BORROW OUR MEMBER PASS

Passes must be reserved in advance by calling our Center at 508-647-6540 x1908

between 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Monday-Thursday and 9:00 am-2:00 pm on Friday. 

TOWER HILL BOTANIC GARDENS

11 French Drive, Boylston, MA

Open year-round, 7 days a week, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

We have six available admissions per day. 

The pass may be reserved in person or by phone 508-647-6540 and can be picked up at the Center or emailed to you. Thank you to Whitney Place for sponsoring this program.

WALKING GROUP - IN PERSON

Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 am, free- Drop-In

April 4, 11, 18, 25

Meet us for our weekly walk around the loop road. This casual walk is a great way to start the day, meet new people, get outside and move! Please wear sneakers/walking shoes, and any other outdoor stuff you need. Goes rain or shine. Meet in the FIRST parking lot after the entry on the left after the hill/next to the soccer fields, 900 Washington St. 

VINTAGE VOICES SINGALONG- IN PERSON

Wednesday, April 5, 1:30-2:30 pm, free

Join pianist Carlo Cocuzzo and enjoy listening or bringing your singing voice to join in! We’ll sing along to well-known songs like It’s Only a Paper Moon, Blue Skies, Ain’t She Sweet, You are My Sunshine and lots more with lyrics provided.

 BEEYONDER VIRTUAL TRAVEL- TULIPS OF THE KEUKENHOF GARDENS- ZOOM

Wednesday, April 12, 12:30-1:30pm, free

Every year millions of tulips are grown in the Keukenhof Gardens just south of Amsterdam. They are imaginatively and artistically laid out in a variety of different garden styles and are a riot of color and feast for the eyes.  Our guide, Mark, will taking us around gardens LIVE and explain how and why tulips are such a big thing in Holland - and the world! Zoom link sent out a week in advance.

 

ROB NATOLI STRING SWING JAZZ TRIO- IN PERSON 

Thursday, April 13, 1:00-2:00pm, free

String – Swing jazz trio with guitar, vocals, violin and bass guitar will bring us swing music from the “big

band” era of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. You’ll recognize the songs and are encouraged to sing along and even dance.

 

CULTURALLY CURIOUS- GRANITE STATE- NH ART AND ARTISTS- ZOOM

Tuesday, April 18, 2:00-3:00pm, free

New Hampshire has attracted and inspired artists since the colonial era. What is distinctive about the art made here? This program will consider works by itinerant and folk painters, landscape artists drawn to the state’s scenic vistas, and modern artists that adopted bold styles to depict everyday life in the Granite State. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Childe Hassam, and Maxfield Parrish are some of the artists discussed in this program.  Thanks to Whitney Place, Natick for sponsoring this program!

 

MEETUP AT MT AUBURN CEMETERY

Wednesday, April 19, 10:00am-noon, free 

Join our COA group, led by Sharon & Emily from the COA.

Mount Auburn Cemetery was founded in 1831and is a designated National Historic Landmark, as well as a bucolic garden and the burial site of many prominent members of Boston including- Nathaniel Bowditch, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Henry Longfellow and Charles Sumner. The classical monuments set in a rolling landscaped terrain, marked a distinct break with Colonial-era burying grounds and church-affiliated graveyards. Our tour includes history of the cemetery, people buried there, surrounding nature and a bonus is we’ll spot some spring migrant birds. 

Meet inside the entry gate, bathrooms are available, please wear comfortable sneakers to walk on the paved roads. Free parking is available at the entry. Group size limited to 15. Allow an hour for the tour and feel free to stay and explore further on your own. Maps of the cemetery will be provided. The address is, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

 

ELDERLY FRAUD: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF- IN PERSON

Thursday, April 20, 1:30-2:30pm, free

An estimated five million people fall victim to financial scams every year. Seniors are often targeted in these scams, as seniors might not be as familiar with technology as members of younger generations. This talk reviews the most common forms of Elder Fraud. Join Lynn Croft to learn ways to protect yourself from frauds and scams. Lynn specializes in teaching how to advocate for your healthcare decisions.

 

DE-STRESS YOUR LIFE- IN PERSON

Tuesday, April 25, 1:30pm, free

Join Sharon Nolli, from Summit Elder Care, Account Executive to improve your life by eating healthy foods, forgiving yourself and others, thinking positively and changing your mindset, incorporating more laughter and exercise as well as practicing gratitude and visualizing what you want which all help with lowering stress and taking care of yourself. Tips on getting started and continuing your practice.

DAY TRIP TO BLITHEWOLD GARDENS AND MANSION – HIGH TEA

Wednesday, May 24, Bus departs from Fisk Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St, Natick at 8:45am. Returns approximately 4:30pm.  Fee is $120.00 per person due at registration. 

Join our motor coach tour to Blithewold, a 33-acre estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay in Bristol, RI. This nationally significant estate of a late 1800s was the ‘Country Place’ of the Van Wickle family. We’ll have a guided tour of the mansion and surrounding gardens (approximately 1 ½ hours) followed by a lovey High Tea at approximately 1:00 pm served in the mansion with sweet and savory sandwiches and treats. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms. The gardens with rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, greenhouse, and stonework all unique to Blithewold.  

Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 2. Space is limited. 

Please note: There is some walking, stairs, uneven surfaces and standing for this day trip. This is a non-refundable purchase. Questions? Please call Sharon at Natick CSC 508-647-6540 X1907, [email protected].