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Registration for Pre-register/ Pre-pay programs taken by the Administrative coordinator. Your payment holds your space.

No registration for these programs taken without payment.

Registration for lunch taken at reception desk or by phone after 11:00 a.m. the previous day.

Drop-in, “pay-as-you-go” and “donation” program monies should go into designated box on the wall where the program is held.

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GAMES

Bridge lessons are offered at the Newton Senior on Tuesday mornings: 9:30-10:30  Drop-in!

Pool Cues- Monday- Wednesday 9:00-12:00… Game Room. A donation of $1 is suggested. This group is scheduled for drop-in billiards. There is a sign in sheet for order of play.  Tournaments are set up a few times a year and those wishing to play may contact Harry Wentzell (volunteer) through the office.

Monday and Thursday Games- (Dining Room) & Friday 1:00 Drop-in play. (Scrabble, Bridge, Mah-Jongg, etc.) A donation of $1 is suggested.

Scrabble- Friday, 1-3:45 Drop-in. Function Room . Suggested donation $1.

Duplicate Bridge- Wednesday/ 1:00. Dining Room. Drop-in players seated in order of arrival for friendly Bridge. $2 pay-as-you-go.

Chess Nuts- Friday/ 12:00. Large Conference Room. Drop-in. Friendly games of chess. Yearly tournament. Suggested donation  $1.

Poker-  Friday/ 1:00 Game Room. Drop-in. Friendly game. $1 donation suggested.

Bingo- Tuesday & Friday/ 1:00. Dining Room. Drop-in. Variety of games.
Pay-as-you-go, 50 cents a card.

Wii Games- Play with interactive game system by appointment. Bowl, ski, Golf, dance and much more! Mondays, between (9:30a.m. and 11:00a.m.

 


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HEALTH & NUTRITION SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Lunch- Monday-Friday/ 11:45. Dining Room.  Pre-register by 11:00 the previous day (for Monday pre-register by 11:00 Friday). Suggested donation, $1.75. Punch cards available in the  office.

Health Clinic- Wednesday & Friday/ 9:00-12:00. Small Conference Room. Nurses from the Newton Health Department see individuals on a first-come, drop-in, basis to take blood pressure.

SHINE- Serving Health Information Needs of Elders- Wednesday/ 1:00-3:00. Richmond Room. A trained representative sees individuals by appointment to assist with health insurance questions. To make an appointment call 617-796-1660.

Legal Consultation- First Friday of the month/ 12:00-2:00. Richmond Room. Law students from Boston College Law School will see individuals by appointment, under the supervision of a law professor. Call 617-796-1660 for appointment.  (Suspends from May-September)

Social Services- Call Kathy Laufer, LICSW or  Outreach Worker, Meghan Kennedy for social service assistance. Concrete services, case management services and clinical services available. Call 617-796-1673 for appointment.

Social Work Group- Tuesday/ 1-2:30… Library/Lounge. Topics changes periodically. This group is led by our Social Worker, Kathy Laufer, LICSW (or our social work intern). See newsletter for details.

Low-Vision Group- First Monday of each month (unless it is a holiday, then moves ahead one week), 10:00.Art Studio. This is a support group for those with vision impairments. Information, friendship and sharing. Brought to the Center by the Vision Foundation. (MAB, Massachusetts Association for the Blind) Group suspends meetings for January and February.

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FITNESS

Parkinson's Support Group - Meets the last Monday of each month, 10:00am.

Tai Chi- The senior center is offering Tai-Chi classees on a drop-in basis. They meet weekly on Mondays from 8:45 - 9:45 and Thursdays from 11:45-12:45. A donation of $3 per class id suggested. Function Room.

Tong Ren- learn about ancient Eastern pursuit of wellness through power of positive thought. Thursdays, 11:00-11:45am, starting June. ($2 donation suggested)

Beyond Balance I.  Pre-register/pre-pay $50 for 8 weeks. Offered Mondays, 12:45-1:45 and Wednesdays, 10:45-11:45. Pre-register/ pre-pay separately. 8 Monday classes or 8 Wednesday classes. (To attend both days, $100)

Yoga (chair) – Monday/ 2:00, Thursday/ 1:00- (floor Yoga, 2:00) Function Room. Gentle Yoga, Drop-in. A donation of $2 is suggested.

Aerobics- Tuesday- Friday/ 9:00. Function Room. Certified teacher leads class. Individuals modify exercise to their own needs. Drop-in. Suggested donation $2.

Muscle Conditioning- Tuesday & Friday/ 10:30. Function Room. Certified teacher leads class. Individuals modify exercise to their own needs. Drop-in. Suggested donation $2.

Line Dance - Taught by master teacher Manny Correa. Mondays, 10-11.  Function Room. Pre-register/ pre-pay, $50 for 8 weeks.

Pink Ribbon Program- Exercise program designed for post-operative Breast Cancer survivors. 8-weeks, $125. Small class size. Function Room.

 

 

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EDUCATION

NewsTalk- every Monday, 10:00p.m., Lively current events discussion led by former educator. Drop-in

Short Story Discussion Group- Join Ditta Lowy as she leads a monthly short story discussion group. Meeting the last Thursday of each month at 10:30am. The stories will be provided to those who pre-register.

French Lessons, Phrases for travelers. Drop in! - Mondays at 10:30

Spanish Classes-
  Beginner Spanish Class- Mondays, 9:30- 10:30a.m.  $2 suggested donation.
  Intermediate Spanish I- Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00a.m.  $2 suggested donation
  Intermediate Spanish II- Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30a.m. $2 suggested donation

French Conversation- Thursday/ 1:30. Library/Lounge. Group gathers to speak in French about a variety of subjects. Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.

Mandarin Chinese Conversation Group- Thursday/ 10:30. Dining Room. Speak Mandarin Chinese or learn a bit about the language.  Drop-in. $1 donation suggested.

Current Events & Speakers - Thursday/ 10:00. Dining Room. Gathering of retired citizens to hear lectures and join in current events discussions. Drop-in.  $1 donation suggested.

Computer Classes- Schedule set individually for each student. Session is 6-weeks. $50. (Classes held in computer rooms.). To register call Joanne at 617-796-1670

Book Talk- The second Monday of each month at 2:30, the Newton Free Library presents a program at the senior center that reviews books of interest. Drop-in! (Library/Lounge)

Book Club- The Newton Senior Center Book Club meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30am, to discuss a book previously chosen. The book is listed in the prior month’s newsletter. Drop-in!

Future Focus Discussions- This is an opportunity to discuss those things we all share a concern for, our future. How do we want to live? where do we want to live?... and all of the “what ifs” that go along with these questions. Drop-in on the last Thursday of each month at 1:00pm.

 

 

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MUSIC

Newton Swing Band- Tuesday/ 1:30. Function Room. Musicians gather to form band. Musicians welcome to join. They practice each week and do gigs around the city. All welcome to sit in listen. Drop-in.

Newton Senior Center Chamber Music Ensemble-
Chamber Music suspended from June through August. Resumes September. Wednesday, 9-10:30. Function Room. Bring your instrument and join in or pull up a chair and just listen! Drop-in.

Lunchtime Piano- Every Wednesday and Friday, diners enjoy live piano music.

THE ARTS

    Fine Arts Studio- Wednesday/ 9:30. Art Studio. Artists gather to support each other. Bring your own supplies. Once a month this group hosts a painting instruction workshop. Check calendar for date. Drop-in.  Suggested donation $1.

    Ceramics- Thursday/ 12:30-3:00. Art Studio. Pre-register, pre-pay $50 per session for classes running 8-weeks. Teacher will teach technique, offer guidance and handle firing in the kiln. All materials available including raw clay. Purchase bisque-ware at cost, from us.  

    Knitting and More!   Monday, 10:00a.m. Learn to knit from a pro or just enjoy knitting with friends.

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ENTERTAINMENT

    Foreign Film- Friday/ 1:00.Function Room. Variety of foreign language films shown weekly. Suggested donation $1. Wednesday Movie-Wednesdays @ 1:00. Library/ Lounge. Popular films shown. Suggested donation $1. In addition there are several special programs and events planned monthly.

     

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