4 Goddard Drive

Auburn MA 01501

508-823-7799

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Ongoing activities:

The Blood Pressure Clinic is the first Monday of each month (Oct. 7) from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Provided by the Care Central VNA and Hospice Inc. No charge. First come, first served.

Mondays – Adult coloring, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy this relaxing hobby; Canasta at 12:45 p.m. $2

Tuesdays - Oct. 1,15 and 29 at 11 a.m. for cornhole. Light refreshments will be service.

Mondays and Wednesdays - Walking Club, both days at 9 a.m. at Lemansky Park; Knit & Stitch, Monday 10 -11:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 -11 a.m.

Wednesdays - Tech Clinic (be sure to check calendar) 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Pitch at 1 p.m.; Cribbage at 6 p.m.; Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays – Bingo at 12:45 p.m.; iPad Club at 1 p.m.

Fridays - Bridge 12:45 p.m.; Dominos at 12:45 p.m.

Instruction

Wednesdays - American Sign Language at 1:30 p.m. No fee. With Laurie McGarry and her service dog Princess. Learn to communicate with ASL.

Fridays  - Meditation class at 11 a.m. Free with Usha Verma; Quilting – 12 p.m. No experience necessary. We adapt to your skill level.

Exercise and Movement

Mondays - Senior Sweat at 10 a.m. with Dr Clermont. $3.  Emphasizes balance, stretching, strengthening, posture, coordination and  working essential muscle groups.

Tuesdays and Thursdays - Chair Dance at 10 a.m. with Forty Arroyo, $3. Seated exercise with upbeat music.

 Tuesdays - Gentle Flow Yoga at 11 a.m. with Angie Lavache, certified fitness instructor. $3. Slow-paced for strength, flexibility and mobility. ; Let’s Move Together at 1 p.m. with Angie Lavache. Strength and cardio activities to improve health and fitness. $3 donation.

Wednesdays and Fridays  Strength & Balance class at 10 a.m. $3 with Lin Hultgren, ACE certified fitness instructor. Strengthen and tone your body.

Special events:

Monday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. Mike & Beth Variety Show. RSVP to 508-832-7799. Live variety show that features upbeat sing-a-longs, a musical journey with music. Interactive audience participation, jokes and creative short story telling.

Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 12 p.m.  Chat with an Auburn Police Officer. Join Auburn police officers for lunch, a coffee and dessert or just to chat. They will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Tuesdays, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. Dried Flower Arranging Class with Sam of Sam’s Stems. $15 per person, non-refundable. Create an arrangement with expert guidance. Call 508-832-7799 to reserve a space.

Thursdays, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. “History of Funerals” from Viking times to “smart” coffins. With Auburn Historical Society president Sari Biticks. Call 508-832-7799.

Monday, Oct 21 1 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute Band with Charlie Lask. Call 508-832-7799 to reserve your seat.

Tuesday, Oct 22 1 p.m. Paint with Jayne .Create a fall scarecrow centerpiece with Jayne Sarkisian. Limit of 15 participants. $15 non-refundable fee.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 1 p.m. “Sitcom: Humor 101” with Joe Fusco Jr. Discuss shows and clips from “The Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family and Seinfeld, etc. Call 508-832-7799 if you plan to attend.

Monday, Oct. 28 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us. The Hindu Festival Diwali is celebrated in autumn every year. This event will feature Indian snacks, cultural dance and songs. Call 508-832-7799.

Wednesday, Oct. 30  1 p.m. Join the senior center and the Auburn Police Department to learn about S.W.A.T. teams and watch training demos.

Thursday, Oct. 31 12:30 p.m. Halloween Bingo. Special prizes during the game! Punch and treats will be served. Prize for the most unique costume. Costume judging at 12:30 p.m.

SHINE (serving the health information needs of elders) is a state program that provides free health information. To make an appointment with our SHINE counselor, Patrick Morris, call the senior center at 508-832-7799.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. for the Caregiver Support Group, for those who are caring for a  family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Guest speakers, information about community resources and a supportive environment. For more information, call Usha Verma at 508-832-7799.

Transportation - The Auburn Senior Center and the WRTA offer a transit service for the residents of Auburn who are age 60 and over and for people with disabilities of all ages. This is a shared ride service that will pick you up at your home. The van may make stops to pick up/drop off other passengers while you are on the way to your destination. Call the WRTA to set up an account and schedule service. 508-752-9283.

We’re looking to start a Men’s Club that is low-key, pressure-free and dedicated to good talk and good company. Stop by the Senior Center desk so we can plan a meeting day.

Holiday Gift Giving through Friends of the Auburn Senior Center (FASCA): The Senior Center is organizing a holiday gift initiative for homebound seniors, seeking donations of items like warm blankets, non-skid socks, large print puzzle books, non-perishable food, gift cards, toiletries, and handwritten cards. ​ Donations can be dropped off until December 6th. 

Upcoming Friends of the Auburn Senior Center trips open to adults over 21:

Oct. 8 American band Stand: The Aqua Turf $139

Oct. 22 The Mystery Trip $130

Nov. 13 Downton Abbey; Lake Pearl $129

Dates and prices subject to change. Make checks payable to FASCA, Auburn Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, Auburn 01501

Enjoy a free lunch during your birthday month at the Senior Center courtesy of FASCA. Call 508-832-7799 at least two days in advance and tell them “It’s my birthday!”

We’re looking to start a Men’s Club that is low-key, pressure-free and dedicated to good talk and good company. Stop by the Senior Center desk so we can plan a meeting day.