  Annual Older Adult Resource Fair – there will be information on retirement, health and wellness, insurance options, social security, housing and caregiver resources. There will be a wealth of information for you to have whether you need it now or the future. We will be hosting this at the Sher , ...
Tai Chi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This class takes place on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall in the Select Board meeting room. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving medi , ...
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Weekly Walk – Meet us at the Trail
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail  on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am.  We walk the trail every week for about an hour. Enjoy a nice walking surface, meet new friends and get in some exercise. Meet us in the parking area next to the War Memorial. The trail is located near the CVS on Central Street. We ask that you let u , ...
Thursday Cafe
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Thursday Cafe  (formerly Senior Cafe) will be held at Pilgrim Church on Thursdays at noon.  We will provide entertainment at some cafes and others will be for socializing. There is a suggested donation of $5.00. We do require RSVPs for all events. Please call the office at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherborn , ...
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Cardio Core and More – On Zoom
9:00 am - 9:45 am
The 45-minute Cardio and More class leads you through a series of interval cardio exercises to improve endurance, followed by core, leg and back strengthening. Class will finish with stretching. *Please have hand weights and a mat Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy and free to use video conferencing , ...
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Fitness Fun Exercise Class
8:45 am - 9:40 am
This is an in-person class. Fitness Fun is a low-impact class that offers a variety of exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that focus on building total body strength plus cardio endurance. A chair will be available if needed for support. This 55-minute workout includes a warm , ...
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Tone & Stretch
9:00 am - 9:45 am
This virtual 45-minute Tone and Stretch class will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility. Please have a chair nearby, and hand weights or substitute soup or bean cans ready for class. Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy, and free to use video conferencing software that you , ...
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Community Coffee Bar
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us every  Wednesday from 9:30 am – Noon at the Community Coffee Bar.. The COA along with the support of the Sherborn Community Center will be offering a drop-in cafe. The cafe will be a great place to drop in to gather with local residents. Stop by and have a cup of coffee, play some games, read a book , ...
Play Mahjong
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countr , ...
Tai Chi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This class takes place on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall in the Select Board meeting room. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving medi , ...
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Weekly Walk – Meet us at the Trail
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail  on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am.  We walk the trail every week for about an hour. Enjoy a nice walking surface, meet new friends and get in some exercise. Meet us in the parking area next to the War Memorial. The trail is located near the CVS on Central Street. We ask that you let u , ...
Elvis Returns to COA
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the COA for lunch and entertainment by Elvis. Robert Black, aka Elvis, is a favorite visitor to the COA. The COA will provide pizza for lunch. We will be hosting this event at the Sherborn Town Hall/2nd Floor. Bring your dancing shoes. Must RSVP for the event. Call 508-651-7858 or email [email protected]  , ...
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Cardio Core and More – On Zoom
9:00 am - 9:45 am
The 45-minute Cardio and More class leads you through a series of interval cardio exercises to improve endurance, followed by core, leg and back strengthening. Class will finish with stretching. *Please have hand weights and a mat Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy and free to use video conferencing , ...
Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Holliston and Sherborn Councils on Aging have teamed up to provide a FREE Monthly Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn. Lunch is provided by a new vendor, Jason’s Kitchen in Sherborn.  Each month will have a guest presenter talking or providing a demonstration about different facets of memory loss or memory decl , ...
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Fitness Fun Exercise Class
8:45 am - 9:40 am
This is an in-person class. Fitness Fun is a low-impact class that offers a variety of exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that focus on building total body strength plus cardio endurance. A chair will be available if needed for support. This 55-minute workout includes a warm , ...
Lifetime Learning – Law and Order
10:30 am - 11:30 pm
LAW AND ORDER MONDAYS, APRIL 28, MAY 5, & 12 @ 10:30AM-11:30AM SHERBORN TOWN HALL. 2ND FLOOR/COST: $30   Explores the three branches of our constitutional system: Legislative Branch (Congress-makes laws and oversees the executive branch) Executive Branch (President- Enforces laws and manages federal agencies and Ju , ...
Lifetime Learning – Probing the Creative Universe
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
PROBING THE CREATIVE UNIVERSE MONDAYS, APRIL 14, 28, MAY 5, 12, & 19 (NO CLASS APRIL 21) @11:30AM-12:30PM ON ZOOM / COST: $50 The latest scientific knowledge regarding the origins of the universe and human life will be presented, along with discussing the questions raised by these discoveries as expressed by vario , ...
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Tone & Stretch
9:00 am - 9:45 am
This virtual 45-minute Tone and Stretch class will help maintain healthy joints, increasing strength and flexibility. Please have a chair nearby, and hand weights or substitute soup or bean cans ready for class. Classes are done via ZOOM which is a very simple, easy, and free to use video conferencing software that you , ...
COA Board Meeting
9:30 am - 11:00 am
The COA Board meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 9:30  – 11:00 am in the COA office.  We sometimes offer the meetings in person and on Zoom. Agendas are always posted on the town website. You can get the Zoom link on the Town of Sherborn’s calendar or email [email protected]. , ...
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Community Coffee Bar
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us every  Wednesday from 9:30 am – Noon at the Community Coffee Bar.. The COA along with the support of the Sherborn Community Center will be offering a drop-in cafe. The cafe will be a great place to drop in to gather with local residents. Stop by and have a cup of coffee, play some games, read a book , ...
Play Mahjong
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout East and Southeast Asia and have also become popular in Western countr , ...
Tai Chi
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This class takes place on the 2nd Floor of Town Hall in the Select Board meeting room. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Known for its slow, intentional movements, tai chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving medi , ...
Visit Greenland with Barry Pell
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“Greenland – A Journey Into The Land of Ice” Greenland is the world’s largest island and least densely populated place on earth. With about eighty percent of the land covered by ice, the population is limited to a handful of habitable places along the coast. Traveling by boat, plane and helicopter (there are no , ...
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