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Hopkinton Senior Center Events – Wicked Local Shrewsbury

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The Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew St., released a list of events. All activities, unless otherwise noted, are at the Hopkinton Senior Center. For information or to register for programs: 508-497-9730. For a more extensive list of programs: hopkintonseniorcenter.com. A Matter Of Balance, Managing Concerns About Falls: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, starting March 15. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors,and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. The Hopkinton Senior Center is hosting the event March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; and May 3. This eight-week program is free. A workbook is provided and refreshments are served. Registration required. Dementia Conversations: 10:30 a.m. to noon March 21. Denise Thomas, from the Alzheimers Association, will present Dementia Conversations. This workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with loved ones, family and others about some of the most challenging topics when caring for someone with memory challenges. To register: 1-800-272-3900. Exercise Classes: Keep moving at the Senior Center with one of the exercise classes. Monday 9 a.m., yoga; 10:30 a.m. energy focus exercise Tuesday 9 a.m., stretch with Dr. Binh; 12:30 p.m., strength, stretch and balance with Joni Wednesday 9 a.m., tai chi Friday 10:30 a.m., chi gong Hopkinton 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: 9-11 a.m. March 23. Those interested can meet with fellow job seekers at the bi-weekly (second and fourth Thursday) networking group meetings. Funded by MCOA, the group focuses on identifying issues that get in your way of accomplishing job searching goals and landing a dream job. The interactive and participative format will help bring networking, resume, social media and interview skills to a new level. A new topic will be presented each meeting. For information and registration, contact Susan Drevitch Kelly, program manager, at susan@sdkelly.com; Dawn Quesnel, group leader at dq@coachdq.com; or Amy Beck, assistant director, Hopkinton COA and co-facilitator, at 508-497-9730. To join the LinkedIn group: linkedin.com/groups/8467280. Cost: $5 (tax deductible). The fee includes all training materials provided at meetings. Calling all volunteers: The Senior Center offers many opportunities: reception, thrift shop, greeters, computer lab tutors, lunch hosts, waitstaff and kitchen assistants, outside gardening, greenhouse and special functions. The center is also in need of drivers for local medical appointments. Shifts are usually 2-4 hours; this could be once a week, once a month or every other week your choice. For information: 508-497-9730, ext. 1618; stewart@hopkintonma.gov.

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