COA Upcoming events at the senior center

Special events

Pathways Through Grief: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, until Aug. 24 at Scituate Harbor Community Building, 44 Jericho Road. Beacon Hospice is offering a support group for anyone experiencing grief and loss because of the death of a loved one. Call 781-545-8722 or 508-747-7222 for information.

Memory Cafe: 10:30 a.m.Aug. 23. This event offers an opportunity to caregivers and their care partners, as well as family members, friends or professional companions of individuals living with Alzheimer's or related memory impairment. For more information or to RSVP, call 781-545-8722, ext. 15.

Friday Flix: noon, Aug. 25: The Zookeeper's Wife.

Fine Art & Craft Fair: 1-5 p.m.Aug. 25 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Aug. 26 at the Scituate Harbor Community Building. See the paintings and artwork produced by many of the participants of the Watercolor Painting classes with Joanne Papandrea, as well as her peers and many local artist friends. In addition, quality crafts will be on display and for sale along with many of the paintings on exhibit.

Aging Mastery Program: 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 21 through Nov. 30. The Scituate Council on Aging is offering this 10-week health and wellness program to residents 55 and over developed by the National Council on Aging in 2013. The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes in health behaviors. Call Lisa Thornton or Linda Hayes to register. This program is partially funded by Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare and the Massachusetts Council on Aging.

Joint the COA Volunteer Group: We have immediate needs for the following positions: receptionist and front desk ambassador. Help out by welcoming new seniors, answering phones, greeting visitors, answering questions about programs and setting up for activities. Commitment is for three-to-four hours per week or six-to-eight hours per month. Call Lisa at the Senior Center for details at 781-545-8722, ext. 12.

Ongoing

Games

Scrabble: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Cribbage: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays

Mah Jong: 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays

Bridge Play: 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Sign up is required.

Exercise

Gentle Floor Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 8-9 a.m. Fridays at Scituate Harbor Community Building, 44 Jericho Road.

Chair Yoga: 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays and 9:15-10 a.m. Fridays at Scituate Harbor Community Building.

Balance for Life: 11:30 a.m. Mondays and 11:15 a.m. Thursdays at Scituate Harbor Community Building.

Tai Chi for Healthy Aging and Balance: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Mary's Parish Hall. This is a 24-week program with a rotating first lesson every eight weeks. Call Linda if interested in starting.

Zumba Gold 'Dance' Exercise class: 9:15-10 a.m. Wednesdays at Scituate Library Community Room.

Laughter Yoga: 10:15-11 a.m. first and third Fridays at Scituate Harbor Community Building.

Meditation: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Senior Center, 27 Brook St. Call to register.

All inclusive full-day trips on Luxury Coach Bus

Aug. 18: Georges Island, Boston, Depart COA at 8:45 a.m. Arrive in Hingham for Ferry Departure at 9:45 a.m. Lunch can be purchased at Visitor's Center Snack Bar or bring a bag lunch. Return to COA around 2:30 p.m. Cost for this trip is $15.

Aug. 30: Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, free admission and tour. Cost is $5 and includes vandalism was reported ride. Depart COA at 9:30 a.m. Tour is at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is at the museum and not included in the cost.

Sept 21: The Spirit of Johnny Cash, sign up with payment, due by Aug. 10

Oct 12: Lake Winnipesaukee Turkey Dinner Train, sign up with payment, due Sept. 1

The above trips are planned with Joanne Tours in collaboration with Scituate COA and other area COAs. These are full day trips which include luxury coach transportation, a full meal and event ticket and more. All trips $85. Reservations with payment are currently being accepted for these three trips.