The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions can call 508-497-9730. The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.

Line Dancing
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Lisa Abbascia will lead this weekly program designed for exercise and fun. Dancing has many health benefits, both cognitively and physically. It can help to refine many parts of one’s overall health, such as muscle strength, endurance, balance and cognitive function. Dancing can improve motivation, mood, posture and balance, and help with stress management. It even can lower the risk of dementia.

Chess Club
Fridays, 10 a.m.
This program is a supportive, judgment-free group of beginning chess players. Multiple games will be available — including introductory and explanatory first games — in the library starting at 10 a.m. every Friday.

Ice Cream Social
Thursday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m.
National Senior Citizens Day will be celebrated at the Senior Center’s annual ice cream social. All the fixings will be available to make a perfect ice cream sundae, including non-dairy and nut-free options. The Rob Show will play live music. Advance registration is requested for this event, which is sponsored by Friends of Hopkinton Seniors.

Book Club
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m.
One of life’s pleasure’s is a good book. Another is having the time to read it. At these monthly meetings, participants are welcome to bring their own refreshments, sit back and relax while enjoying book reviews and socializing. This month’s discussion will be on the book “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult. New participants are always welcome.

Our Time Memory Cafe at the Senior Center
Thursday, Sept. 4, 1 p.m.
Featuring live music from P. E. James, this is a welcoming gathering for those experiencing forgetfulness or mild cognitive impairment, or living with dementia, and their care partner, family and friends. The cafe is a place to socialize, share experiences and form friendships. This is a joint venture between Senior Services and the Hopkinton Public Library. For more information, call the Senior Center.