Upcoming Events

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday Programming 

The Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop in for a Saturday schedule.

Annual FOSI Yard Sale

Start now to de-clutter your home and box unwanted items for the FOSI yard sale scheduled for April 29, 2023. We love your stuff! Items can be dropped off at the Center April 24 - April 28. Call the Center for more details.

Important March Dates 

• Wednesday Bingo and Card games resume to regular schedule. Please see calendar. 
• Thursday, March 2 - BUNCO from 1:30-3 p.m. **NEW PROGRAM! Be sure to register as we need to have a certain number of people to play. 
• Thursday, March 2 at Noon. FOSI Volunteer Meeting for the Annual Yard Sale. 
• Monday, March 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - DVD Lecture Series **Returning Program!! Please register and join us for an hour each Monday this month to learn about Early American History. *No class on March 27. 
• Monday, March 6 - Deadline to call and order special St. Patrick’s Grab-N-Go Corned Beef sandwich for Wednesday, March 15. Details inside. 
• Tuesday, March 7 - NO YOGA 
• Thursday, March 9 and Saturday, March 11, NO ZUMBA, 
• Monday, March 13, NO FITNESS FUN 
• Tuesday, March 14 - 11:30 a.m. Rescheduled Tri-County Luncheon. This event is FULL; we will have a new sign up available April 3. 
• Tuesday, March 14 - Legal Clinic with Attorney Ladimer. Beginning at 2 p.m. By appointment only. 
• Wednesday, March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Supper — $12 per person. Registration opens to Medfield Residents on March 1. at 9 a.m. Registration opens to all Tuesday, March 7, at 9 a.m. 
• Friday, March 24 - No access to the dining hall, All Programs will be held in the classrooms. 
• Monday, March 27 - NO PROGRAMS. ELECTION DAY. If you need transportation to vote, please call the Center. 
• Wednesday, March 29 at 5:45 p.m. - Turning 65? Special Presentation on Medicare, — open to all! 
• Thursday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. - Caregiver Support Group  

AARP Tax Program

Appointments are being accepted for the tax program by calling 508-359-3665. This service is provided by AARP trained tax preparers and is intended for simple tax returns. It is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income. The program runs each Wednesday morning starting February 8, 2023 until March 29, 2023. Once an appointment is made, we will confirm the date and time with a letter detailing what you need to bring to your appointment. These appointments always fill up. Call to book today. 508-359-3665. 

Clash of the Titans, Presented by Stanley Forman. 

APRIL 12, 5:30 p.m., with pizza served at 5:00 pm. Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and the personal clash over their ideas leading to the dawn of universal electricity! How did we actually end up with the electric system of today? Who were the winners and losers in that Struggle! Don’t miss this interesting presentation. Please be sure to sign up. 

BUNCO -New

Players Needed! We are looking to start a BUNCO group here at the Center. 12 players are needed. We are looking to play once a week once we have enough interest. What is BUNCO? It’s a social, fun group dice game that requires no skill, just rolling dice and keeping score! *Sign up is required in order to be sure we have enough players. This group will be instructed by Cheri Autry. 

Book Club 

Do you enjoy reading? Join us for a new book club and discussion. This program is in collaboration with the Medfield Public Library and will be held at the Center. It will be great to get the book club together again, meet new people and enjoy stimulating conversation. Stay tuned for more details coming.

Mah Jong - Tuesdays at 1 p.m. 

Join the Center for Mah Jong. Mah Jong is similar to the Western card game rummy. It is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Although some regional variations may omit some tiles and/or add unique tiles. Mah Jong is always played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles and “call Mah Jong” ends the game whereupon tiles are scored and a winner is declared. Be sure to sign up for this class as there is a limit on the number of people. Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12. We welcome beginners and experienced players. Please sign up so we plan accordingly. 

Kingsbury Club Swimming

Starting January 1st, the Kingsbury Club will be tracking your participation in their swim program for year-end insurance reimbursements. The Center will track your participation in all our exercise programs only. Any questions, please reach out to Sarah. 

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MONTHLY AND WEEKLY EVENTS

Selectman Office Hours

Selectmen Peterson holds office hours each month. Simply call 508-359-9190 Friday, March 3rd between 9—10 a.m. and Selectman Peterson will meet with you by phone!

Bowling League Looking for Additional Players

Did you know that the Center has a bowling league? John Ledwith organizes this group on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Meet the group at Millis Bowling Alley (Ryan's Family Amusements) on Rte. 109 or meet at the Center at 12:45 and car pool over. Three strings of bowling and shoes for only $11. Call the Center to sign up so we know how many people will be attending. 

Calling All Woodcarvers 

Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. the woodcarvers meet at the Center to do some carving. Not only does this group exchange ideas about carving projects, they also exchange ideas on anything and everything. It’s carving and it’s social! This group has been meeting since the Pfaff Center days and the group is looking for more members. If you currently carve or have in the past, stop by and get acquainted with the group. If you have never carved, stop in and see what they do. The display case in the lobby this month will feature completed projects by the group. See what a hand carved Santa Claus, golfer, fish, duck and even a clock, looks like. They are beautiful masterpieces that make treasured gifts. The group meets Thursday at 9 a.m.

Fitness Fun on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. 

Try our new exercise program beginning Monday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. Lourdes Fournier has created a new class that will provide a total body workout utilizing weights, aerobics and stretching. This Monday class can be done standing or seated, so do not hesitate to try it out. Any time your body is moving is a very good thing! Monday is a great day to exercise especially after a weekend that may have been higher in calories or more sedentary than your weekdays! All welcome to attend and class is complimentary the month of January. 

BUNCO -New

Players Needed! We are looking to start a BUNCO group here at the Center. 12 players are needed. We are looking to play once a week once we have enough interest. What is BUNCO? It’s a social, fun group dice game that requires no skill, just rolling dice and keeping score! *Sign up is required in order to be sure we have enough players. This group will be instructed by Cheri Autry. 

St. Patrick's Day Supper

Another St. Patrick’s Dinner has been planned! Sign up to enjoy a delicious and traditional corn beef dinner catered by Basil Restaurant on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. We will feature live music by The Elderly Brothers. This event is sponsored in part by Rehab Associates and an event you won't want to miss. Space is limited and the cost of this event is $12.00 per person. Payment is due when you sign up. Registration for Medfield residents begins on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m. - Registration for all others outside of Medfield begins on Tuesday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m.  

Book Club 

Join us as we begin a new Book Club with Maggie Joseph and Moira from the Medfield Public Library. We are excited to be collaborating with the Medfield Public Library. Moira will help with securing the books, providing discussion points and helping us choose topics for all. This group is open to all, come join us for our first meeting on Thursday, March 30 at 2:00 p.m. here at the Center. Please register by Thursday, March 16 so we can be sure to have enough books. 

Tri-County Luncheon Update

Last month’s Tri-County Luncheon was rescheduled to March due to the Center being closed. All people who signed up for February’s lunch will be offered spots for March. A new sign-up sheet for April’s Luncheon will be posted on April 3. 

Ice Cream Social with music by Patrick Durkin Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m. 

Enjoy Patrick's energetic piano playing and vocals that will have you singing and tapping your toes for the hour. Ice cream will be provided. Registration is required. 

BCBS Medicare Countdown to 65. Wednesday, March 29 from 5:45—6:45 p.m. 

If you or someone you know is getting close to Medicare eligibility, this seminar is for you. Whether you are planning to retire or will continue to work, it's important to know your Medicare options. Did you know that missing your Medicare enrollment deadlines could cost you money? 

We know that Medicare can be confusing, so we designed this seminar to help you be confident that you’re making the right health coverage decisions. 

What will Planning for Medicare - Countdown to 65 cover? This seminar is a presentation and discussion led by a knowledgeable Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative. We'll be sure to answer your specific questions, in addition to covering these topics: 

• Explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, and C 
• Medicare enrollment timeline 
• Medigap plans that help supplement Medicare coverage 
• Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs 
• Medicare Part D prescription drug plans 
• Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA

Join us at the Center on Wednesday, March 29 at 5:45 p.m. as BCBS Rep., Sue Flanagan, will present this information. Call to sign up! Open to all! 

Beginning Watercolor with Nan Rumpf 

Each Friday, March 31 - May 5 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $60 per person Demos, handouts, and critique will be provided by the instructor. Please bring your watercolor supplies to class. Ask for a supply list at the front desk. 

Early American History, DVD Lecture Series Mondays beginning March 6, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Join us as we restart our DVD Lecture Series. This month we are starting with Early American History: Native Americans through the Forty-Niners. This series has 3 parts, which has 10 lessons/30 minutes per lesson. Some of the lessons will focus on Pilgrims and Puritans, Life in Colonial America, The Great Awakening and Enlightenment, Men of the Revolution, The Trails West, West to California, The Constitution and so much more! **No class on Monday, March 27. Please be sure to register so we can plan for seating. 

Bagel and Bread Bonanza (Stop in to shop what is donated!)

Monday after 9:30 a.m. (Shaw’s products) 

Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. Shaw’s, Donut Express, Brother’s and Blue Moon. 

Friday after 11:00 a.m. (Roche Bros-Millis) 

Grab and Go Lunches

Call Mondays to order your HESSCO Grab-N-Go Wednesday Lunch! Wednesdays are a busy day at the Center. Order your Grab N Go meal and enjoy lunch in between the scheduled activities or make plans with a friend to enjoy lunch at the Center!  

Call 508-359-3665 on each Monday before 8:30 a.m. to order a Wednesday lunch. 

• Mar. 1 — Chicken Salad 
• Mar. 8 — Turkey and Cheese 
• Mar. 15 — Seafood Salad 
• Mar. 22 — Ham and Cheese
• Mar. 29— Tuna  

Low Vision

As we age, things change, including our vision. Resources are available so please call the Center for important information that may help you or a loved one. 

TRIPS 

Monthly Fox Tour Day Trips - Click Each Link for Details (Flyers available at The Center)

• TBD

Shopping Trips

In additional to our weekly food shopping trips to Shaw's, Market Basket and Roche Brothers we will also be going to Trader Joe’s & Patriots Place on Monday, Jan. 9 at 12:00 p.m. and Big Y Norwood & Dollar Store on Monday, Jan. 30. Please call the Center by 9am for a ride 

BINGO (Recent schedule change noted in RED font)

Every Wednesday at 3:00 pm and Saturday at 12:30 pm

PING PONG

Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.

Table is available at other times - please call to schedule a time to play.

CARDS, CARDS, CARDS! (Recent schedule change noted in RED font) 

3-Thirteen - Mondays at 12:00 pm

Pokeno - Mondays at 1:30 pm

Hanna Adams Bridge - Mondays at 7:00pm

Duplicate Bridge - Tuesdays at 12:00 pm

SCAT - Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Whist - Wednesdays at 12:00 pm,

Cribbage - Wednesday's at 1:00 pm

Canasta - Thursday's at 11:30 pm

Poker - Thursdays at 12:30 pm

Other Games and Groups

Quilting - Mondays at 9:30 am

Fit to Knit - Wednesdays at 2:00 pm

Woodcarving - Thursdays at 9:00 am

Bowling-Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation - Fridays at 10:00 am