COA Program and Event Calendar

January 2025

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Happy New Year
All Day
Happy New Year!  Town Hall and the COA will be closed today. We wish you a happy and healthy New Year!   , ...
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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 , ...
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 , ...
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 , ...
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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 – Climate Change, What Can One Person Do?
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
CLIMATE CHANGE, WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO?    TUESDAYS, JAN. 14, 21, 28  FEB. 11 & 18 @ 10:30 – 12:00 PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $50 This course is designed for those who are concerned about climate change and want to do more. They will delve into both science and the roadblocks to change, and how , ...
Ladies Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The COA recently received a grant from the Mass Council of Aging Association (MCOA) that will help fund our popular Men ‘s Lunch program and pilot a Women’s Lunch quarterly program. Please join us on January 14th at noon at the Mama Anna’s in Medfield for lunch and conversation.. We are looking forward to this ne , ...
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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 , ...
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. 6, 13, 20 @ 2:00 – 4:00PM Session 2: THURSDAYS, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10 @ 2:00- 4:00PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $75 per session. This series touches on many genres of writing including fiction, memoir, poetry, journaling and a , ...
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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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Martin Luther King Day – Town Hall Closed
All Day
All Town offices are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.   Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in f , ...
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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 – Climate Change, What Can One Person Do?
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
CLIMATE CHANGE, WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO?    TUESDAYS, JAN. 14, 21, 28  FEB. 11 & 18 @ 10:30 – 12:00 PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $50 This course is designed for those who are concerned about climate change and want to do more. They will delve into both science and the roadblocks to change, and how , ...
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. , ...
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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 , ...
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. 6, 13, 20 @ 2:00 – 4:00PM Session 2: THURSDAYS, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10 @ 2:00- 4:00PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $75 per session. This series touches on many genres of writing including fiction, memoir, poetry, journaling and a , ...
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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 , ...
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]. , ...
Lifetime Learning – Climate Change, What Can One Person Do?
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
CLIMATE CHANGE, WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO?    TUESDAYS, JAN. 14, 21, 28  FEB. 11 & 18 @ 10:30 – 12:00 PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $50 This course is designed for those who are concerned about climate change and want to do more. They will delve into both science and the roadblocks to change, and how , ...
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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 , ...
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. 6, 13, 20 @ 2:00 – 4:00PM Session 2: THURSDAYS, MAR. 6, 13, 20, 27 APR. 3, 10 @ 2:00- 4:00PM SHERBORN TOWN HALL, 2ND FLOOR / COST: $75 per session. This series touches on many genres of writing including fiction, memoir, poetry, journaling and a , ...
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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 , ...
No Obstacles to Being Fit
10:15 am - 11:15 am
NO OBSTACLES TO BEING FIT Fridays @ 10:15 -11:15 AM/ January 31st, February 7th, February 14th and February 21st Balance is complex and multi-dimensional and varies from person to person. This 4-week session will be interactive. We will deconstruct and demonstrate the components of good balance and train participants o , ...
Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Holliston and Sherborn Councils on Aging have teamed up to provide a FREE Monthly Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn.  Each month will have a guest presenter talking or providing a demonstration about different facets of memory loss or memory decline.  All are welcome and there is no cost for lunch but we do require , ...
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